Under his direction, Steigenberger aims to launch eight further Jaz in the City hotels at significant locations over the next five years.
Conference market proves bright spot in UK hotel slowdown
There are now signs of a slowdown in the UK hotel market prompted by the weakening of the Euro, a downturn in long haul visitors and strong competition from other European cities.
Three more Element hotels to open in Greater China in next four years
The announcement follows the recent opening of the Element brand’s Asia Pacific flagship Element Suzhou Science and Technology Town in Suzhou, China.
Luis Pinheiro appointed Regional Director for Leeu Collection
Luis Pinheiro has managed properties such as the Mount Nelson and Table Bay hotels in Cape Town, Reid’s Palace in Madeira and the Lapa Palace in Lisbon.
Benchmark Hospitality International names Jacqueline Humes Regional Director of Finance
Jackie Humes previously served as area director of finance for Marenas Resort of Sunny Isles Beach in North Miami and ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa, Miami Beach.
Upscale Best Western Plus to open in North Bangkok
Scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2015, the new BEST WESTERN PLUS Wanda Grand Hotel will be located close to key business, leisure and MICE destinations.
Red Planet launches brand in Philippines; opens its 10th hotel
The Red Planet Amorsolo, Makati City, Manila is the tenth hotel from the value hospitality group in the Philippines.
New build Sheraton Ufa Hotel opens in eastern Russia
Spread across nine floors, Sheraton Ufa features 150 guest rooms and 11 plush suites designed by the Christian Lundwall.
Jumeirah Group to operate a luxury hotel and brand residences in Kuala Lumpur
Jumeirah Living Kuala Lumpur residences will be located on the lower floors and the 190-room Jumeirah Kuala Lumpur hotel will occupy the upper floors of a new development in the middle of the KL City Centre precinct that is due for completion in 2021.
Starwood signs three new Aloft Hotels and one Element Hotel in Dubai
Scheduled to open in 2018, the four new Aloft hotels and Element hotel will introduce 816 rooms in Dubai.
