By Nick Baker: There is a symbiotic relationship between hotels and the social scene in Dubai which means extra revenue opportunities for hoteliers.
Hilton to open first hotel in Italy’s Lake Como
The new, 162-guest room hotel will be located within a mixed-use development, adjacent to the historic Via Olmo. The Hilton Lake Como is expected to welcome guests in 2017.
Thailand’s first AVANI hotel opens in Bangkok
The hotel has 568 guest rooms and suites in a range of categories and sizes and the hotel’s 12-storey atrium lobby creates an impressive central area for the trendy lifestyle hub.
BASK Resort Gili Meno, Indonesia set to open
The first eco-resort property of its type in the region, BASK Resort Gili Meno will feature 81 individual villas totalling 98 rooms in studio, loft, two-bedroom and three-bedroom suite layouts.
Hard Rock Hotel Goa to open March 2015
The brand will transform the current North 16 GOA Resort owned by Convention Hotels India (CHI) into the 135-room Hard Rock Hotel Goa.
The Langham, Sydney re-opens after major refurbishment
The Langham, Sydney closed its doors in July, 2014 to undertake a $30 million grand transformation.
Vantage Hospitality appoints Greg Burgett as Regional VP of Development
Burgett joins Vantage from Best Western, where he was a Regional Director of Development. Previously, he served in development roles at Choice Hotels International, Red Roof, Motel 6, Microtel and Guest House International.
Holiday Inn AMEA revamps kids’ menu to feature healthier food options
The new children’s menu will be nutritious, fun and tasty and include regionally relevant dishes that cater to a variety of tastes across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
Kirk Kinsell leaves IHG to join Loews Hotels & Resorts as CEO
Mr. Kinsell joins Loews Hotels after 19 years in senior positions with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and more than 35 years in the hospitality business.
Elie Maalouf steps in as President of IHG’s Americas business
Maalouf’s most recently has been Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company and he was formerly President and Chief Executive Officer of HMSHost Corporation



