Curry joins Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel most recently from St. Supery Estate Vineyards & Winery in Napa Valley where he held the role of Vice President, Marketing & Direct Sales.
Benchmark Hospitality International names Calvin J. Banks Director of Training and Development
Banks was most recently director of training for The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs and he has served in several positions at Gaylord Hotels, including director of training and senior training manager.
Jumeirah launches initiative to encourage Emiratis into hospitality careers
The social media campaign is called #BeTheHost and will be launched through the Jumeirah Arabic account on Instagram @Jumeirah.Arabic.
Corporate meeting venues lead the recovery: trends report
IACC ‘Trends in the Conference Center Industry’ report shows improved occupancy and stronger rates among other positive trends.
What hoteliers need to know about the Indian outbound traveller
The Indian outbound travel market is predicted to reach 50 million tourists by 2020, and its total outbound spending is expected to cross the US$28 billion mark.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Liverpool newly opened
Housed in a recently-restored Grade II listed building in the heart of the city, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Liverpool offers 87 guestrooms and suites against a backdrop of sweeping staircases, Italian mosaic floors and original Corinthian columns.
Mövenpick steps up African expansion with three new Sub-Saharan properties
Swiss hospitality brand accelerates growth in both East and West Africa after signing upscale hotels in Kenya, Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire.
Sheraton Chuzhou Hotel opens in Anhui Province, China
The 348-room Sheraton Chuzhou Hotel marks the brand’s 70th hotel in the region, reaching over 110 hotels in Asia Pacific.
AccorHotels signs naming rights for Paris arena
AccorHotels has announced the signing of a 10-year naming rights agreement for the Bercy Arena in Paris, one of the world’s five largest concert halls and sports arenas.
Rosewood Siem Reap scheduled to open in 2019
It will be the second Rosewood property in Cambodia, following Rosewood Phnom Penh opening in 2016, and marks Rosewood’s ninth hotel management agreement in Asia.
