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
Andrew Bozoki joins Four Seasons as Nobu Doha’s Chef de Cuisine
Bozoki joins Four Seasons Hotel Doha most recently from the One & Only Reethi Rah Resort in the Maldives, where he served as chef de cuisine at the resort’s Japanese restaurant Tapasake.
YOTEL announces global expansion plans
More than 3,000 cabins are scheduled to open by 2018, including YOTEL hotels in Singapore, Paris, Miami, San Francisco and a second property in New York City.
Mit Shah appointed Chairman of La Quinta Holdings board
Shah has served on the boards of directors of La Quinta and its predecessor entities since 2013.
Business travel in China continues to grow, albeit at slower rates
CITS American Express Business Travel 2014 China Business Travel Barometer finds a growing trend for negotiated rates in place for hotel properties or chains.
Third InterCityHotel opens in Hamburg
A “FreeCityTicket”, which entitles guests to use local public transport free of charge, is included in the price of overnight accommodation at the 275-room hotel.
Meliá to undergo digital transformation
The company will invest over 100 million euros over the next three years in technology and digital marketing expertise.


