The hotel, currently named the Vora Fira, will be added in June under a franchise agreement and provides 127 rooms and other facilities including a restaurant, bar, pool, car park and meeting rooms.
Skål moves 2015 International Congress from Kenya to Spain
Given the continued insistence of governments to place travel advisories to specific areas of Kenya where the Congress was to be held, the Executive Committee and Chair of the LOC have agreed to postpone the congress and that Kenya will relook at holding a congress in 2018.
New JW Marriott Zhejiang Anji becomes brand’s 11th property in China
JW Marriott Hotel Zhejiang Anji is a 228-room luxury hotel that is located within the Phoenix International Golf Course in China’s Yangtze River Delta.
Zoku aims to shift hotel focus from bed to living space
The first Zoku property will open in Amsterdam’s city centre, featuring 133 Zoku Lofts, and over 500 m2 of social space for its guests.
Heavy weight travel distribution title fight – round II
500 delegates from the world’s top travel brands will meet to prove they own the mobile first consumer at The Bellagio Las Vegas, October 19-20.
Embassy Suites and Hampton Hotels add “by Hilton” endorsement to their names
Hilton says the similar rebranding campaign of DoubleTree saw improvement across key metrics, such as average daily rate (ADR), occupancy and revenue per available room (RevPar).
ASSA ABLOY Hospitality launches Mobile Access solution
The mobile phone-based keyless entry solution allows hotel guests to bypass the front desk and use their own mobile phone or device to securely access their assigned guestroom.
DoubleTree by Hilton’s international free cookie blitz on Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
Consumers invited to visit any DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel globally for a free cookie and the hotel brand will also partner with transportation brands to offer “Sweet Rides” to thousands of travelers.
The future of Asia’s food scene
What way is the Asian palate heading? Otto Weibel shares his take on the key trends and factors impacting the food and hospitality industry in the region.
Travel decisions in a multiscreen world and the implications to travel brands
New custom study analyzes online travel content consumption and booking across screens and audience segments in the U.K., with comparisons to U.S. online traveler trends.