The waterproof poolside safe for storing valuables features a built-in GPS system to monitor its location, a WiFi Call Button to direct-link to food and beverage staff, and a USB charging port.

The Latin America expansion announcement follows the opening of its third Hampton by Hilton in Colombia.

Here is an early look (with video) at what will be on offer when The Peninsula Paris opens its doors in its century-old classic building that has been meticulously restored and modernised.

The new 145-room Hyatt Place hotel located in downtown Champaign, Illinois.

The hotel is in the heart of a natural reserve of 1,250 km² and features 239 guest rooms, including 27 suites. Its Golf Suites, located in the Club House offer views of Russia’s only PGA national golf course.

Introduced 12 lobbies so far, this games table offers many relaxing distractions and aims to be deployed throughout the Novotel network by 2015.

Svensson brings a wealth of experience to The Sarojin, having worked with top resorts in numerous international destinations; most recently with Singapore’s Möevenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa.

By Brett Patten: When it comes to creating guest value, it’s not so much providing free WiFi as it is conceptualizing a hospitality experience that makes the guest feel good about themselves and your hotel brand.

New hand-picked team brought in to shape the brand at Pier One that sits in the uniquely tailored global Autograph Collection.