Vistana spin-off date set
Starwood has set a March 28, 2016 as the date for the proposed spin-off of its vacation ownership business, Vistana… Read More »Vistana spin-off date set
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Booking.com ready for Cuba
Priceline group said Booking.com will offer instantly bookable hotel properties for certain US citizens travelling to Cuba.
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
Westin celebrates ‘power of snooze’
Westin Hotels & Resorts will “celebrate the power of snooze” on World Sleep Day in partnership with World Sleep Society… Read More »Westin celebrates ‘power of snooze’
Fastbooking builds on direct booking
An interest in building direct bookings is growing quickly among hotels in Asia, as increasing competition within the distribution chain… Read More »Fastbooking builds on direct booking
New GMs group names CEO
The newly launched Honourable Order of International Hotel General Managers (HOIHGm) appoints John Cameron as chief executive officer. An experienced… Read More »New GMs group names CEO
Hard Rock Café expands in China
Hard Rock Cafe will open three locations in China throughout 2016: Shanghai, with a three-level venue just off Nanjing… Read More »Hard Rock Café expands in China
The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the launch of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, a global collection of unique and independent stay… Read More »The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Marriott’s Fairfield brand aims for 140 hotels for China
Marriott International and Eastern Crown Hotels group sign an exclusive development agreement to bring the Fairfield by Marriott brand to… Read More »Marriott’s Fairfield brand aims for 140 hotels for China
L.E. Hotels unveils Luxe Collection
L.E. Hotels unveils its new Luxe Collection, comprising a select group of hotels within L.E. Hotels’ “Limited Edition” of properties.… Read More »L.E. Hotels unveils Luxe Collection
Choice Hotels revamps loyalty programme
Choice Hotels International rolls out a series of changes to its Choice Privileges guest rewards programme. The enhancements are being… Read More »Choice Hotels revamps loyalty programme
Wyndham produces hotel sitcom
Wyndham Rewards has produced what it says is the hospitality industry’s first sitcom for hotel guests – “upping the ante for… Read More »Wyndham produces hotel sitcom
Marriott looks into the future
Marriott International asked: what do wearables, telepresence, big data and CrossFit have in common? The answer: they?re key to leading… Read More »Marriott looks into the future
Accor adds to loyalty perks
AccorHotels launches Elite Experience, a new benefit to the Le Club, AccorHotels? loyalty programme, Le Club AccorHotels, which boasts over… Read More »Accor adds to loyalty perks
Le M?ridien, Westin roll out new kids programmes
Starwood Hotels & Resorts rolls out new family programmes at more than 300 Le M?ridien and Westin Hotels & Resorts… Read More »Le M?ridien, Westin roll out new kids programmes
Samsung developing inroom hotel system
Samsung Electronics has partnered with French industrial group Legrand to develop a new hotel room management system which is claimed… Read More »Samsung developing inroom hotel system
Nickelodeon Hotels to open in Dominican Republic
Karisma Hotels & Resorts and Viacom International Media Networks announced immediate booking availability for?the Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana,… Read More »Nickelodeon Hotels to open in Dominican Republic
Le M?ridien, Westin roll out kids? programmes
New family programmes are rolling out at more than 300 Le M?ridien and Westin Hotels & Resorts around the world.… Read More »Le M?ridien, Westin roll out kids? programmes
Sheraton debuts Japan ski resort
Sheraton opens its first ski resort in Japan with the 140-room? . ?We are thrilled to have Sheraton re-enter the… Read More »Sheraton debuts Japan ski resort
Marriott Rewards kicks off kids programme
Marriott Rewards launches MAX!, described as an ?exclusive kids programme which aims to enrich the travel experiences of children through… Read More »Marriott Rewards kicks off kids programme