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.
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.
A look aboard the Four Seasons Private jet
Every element of the private jet journey has been designed through the Four Seasons lens to capture the company’s signature aesthetic, style and service in the sky.
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.
Park Inn by Radisson joins forces with Spotted by the Locals
It is the first time that Park Inn by Radisson has signed a brand partnership with an online third party and will see the online city guide founders stay at 11 Park Inn hotels across Europe.
Best Western has 13 new hotels in Middle East pipeline
BWI recently made changes to its operational and development support strategy which will now be centered in the Best Western International offices in Istanbul, Turkey where the company already supports 18 Best Western branded hotels.
Hilton’s Clean Air Program targets meeting and events in Asia Pacific
The Clean Air Program will provide a calculation of the carbon emissions of their event at no cost to the customers, and then Hilton will purchase the equivalent carbon credits to finance environmentally-friendly projects across Asia Pacific.











