130-room hotel located in heart of Old Port is the first Hyatt Place hotel in the state of Maine.

SPG members select the “Best of the Best” of Starwood Hotels & Resorts from around the world.

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.

Shalaby has previously worked for international hotel chains including Mövenpick, Oberoi, Starwood, Meridian and Marriott.

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.

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

Social Traffic, Inc. has launched a new platform giving hospitality businesses more control over their customer feedback loop.

Victor Bonano Ortiz won a $5,000 scholarship and his winning dish will be featured on all InterContinental hotel menus in the US the week of June 2.

Jurys Inn Chelsea has re-branded and will operate as DoubleTree by Hilton London – Chelsea under a franchise agreement with Hilton Worldwide.

Benchmark Hospitality International has named Tom Garcia vice president and general manager for Eaglewood Resort & Spa, a Benchmark Resort and Benchmark Conference Center located in Northwest Chicago.