New properties and hotel extensions will add 17,769 more rooms across the capital, driven by uplift in both budget and five star accommodation.
Exhibit explores the impact of colour on food and drink experiences
Luxury tea purveyor Tealeaves in collaboration with global color authority Pantone have launched an online exhibition that showcases the strong influence color has on food and drink experiences.
Winners announced for the 2015 European Hospitality Awards
Winners were announced in 12 categories, with The Kensington Hotel taking out both the Innovation in Service as well as the year’s Overall Winner.
Airbnb unveils suite of personalized tools to empower hosts
Hosts can also add a badge noting that their listings meets certain common expectations of business travelers.
80’s flashback: Mr. T new spokesman for Fairfield Inns & Suites
TV legend Mr. T Joins a new A-Team as “Mr. Guaran-T” in a new video series featuring the Fairfield 100% Guarantee.
New hotel search and booking trends
While booking lead times for hotels continue to shrink, travelers’ path to purchase is lengthening.
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi aims high for new Luxury Aficionado Experience
The hotel’s new Luxury Aficionado Experience includes exclusive caviar tasting on 255m high helipad, stay in the 300sqm Al Manhal Suite, and private Bentley transportation.
Marriott targets Chinese travellers through agreement with Alitrip
The room inventory of Marriott International hotels portfolio will be made available to Alitrip users through a directly operated on-line flagship store – a first for a major global hotel chain.
Marriott launches Delta Hotels and Resorts in the United States
The Delta Orlando Lake Buena Vista will open next month and will be the first Delta Hotels and Resorts branded property in the United States.
Airbnb claims growing share of London accommodations
STR Global’s analysis showed Airbnb’s inventory to vary by borough in London, and on average, rates for Airbnb units to be higher than those of hotels in London.
