Accor employs over 5,200 people in the UK, operating over 200 hotels under well known brands such as ibis, Novotel and Sofitel.

Edward Scheetz has announced the launch of a new hospitality brand, Chelsea Hotels, a re-brand and evolution of the former King & Grove Hotels.

In this role, Nass will be responsible for leading the sales team while overseeing marketing, revenue management and public relations for the hotel.

For the first time since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, international hotel chains are now plotting a return to Iran.

It is being offered for sale with vacant possession, thereby affording an incoming purchaser the opportunity to re-brand, re-position, owner-operate or introduce new management.

The original Hyatt Regency Tianjin opened in 1986 as the first hotel in China under a Hyatt brand and one of the very first international hotels in mainland China.

The low-cost segment of the German market is growing as Ibis, Motel One, B&B, A&O and other hotels brands expand in the country.

Benchmark Hospitality International has named Bob Edwards general manager for the Gilchrist Club, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property located in Trenton, Florida, nears Gainsville.

Samir Baidas is confirmed as Chief Development Officer, Middle East and Africa and Philip Bryson is appointed Senior Vice President, Middle East and North Africa.