Wyndham Hotel Group is marking the 10th anniversary of its fastest-growing brand, Baymont Inn & Suites, a midscale, limited-service brand focused on good, old-fashioned service.
Dubai hotel pipeline hitting a high mark
A boutique hotel is slated for one of Dubai’s most notable projects, a sky-high tower that is set to be bigger that its neighbour, Burj Khalifa.
Light Human Hotels partners with Trust Hospitality Hotel Group to expand in the U.S.
Light Hotels will open five hotels in three years. two in Miami, one in LA, one in NYC and one in Dallas.
Global uncertainty causing delays in business travel growth
A GBA study shows limited positive growth, as short-term turbulence is affecting the whole industry, but the forecast outlook for 2017 is brighter.
ITC renews partnership with Starwood
Building on a four-decade relationship, agreements were signed for 12 existing hotels and three new ITC Luxury Collection hotels in India.
Hotel development in Africa jumps 30% to 64,000 rooms
A major shake-up in the rankings by country saw Angola, never before listed among the top 10, push Egypt out of second place, due to a major deal there signed by AccorHotels.
Ascend Hotel Collection springboards emerging “mini-brand” enVision
enVision Hotels to replicate its Boston success in Everett, Massachusetts and beyond.
New Xiangcun Qizhuang resort allows visitors to stay in local residences
Instead of constructing new buildings, Xiangcun Qizhuang is making good use of the village’s historic residences once resided in by locals between 1960 and 2000.
Marriott and Starwood Stockholders vote to approve merger
Marriott and Starwood announced that at separate special stockholder meetings the stockholders of both companies approved proposals relating to Marriott’s acquisition of Starwood, which will create the world’s largest hotel company.
Wynn Resorts announces plans for resort expansion
The development is subject to approval by the company’s Board of Directors and will include a 38 acre lagoon, a 1,000 room hotel tower, a small casino and extensive dining and nightlife.
