Speaking at the new In Sync event from Questex, InterContinental Hotels Group chief executive, Keith Barr, has led calls for hotels to boost visible cleaning cues as a way of rebuilding trust with the consumer.

Best Western Hotels & Resorts has acquired WorldHotels from Associated Luxury Hotels. The group represents a collection of approximately 300 hotels and resorts around the world.

Market uncertainty caused by Brexit has helped Best Western Great Britain post a record year for number of hotel applications and activations.

Best Western Hotels & Resorts has acquired Sweden Hotels. The motive of the acquisition is to strengthen the competitiveness of the chains and create a stronger platform to drive industry development in terms of distribution, digitalisation, customer relations and purchasing.

Best Western Hotels & Resorts has launched in Japan its newest upscale brand, BW Premier Collection. The former Best Western Premier Hotel Nagasaki has been delighting guests for years with its impressive array of upscale amenities, from high-end restaurants and bars to international-standard conference facilities.

Best Western Hotels & Resorts has opened its latest property in Myanmar’s Shan State. The new Best Western Thousand Island Hotel is perfectly positioned on the bustling riverfront of Nyaung Shwe, the city north of the lake that acts as the main trade and transportation gateway to Inle.