Slated to open in the first half of 2015, Four Points Makassar marks Starwoods entry onto Sulawesi Island.
The International School of Hospitality enrolling FASTtrack 5-week certificate program
Classes provide training in conference management and event planning and wedding coordination and design.
Iranian hotels fill up as rapprochement yields tourism dividend
For the first time since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, international hotel chains are now plotting a return to Iran.
Fji’s Koro Sun Resort & Rainforest Spa listed for sale
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.
Les Clefs d’Or and the modern concierge
By Colin Toomey: In order to remain a constant in the hotel industry, the Les Clefs dOr concierge – steeped in history and tradition – have been required to unceasingly change and re-define what a concierge actually is.
Starwood Preferred Guest unveils 2014 SPG Member Favorite Hotels & Resorts list
SPG members select the Best of the Best of Starwood Hotels & Resorts from around the world.
The hotel industry is not in its right mind
By Brett Patten: A good majority of the industry is utilising an overly logical, left brain business approach to their business, which directly impacts their ability to create a sustainable competitive advantage and differentiate themselves.
Safir Hotel Cairo names new Director of Human Resources
Shalaby has previously worked for international hotel chains including Mövenpick, Oberoi, Starwood, Meridian and Marriott.
Lodging recovery accelerates in US with strong growth in group demand
An updated lodging forecast released by PwC US anticipates lodging recovery will enter a new phase, with continued strengthening in group demand and rebounding economic momentum supporting a solid 6.5 percent RevPAR growth in 2014.
Renaissance Dallas hotel to bring a fresh focus to banquet menus
Chef Dean Max to introduce seasonal and local sourced menus as part of the launch of the Dallas luxury hotel’s new meeting and event space
