Chris Sedgwick has been appointed Senior Vice President Operations, New Zealand, Fiji and Polynesia, Matt Young moves to Regional General Manager, Queensland and Northern Territory and Gillian Millar is the new VP of Operations Western Australia.
Element DFW Airport launches solar canopy with charging station
The Solar Canopy charging station allows guests to sit in the shade, socialize and relax outside of the hotel as they recharge their personal electronic devices by harnessing the power of the sun.
Aloft coming to Sydney CBD
Set to open in November 2016, the 136-room Aloft Sydney Pitt Street will be located in the heart of Sydney’s vibrant “Koreatown” district, close to the city’s business center and transportation network.
Accor expanding in Cuba with Pullman Cayo Coco
Opening in November 2015, the 518-room hotel-resort will offer upscale services and will notably be the first establishment on the island offering Wi-Fi in all its rooms.
Meliá marks 25 years in Cuba
Meliá currently operates 27 hotels in the country with a total of 13,000 rooms, over 10,000 employees and 5 million stays in 2014, 39% of the total for the whole island.
Benchmark names Todd Felsen Senior Vice President of Operations
Felsen most recently held the position of vice president, operations for Benchmark Hospitality, a position he was appointed to in 2013.
Meliá announces three new properties in the Middle East
The five star ME Doha hotel will be one of the focus priorities in the company’s international expansion plan and Residences Dubai will have 258 residential units and be equipped with both meeting rooms and a business centre, in addition to two restaurants, a spa and a fitness centre.
Amr Mekkawi first Dusit Director of Sales, Saudi Arabia
Dusit International has announced that it has opened a Regional Sales Office in the Saudi capital city of Riyadh to be lead by Amr Mekkawi as Director of Sales, Saudi Arabia.
Shangri-La Hotel, Qinhuangdao opens today
The Golden Dream Bay is home to the 23-storey hotel – a new glass building offering spectacular views all around.
Hilton to develop Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotel in St. Kitts
The 226-suite hotel is currently under construction and plans to open its doors in Q1 2017.
