Furthermore, of its 566 new domestic franchise agreements signed last year, 159 of the contracts are for new construction hotels, a more than 70-percent increase over the same period in 2013.
Vantage starts repositioning recently acquired brands
Company will no longer develop America’s Best Inns & Suites and will work with existing branded properties to maximize their opportunities through the company’s other brands.
Michael Swasey joins Marcus Hotels & Resorts as Area Vice President
Swasey most recently served as vice president of hotel operations for Alena Hospitality, based in Orlando, Florida.
Hilton announces first DoubleTree by Hilton in Egypt
Expected to open in 2017, the DoubleTree by Hilton in Ain Al Sokhna will offer 197 guestrooms and feature facilities including a fitness center and swimming pools.
Mathieu Lacabanne appointed General Manager Dream Bangkok
Mathieu began his career with Accor in 1997 and held a variety of assignments in France and USA before relocating to Asia in 2005 to work in several properties in Thailand and Viet Nam.
Kurt Straub named Hyatt’s Vice President of Operations for India
A 20-year Hyatt veteran, Straub was most recently Area Vice President for full and select service hotels in Mexico. A Swiss native, has has also served as GM of Park Hyatt Zurich.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts hits global CO2 reduction target
It has achieved World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Climate Savers Program targets, reducing its operational CO2 emissions by 20 per cent below 2006 levels.
Marina Bay Sands opens new restaurant by David Myers
Adrift, the latest celebrity chef restaurant in Singapore, features modern Asian cuisine and a Ginza-style cocktail bar.
Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies names two to Executive Management team
Ed Gannon has been promoted to General Manager and Awet Sium joins as its new Resort Manager.
Raphael Bernard promoted to DoSM North America for InterContinental French Polynesia
Bernard’s responsibilities encompass all North America sales and marketing efforts for the InterContinental Resorts French Polynesia and Maitai Hotels in French Polynesia.
