Novotel opens in Suzhou
AccorHotels opens the 307-key Novotel Suzhou SIP, located in the heart of Suzhou Industrial Park. It brings the Novotel network… Read More »Novotel opens in Suzhou
Hospitality Industry News
Hospitality industry news worldwide covering lodging, restaurants, catering, travel, airlines and hotel industry.
Changi Crowne Plaza named world’s best airport hotel
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport has been named “World’s Best Airport Hotel” as well as “Best Airport Hotel in Asia” for… Read More »Changi Crowne Plaza named world’s best airport hotel
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
China regulator opposes Anbang’s hotel ambitions
China’s insurance regulator is opposed to multi-billion dollar bids by financial conglomerate Anbang for Starwood Hotels and a stable of… Read More »China regulator opposes Anbang’s hotel ambitions
Moxy opens in Munich
Moxy Hotels, the new brand in Marriott International’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio, opened its latest hotel in Munich. The brand… Read More »Moxy opens in Munich
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
Land boost for Japan hotels
Japan’s nationwide commercial land prices rose for the first time in eight years in 2015, driven by expectations that growing… Read More »Land boost for Japan hotels
European hotel stocks fall after Belgium attacks
European travel and airline stocks fell after the Brussels airport attack, Reuters reported. The STOXX Europe 600 Travel & Leisure… Read More »European hotel stocks fall after Belgium attacks
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
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
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
Rebrand at Outrigger
Outrigger Enterprises Group today rebrands OHANA Hotels and Resorts as OHANA Hotels by Outrigger, representing the company’s mid-tier, off-beach leisure… Read More »Rebrand at Outrigger
Marriott studies Anbang bid for Starwood
Marriott International issued the following statement regarding its proposed Starwood merger acquisition: Marriott International, Inc. has been informed by Starwood… Read More »Marriott studies Anbang bid for Starwood
Starwood signs three hotels in Cuba
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has signed three hotel deals in Cuba, a first for a US hospitality company since… Read More »Starwood signs three hotels in Cuba
New Hilton brand breaks ground
Hilton Worldwide has broken ground on its first Tru by Hilton property located in McDonough, Georgia, United States. The celebration marked the fastest… Read More »New Hilton brand breaks ground
Ritz-Carlton Reserve for Bermuda
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company announced plans to unveil its first Ritz-Carlton Reserve resort in Bermuda in 2018. The resort will… Read More »Ritz-Carlton Reserve for Bermuda
NY Plaza Hotel up for auction
New York’s Plaza Hotel is set to go on sale in an auction next month, Bloomberg reported. David and Simon… Read More »NY Plaza Hotel up for auction
Scandic expands network
Scandic Hotels is continuing to expand its Nordic hotel network by taking over the operation of the centrally located First… Read More »Scandic expands network
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’