Hyatt promotes Chu to new global position
Hyatt appoints longtime executive Jim Chu to the newly created position of global head of select service and franchise strategy,… Read More »Hyatt promotes Chu to new global position
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Sunway opens Dubai sales office
Malaysia’s Sunway Hotels & Resorts sets up its first regional sales office in the Middle East in partnership with Dubai-based… Read More »Sunway opens Dubai sales office
Scandic scraps COO role
Scandic Hotels is making changes to its executive committee to further strengthen and focus the group’s business operations and leadership… Read More »Scandic scraps COO role
Historic Dublin hotel sold
RIU completes the purchase of the historic 323-key Gresham Hotel on O’Connell Street, one of the most famous in Dublin,… Read More »Historic Dublin hotel sold
Three hotels transition to Hyatt Centric brand
Three hotels are transitioning to the Hyatt Centric brand from the Hyatt brand, accelerating the Hyatt Centric brand’s growth. The… Read More »Three hotels transition to Hyatt Centric brand
Waldorf Astoria owner gives preservation assurance
The new owner of Manhattan’s Waldorf Astoria said it will work with New York City officials to maintain the hotel… Read More »Waldorf Astoria owner gives preservation assurance
US$418m Manila resort on course
Philippine casino mogul Enrique Razon is pushing ahead with plans to build a 20 billion peso (US$418 million) resort in… Read More »US$418m Manila resort on course
Japanese star chef moves up in London
Yu Sugimoto, who led the kitchen at the two-Michelin-star Le Meurice in Paris, will take over as head chef at the Square… Read More »Japanese star chef moves up in London
Hotel apps crucial to business travellers
Business travelers commonly use hotel apps according to a new study released today by the GBTA Foundation, the education and… Read More »Hotel apps crucial to business travellers
Marriott ties up with TED
Marriott Hotels announces a partnership with TED, the non-profit “devoted to ideas worth spreading”. This relationship brings creatively curated TED… Read More »Marriott ties up with TED
TUI plans further expansion
TUI Group confirms completion of the disposal of Hotelbeds Group, announced in April, for a total cash consideration of €1.19… Read More »TUI plans further expansion
Carlson Rezidor notches up 21 awards
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group receives 21 World Travel Awards for its hotels in Europe and Africa, as follows: European Winners:… Read More »Carlson Rezidor notches up 21 awards
Thomas Cook sets up Chinese agency
Thomas Cook Group, Europe’s second-biggest tour operator, has set up a high-end Chinese travel agency with minority shareholder Fosun International… Read More »Thomas Cook sets up Chinese agency
Starwood debuts two brands in Singapore
Starwood Hotels & Resorts signs two hotels in Singapore, reflecting the local debut of The Luxury Collection and Tribute Portfolio… Read More »Starwood debuts two brands in Singapore
Grand times for Sheraton Salzburg
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts designates the Sheraton Salzburg Hotel as a Sheraton Grand, welcoming it to the brand’s premier tier… Read More »Grand times for Sheraton Salzburg
Peery Hotel joins Ascend Collection
Choice Hotels’ Ascend Hotel Collection announces The Peery Hotel in Salt Lake City as the newest addition to its portfolio.… Read More »Peery Hotel joins Ascend Collection
Airbnb IPO unlikely soon
Airbnb’s public debut won’t happen anytime soon as the company is still focused on growth and overcoming regulatory challenges, said… Read More »Airbnb IPO unlikely soon
Wyndham Grand announced for Phuket
Southeast Asia’s inaugural Wyndham Grand location will debut in Phuket later this year following a management agreement between Parisorn Company and… Read More »Wyndham Grand announced for Phuket
Radisson Blu to recycle soap
Radisson Blu partners with the Soap for Hope programme, which recycles used hotel soap to create fresh bars for distribution… Read More »Radisson Blu to recycle soap
Hotel Jen set for Beijing
Shangri-La International Hotel Management and China World Trade Center announce the upcoming debut of Hotel Jen Beijing. Opening in January… Read More »Hotel Jen set for Beijing