Challenger named GM at Mercure Singapore Bugis
Rhys Challenger is appointed general manager of the Mercure Singapore Bugis. Rhys first joined AccorHotels in 1996 and has since… Read More »Challenger named GM at Mercure Singapore Bugis
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Thai hotelier confident of growth
Thai hotelier Erawan Group is aiming for a more than 10 percent growth in revenue this year and an occupancy… Read More »Thai hotelier confident of growth
Icaza joins La Quinta
La Quinta Inns & Suites appoints hospitality industry veteran J. Sal Icaza, as director of development for the northeast US.… Read More »Icaza joins La Quinta
Dual-branded hotels opens in Missouri
Marriott International opens a combined 153-room Courtyard hotel and 108-suite Residence Inn hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. The 10-storey property… Read More »Dual-branded hotels opens in Missouri
Outrigger announces three senior roles
Outrigger Hotels and Resorts appoints Robin Estrada director of sales and marketing for Hawaii Vacation Condos by Outrigger; Brandon Asuncion… Read More »Outrigger announces three senior roles
Sheraton signs resort in Palau
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts signs an agreement with Palau Majesty Development for the Sheraton Palau Resort in Koror, the largest… Read More »Sheraton signs resort in Palau
Westin Jakarta opens
The Westin Jakarta opens, marking the first Westin-branded hotel in Indonesia’s capital. Claiming to be the highest hotel in Indonesia,… Read More »Westin Jakarta opens
Allanson named GM for Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort
Outrigger appoints John Allanson as general manager of the Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort. Allanson, a UK national, has 30 years’… Read More »Allanson named GM for Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort
IHG signs global partnership with China’s Alipay
InterContinental Hotels Group signs a global partnership with Alipay, China’s leading third-party online payment solutions company. It makes IHG the… Read More »IHG signs global partnership with China’s Alipay
‘World’s most beautiful hotel’ debuts
The Wynn Palace opens in Cotai, Macau’s bustling new tourist hub. “Wynn Palace is arguably the most beautiful hotel in… Read More »‘World’s most beautiful hotel’ debuts
Sun International pulling out of Nigeria
Sun International plans to exit Nigeria after the South African casino and hotel operator’s earnings in the country plunged amid… Read More »Sun International pulling out of Nigeria
Starwood sells Salzburg hotel
Starwood has closed on the sale of Hotel Goldener Hirsch, A Luxury Collection Hotel in Salzburg, Austria to companies of… Read More »Starwood sells Salzburg hotel
Three more Radissons signed for UAE
Rezidor signs three properties in the UAE: the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront and the Park Inn by Radisson Resort… Read More »Three more Radissons signed for UAE
Hyatt’s Andaz brand enters Canada
Hyatt Hotels announces the official opening of Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market, marking the brand’s official entry into Canada. The 200-room hotel, which… Read More »Hyatt’s Andaz brand enters Canada
Second Sheraton opens in Samoa
Samoa welcomes its second global hotel brand as Aggie Grey’s Hotel in the centre of country’s capital city, Apia, reopens… Read More »Second Sheraton opens in Samoa
Macau’s Studio City hurting
Bonds issued by US partners in Macau’s casino project Studio City have dropped to distressed levels after gaming revenue in… Read More »Macau’s Studio City hurting
Ritz-Carlton Perth for sale
One of Australia’s most anticipated hotels, The Ritz-Carlton Perth, has been placed on the market. JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group… Read More »Ritz-Carlton Perth for sale
Second Holiday Inn Express for Paraguay
InterContinental Hotels Group signs the Holiday Inn Express Asuncion Aviadores, the first Holiday Inn Express hotel in Paraguay. The new-build 120-room… Read More »Second Holiday Inn Express for Paraguay
Schaufelberger appointed executive chef in Hua Hin
Curdin Schaufelberger is appointed executive chef at Radisson Blu Resort Hua Hin, slated to open later this year. This is… Read More »Schaufelberger appointed executive chef in Hua Hin
Shanghai hotel tailors inflight menus
Japan’s All Nippon Airways is partnering with Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai to offer a tailored gourmet menu for business… Read More »Shanghai hotel tailors inflight menus