Chef Tuason arrives at Westin Grand Cayman following a two-year role at the New York Palace Hotel where he worked closely with Master Chef Jacques Sorci.
Hotel development: 3-part success formula
By Larry Mogelonsky: The process of initiating a new property is not for the faint of heart. You need a clear vision, the right site, and financial backing.
Job search and interview tips for positions in hospitality
It may seem like hotels, and resorts are always hiring, but there is a glut of candidates competing with you for those positions, so it’s crucial to do whatever you can to improve your chances of being hired.
Mercure brand revamp gathering pace
A year after announcing its position shift, Accor’s midscale hotel brand Mercure is pushing ahead with its modernization drive; 80 percent of its hotels in France have been revamped.
Kris Singleton named Chief Information Officer at Omni Hotels & Resorts
Most recently she was chief information officer for The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas where she oversaw the technology strategy for the hotel, casino, pool district and other amenities associated with the property.
Holiday Inn Express opens in Yorkton, Saskatechewan
Located at 63 7th Avenue North, the hotel features 21 suites, including four family suites.
Marco Polo Hotels launches new luxury brand Niccolo by Marco Polo
The first Niccolo hotel will open in early 2015 within the International Finance Square Chengdu, with a further three Niccolo hotels to open in Chongqing, Changsha and Suzhou.
Allen Highfield appointed GM of Montage Deer Valley
Highfield joins Montage Deer Valley with an extensive and diverse background in the luxury hospitality industry where he has operated in resort mountain destinations, as well as urban luxury properties.
Minor launches Explorer School Leaver Programme
The twelve month programme has a 70/20/10 format – 70% on the job learning, 20% social learning, and 10% online formal classroom group training.
Hotel Show Dubai 2014 to focus on sustainable build and architectural design
Partnering with the Italian architecture studio WT Project, The Hotel Show will introduce the FUTURE HOTEL featuring sustainable design, including brands, products, design concepts and future trend predictions for building design.


