The Bloody Mary cocktail was born in the King Cole Bar at The St. Regis New York in 1934.
Marriott opens its own studio to get serious about original content marketing
Marriott aims to be the world’s leading publisher of travel lifestyle content for the next generation, by developing its own film, television and online programming.
The history of souvenirs: T-shirts, trinkets and tourist tokens
The Evolution of Souvenirs is the first installment in the journey to uncover the history and current trends of popular keepsakes from Holiday Inn AMEA.
BeMate.com new apartment rental and hotel hybrid
New hospitality service offers apartment rentals that combine the comforts of home with the services of a luxury hotel in 10 key cities.
Marriott trying to teleport travelers
Virtual reality booth includes live-action video, a mix of CGI and 4-D elements to deliver an feeling of actually being in Hawaii and London.
Aloft introduces robotic butler
Robot will facilitate guest deliveries, communicate with guests and various hotel platforms and navigate throughout the property – including the elevator. It accepts Tweets as tips.
Tink Labs going global with handy portable room phone
One year after its launch, with 30 hotels in Hong Kong and Singapore as clients, Tink Labs is planning to take its handy smartphone platform to many more cities around the globe.
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo welcomes Noma to Japan
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo has announce a partnership with Chef René Redzepi and Noma, ranked for the fourth time as the #1 restaurant on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants’ list.
Westin solar project offsets resort’s energy consumption
The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. Maarten has completed a solar installation that allows the resort to produce six to eight hours of its own power during peak times.
