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.

44-year Hyatt veteran Larry Tchou now assumes the newly formed position of Senior Advisor – Greater China.

Lever will lead the property’s commercial marketing and communications direction, growth and development.

Carlson Rezidor has announced its first hotel in Moldova will open in late 2015.

Its new focus will be on business travellers and Millennials.

Marriott’s loyalty program goes viral with its move to turn member’s social network into reward points.

By Rochelle Castillejos: Hotels need to understand that during low and distressed times, reducing price does not typically equal to increased demand. There are other ways to fill rooms.

The Westin Cleveland Downtown offers a location next to the brand-new Global Center for Health Innovation & Convention Center complex and features 484 rooms, 20,000 square feet of meeting facilities and the full suite of Westin signature amenities and services.