New global hotel brand planned
Macau, China – 30 November 2016 Melco Crown Entertainment’s billionaire chairman said he wants to be the first resort operator… Read More »New global hotel brand planned
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Hilton to open second Lodz hotel
Lodz, Poland – 29 November 2016 Hilton Worldwide has reached a franchise agreement to open a second hotel in Lodz,… Read More »Hilton to open second Lodz hotel
Park Inn opens in Riga
Riga, Latvia – 29 November 2016 Park Inn by Radisson opens a residence in Riga Barona with 78 apartments. The… Read More »Park Inn opens in Riga
Poshtel Prizeotel expands in Germany
Erfurt, Germany – 25 November 2016 The Rezidor Hotel Group and Prizeotel announce their second joint hotel project in Erfurt,… Read More »Poshtel Prizeotel expands in Germany
China’s Ctrip acquires Skyscanner
London – 25 November 2016 Ctrip.com International, China’s biggest online travel company, has agreed to buy UK startup Skyscanner Ltd.… Read More »China’s Ctrip acquires Skyscanner
Yamada named Wyndham Clearwater GM
Clearwater Beach, Florida – 23 November 2016 Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach appoints David Yamada as general manager of the newest… Read More »Yamada named Wyndham Clearwater GM
Hampton hotel opens in Colombia
Medellin, Colombia – 23 November 2016 Hilton has opened its hotel segment Hampton in Medellin, Colombia, as part of its… Read More »Hampton hotel opens in Colombia
Airbnb settles NY lawsuit
New York City – 23 November 2016 Airbnb has settled its lawsuit against New York state over a new law… Read More »Airbnb settles NY lawsuit
Thomas Cook confidence grows
London – 23 November 2016 Thomas Cook Group paid out its first dividend in five years as growth in holidays… Read More »Thomas Cook confidence grows
Airbnb seeks tax agreements
New York City – 22 November 2016 Home sharing site Airbnb aims to extend its network of tax agreements to… Read More »Airbnb seeks tax agreements
Seven Premier Inns up for sale
Bangkok, Thailand – 22 November 2016 A portfolio of seven Premier Inn hotels located in two of Thailand’s top destinations,… Read More »Seven Premier Inns up for sale
Jin Jiang on the hunt in Europe
Paris, France – 22 November 2016 China’s Jin Jiang International is looking to buy hotels in major European cities, including… Read More »Jin Jiang on the hunt in Europe
1.4b expansion for HK Disney
Hong Kong – 22 November 2016 Walt Disney is embarking on a US$1.4 billion expansion of its Hong Kong Disneyland… Read More »1.4b expansion for HK Disney
Rezidor resort for Cape Verde
Sal, Cap Verde – 17 November 2017 The Rezidor Hotel Group announces its first resort on the Cape Verde island… Read More »Rezidor resort for Cape Verde
Thai group cuts revenue growth target
Bangkok, Thailand – 17 November 2016 Thai Hotel Group Erawan has cut 2016 its revenue growth target to 5 percent… Read More »Thai group cuts revenue growth target
Ibis opens in West Java
Bogor, West Java – 17 November 2017 The 205-room ibis Styles Bogor Raya opens as the first international premium economy… Read More »Ibis opens in West Java
Sparks promoted at Hilton
McLean, Virginia – 17 November 2016 Hilton Worldwide Holdings appoints Matthew Sparks as executive vice president and chief investment officer… Read More »Sparks promoted at Hilton
Hotel JV set up in Nanjing
Nanjing, China – 16 November 2016 Zhejiang Yasha Decoration says it will set up hotel management JV in Nanjing, China.… Read More »Hotel JV set up in Nanjing
Choice ties up with Clean the World
Rockville, Maryland – 16 November 2016 Choice Hotels International enters into a partnership with Clean the World to collect and… Read More »Choice ties up with Clean the World
Accor finalises concierge firm buyout
Paris, France – 16 November 2016 AccorHotels has finalised its acquisition of John Paul, a leader in the concierge market.… Read More »Accor finalises concierge firm buyout