A survey of lenders, operators, developers and investors in Europe, conducted by HVS London, suggests the majority are keen to participate in the growth of serviced apartments, but there needs to be more consolidation, transparency in data, and greater deal volume for it to move away from being a niche market.
First Marriott in the Holy City of Makkah now open
The arabesque themed 426-room property sits on the hill top of Makkah, providing guests with exquisite views of the Holy City and Haram.
Wyndham signs three upscale Wyndham resorts in China
The signings of Wyndham Sanya Bay, Wyndham Hainan Qingshui Bay Resort, and Wyndham Grand Huangshan Taiping Lake extend the brand in China into diverse tier-two destinations.
Jewel Paradise Cove Beach Resort & Spa in Runaway Bay, Jamaica joins Curio – A Collection by Hilton
The adults-only resort includes world-class service, Jamaican hospitality and amenities centered on wellness.
Andrew Harrison new GM at Four Seasons Resort Langkawi
He has spent the last 20 years as a Four Seasons nomad starting with Four Seasons in Bali, Kuala Lumpur, Florida and California, then becoming GM in Chiang Mai and opening the Tented Camp in the Golden Triangle, followed by further openings in Mauritius and Mumbai.
Andrew Cairns named Executive General Manager at Crown Perth Hotels
He will be responsible for all hotels at Crown Perth including the five-star Crown Metropol Perth, the newly refurbished Crown Promenade Perth and the six-star Crown Towers Perth which will be completed in December 2016.
Wiswin Pitikulsathit appointed Vice President at Kata Group Resorts
Pitikulsathit intends to move Kata Group forward with an emphasis on guest experiences and destination marketing due to the enviable locations of the resorts in the Group’s portfolio.
The advantages of using Language Service Providers for multicultural marketing content
LSPs can provide multicultural content that can be managed with less stress and completed in a shorter time frame and at lower cost.
Age of craft: a return to the past as we step forward into the future
As the world becomes even faster and more open, there is a rise in old-fashioned crafts, from antiques to art to books to artisan food. Hospitality needs to understand where it sits amid this change.
Outrigger Resorts announces four appointments in Asia
Leah Matters has been appointed Resort Manager at the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort along with Haydee Cruz as its Director of Sales and Marketing and Supanee Tanvivatjinda as the Financial Controller. Catherine Lim is the new Marketing and Ecommerce Manager for Asia Pacific.
