Best Western International set a brand record achieving a North American revenue per available room (RevPAR) index of 111.2 in 2014.
Hotel TVs – what guests want to watch
By Nick Baker: The way that guests use hotel TVs is changing and hotels will need to adapt the type of TV services they provide in order to keep their guests happy and stay profitable.
Scott Richer Hyatt’s new Regional VP of Development in Canada
Richer will be responsible for the growth of Hyatts full service and select service brands in Canada.
Andrew Fox named GM at Crowne Plaza Newcastle Stephenson Quarter
His immediate task is recruiting his senior management team and overseeing the final phase of construction of the hotel which is set to open in July this year.
Hotel Formule1 opens in the heart of Pune Pimpri
Expanding Hotel Formule1 network to six hotels across India, the hotel features 115 rooms equipped with LED televisions, a storage area, free hi-speed Wi-Fi and soundproof windows.
Accor appoints two execs to HotelInvest
Arnaud Beaulieu and Arnaud Patat are joining Accor as SVP Asset Management and SVP Technical Services respectively.
Mariam Karim new Director of Catering and Conference Services at Four Seasons Hotel New York
She originally joined Four Seasons in 2005 in Washington, DC as Senior Catering Sales Manager, and has achieved success in progressive positions with other hotel companies in Washington and Atlanta.
Traders Hotel, Dubai appoints Director of Sales and Marketing
Valerie Vayssiere has been with Shangri-La for 18 years. Prior to a role at Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai, she spent 15 years at the Shangri-La Regional Sales Office in Europe.
Rezidor announces a reshaped Executive Committee
Marianne Ruhngaard, Senior Vice President & General Counsel; and Eugene Staal, Senior Vice President Technical Development have left the company.
New World Petaling Jaya Hotel to open in 2016
The hotel will occupy the top 12 floors of a dual -use tower which also includes The Azure residences.
