The Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council and the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute have announced a credential recognition agreement that will offer hotel administrators the opportunity to hold credentials from both organizations.
Genting Group unveils details for Resorts World Las Vegas
The $4 billion project is to be developed in phases with ground-breaking to commence in second half of 2014. Phase One plans call for 3,500 gaming positions, 3,000 rooms and 11,000 permanent jobs.
Thomas P. Riley joins Marcus Hotels & Resorts and MCS Capital as SVP – Development
The Marcus Corporation has announced that Thomas P. Riley has been named senior vice president – development for Marcus Hotels & Resorts and MCS Capital LLC.
Jan Peter Van Der Ree takes over as new GM at Park Hyatt Zurich
He succeeds Jacques Morand, who will himself be taking over van der Ree’s previous position as General Manager at Grand Hyatt Istanbul.
Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano promotes Ahmed Atef to Director of Sales and Marketing
Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano has announced the promotion of Ahmed Atef to Director of Sales and Marketing as of May 1, 2014.
Liddells pillow scoops a Fluffies award
Best UK Hotel Pillows award goes to a jumbo Liddell duck feather and down pillow used in Macdonald Hotels & Resorts.
elfa closet system selected by TownePlace Suites by Marriott
The extended-stay hotel brand is installing the elfa closet system into all newly built and renovated hotels.
Flyte Systems offers real-time airline flight displays
The busy Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile just installed real-time airline FlyteBoards and FlytePass printing for both O’Hare and Midway International Airports.
Ritz-Carlton announces first hotel in Mumbai
Set to open in early 2017, the property will be the company’s second in India.
