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.
Ascend Hotel Collection springboards emerging “mini-brand” enVision
enVision Hotels to replicate its Boston success in Everett, Massachusetts and beyond.
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.
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.
83% of consumers are forfeiting travel rewards: Study
According to NerdWallet’s 2016 Travel Credit Card Study, consumers are leaving an average of 15,338 rewards points on the table by not applying for travel credit cards at the best possible time.
Marriott introduces Marriott Rewards Member Rates
Marriott Rewards Member Rates is a new rate exclusively designed to reward loyalty members who book directly on Marriott.com, through the Marriott app, through call centers or through select corporate travel professionals to automatically receive benefits.
