Accor will build about a third of its 100 planned Chinese hotels in tourist destinations as rising wealth in the country leads to growing leisure travel and oversupply in cities depresses room tariffs.
Career reflections: get work experience and training right
By Oliver Brown: This industry may ask a lot of each individual, but it also wants to give much back to ensure we have a strong professional community that is constantly improving and developing.
Bona fide hospitality vs hotel commoditization
By Larry Mogelonsky: The essence of hospitality has been has been limited by the drive for revenue maximization. Can the mainstream hotel market step back from the abyss of full commoditization?
MSC to build two cruise ships with futuristic design
Employing cantilever technology, the promenade deck will be significantly wider than the norm with the idea to bring passengers closer to sea level so that they feel as if they are at the beach.
Collections: a platform for multi-property brand managers
Property managers can now update photos, launch promotions and edit content for any property while guests experience a more seamless, streamlined booking approach.
Academy of Culinary Arts Malaysia announces next intake
3-, 6-, and 9-month courses to start on July 1, 2014.
Walter Hess appointed first GM of Chedi Club Jimbaran
Anticipating the launch of its fourth luxury hotel on Bali, GHM has named Walter Hess general manager of The Chedi Club Jimbaran Bali, set to open its doors later this year.
Anthony Tyler new General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh
A British national raised in Switzerland, Tyler comes to Saudi Arabia with a wealth of experience gained from international postings within the hospitality industry over the past 20 years.
Kris Kaminsky new Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Denver
Kaminsky joins Four Seasons from The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo.
RLJ Lodging Trust acquires two US West Coast hotels for $120 Million
The 256-room Courtyard Portland City Center in Portland, Oregon and the 293-room Embassy Suites Irvine Orange County in Irvine, California bought for approximately $219,000 per key.


