Hotel Marketing News

Free Nights For Early Bookers At La Manga Club
Holidaymakers booking their 2010 breaks early can take advantage of free nights at La Manga Club thanks to the prestigious resort’s new promotions.

Holiday Inn At Ontario Airport Honored At IHG Conference in Washington D.C.
The Holiday Inn Ontario Airport — an upscale, four-story property managed by San Diego-based Trigild and owned by Prime Hospitality, LLC — has received the 2009 InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Newcomer Award, earning recognition as one of the best properties to join the system within the last year as either a new development or a conversion project.

K Hotels Member Hotel Shangri-LA To Be Featured In Upcoming Season of The Bachelor
Los Angeles-based K Hotels, a collection of exclusive and diverse boutique hotels throughout the world, announced today that Hotel Shangri-La (Santa Monica, California) will be accommodating a group date on the January 11th episode of The Bachelor. The episode will cover a special group date and a magazine photo shoot with the newest Bachelor, Jake Pavelka. Left heartbroken on the last season of The Bachelorette, Jake is now ready to give love one more try. This handsome pilot is sure to make waves at this Santa Monica seaside property.
Choice Hotels and its Board of Directors Announce Prestigious 2009 Supplier Diversity Award Winner
Local Hotel Franchisor Presents Consumer Information Research Group with Celebrated Diversity Recognition

Atlantis, Paradise Island Resort Unveils ‘Only in Atlantis’ Advertising and Marketing Campaign Creat
Sol Kerzner, Chairman and CEO of Kerzner International Holdings Limited (owner and operator of Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in The Bahamas), and renowned film director Brett Ratner unveiled today a new multi-platform advertising and branding campaign, that incorporates print, television and interactive elements, for the 3,414-room resort and casino. Ratner, and his eponymous Brett Ratner Brands (BRB), led the creative development and production of the campaign, marking the first time Ratner has applied his talent as filmmaker, photographer and interactive producer to an overall marketing and ad campaign.

Marriott Rewards’ Popular MegaBonus Promotion Sends Members on Their Way to a Free Vacation
Earn 2,500 bonus points for every stay beginning with the second stay

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Invite Guests To Experience “More Rosewood”
Rosewood Offers Guests Complimentary Night

GTA and Hilton Worldwide Agree to Global Distribution Agreement for Hilton Garden Inn
GTA by Travelport, a global travel wholesaler today announced that they have further strengthened their strategic relationship with Hilton Worldwide by agreeing to the distribution of the entire global portfolio of Hilton Garden Inn properties.

January rebrand for Harbour Plaza Hong Kong
The popular Harbour Plaza Hong Kong hotel will rebrand on 28 January 2010 as the Harbour Grand Kowloon. The rebranding follows the opening of the Harbour Grand Hong Kong earlier this year. In total, there will be two Harbour Grand hotels in the vibrant SAR, with one on Kowloon side and the other on Hong Kong Island.

Preferred Hotel Group™ launches Sterling Design™
Preferred Hotel Group™ has announced the launch of Sterling Design™, a special designation within the established Sterling Hotels brand, offering guests chic style and sophistication that’s accessible for any budget.
Jamie Oliver cooks up a tagine…
….on the roof top of maison mk Top television chef votes Marrakech boutique hotel as having the best roof top in the city.
Global hotel transactions rebound
Global hotel transaction activity is showing green shoots of recovery, according to new figures released by of Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels. Following five consecutive quarters of sharp contraction, the second quarter of 2009 registered a 3% increase in activity.