Thomas joins LaPlaya most recently from Stratton Mountain Resort and Country Club in Vermont, where he served as Food and Beverage Director, as well as General Manager of the resort’s elite private club.
COMO Hotels and Resorts makes its debut in Australia with COMO The Treasury in Perth
Ninety five per cent of this revamped heritage site has been meticulously returned to its 19th-century origins, featuring re-installed dormer windows, roof-top copper trimmings, and a stripped back facade showing off the original surface.
New Amba Hotel Marble Arch opens for business
The second hotel in the Amba Hotels portfolio, Amba Hotel Marble Arch’s location makes it the perfect base for exploring London’s West End shopping district.
Gran Meliá Nacional Rio to open in time for the 2016 Olympics
Once named the most modern building in Latin America, this masterpiece by the architect Oscar Niemeyer aims to reclaim its place as the best hotel in Río de Janeiro.
Scandic adds to breakfast buffet to cater for those with gluten and lactose allergies
The existing buffet will include a new section aimed at vegans and people with allergies, but will be open to everyone.
First international design hotel opens in Slovenia’s capital – Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Ljubljana
Featuring 15 floors, the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Ljubljana dedicated the penthouse and the roof terrace to conferences and events.
Swissôtel highlights design philosophy success in latest Sustainability Report
By substituting oil with district heating, Swissotel Zurich was able reduce CO2 emissions by 87.9 per cent.
Andrew Smith and Van Phan join Starwood’s Pacific Regional team
Andrew Smith has been promoted to the position of Director, Design & Technical Services and Van Phan moves into the role of Regional Manager, Operational Excellence.
Dragan Savin named General Manager of Food and Beverage at Pelican Grand Beach Resort
Since beginning his career in 1999, Savin has served at multiple notable hotels — from Hilton Miami Downtown, Hotel Astor and The Betsy Hotel, all based in Miami, to the Elysee Hotel in New York City and Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort and Spa in Nassau, Bahamas.
5 online marketing trends in travel for 2016
In case you missed it, here are the recorded highlights of our webinar that covered social media advertising, mobile and video marketing, content shock and remarketing.
