Starwood will add three new hotels under The Luxury Collection brand and will also continue momentum for specialty select brands with new projects in Mexico, Peru and Paraguay.
IHG Translator app to feature on Apple Watch
Travellers will be able to translate from English into 13 different languages in real-time, meaning the app will cover the nine initial launch countries for Apple Watch.
Marriott premieres its first original film
Shot entirely at The JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live, TWO BELLMEN is available worldwide on multiple platforms, including digital, in limited theatrical release, and in JW Marriott guest rooms.
China business travel spend likely to continue double digit increases in 2015, 2016
Early signs show economic policies in China are having a long term positive impact on business travel and economic growth.
Accor pledges to double apprentices in the UK
Since 2012, Accor has invested over £2.5 million in training and development in the UK, and in addition to the 150 apprentices currently employed, the group offers 300 work placements every year.
Accor launches Accorhotels app for new Apple Watch
Available in 10 languages, it promotes top Accor hotels and destinations and allows users to manage current bookings.
Marriott to offer Apple Pay service to guests
The phased introduction this summer in the U.S. will include brands in popular locations, such as The Ritz-Carlton, EDITION, Renaissance Hotels, and Marriott Hotels.
Young hoteliers learn the ropes of running a five-star hotel at Sheraton Macao
Junior Hotelier program gives kids the opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge about running a hotel as they receive guidance from the hotel’s culinary, front desk, and housekeeping teams.
Continuous Branding new e-book distributed via eHotelier
Branding book written to inspire owners and managers to grow their hospitality brands and to help as many as possible to develop their skills and their careers.
Marriott joins coalition in support of same-sex marriage
Company part of filing brief to U.S. Supreme Court that sets out the business case for marriage equality and expresses support for uniform nationwide recognition of same-sex marriages.
