Slated for completion in 2017, the new the 48-suite boutique hotel will blend outdoor-indoor living.
Fujita Kanko expands Hotel Gracery Group with two Kyoto openings
The two hotels will strategically complement each other. All 97 rooms of Hotel Gracery Kyoto Teramachi will be double rooms while Hotel Gracery Kyoto Shinkyogoku’s 128 rooms will all be twin rooms so that guests can select their hotel according to their accommodation needs.
Taipei Marriott Hotel to open in July
The first Marriott Hotel in Taiwan combines a five-star 320-room luxury hotel, modern convention center, high-end shopping mall and luxury apartments.
Dubai now fourth most visited global city
Dubai also hosted 146 international meetings in 2014, compared to 80 in 2013, jumpin from 21st position to 14th globally in Union of International Association (UIA) rankings.
New Radisson Blu Resorts coming to Mauritius
The Radisson Blu Azuri Resort & Spa, Mauritius (100 rooms), the Radisson Blu Azuri Residence & Suites, Mauritius (57 residences) and the Radisson Blu Poste Lafayette Resort & Spa, Mauritius (100 rooms) are conversions of existing properties and will already be rebranded in Q3 2015.
Alissa Montbriand new VP Global Integrated Marketing Communications at Carlson Rezidor
Montbriand will be responsible for the brand digital channels and Club Carlson, the group’s loyalty program.
Robertson Stewart named Chief Operating Officer Europe at Warwick International Hotels
A Scotsman, Robertson Stewart joins Warwick International Hotels with high-level experience and major achievements in the hospitality industry.
Top 10 meeting tech trends for 2015
Meeting Planners are seeing their role influenced more and more by technology, not just for the meeting itself, but in researching and booking venues, how planners interact onsite and how they communicate following the meeting.
Why your hotel needs service on-demand
Rather than diminishing hospitality traditions, on-demand mobile services can bring unprecedented convenience, customisation, and comfort to guests while increasing efficiency, feedback, and morale for staff—all of which translate to higher revenue.
Hotel Okura Co. expands into Turkey with Okura Spa & Resort Cappadocia
The 130-room resort will feature upscale accommodations, including suites with Jacuzzis, a spa, indoor/outdoor pools, and dining and meeting facilities.











