Hilton has a very special place in the Australian hotel industry because they were the first 5-star international brand to establish in this country, and Ashley ensured they continued to excel and innovate.
Accor opens Novotel Yangon Max in Burma
Accor has opened its third hotel in Myanmar, Burma, called the Novotel Yangon Max with 366 guest rooms, two ballrooms and seven F&B outlets.
Shangri-La Hotels promotes Earth Day with sustainable menus
The Rooted in Nature initiative aims to support local agricultural and fishing communities.
Brett Forshag new DoSM at InterContinental New Orleans
He most recently served as vice president of sales and marketing for HRI Lodging and has also worked with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, ITT Sheraton, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts.
New Steigenberger Dubai office staffed with three key execs
Siegfried Nierhaus, Andrea Werner and Monica Mascaros are all taking on a key representative role with regard to the further development of the group.
Hilton Garden Inn Ufa Riverside opens in Russia
The 167-room Hilton Garden Inn Ufa Riverside is the second property with the owner company KESCO, and expands the current brand portfolio in Russia.
Master license rights for Travelodge Canada changes hands
Today’s announcement builds on a separate but related agreement between Waramaug and Superior that gives Waramaug a controlling share of the development rights for Super 8 Canada. This will make the combined portfolio for both brands 221 hotels
eHotelier media partnership with HISPEC 2015
The HISPEC 2015 event will host the top Hospitality Interiors Industry’s Executives: Buyers, Specifiers, Manufacturers and Suppliers from Europe, Middle East and Africa.
St Regis Istanbul opens, marking debut of brand in Turkey
The hotel features floor-to-ceiling views of the Bosphorus from each of the 118 guestrooms and suites and is designed by Turkish architect Emre Arolat.
Embassy Suites Hotels opens in historic building in downtown Louisville, Kentucky
Embassy Suites has opened in a historic building in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky, with modern two-room suites and amenities but many original features maintained.