Hospitality industry news worldwide covering lodging, restaurants, catering, travel, airlines and hotel industry.
New York City – 22 September 2016 Marriott Hotels today unveiled its #MGravityRoom, an interactive replica of the brand’s evolving… Read More »Marriott flips hotel room design on its head with #Mgravityroom
Hong Kong – 22 September 2016 The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is proud to have been recognized again as the Regional… Read More »Ritz-Carlton honored as Best Employer in China
Pandox AB has acquired the Hilton Grand Place Brussels for 55 million euros (US$61.23 million). An additional 3 million euros… Read More »Hilton Grand Place Brussels sold
Best of hospitality in the news – part 2 – 21 September 2016 The Standard is launching a Hotel Tonight… Read More »Must read – Top background news for hospitality management (3)
Airbnb gained market share in France, the world’s most visited tourist destination, despite a string of terrorist attacks that depressed… Read More »Airbnb gains market share in France
Malaysia’s Sunway Hotels & Resorts sets up its first regional sales office in the Middle East in partnership with Dubai-based… Read More »Sunway opens Dubai sales office
Bethesda, Maryland – 20 September 2016 Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide today announced their merger transaction has… Read More »Marriott’s Acquisition of Starwood Receives Antitrust Approval in China; Marriott and Starwood Expect to Become Combined Company on September 23
RIU completes the purchase of the historic 323-key Gresham Hotel on O’Connell Street, one of the most famous in Dublin,… Read More »Historic Dublin hotel sold
Three hotels are transitioning to the Hyatt Centric brand from the Hyatt brand, accelerating the Hyatt Centric brand’s growth. The… Read More »Three hotels transition to Hyatt Centric brand
The new owner of Manhattan’s Waldorf Astoria said it will work with New York City officials to maintain the hotel… Read More »Waldorf Astoria owner gives preservation assurance
Best of hospitality in the news – part 2 – 19 September 2016 A persnickety spy for luxury hotels On… Read More »Must read – Top background news for hospitality management (2)
Bethesda, Maryland – 17 September 2016 Marriott Rewards, Marriott International’s award-winning loyalty program, launched a new portfolio marketing initiative featuring… Read More »Marriott strengthens loyalty marketing
Ipswich, Suffolk, UK – 17 September 2016 Pentahotels stages in Ipswich, Suffolk with an exclusive VIP party. The event included… Read More »Penta Ipswich Launches e-Gaming Concept
Dallas – 15 September 2016 We all know that exciting feeling of walking through the front door of a hotel… Read More »The changing face of hotel lobbies over the past 25 years
Macao – 15 September 2016 Amid fanfare and celebration, The Parisian Macao opened its doors to the public for the… Read More »Grand Opening of The Parisian Macao
Shanghai – 13 September 2016 Marriott International announced today the signing of franchise contracts for five new Fairfield by Marriott… Read More »Marriott expands Fairfield hotel conecpt by franchising in China
Business travelers commonly use hotel apps according to a new study released today by the GBTA Foundation, the education and… Read More »Hotel apps crucial to business travellers
Marriott Hotels announces a partnership with TED, the non-profit “devoted to ideas worth spreading”. This relationship brings creatively curated TED… Read More »Marriott ties up with TED
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group receives 21 World Travel Awards for its hotels in Europe and Africa, as follows: European Winners:… Read More »Carlson Rezidor notches up 21 awards
New York City – 12 September 2016 InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced Timo Weiland, New York based Womens and Menswear… Read More »Timo Weiland styles uniforms of Crowne Plaza hotels
