Included in the portfolio growth are key branded hotels with Marriott, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Hilton and Carlson, with 7 new locations opening this year.

Williams will lead Vantage’s midscale to upscale brands, which include Lexington Inns, Lexington Hotels, Lexington Legacy, Jameson Inns & Suites, and 3 Palms Hotels & Resorts.

Cruise line is offering shoreside options for those who’d rather sleep-in than jump-up early on holiday. Excursions starting at noon compliment its Late-Risers Breakfasts.

Aboudi is an experienced hotelier with over 30 years in the hospitality industry and first started at Rooms Division and Front Office in several hospitality brands.

Centara Grand Villas Nusa Dua Bali has 14 independent pool villas offering a choice of one, two or three bedrooms, set in an extensive garden area that provides privacy for guests.

Promotional codes can be easily created online using a new feature on SK Chase’s gift voucher management system and then shared with customers.

To mark its 15th anniversary, Burj Al Arab has unveiled its ‘Best of the Burj’ signature dream experience.

Hotels selected signature ambient fragrances they feel evoke a strong sense of place – a menu of custom scents were developed for geographic regions and specialty seasonal offerings.

By Todd Isenstadt and Hans Detlefsen: Research shows the extent to which management skill can significantly affect profit results and hence the value of an owner’s hotel investment.

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour part of $2.5 billion transformation of Darling Harbour, which includes revitalisation of Sydney’s convention, exhibition and entertainment precinct.