From Thai hospitals to Thai hospitality
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, Thailand’s largest hospital operator, plans to spend 12.8 billion baht (US$370 million) to build a luxury… Read More »From Thai hospitals to Thai hospitality
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Investors sought for huge Croatian resort
Swiss developer TFI Holding is luring investors to Croatia to take part in a more than 800 million euro project to build… Read More »Investors sought for huge Croatian resort
Hotels boost TUI performance
TUI, Europe’s largest tour operator, said full-year earnings will probably beat its forecast after the company managed to keep its… Read More »Hotels boost TUI performance
Four Seasons announced for Montreal
A Four Seasons hotel and branded private residences is to be build in the heart of downtown Montreal. The 163-room… Read More »Four Seasons announced for Montreal
Nashville hotel to be converted as a Hyatt
HRI Properties and Hyatt Hotels Corporation announce plans to convert the current James Robertson building in Nashville, Tennessee into a luxury hotel joining The Unbound Collection by… Read More »Nashville hotel to be converted as a Hyatt
Historic hotel faces closure
A historic hotel on the Arizona-Mexico border could be shut down for good if no one steps forward to purchase… Read More »Historic hotel faces closure
US issues security alert on hotels in southern Turkey
The United States has warned its citizens of a potential security threat targeting US-branded hotels in southern Turkey, a US… Read More »US issues security alert on hotels in southern Turkey
Anbang completes Strategic Hotels & Resorts acquisition
Anbang Insurance Group had completed most of its US$6.5 billion acquisition of Strategic Hotels & Resorts, helping to bolster the… Read More »Anbang completes Strategic Hotels & Resorts acquisition
Hyatt Regency Birmingham sold
A Hyatt affiliate has sold the Hyatt Regency Birmingham in the UK for approximately £38.6 million to an affiliate of Bin Otaiba… Read More »Hyatt Regency Birmingham sold
Arrest warrant for Lotte Group chairman
South Korean prosecutors asked a court to approve an arrest warrant for the chairman of the Lotte Group conglomerate on… Read More »Arrest warrant for Lotte Group chairman
Marriott aims to double Mid East/Africa workforce
Marriott International plans to almost double its workforce in the Middle East and Africa over the next three years. The… Read More »Marriott aims to double Mid East/Africa workforce
Marriott moves to integrate Starwood’s loyalty programme
Marriott International, which became the world’s largest hotel operator with its US$14 billion purchase of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide,… Read More »Marriott moves to integrate Starwood’s loyalty programme
Marriott completes takeover of Starwood
Marriott International has completed its acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, creating the world’s largest company. Marriott now offers… Read More »Marriott completes takeover of Starwood
Hyatt Regency set for Phnom Penh
A Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Chip Mong Group for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh. Expected to… Read More »Hyatt Regency set for Phnom Penh
Marriott battling online giants
The bidding war for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. made global headlines as Marriott International fended off China’s Anbang… Read More »Marriott battling online giants
London revPAR will fall in 2017: PwC
Finding a hotel room in London will be easier next year because companies, worried UK economic growth may slow following… Read More »London revPAR will fall in 2017: PwC
Hilton Grand Place Brussels sold
Pandox AB has acquired the Hilton Grand Place Brussels for 55 million euros (US$61.23 million). An additional 3 million euros… Read More »Hilton Grand Place Brussels sold
Michelin launches first mainland China guide
The famed Michelin food guide has launched its first edition in mainland China, awarding stars to elegant luxury establishments as… Read More »Michelin launches first mainland China guide
Airbnb gains market share in France
Airbnb gained market share in France, the world’s most visited tourist destination, despite a string of terrorist attacks that depressed… Read More »Airbnb gains market share in France
Loews names Lawson as senior VP
Loews Hotels appoints Christine Lawson as senior vice president of Loews Sales Organization. Lawson oversees all aspects of sales for… Read More »Loews names Lawson as senior VP