The Hotel Technology Summit will introduce hoteliers to a range of options to improve guest experience through cost effective, yet innovative technology solutions.
Value co-creation in hospitality – a transformational challenge
Today’s consumers are networked, active and informed, and their expectations no longer fit into a traditional concept. Differentiation through co-creation as a business strategy encourages a more active involvement from the customer to create a value rich experience.
Swiss-Belhotel International acquires resort in Queenstown, New Zealand
The 78-room Swiss-Belresort Coronet Peak will be totally refurbished over the next 18 months, including the bars and restaurants.
Hotel Granduca Austin opens as Tuscan-inspired property in Texas
Sitting atop a hillside oasis with sweeping views of the city, Hotel Granduca Austin is the second property in Giorgio Borlenghi’s Granduca Hotels family.
Mandarin Oriental announces two General Manager appointments
Martin Schnider has been named General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Doha and Jill Goh takes overs as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Macau.
Best Western Hotels & Resorts Chicago Vīb at Midway Airport breaks ground
In addition to the Chicago Vīb, Best Western Hotels & Resorts has Vîb projects under development in Miami, Los Angeles, Staten Island, NY, Springfield, MO, Little Rock, AK, Seoul, South Korea, and Vientiane, Laos and is actively negotiating deals in key U.S. cities including Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, New Orleans, Scottsdale and San Diego.
Expedia buys HomeAway
Expedia has agreed to acquire HomeAway, including all of its brands, for an equity value of approximately $3.9 billion in cash and Expedia common stock.
Ulrike Andorff named new General Manager at BurJuman Arjaan by Rotana
With 22 years of experience, Andorff has worked across a number of continents, including London, China, Vietnam, Guam, Mauritius and the UAE.
Dubai skyline done in waffles for Hilton Garden Inn’s UAE debut
The sculpture, created from 1,500 of the brand’s signature breakfast waffles, took Dubai-based food artist Mark Ranasinghe almost 40 hours to construct and imitates eight iconic landmarks in the city, including the Burj Khalifa.
Hospitality Business Conclave 2016 to host leading stakeholders
Hospitality Business Conclave will bring together the leading stakeholders from operating, owning and designing companies from the hospitality industry, who will meet world class solution providers in the most exclusive format.
