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.
Marriott completes Starwood acquisition to create world’s largest hotel company
The new company will operate or franchise more than 5,700 properties and 1.1 million rooms, representing 30 brands from the moderate-tier to luxury in over 110 countries. Customers will now see their Marriott Rewards, Ritz-Carlton Rewards & SPG Status matched across all loyalty programs.
Marriott’s #MGravityRoom showcases brand transformation
Next month, the brand will officially launch M Beta at Charlotte Marriott City Center, a “live beta” hotel where guests are invited to test the newest and best product and services concepts first-hand and give feedback in real-time.
Dutch hotel market continues to increase; Belgium under pressure
In Belgium, the hotel market is suffering after the terrorist attacks in Brussels in March. The occupancies have dropped significantly this year, and the average room rates are also in decline.
Starwood growth propelled by Specialty Select brands
Aloft, Element and Four Points by Sheraton are all on track to sign an all-time high record number of new deals, with 132 hotel deals signed and 30 hotels opened so far in 2016.
New UK hotel brand, Principal, launching from Starwood Capital
Principal is a collection of city-centre hotels based in landmark buildings in exceptional locations across the United Kingdom.
Six Senses launches new enhanced sleep standard
The Sleep with Six Senses program starts with an online questionnaire that allows a dedicated Sleep Ambassador to prepare in advance of the guest arrival.
