Artistry Hotels is a new, full-service, independent boutique hotel brand in the “new luxury” segment that aims to deliver artful and imaginative experiences reflective of each property’s location.
Best Western launches SureStay Hotels as a new ‘white label’ franchise
Three SureStay brands will give Upper Economy & Midscale owners access to BW’s global Infrastructure infrastructure and distribution channels. Initial projections for SureStay’s growth have 150 hotels online within three years and 800 by 2026.
Global spa services market to reach US$154.6 billion by 2022
Growth of the market is fostered by factors such as increasingly hectic lifestyles, rising wellness tourism, rising demand from teenagers, improving standards of living, and rising popularity of spa among male customers.
West Elm expands into hospitality with West Elm Hotels
As part of West Elm’s ongoing commitment and relationship with makers around the world, each West Elm hotel will feature local design elements that celebrate community and reflect traditional décor, handicraft, cuisine and culture from the region.
Destination Hotels and Commune Hotels & Resorts introduce Two Roads Hospitality
Comprised of Joie de Vivre Hotels, Thompson Hotels, Destination Hotels, tommie and Alila Hotels & Resorts, Two Roads Hospitality is an operator of independent, boutique and lifestyle hotels with more than 95 properties in eight countries, and approximately $2 billion in total property revenues under management.
Hilton honors top franchise owners in the Americas
Awards are presented in five categories across the company’s portfolio of hotels, including: Developer of the Year, Best Conversion, Deal of the Year, Outstanding Achievement and Lifetime Achievement.
AccorHotels launches new brand JO&JOE
JO&JOE aims to blend the best of private-rental, hostel and hotel formats, with AccorHotels planning to expand rapidly by opening 50 venues by 2020 in destinations popular with Millennials.
Benchmark and Gemstone unveil new company, four distinct brands
The launch of the combined companies, to be known as “BENCHMARK”, will include over 70 hotels, resorts and conference centers, 8,000 guestrooms, 10,000 employees and a combined management team of hospitality executives from both companies.
T’ang Court at The Langham, Shanghai, only restaurant in Mainland China to be awarded three Michelin stars
The three Michelin-star winner will be featured in the inaugural 2017 Shanghai Michelin Guide.
Marriott Rewards launches program catering to Chinese travelers
‘Li Yu’ makes overseas feel just like home with one-to-one service over WeChat, Mandarin-speaking staff, and specially prepared food and drink.
