AccorHotels opened 229 new hotels (totaling 36,172 rooms) in 2015, equating to a rate of opening two hotels every three days.
Marriott International reaffirms commitment to acquire Starwood
Says signed deal provides greater long-term value for Starwood stockholders.
Jane Pendlebury is the new HOSPA CEO
Jane Pendlebury is appointed the new HOSPA Chief Executive with immediate effect, succeeding Carl Weldon. HOSPA is the Hospitality Professionals Association for Finance, Revenue Management, Marketing and IT.
AccorHotels fast-tracks female leaders in Australia
AccorHotels’ Strategic Leaders Development Program is facilitating the company’s goal of having 50 percent female General Manager’s in Australia by 2018.
Best Western signs master franchise with Sorrel Hospitality to expand in India
Sorrel will be responsible for Best Western’s the future positioning, growth and development of all Best Western brands across India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka.
Cornell offers tool to assist with scheduling food prep
The tool and a report explaining the tool are available from Cornell’s Center for Hospitality Research at no charge.
Booking.com set to launch instantly bookable hotels in Cuba
After months of work with the Cuban authorities and local hotels, the first properties will be ready to book in the coming weeks on Booking.com.
Panama island resort goes solar
In Bocas del Toro, Red Frog Beach Island Resort with SMA Sunbelt Energy GmbH has completed the largest island resort centralized solar power system in Central America.
Westin Sleep Well menu offers foods that promote sound slumber
In response to the growing number of studies emphasizing the benefits of a restful nights’ sleep, Westin designed the menu to help guests adjust to a new time zone, recover from a hectic day of travel or prepare for an active day ahead.
TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice awards ranks world’s top destinations
London takes out the top spot in travellers’ choice destinations, moving up five spots from last year.
