First 10 Sheraton Grands revealed
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide introduces Sheraton Grand, a new premier tier that recognises exceptional Sheraton hotels and resorts for… Read More »First 10 Sheraton Grands revealed
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Aloft rolls out second Botlr
Aloft Hotels announces that its second robotic butler, or?Botlr,?is officially reporting for full-time duty at?Aloft Silicon Valley, effective immediately. This… Read More »Aloft rolls out second Botlr
Hotel Lotte to hire IPO managers
Conglomerate Lotte Group said its South Korean hotel arm Hotel Lotte Co Ltd, a key vehicle for control for the… Read More »Hotel Lotte to hire IPO managers
Grand Hyatt Bangkok issues statement on bombing
The Grand Hyatt Bangkok, which is located next to the Erawan Shrine where a terror attack killed or injured more… Read More »Grand Hyatt Bangkok issues statement on bombing
BetterBooking.com signs with DHISCO
Middle East tour operator BetterBooking.com selects?hospitality distribution company DHISCO to power its international expansion. BetterBooking.com is based in Dubai, with… Read More »BetterBooking.com signs with DHISCO
Strategic Hotels & Resorts explores alternatives
Strategic Hotels & Resorts announces that its board of directors is ?exploring possible strategic alternatives? for the company, including its… Read More »Strategic Hotels & Resorts explores alternatives
Marriott?s #LoveTravels signs Latin influencers
Marriott International?s #LoveTravels campaign is launching a new portrait and video series featuring Latino influencers?Diane Guerrero?(OITNB, Jane the Virgin),?Diego Boneta?(Scream… Read More »Marriott?s #LoveTravels signs Latin influencers
Courtyard by Marriott set for Serbia
Courtyard by Marriott announces that its first hotel in Serbia, the 114-room Courtyard Belgrade City Center, will open on 7… Read More »Courtyard by Marriott set for Serbia
Ha named GM of Hyatt Regency Suzhou
Anthony Ha is appointed general manager of Hyatt Regency Suzhou and area vice president. A graduate of Washington State University,… Read More »Ha named GM of Hyatt Regency Suzhou
Banyan Tree?s Cassia brand to open in Phuket
Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts will unveil its first hotel residence in Thailand in October. Described as ?a completely new… Read More »Banyan Tree?s Cassia brand to open in Phuket
Bangkok bombing?s impact on tourism assessed
A bomb that ripped through a religious shrine in Bangkok’s commercial heart, killing 22 people and wounding more than 100,… Read More »Bangkok bombing?s impact on tourism assessed
Global hotel pipepline in full flow
The STR Global Construction Pipeline Report gives a snapshot of activity in major regions. According to the report, there are… Read More »Global hotel pipepline in full flow
Hotel planned for Palace of Versailles
The world-famous Palace of Versailles has put out a tender to build a hotel alongside its fabled grounds. There are… Read More »Hotel planned for Palace of Versailles
Tough times for HK hotels
Tough times are plaguing Hong Kong?s hotels, as even upscale Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (0045), which operates The Peninsula Hong… Read More »Tough times for HK hotels
Element signs three more in China
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announces three more Element hotels for Greater China in the next four years, following the… Read More »Element signs three more in China
Hilton pushes ahead in Germany, Austria
Hilton Worldwide is set to introduce 10 new hotels throughout Germany and Austria following a strategic development agreement with Primestar… Read More »Hilton pushes ahead in Germany, Austria
Marriott champions diversity
Marriott International continues its commitment to diversity and inclusion through its support of three of its diversity and inclusion partners… Read More »Marriott champions diversity
Most outrageous resume lies
Creating an attention-getting resume can be a tall order for job seekers in today’s fast-paced hiring environment. According to a… Read More »Most outrageous resume lies
Jumeirah to open in KL
Jumeirah Group signs a management agreements to operate a 190-room Jumeirah hotel and to brand 273 premium residences in the… Read More »Jumeirah to open in KL
Primrose heads Marriott’s global PR
Marriott International appoints Tricia Primrose as global chief communications & public affairs officer. She joins from Rational 360, a strategic… Read More »Primrose heads Marriott’s global PR