Alongside the Group’s existing hotels, 200 independent hotels across the U.S. and Canada,, selected on a variety of criteria including location, quality, inspection and guest reviews, will be available to guests on the AccorHotels.com platform in Q1 2017.
AccorHotels finalises acquisition of concierge market leader John Paul
John Paul’s more than 1,000 employees around the world come from the most eminent palaces and are available 24/7 to cater to their customers’ every request, from the simplest to the most extraordinary, anywhere around the globe.
Corinthia Hotel London to launch a world first with Neuroscience in Residence
The hotel has teamed up with neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart who will research the mental resilience of a selection of hotel staff and loyal business guests of the hotel. An analysis of how they cope with stress will generate a special Brain Power Study at the end of the residency.
Stash Hotel Rewards now offering points for stays at hotels outside of its network
Members can now earn Stash points for stays at more than 400,000 hotels around the world, including at chain hotels.
What luxury travelers want in 2017
High-end travelers have high expectations – here are five boxes you’ll need to tick to attract their business.
Survey reveals serious flaws in hotel check in
hospitalityPulse polls travelers to uncover problems with the room assignment process – only 23% of respondents say rooms are always ready when they check in prior to arrival.
15-year survey reveals F&B decline in hotels, but potential remains
UK study by HotStats reveals that the growth in Food and Beverage revenue over the last 15 years has been well behind the growth in Rooms Revenue.
Marriott and Hilton battle for supremacy in the US as Sheraton recovers: Hotel Guest Survey Brand Ranking Index
Marriott remains No.1 Brand in the US, leading Hilton by a fine margin thanks to slightly higher usage and a growing 1st/2nd preference advantage, but Hilton consumers are prepared to pay a 3.5% premium over Marriott and a 5.6% premium over the tier average.
World Boutique Hotel Awards 2016 winners announced
Now in its 6th year, the World Boutique Hotel Awards are exclusively dedicated to recognising unique excellence among all types of boutique hotels around the globe.
Asian buyers check in to Australian hotel sector with deals totaling $8.2bn
New CBRE Hotels’ research shows that domestic purchasers spent just $3.2 billion on Australian hotel property over the same period – well under half of what was invested by their Asian counterparts.
