Meliá currently operates 27 hotels in the country with a total of 13,000 rooms, over 10,000 employees and 5 million stays in 2014, 39% of the total for the whole island.
Hilton ANA partnership launched – first of it’s kind
Hilton Worldwide today announced a global partnership with Japan’s biggest airline, ANA, to introduce cutting-edge airline lounges and in-flight services that will raise the bar for the travel and hospitality industries worldwide.
The chocolate revolution
Consumers across the board are looking for better quality products with traceable origins, that are fairly manufactured and traded. There has been a move away from cheap, mass-produced food and a rise in popularity of smaller, boutique suppliers, something that’s becoming particularly apparent in the world of confectionary.
A breakdown of micro-stay bookings
68% of bookings are made for business related reasons such as showering after a long flight, getting some sleep and catching up on work.
Le Méridien Cyberport sets Guinness World Record of the largest coffee mosaic
A total of 8,888 cups of coffee were arranged by over 70 hotel team members from Le Méridien Cyberport to create the coffee mosaic, depicting the UNICEF logo, as well as the hotel’s and the HOFEX event’s name.
What amenities guest want: free Wi-Fi still on top of survey
Global travelers’ desire for free Wi-Fi is still the number one amenity when choosing a hotel for both leisure and business stays, but it is slowly declining according to the latest research from online accommodation booking service, Hotels.com.
European hotel investment growth outpaces other asset classes
European hotel investment volumes have reached €3.74 billion in Q1 of 2015, more than double Q1 2014 volumes of €1.73 billion, according to the latest data from global real estate advisor CBRE.
Hilton hires modern manners expert
Steven Petrow, an award-winning journalist, author and LGBT expert, will host conversations providing tips and advice on attending or hosting a wedding for same-sex couples.
Canopy by Hilton taps local tastemakers to influence new hotel offerings
Canopy by You reinforces the brand’s commitment to locally-inspired design, food & drink, and art by engaging local tastemakers and curating neighborhood experiences that will be considered as guest offerings in future Canopy locations.
Starwood to double Middle East portfolio in next five years
The company has signed five new projects under its Aloft and Element brands in Dubai, Doha and Muscat , adding up to a total of seven signed deals to date.
