Hangzhou will be Alastair McAlpine’s tenth Four Seasons property.
Dusit signs agreement to expand its reach in Africa
Dusit will initially manage five hotel and resort projects: two in South Africa, two in Mozambique and one in Mauritius for a total of around 1,400 rooms across nine hotels.
Radisson Blu Residence Istanbul Batisehir to open in 2016
The Radisson Blu Residence Istanbul Batisehir will be located on the western side of Istanbul as part of the Batisehir project, one of the largest real estate developments in town.
Martin Melzer new Area PR & Communication Manager Central Europe for Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
Melzer’s role consolidates Corporate Communication & PR activities for 80 of the Group’s hotels in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland and South-Eastern Europe.
Elaine Chin new Director of Sales and Marketing at Taipei Marriott
Chin will help to raise awareness and solidify the positioning for the hotel, which is Marriott’s first property in Taiwan.
Holiday Inn opens in Natal, Brazil
The new build, 216-room property is located in the northeastern city of Natal, the capital and largest city of the State of Rio Grande do Norte in Brazil.
Fritz Zwahlen joins The Carillon Hotel & Spa as Vice President and Executive Chef
Zwahlen will oversee food and beverage operations at the resort, including the revamping and expanding of current menu offerings.
Best Western and First Bankcard launch Best Western Rewards MasterCard credit card series
Premium MasterCard cardholders will enjoy industry-leading rewards on qualifying Best Western purchases and have the ability to earn thousands of bonus points every year.
Survey finds hotel Wi-Fi now considered a utility, not an amenity
A survey of guests and hoteliers investigated what devices guests carried, their Internet habits and desires and what they needed as well as wanted from their digital hospitality experience.
Airbnb plans to expand across Africa
Airbnb has more than doubled in size in Africa in the last twelve months and it has now appointed a General Manager for the Middle East & Africa to spur additional growth.
