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.
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.
