The agreement sees 18 million Premium cardholders receiving exclusive privileges and benefits at 23 participating Dusit Hotels and Resorts worldwide simply by using their UnionPay credit cards to book and pay for their stays.
RIU Hotels and Nakheel sign joint venture
A RIU hotel, planned to open in 2019, will be located at Nakheel’s Deira Islands master development. With 750 rooms, it will be the largest built there to date, as well as the first to offer 24-Hour All Inclusive service.
Largest brands and parent companies by Chain Scale segment: STR 2015 census database
Chain Scales accounted for roughly 70% of the 5 million rooms in the U.S., with Upscale and Upper Midscale the strongest growth segments.
Future trends and challenges for the Bangladesh hotel industry
What do hotels really sell? Question proves to be a hot topic at the recent eHotelier Professional Development Workshop in Bangladesh.
New hotel school opens in emerging market
In Bangladesh, the hospitality and tourism industry is one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy.
HSMAI Region Europe and Germany’s Travel Industry Club are teaming up
The organisations are joining forces to offer top notch advantages to the industry’s German professionals, with co-branded gatherings already in the pipeline.
Marriott International’s New Luxury + Lifestyle Properties in Spain and Italy garner coveted accolades
Marriott properties named on Travel + Leisure’s 2016 “It List” of Best New Hotels.
Valentine’s Day is a physical thing… when it comes to shopping that is
The “MasterCard Valentine’s Day Index” highlights shoppers are getting physical, preferring personal purchases and experiences when it comes to buying for a loved one
HOSPA announces joint membership agreement with Hotel Technology Next Generation (HTNG)
Royal Automobile Club becomes first HOSPA Corporate Member to join HTNG.
Rotana announces UAE expansion plans
Rotana will open 9 new hotels in the UAE over the next five years, including 4 properties in the capital Abu Dhabi and another 5 properties in Dubai.
