Hotel GMs get together
Honourable Order of International Hotel General Managers (HOIHGm) has officially launched from its first regional headquarters in Dubai, UAE. The… Read More »Hotel GMs get together
Steve Shellum
New financing for Cedarbrook Lodge, SeaTac
Sonnenblick-Eichner Company announces that it has arranged $27 million first mortgage financing for the 167-room Cedarbrook Lodge. Located on seven… Read More »New financing for Cedarbrook Lodge, SeaTac
The 13, lucky for some
Louis XIII Holdings Limited announces that it is officially naming its Macau hotel “THE 13” and releases the first images… Read More »The 13, lucky for some
New look and added style for The Kensington, London
Following an extensive renovation, The Kensington, has re-launched. The majestic property sits in the heart of South Kensington, and comprises… Read More »New look and added style for The Kensington, London
Choice best for people and culture
Choice Hotels Asia-Pac, one of Australasia’s largest and fastest growing hotel franchisors, won Best People & Culture at the 2016… Read More »Choice best for people and culture
Starwood announces nine more for Florida
Specialty Select brands from Starwood announce its increasing footprint across Florida, USA with the addition of six new Aloft hotels,… Read More »Starwood announces nine more for Florida
Shangri-La, Doha opens its doors
Shangri-La celebrates its newest opening with the Shangri-La Hotel, Doha. A blend of Middle Eastern and East it promises to… Read More »Shangri-La, Doha opens its doors
Greater Seattle gets more Four Points
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces the opening of Four Points Seattle Airport South, the brand’s second hotel in… Read More »Greater Seattle gets more Four Points
Claus Pedersen GM of InterContinental Hong Kong
After 12 years as MD of InterContinental Hong Kong, Jean-Jacques Reibel relocates to California as opening GM of the InterContinental… Read More »Claus Pedersen GM of InterContinental Hong Kong
Galaxy Macau honoured for fourth year
Galaxy Macau™ received seven star ratings in Forbes Travel Guide annual Star Rating list for 2016. Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura… Read More »Galaxy Macau honoured for fourth year
Hong Kong Outbound Growth
Kong citizens travelled more in 2015, with recent figures and surveys showing the trend will continue into 2016. Outbound 2015:… Read More »Hong Kong Outbound Growth
Le Méridien set for Rome
Le Méridien will open in Rome, marking the brand’s re-entry into Italy. Le Méridien Visconti Rome is scheduled to debut… Read More »Le Méridien set for Rome
Marriott signs five in Japan
Marriott International and Japan’s leading lodging company Mori Trust Group announced the signing of five hotels in Japan under the… Read More »Marriott signs five in Japan
IHG profit surges
InterContinental Hotels Group announced a surge in annual net profits after offloading establishments in Paris and Hong Kong, while a… Read More »IHG profit surges
Sheraton accelerates growth in Asia Pacific
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, announced accelerated growth plans for Asia Pacific, continuing its… Read More »Sheraton accelerates growth in Asia Pacific
Sun International profit falls
South African hotel chain Sun International reported a 19 percent fall in half-year profit, in line with its own forecast,… Read More »Sun International profit falls
Hard Rock trio for Brazil
Hard Rock International plans to expand its portfolio with three new hotels in Brazil – the Hard Rock Hotel Brasilia,… Read More »Hard Rock trio for Brazil
Holiday Inn Express opens in Newfoundland
InterContinental Hotels Group opens the new-build 120-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. John’s Airport hotel in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. It… Read More »Holiday Inn Express opens in Newfoundland
Rezidor announces two hotels in Riga
Rezidor announces two Park Inn hotels in Riga – further strengthening the group’s position in the capital city of Latvia.… Read More »Rezidor announces two hotels in Riga
New Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis
The 303-room Hyatt Regency Bloomington-Minneapolis opens in Bloomington Central Station’s mixed-use development site near the Mall of America in Minneapolis.