Carlson launches Get Online and Get Going
Club Carlson, the global hotel rewards programme from Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, launches the Get Online and Get Going promotion,… Read More »Carlson launches Get Online and Get Going
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Visa study dissects affluent Asia Pacific travellers
Getaways with pristine beaches and upscale hotels are most likely to top the family vacation destination list for well-heeled Asia… Read More »Visa study dissects affluent Asia Pacific travellers
Sheraton to open in Mactan, Philippines
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide signs the Sheraton Mactan Resort, a new-build property comprised of hotel and branded residences in… Read More »Sheraton to open in Mactan, Philippines
Taylor promoted to global Starwood role
Alison Taylor assumes the role of senior vice president of Starwood’s Sales Organisation. In her new role, Taylor leads Starwood’s… Read More »Taylor promoted to global Starwood role
Moves at the top at Caesars
Caesars Entertainment Corporation names?Mark Frissora as president and chief executive officer. He replaces Gary Loveman, who continues to serve as… Read More »Moves at the top at Caesars
Hoerner chairs HSMAI Europe advisory board
Alexander Hoerner, vice president of sales at Steigenberger Hotel Group is appointed chairman of the HSMAI Europe sales advisory board.… Read More »Hoerner chairs HSMAI Europe advisory board
TripAdvisor study zooms in on Connected Travellers
Mobile usage is on the rise throughout the entire traveller journey and more are using their smartphones to book parts… Read More »TripAdvisor study zooms in on Connected Travellers
Jacksonville hotel rebranded
Lexington?by Vantage acquires the 323-room former Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk and renames it the?Lexington Hotel & Conference Center, Jacksonville Riverwalk.
Marriott opens in Makkah
Marriott International opens the Makkah Marriott Hotel, the company?s first flagship brand in the holy city. The arabesque-themed 426-room property… Read More »Marriott opens in Makkah
IHG?s HR chief takes leave of absence
InterContinental Hotels Group issues a brief announcement that Tracy Robbins, executive vice president of human resources, a board director and… Read More »IHG?s HR chief takes leave of absence
Wyndham signs three in China
Wyndham Hotel Group signs three properties in China. The 400-room Wyndham Sanya Bay on Hainan Island is scheduled to open… Read More »Wyndham signs three in China
Priceline in $60m Brazil hotels deal
Priceline Group Inc.? invests US$60 million for a minority stake in Brazilian online travel agency Hotel Urbano as part of… Read More »Priceline in $60m Brazil hotels deal
Amadeus launches ?travel intelligence suite?
Amadeus launches a travel intelligence suite for agents worldwide to help them ?connect to a vast source of data, instantly… Read More »Amadeus launches ?travel intelligence suite?
Hong Kong tourist numbers fall
Hong Kong sees a drop in tourists – particularly high-spending mainlanders – last month as the once-a-week limit on individual… Read More »Hong Kong tourist numbers fall
Champagne region gets UNESCO world heritage status
France’s wine-making region of Champagne and a part of Burgundy are granted ?world heritage status? by the United Nations, giving… Read More »Champagne region gets UNESCO world heritage status
Paul Devitt heads Grand Hyatt San Francisco
Grand Hyatt San Francisco appoints Paul Devitt as area vice president and general manager. He was most recently general manager… Read More »Paul Devitt heads Grand Hyatt San Francisco
New restaurant brewing in Oahu
Hawaii?s Maui Brewing craft?Hawaii?s Maui Brewing craft brewery is to partner with restaurateurs Chris Thibaut and Bill Terry to open… Read More »New restaurant brewing in Oahu
Outrigger appoints four in Asia Pacific
Outrigger Resorts Asia Pacific announces four management appointments. Leah Matters is named resort manager at the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach… Read More »Outrigger appoints four in Asia Pacific
Marriott commits to hiring AHLEI-certified staff in China
Marriott International and the?American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute?(AHLEI) sign an MOU whereby Marriott International China will formally recognise AHLEI’s… Read More »Marriott commits to hiring AHLEI-certified staff in China
Philipp Posch named GM of Trump hotel in Vancouver
Trump Hotel Collection appoints Philipp Posch as general manager of Trump International Hotel & Tower Vancouver, scheduled to open in… Read More »Philipp Posch named GM of Trump hotel in Vancouver