LivingSocial becomes Silver Sponsor for Boutique Hotel Summit 2013
Boutique Hotel Summit, an international b2b boutique and lifestyle hotel conference, is delighted to announce LivingSocial as a Silver Sponsor for the 2013 event, which is being held at the Montcalm Hotel, London, from today. Event organiser Piers Brown said: “We’re delighted to welcome LivingSocial as a sponsor. Its Escapes division, which specialises in inspirational marketing and customer acquisition for hospitality clients, is a great fit with the boutique and lifestyle hotel sector, which also endeavours to inspire travellers and give guests great memories.” → Read More
Tanasijevich added to Jerusalem International Tourism Summit roster
Marina Bay Sands president George Tanasijevich has been added to the roster of world-class speakers due to address the Jerusalem International Tourism Summit next week. The event will take place at the Jerusalem International Convention Centre on May 28th-29th, welcoming industry leaders from across the region. → Read More
Swissôtel Hotels signs on for Xi’an property
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has signed a new management contract with Shaanxi Puyu Industrial for a 350 room hotel in Xi’an. Scheduled for completion in 2016, Swissôtel Xi’an will be nestled in the core business area in the Xi’an National Civil Aerospace Industrial Base within proximity to two Metro lines. → Read More
Viceroy Hotel Group expands Middle East team
Viceroy Hotel Group has announced three key appointments at the company’s global holdings. Tricia Warwick has joined Viceroy Hotel Group as regional vice president of sales & marketing, Europe, Middle East & Africa, based in the UAE, while Christophe Victor has been appointed as director of sales for Viceroy Maldives. → Read More
&Beyond translocates six rhino to Okavango Delta
&Beyond has announced that six translocated rhino have been officially released to roam free in the Okavango Delta. The entrance to the boma where the animals have been acclimatised for the past few weeks was opened and one or two rhino ventured out at a time, returning to feed. → Read More
Ascom signs major hospitality procurement agreement
Ascom (US), Inc., a leading provider of mission-critical communication solutions for the hospitality and healthcare markets, is pleased to announce a new product procurement agreement with one of the largest hoteliers worldwide. Under the new agreement, covering all of North America, their hotel properties may now choose to deploy Ascom VoWiFi handsets and Unite Messaging Suite. → Read More
The Hotel Group celebrates grand opening of DoubleTree by Hilton in South Bend, Indiana
The Hotel Group, (THG) an award-winning hotel management and ownership company, celebrated the completion of the multi-million dollar transformational renovation of its property in South Bend, Indiana, located at 123 North Saint Joseph Street. THG kicked off its renovation celebration on May 14 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and entertainment by aerialist acrobats, followed by tours of the 291 room property. → Read More
Crowne Plaza Resort Xishuangbanna opens
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced the opening of Crowne Plaza Resort Xishuangbanna, the company’s first Crowne Plaza Resort in China. Set among the tropical rainforests of Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, straddling the Lancang River on the border with Myanmar and Laos, the 520-room hotel is the first five-star resort in China’s southernmost region, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. → Read More
Hyatt Hotels signs property in Uzbekistan
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced today it has entered into a management agreement with State Unitary Enterprise for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Scheduled to open in January 2015, Hyatt Regency Tashkent will be a significant addition to the brand’s presence in the Commonwealth of Independent States, where Hyatt Regency-branded hotels are currently open in Yekaterinburg, Kiev, Baku, Bishkek, and Dushanbe. → Read More
Industry experts gather in Istanbul for CATHIC
Turkey’s tourism potential is coming on par with that of the much-promoted BRIC states – Brazil, Russia, India and China – encouraged by a forecasted 45 per cent annual growth in gross domestic product during the next five years, according to Daniel Thorniley, president of DT-Global Business Consulting. Thorniley is set to further address the topic at the upcoming Turkey & Neighbours Hotel Investment Conference, scheduled for May 29th-30th in Istanbul. → Read More
The Act, Dubai, doubles capacity to meet demand
The Act Dubai, the world’s highest theatre club with dining, launched in March 2013 with a star-studded red carpet event. Since the launch the concept has only been open on Thursdays. With tables and guest list booked up weeks in advance, The Act Dubai have added another night to the week for guests to come and enjoy the spectacular shows and acts, flown in from around the world. → Read More
Burj Al Arab introduces exclusive 24-carat gold iPads
Burj Al Arab, the World’s Most Luxurious Hotel, introduced today bespoke 24-carat gold iPads for its in-house guests. The exclusive launch makes Burj Al Arab the first hotel in the world to offer the Interactive Customer Experience (ICE) software available on the 24-carat gold iPads. → Read More
