Stevenson will be responsible for securing international meeting RFP’s and increased business from the company’s existing relationships with MICE bookers, agents and online partners; as well as seeking out and building new partnerships.
Frances Gonzalez promoted to VP Operations for Latin America at Carlson Rezidor
Gonzalez joined Carlson Rezidor in 2001 as a district director, and was promoted to her current role in 2012.
Andreas Senn new Executive Assistant Manager at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Senn’s previous position was Executive Assistant Manager of food and beverage at Conrad Dubai in the UAE.
W Taipei launches jewelry holder from trash re-design project
Made from the hotel’s recycled water bottles, the jewelry holder is available for sale in the hotel shop, as well as an amenity in every room.
Manathai Hotel & Resorts unveils Koh Samui property
Manathai Koh Samui offers 46 Suites and 102 Deluxe Balcony Rooms, including 6 Family Suites with bunk beds and special amenities tailored to children and a range of other suites up to 200-square metres in size.
New wave of Asian capital checks in to Australian hotel market
There is unprecedented foreign interest in the Australian hotel market at present, with Singapore groups leading the investment charge.
Largest Hampton by Hilton planned for Berlin
The economy brand signs a 344 guest room Hampton by Hilton Berlin at Alexanderplatz that is scheduled to open in early 2018.
Wyndham signs Ramada Resort in Vanuatu
The waterfront 80-room Ramada Resort Akiriki in Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila, on the island of Efate will open in January 2016.
Jumeirah Group to open second hotel in Turkey
The hotel formerly known as the Golden Savoy will be operated under the Jumeirah brand as Jumeirah Bodrum Palace Hotel, Turkey with an official opening scheduled for 1st May 2015.
IHG report examines scale of China outbound opportunity
London, New York, Los Angeles, Sydney and Tokyo expected to benefit most from significant growth and shifting patterns in Chinese outbound travel globally.
