Scandic signs hotel in Finland
Scandic Hotels Group signs a long-term lease agreement with Airaksinen Capital to take over operation of the former Kantarellis hotel… Read More »Scandic signs hotel in Finland
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Accor claims largest Asia Pacific hotel pipeline
AccorHotels issues a statement claiming the largest hotel pipeline in Asia Pacific outside of China, with more than 230 hotels… Read More »Accor claims largest Asia Pacific hotel pipeline
Sagild joins BLINK design as CEO
Hospitality veteran Michael Sagild has been appointed chief executive officer of BLINK Design Group, as the Bangkok-headquartered hospitality design firm… Read More »Sagild joins BLINK design as CEO
Rezidor opens its first Radisson RED hotel in Brussels.
Hotels are getting more aggressive in their fight to get travellers to book reservations directly with them instead of through… Read More »Rezidor opens its first Radisson RED hotel in Brussels.
Forbes names Marriott as a top employer
Marriott International has been named one of the top Travel and Leisure companies on Forbes’ 2016 “America’s Best Large Employers.”… Read More »Forbes names Marriott as a top employer
Cote d’Azur villa joins SLH
Small Luxury Hotels of the World has welcomed the five-star Althoff Hotel Villa Belrose in the Cote d’Azur into its… Read More »Cote d’Azur villa joins SLH
Jeddah hotel names first female GM
Monera Ali Abdullah Al Nowiser is named general manager of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Jeddah. She joined the Radisson Blu… Read More »Jeddah hotel names first female GM
Mickey Mouse ears power hotels
Officials with Disney World, Duke Energy and Disney’s private government flipped on the switch to a Mickey Mouse-shaped solar facility… Read More »Mickey Mouse ears power hotels
Accor to grow its own vegetables
AccorHotels will plant vegetable gardens at many of its hotels as part of a plan to cut food waste by… Read More »Accor to grow its own vegetables
Cannon named senior VP at Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels International appoints Janis Cannon as senior vice president, upscale brands to lead the growth strategy for Cambria hotels… Read More »Cannon named senior VP at Choice Hotels
Dubai planning world’s tallest skyscraper
Dubai plans to build a tower that will stand higher than its Burj Khalifa, currently the world’s tallest skyscraper, property… Read More »Dubai planning world’s tallest skyscraper
Pentahotels pushes Asian revenue
Pentahotels expands its leadership team in Asia with the newly created position of director of revenue management, with Siim Karu,… Read More »Pentahotels pushes Asian revenue
Hilton gets closer to Uber
Hilton HHonors members can now order an Uber straight from the HHonors app, and Uber riders can now view their… Read More »Hilton gets closer to Uber
Plotczyk heads F&B at Virgin Hotels
Virgin Hotels names Christian Plotczyk as the vice president of food and beverage, overseeing all culinary operations across the brand.… Read More »Plotczyk heads F&B at Virgin Hotels
Marriott reaffirms Starwood commitment
Marriott International reaffirmed its commitment to acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, saying it is confident that the previously announced… Read More »Marriott reaffirms Starwood commitment
Hampton by Hilton opens China flagship
Hilton Worldwide opens Hampton by Hilton Guangzhou Zhujiang New Town, its newest Hampton by Hilton hotel and flagship property for the brand… Read More »Hampton by Hilton opens China flagship
Best Western signs master franchise deal for South Asia
Best Western Hotels & Resorts has inked a master franchise agreement with Delhi-based Sorrel Hospitality. Led by a team of… Read More »Best Western signs master franchise deal for South Asia
Westin launches Sleep Well Menu
Westin Hotels & Resorts introduces the Westin Sleep Well Menu, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at… Read More »Westin launches Sleep Well Menu
Marriott approved for Cuba business
Marriott International has been given approval by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the US Department of the Treasury… Read More »Marriott approved for Cuba business
Starwood accepts Marriott’s revised offer
Marriott International has made a roaring comeback in its battle to build the world’s biggest hotel group, winning Starwood’s green… Read More »Starwood accepts Marriott’s revised offer