First HOSPA/ICAEW Tourism and Hospitality Group meeting on ‘Implementing the new 11th edition of the Uniform System of Accounts (USALI)’ on 19 May in London.
Accor sells 29 hotels in Germany and the Netherlands
The sale and franchise-back agreement between Accor and German company Event Hotels covers 3,354 rooms for a total value of €234 million.
Tune Hotels Group announces new company structure
Tune Hotels will be run by two CEOs: Mark Lankester will be in charge of Brand, Assets and Capital Markets and Frank Trampert will lead Development and Hotel Management.
W Taipei launches Sweet Award, first ever urban beekeeping in Taiwan
To be part of a global effort to help save the honeybees from various threats of disease and human habitation, W Taipei has placed hives with 120,000 bees on the roof space of the property.
Stash Hotel Rewards partners for co-branded credit card program
The new co-branded rewards card allows consumers to enjoy memorable stays and earn meaningful rewards that never expire, that don’t have blackout dates, and that have no category restrictions – unlike most chain programs.
What users want from hospitality and travel smartphone apps
Guests are particularly interested in using mobile for room-ready notifications, requesting room amenities, hotel services and rooms upgrades.
Godzilla-themed rooms the go at new Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
The Godzilla Room includes Godzilla-themed interior wall panels, a trick wall with special effects, a life-size replica of Godzilla’s claw looming over the beds and a Godzilla figure standing in the room.
Value Place launches new name and new brand
Value Place has announced that it changed its name to WoodSpring Suites, effective immediately.
Rezidor signs 10 new hotels and 2 new countries in Q1
In the course of the first quarter, 3 hotels with 330 rooms were opened, bringing the total portfolio to 337 hotels with almost 76,000 rooms in operation and 97 hotels with 20,500 rooms under development in 75 countries across EMEA.
Marina Bay Sands contributes to the development of HSMAI
Its US$180,000 grant will help HSMAI develop membership and fund educational programs in the Singapore market and South East Asian region.
