Announcing two Radisson Reds in Colombia, one in Brazil and one in the U.S., Carlson Rezidor plans to open 60 Radisson RED hotels globally by 2020.
Marriott to open 60 new hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America by 2018
Marriott expects a 75 percent increase in its Caribbean and Latin American distribution, including a tripling of the company’s presence in Brazil with the addition of 11 new hotels in that market.
Wyndham announces 13 new deals for Wyndham Hotel Group and RCI in India
With 10 new hotel properties joining Wyndham Hotel Group and three new vacation ownership resorts joining the RCI vacation exchange network, Wyndham is significantly expanding its presence on the Indian subcontinent.
Scandic to launch a collection of signature hotels
The hotels will be marketed under their own names with the extension “by Scandic”, with the first signature hotel the “Grand Central by Scandic” in Stockholm.
IHG introduces new guest experience features for the Holiday Inn
Focused on the guestroom and the brand’s food and beverage offering, the design and service innovations were developed in collaboration with Holiday Inn hotel owners and frequent guests.
Hilton Worldwide rolls out free GED Assistance Program
The program provides one-on-one advising, test preparation support, and covers the cost of taking the GED tests.
BMIHMS announces new partnership with eHotelier
Designed to give students more access to valuable learning resources, BMIHMS students and staff will have unlimited access to a range of eBooks from eHotelier that supplement their existing course learning materials.
Starwood announces seven new deals in Africa
Starwood will grow its portfolio by over 50% in the next five years, with more than 50 hotels operating and nine out of its 10 lifestyle brands flying their flag in the region.
European hotel transactions up 58% year-on-year: HVS
With volume reaching €12bn in the year to date, the UK has seen the biggest number of deals followed by Spain.
Red Lion ditches in-room instant coffee for lobby coffeehouse
Whidbey Coffee will be served in the lobbies of Red Lion Hotels and Red Lion Inn & Suites by the end of 2016.
