Scandinavia, Germany and Southern Europe presented the region’s strongest growth with volumes increasing by 89%, 74% and 50% respectively year-on-year.
Accor signs the United Nations’ “Women’s Empowerment Principles” (WEPs)
The program defines seven principles that foster the empowerment of women in the workplace, the marketplace and the community.
Travelodge to open 15 in hotels in the UK
The new hotels include four London locations, a new central Glasgow property and key regional locations including the Thames Valley tech corridor, Southampton and Bristol.
Britain’s most loved attractions given new Mandarin spin
Britain’s largest ever tourism campaign in China asked for suggestions for Chinese names for famous points of interest across Britain. Here are the results.
JW Marriott opens in Austin, Texas
The 1,012-room convention-style hotel is the largest JW Marriott in North America and the second-largest JW Marriott in the world.
Starwood signs Four Points by Sheraton Bali, Kuta
Located in the suburb of Kuta, one of the most popular tourist destinations on the island of Bali, the new-build hotel is scheduled to open in May 2015.
Pasquo King joins Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay as Executive Chef
With more than 17 years of experience in kitchens, this Australian native has most recently worked at high-profile hotels in Shanghai and Dubai.
Nicholas Blair named Executive Chef at Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai
Originally from Australia, Chef Nicholas has lived and worked in Asia for 10 years in total.
Jason Kreul named Senior VP of Full Service Operations at White Lodging
Kreul brings more than 20 years of hospitality experience to White Lodging. Most recently, he was the Senior VP of operations at Winegardner & Hammons.
Simon Soo new Resident Manager at Shangri-La Hotel, Surabaya
Soo has worked with Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts since 1989 and prior to this assignment in Surabaya, he was with Shangri-La Fuzhou, China for two years.
