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Langham Place: Art Gallery Masquerading As A Hotel
Langham Place hotel has become the first hotel in the world to offer their guests iPod tours of their contemporary Chinese art, which is one of the world’s most impressive collections.
Hotel Alden Acquired by Northwood Investors
Hotel Alden in downtown Houston has been acquired by Northwood Investors, a privately-held investment advisor with $1.25 billion of equity to invest in real estate. Hotel Alden will be managed by a subsidiary of Northwood Investors.
White Lodging Names Mark Aftanski to Lead Illinois Select Service Hotels as Regional Vice President
White Lodging, one of the leading independent hospitality, development and management companies in the United States has appointed Mr. Mark Aftanski to the position of Regional Vice President to oversee operational and financial performances for its select service hotels in Illinois.
Sukhothai Bangkok Completes First Phase of Renovations
The Sukhothai Bangkok has unveiled the first phase of renovations to 40 of the hotel’s superior rooms, with all 100 rooms of this type to be completely refurbished by July 2010.
City Seasons Al Hamra Hotel in Abu Dhabi Unveils Newly Refurbished Rooms
The City Seasons Group of Hotels recently unveiled a total of 120 stylish rooms and 60 luxurious suites in Abu Dhabi as part of the group’s extensive expansion and refurbishment plans.
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel in North Carolina to Open New State-of-the-Art Events Center
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel unveiled plans for a new 3,000-seat Events Center making it the region’s leading concert, events and entertainment venue. Opening celebrations are scheduled Labor Day Weekend 2010.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Live Nation Expand Sponsorship Alliance Globally
Innovative Partnership between Starwood Preferred Guest and the World’s Largest Live Music Company Will Now Include Europe, Asia and the Middle East
HMC Announces Conversion of Holiday Inn Austin Midtown
Hospitality Management Corporation announced recently the successful conversion of the Holiday Inn Austin Midtown.
Azura Mozambique Launches Exciting Kids’ Programme In Time For Summer
Azura, Mozambique’s finest beach retreat has launched a programme that will spoil children for choice with such amazing adventures that even adults will be jealous.
Relais & Chateaux Introduces iPhone Application
Booking a stay in a Relais & Chateaux is now an interactive pleasure! The Association has introduced an application for the iPhone with innovative services that make it easy to book any Relais & Chateaux around the world.
The Upper House in Hong Kong to Become Smoke-Free
Swire Hotels’ The Upper House in Pacific Place, Hong Kong, has announced that, effective from 29 March 2010, all of its 117 guestrooms will be smoke-free.
Michael Sengol Named CEO of Meritus Hotels & Resorts
Barely a month into being appointed Chief Operating Officer of Meritus Hotels & Resorts (MHR), industry veteran Michael Sengol has taken the helm as Chief Executive Officer of the Singapore-based hotel management company owned by Overseas Union Enterprise (OUE).