FINE HOTELS & RESORTS Program Grows to New Markets in 2017
Category - Accommodation
Worldhotels affiliates recognized on prestigious 2016 Conde Nast Travelers’ “Readers’ Choice List”
“Each hotel in our portfolio is measured against 600 strict quality standards annually to ensure that it meets or exceeds expectations. Recognition like this is validation that quality is recognized and appreciated by our guests.”
Brian Wells named GM for The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
"Brian brings extensive hotel and conference center experience to this vibrant institution so closely identified with our region"
AccorHotels Launches Global Partner Portal
As part of its five-year €252 million Digital Plan to reinvent the experience of its customers, employees and stakeholders, AccorHotels has launched a new dedicated resource for its owners. Developed exclusively for franchise partners, the portal was officially launched simultaneously in Asia in Thailand, Vietnam and Laos, and Europe in the UK, Germany and France. “Its objective,” says Patrick Basset, Chief Operating Officer of AccorHotels Upper Southeast & Northeast Asia, “is to provide...
Choice Hotels International Brings Cambria hotels & suites to Westfield
"In an area with so much new development, Westfield is an ideal next stop for the Cambria hotels & suites brand"
W Hotels swims up to Portugal’s famed sun-kissed coast
Slated to open in 2018, W Algarve to redefine the hotel scene in Portugal's seaside playground
MENA chain hotels market review
A 20.1% year-on-year increase in profit per room in September helped Cairo hoteliers to achieve a 39.8% increase in profit for Q3 2016, according to the latest data from HotStats.
Benchmark names new Director of Human Resources for Hotel Durant
Kimberly Atkinson appointed Director of HR for Hotel Durant, Berkeley, CA
Hyatt announces plans for a new Park Hyatt jotel in Kyoto
Park Hyatt Kyoto, will combine the elegance of the Park Hyatt brand with the distinctive culture of Japan’s ancient capital
Diaoyutai Hotel Hangzhou now open
Diaoyutai Hotel Hangzhou draws on the exemplary tradition of the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, the Chinese Foreign Ministry's venue for hosting heads of foreign states and governments
European chain hotels market review report released
Hotels in Brussels have suffered a 56.9% year-on-year profit drop for the month of September, contributing to a 57.3% decline for year-to-date 2016, as the security threat level in the Belgian capital remains high following the terrorist activity in the city in March, according to the latest data from HotStats.
Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon welcomes new Director of Sales and Marketing
Patcharee Meethong named hotel’s new Director of Sales and Marketing
Freebie hotels: Hong Kong travelers named world’s savviest savers
Travelers from Hong Kong, Seoul and Los Angeles named world's most savvy travelers
Airbnb and Aruba sign historic tourism agreement
Airbnb deal will position Aruba as regional leader in sharing economy
RIU reopens two hotels on Sal Island, in Cape Verde
RIU Hotels & Resorts reopened its two first hotels in Cape Verde after a complete renovation
A very personal transformation… in the South of France
It was time to return to witness change (if any) there were and if anything had improved at this iconic “grande dame” of French hotels sitting high up on a peninsula that juts out in the Mediterranean Sea.
Four Seasons Private Jet to arrive in Seychelles for the first time
The Four Seasons Private Jet offers guests an unrivaled luxury experience, combining visits to a number of the 101 Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, which are now open in 42 countries around the world, and it will be landing soon in Seychelles.
Will presidential intervention save upcountry hotels from ruin?
Upcountry hotels, safari lodges, and camps are breathing a sigh of relief as the Uganda President has directed his Finance Ministry and tax collectors to scrap Value Added Tax.
First Hyatt Place hotel in Canada opens in Edmonton
255-room Hyatt Place hotel located in downtown Edmonton celebrates its official opening
HotelsPro introduces its new brand identity in London
HotelsPro launches its new brand identity at the World Travel Market
How safe is your hotel?
Safety and security are playing an increasingly important role for travelers, and this includes not just transportation, but also where they plan to lay their heads at night.
Diamond Resorts names legendary race car driver Celebrity Ambassador
Diamond Resorts International and professional race car driver Michael Waltrip introduce an exciting new dynamic to Events of a Lifetime.
Hamanasi, a Belizean beauty connected to community
Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort understands the importance of preserving Belize’s tropical ecosystems and its biodiversity by taking continual steps to be more environmentally aware.
Airbnb business growing quickly among corporate travelers
While Airbnb usage is growing across all segments and industries, momentum is strongest among small and midsized businesses and in the tech and higher-ed segments
Marriott International to debut Tribute Portfolio in Latin America
Independent hotels and resorts brand, Tribute Portfolio, to debut in Argentina
Elegant Hotels appoints new chef at Turtle Beach
The appointment is in addition to a number of developments planned for the hotel during 2017
RIU opens Splash Water World at its Punta Cana complex
Splash Water World is being offered as a new amenity for guests at the five hotels in the area
Corinthia Hotel Budapest: A World’s Best Hotel
The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry and are commonly known as “the best of the best of travel," and Corinthia Hotel Budapest has been recognized as a best hotel.
Airbnb generates $402 million in economic activity in Vancouver
Airbnb guests and hosts generated $402 million in local economic activity in Vancouver in the past year
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills announces luxury Swiss spa
Luxury Swiss beauty company, La Prairie, will establish its Spa by La Prairie within Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills Hotel