By Alan Garland: Sales are great, but so many of the offers on social have a short-term dimension. The longer term value to a brand on social comes from staff acting like humans, not sales people.
First citizenM Hotel in Asia Pacific to open in Taipei
The circa 260-room citizenM hotel will be located in Ximending, the colourful retail and entertainment hub that is known as the Harajuku and Shibuya of Taipei.
Homewood Suites by Hilton opens first hotel in Billings, Montana
The four-story hotel, owned by Ember Lane Lodging Investors, is the third Homewood Suites property in Montana and features 110 suites.
Accor and Action Hotels announce largest ibis development in Australasia
Construction of the 368-room ibis Brisbane Elizabeth Street will commence in later this year with a scheduled opening in early 2016.
Quest opens doors in Woolloongabba, Queensland
The brand new Quest property features 132 studio, one, two and three bedroom serviced apartments with kitchen and laundry facilities and a separate living/dining area.
Successful summer strategy: Boston Harbor Hotel gets it right
By Larry Mogelonsky: Throughout the July-August period, the property operated at 90%+ occupancies and with peak ADRs achieved through classic hotel management and marketing.
2014 Sake Sommelier of the Year competition open for entries
Top prize is a 5-day, trip to Japan that includes the opportunity to take the Sake Sommelier Associations Advance Sake Sommelier Course, visiting and working in sake breweries.
Supranational Hotels target emerging markets
The group is looking to build its portfolio of destinations within South America, India and Japan where business and leisure travel continues to grow.
Ascott to launch its first Somerset serviced residence in Gurgaon
With Somerset Diplomatic Greens Gurgaon, Ascotts footprint in India will also increase to over 1,400 apartment units in eight serviced residences across five cities.
Andrew Coney appointed new GM of Belgraves in London
With 25 years of experience in the UK hospitality industry, Coney has worked for prestigious brands such as InterContinental, Le Meridien, and De Vere Hotels.
