Hotel Partnership News
UATP Network Adds La Quinta Inns & Suites as Merchant
Universal Air Travel Plan, Inc. (UATP), the low cost travel payment network privately owned by the world’s airlines, announced today the addition of La Quinta Inns & Suites as a new merchant to the UATP Network, the first hotel chain to become part of the network.
Superbreak increases Mystery Hotel range
Superbreak has teamed up with a number of key hotel partners, eager to provide huge discounts on their prices, to provide greater choice in the Mystery Hotels range. Customers are offered cheaper rates but do not know the identity of their hotel until after they have completed their booking.
Best Western Takes Over Allamanda Laguna Phuket
Best Western has taken over the management of the Allamanda in Phuket. The Best Western Allamanda Laguna Phuket is located within the Laguna Phuket integrated resort. It joins the chain’s four other properties on Phuket.
MGM MIRAGE Broadens Loyalty Programs with New Partnership
MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM) has partnered with ESS Analysis, a Boston-based advanced analytics-focused consulting firm, and A.T. Kearney, a global management consulting firm, to take customer database “mining” capabilities to a new level and further enhance guest loyalty programs.
NAVTEQ Signs Golden Tulip Hospitality Group as Direct Access Customer
NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable, wireless and enterprise solutions, announced that Golden Tulip Hospitality Group has signed to become a NAVTEQ Direct Access customer.
Six Senses Ceases Management of Spa at Heritage Le Telfair in Mauritius
Last week, Six Senses Spas ceased its management of the Six Senses Spa at Heritage Le Telfair in Mauritius. Six Senses Spas has managed and operated the spa since November 2004.
Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts Tapped for NASA Contract Renewal
Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts has been awarded the contract to operate Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, NASA officials announced today. The new concession agreement, which begins May 1, 2010, has a 10-year base period with one five-year option and five one-year options. Delaware North came out on top in a competitive bid process that began in 2009.
Fusion Hotel Management and Absolute Hotel Services Partner on Two New Resorts in Vietnam
Thailand-based Absolute Hotel Services and Vietnam-based Fusion Hotel Management are working together on two resorts in Vietnam, one in Danang and another in Hoi An. Both are scheduled to open mid 2010. In this cooperation Fusion Hotel Management (a company under Serenity Holding which is an A to Z service provider) will oversee branding and concept marketing aspects of the projects and Absolute Hotel Services will bring in their specific operational, sales and distribution expertise.
The Standard Hotels Join Design Hotels
Design Hotels announces the signing of four of André Balazs’ properties: The Standard, Hollywood; The Standard, Downtown LA; The Standard Spa, Miami Beach and The Standard, New York.
New Solid European Tie-Ups for HotelsCombined.com
HotelsCombined.com, the world’s leading hotel meta-search engine, announced today their new supplier agreements with European online travel agents—HRS (Hotel Reservation Service) and Hotelopia, part of TUI Travel PLC (LSE: TT).
Beneficial Holdings, Inc. Enters Understanding With Grupo Lafise Subsidiaries to Purchase Hotel
Beneficial Holdings, Inc, a casino and hospitality investment and management holding company, entered into an understanding with Grupo Lafise subsidiaries Banco de Credito Centroamericano, S.A., and Inversiones ZUM to purchase a hotel in Managua, Nicaragua, from them.
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts Jewellery Partnership Adds Extra Sparkle For Hotel Guests
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts has partnered with online diamond jewellery boutique www.icecool.co.uk to provide guests with a sparkling 2010.