Holiday Inn signed for Gdansk
InterContinental Hotels Group announces the signing of Holiday Inn Gdansk City Centre, which is set to open in 2019. There… Read More »Holiday Inn signed for Gdansk
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Airbnb expanding travel services
Airbnb is pressing ahead with plans to expand into new travel services including restaurant reservations and city tours, transforming the company from a… Read More »Airbnb expanding travel services
Firm increases stakes in Hilton and Marriott
Highfields Capital Management has bought a new stake in Hilton Worldwide Holdings and added to its position in Marriott International,… Read More »Firm increases stakes in Hilton and Marriott
Bombs have limited impact on Thai hotel group
Thai hotelier and food group Central Plaza Hotel expects to lose revenue of 2 million baht (US$57,803) from room booking… Read More »Bombs have limited impact on Thai hotel group
Four Points opens in Jakarta
The 64-key Four Points Jakarta, Thamrin opens as the first Four Points property in Jakarta, and the sixth in Indonesia.… Read More »Four Points opens in Jakarta
Sheraton signed for Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Starwood announces its further expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the signing of a new Sheraton in Makkah.… Read More »Sheraton signed for Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Okura loyalty programme tops 1 million members
Okura Nikko Hotel Management’s One Harmony loyalty program stands at over 1.1 million three years after its launch in 2013. One Harmony was… Read More »Okura loyalty programme tops 1 million members
Cambria hotel for Anaheim
Choice Hotels International signs an agreement with franchise partner Nexus for a Cambria hotel & suites in Anaheim, California. Expected to open in November… Read More »Cambria hotel for Anaheim
Data breach hits major hotel brands in US
A data breach at 20 US hotels operated by HEI Hotels & Resorts for Starwood, Marriott, Hyatt and InterContinental may… Read More »Data breach hits major hotel brands in US
Peninsula HK occupancy drops
The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, which operates The Peninsula Hotels, saw half-year underlying profits drop 42.6 percent to HK$152 million,… Read More »Peninsula HK occupancy drops
Ritz-Carlton extends charging stations to China
Ritz-Carlton is introducing vehicle charging stations at properties across the globe. The stations are currently installed at a majority of… Read More »Ritz-Carlton extends charging stations to China
Hotel to shake up Graceland
Elvis Presley dreamed of building a guest house at his Graceland property for friends visiting the rock ‘n’ roll icon… Read More »Hotel to shake up Graceland
SLH reveals new members
Small Luxury Hotels announces new members, including a modern “smart hotel” in Buenos Aires, a mansion turned luxury boutique hotel… Read More »SLH reveals new members
Award for Accor’s green initiatives
AccorHotels has been awarded “CSR Excellence Case in Best Green Operation” for Planet 21 at the Invest in Green Future… Read More »Award for Accor’s green initiatives
Priceline hotel bookings up
Priceline Group topped profit estimates as the number of hotel rooms booked through its websites increased and the impact of… Read More »Priceline hotel bookings up
Terror attacks take toll on French tourism
Terrorist attacks are taking their toll on France’s tourism industry, with Paris bearing the brunt of a drop in visits… Read More »Terror attacks take toll on French tourism
Anbang denies InterCon bid report
Anbang has denied it plans to make a bid and is not considering an offer for InterContinental. InterContinental, with a… Read More »Anbang denies InterCon bid report
Second for Marriott in Belarus
Marriott International opens its second hotel in Belarus with the addition of the 217-room Minsk Marriott Hotel, the capital’s first… Read More »Second for Marriott in Belarus
Lexington expands in South Korea
Vantage Hotels’ Lexington brand continues to expand throughout South Korea, with the latest addition being a 340-room new-construction project in the… Read More »Lexington expands in South Korea
Energy award for MGM COTAI
The China Green Building and Energy Saving (Macau) Association has awarded MGM China Holdings a two-star certification under the China… Read More »Energy award for MGM COTAI