W Hotels wakes up to music festival
W Hotels Worldwide announces WAKE UP CALL: a , which it says will “transform the concert scene” with the brand’s… Read More »W Hotels wakes up to music festival
Hospitality Industry News
Hospitality industry news worldwide covering lodging, restaurants, catering, travel, airlines and hotel industry.
U.S. Secret Service detected credit card leaks at Kimpton and Noble House hotels
Payment card incidents are reported by Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and Noble House Hotels & Resorts. In July and August,… Read More »U.S. Secret Service detected credit card leaks at Kimpton and Noble House hotels
Hipster Holidays and China’s Uberisation: Travel predictions that came true
Euromonitor International and World Travel Market (WTM) London collaborated for the 11th year to predict future trends shaping the travel… Read More »Hipster Holidays and China’s Uberisation: Travel predictions that came true
Marriott opens new flagship hotel in Hangzhou
Marriott International continues to expand its development in China with the recent opening of Hangzhou Marriott Hotel Qianjiang, under the… Read More »Marriott opens new flagship hotel in Hangzhou
How to improve training in the hospitality industry
Typsy.com trays to help improving training in the hospitality industry. The Melbourne-based company has developed an online training platform that… Read More »How to improve training in the hospitality industry
Thailand’ first halal hotel opens
Predominately Buddhist Thailand has opened its first halal hotel as hopes to attract more Muslim visitors and boost one of… Read More »Thailand’ first halal hotel opens
Shanghai Jin Jiang revPAR down
Shanghai Jin Jiang International Hotels Development said its July revPAR stood at 160.20 yuan (US$24) versus 160.49 yuan year ago.
IHG details water-action progress
InterContinental Hotels Group celebrates World Water Week by providing detail on the progress made with its leading global water stewardship… Read More »IHG details water-action progress
Four Seasons enters Vietnam
The Nam Hai Hoi An will be managed by Four Seasons from December 20, 2016, marking the group’s entry into… Read More »Four Seasons enters Vietnam
Marriott opens Guadalajara hotel
The Marriott International-managed 188-room AC Hotel Guadalajara, Jalisco, opens. “AC Hotels’ rapidly growing portfolio illustrates Marriott International’s commitment to making… Read More »Marriott opens Guadalajara hotel
Hyatt brands expand
The Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands continue growth in new markets with the opening of 10 hotels across the globe during the second… Read More »Hyatt brands expand
German Novum Group rises to 95 hotels
Novum is one oft the strongest expanding hotel groups in Germany. By taking-over seven private-held hotels of Sleep’n’smile group, the portfolio… Read More »German Novum Group rises to 95 hotels
Zika fears hit Miami travel
Travellers have booked fewer hotel rooms in downtown Miami, and leisure airfares to the greater Miami area have inched down… Read More »Zika fears hit Miami travel
Second EVEN Hotel opens in NY
InterContinental Hotels Group opens the EVEN Hotels brand’s fourth hotel and second New York City location, the 202-room flagship EVEN… Read More »Second EVEN Hotel opens in NY
Dual-branded hotels opens in Missouri
Marriott International opens a combined 153-room Courtyard hotel and 108-suite Residence Inn hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. The 10-storey property… Read More »Dual-branded hotels opens in Missouri
Westin Jakarta opens
The Westin Jakarta opens, marking the first Westin-branded hotel in Indonesia’s capital. Claiming to be the highest hotel in Indonesia,… Read More »Westin Jakarta opens
IHG signs global partnership with China’s Alipay
InterContinental Hotels Group signs a global partnership with Alipay, China’s leading third-party online payment solutions company. It makes IHG the… Read More »IHG signs global partnership with China’s Alipay
‘World’s most beautiful hotel’ debuts
The Wynn Palace opens in Cotai, Macau’s bustling new tourist hub. “Wynn Palace is arguably the most beautiful hotel in… Read More »‘World’s most beautiful hotel’ debuts
Sun International pulling out of Nigeria
Sun International plans to exit Nigeria after the South African casino and hotel operator’s earnings in the country plunged amid… Read More »Sun International pulling out of Nigeria
Starwood sells Salzburg hotel
Starwood has closed on the sale of Hotel Goldener Hirsch, A Luxury Collection Hotel in Salzburg, Austria to companies of… Read More »Starwood sells Salzburg hotel