Big data, use of analytics, content personalization and mobile bookings will continue to move and shake the industry in the upcoming months.
TripAdvisor turns 15
TripAdvisor was originally designed as a B2B tool, not as a customer review site.
New hotel building boom in the world’s finance centers
According to data revealed by TOPHOTELPROJECTS, a provider of global b2b hotel data, New York City leads the list of new first class and luxury hotels by a wide margin with 83.
Starwood opens innovation studio in Manhattan
Starlab brings together a cross-section of the company’s digital, design and luxury brand teams in a creative hub to inspire unique design work, guest technologies and brand programming.
SKYKITCHEN opens in andel’s Hotel Berlin
Michelin-starred chef Alexander Koppe and executive chef Eyck Zimmer are now serving up the new taste of Berlin every Tuesday through Saturday.
Hyatt Place Gurgaon/Udyog Vihar introduces 24/7 F&B options
From its 24/7 Gallery Market to its Coffee to Cocktails Bar, guests will never have to settle for anything less than a freshly made meal or beverage.
Vantage starts repositioning recently acquired brands
Company will no longer develop America’s Best Inns & Suites and will work with existing branded properties to maximize their opportunities through the company’s other brands.
Choice opens 478 hotels worldwide in 2014
Furthermore, of its 566 new domestic franchise agreements signed last year, 159 of the contracts are for new construction hotels, a more than 70-percent increase over the same period in 2013.
Floral workshops at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris
Celebrity resident florist teaches how he creates his designs from the 9000 flowers that are delivered to the George V each week from Holland.
Asian investors to continue European hotel buying spree in 2015
With limited stock available in domestic markets, CBRE forecasts that hotel acquisitions by Asian investors could rise by as much as 58% in Europe this year.
