By Daniela Neiderer: Time spent studying hospitality seems to fly by as you rotate through different departments and, with internships, different countries.

By Jennifer Nagy: Hotel marketers need to think outside the media relations box to ensure that their property is as visible as possible and that their reputation is positive and well-protected.

By Tim Millett: We chat to Marc Hediger, the CEO of Lanson Place Hospitality Management, about the evolution of this segment and how operating serviced residences differs from traditional hotels.

The 200-room Steigenberger flagship hotel in Taizhou will be housed in the top twelve storeys of the 300-metre City Towers, which will then become the city’s tallest structure.

KASARA is a collection of hotels, resorts and residences in exotic locations in Asia and beyond, including Hokkaido, Japan; Koh Samui, Thailand and Pulau Tiga in Borneo.

AEG Ogden’s appointment of Samantha Taranto as the International Convention Centre Sydney Communications Director bolsters ICC Sydney team as it fields business interest from around the world.

Research estimates that for every incremental $1m spent on international tourism marketing, up to $16m in spend is generated by foreign tourists and 89 additional jobs are created.

The historic Clarion Hotel Downtown is to be converted to a 110-room Hilton Garden Inn and a 100-3oom Home2 Suites property that will share some amenities and services, while still maintaining each brand’s individuality.

The changes include the integration of the global operations structure, the formation of an integrated team to lead the Company’s select service business and the creation of a new global franchising strategy function.