Two hotels, the Novotel Geelong and Mercure Penrith, have joined the Accor Hotels network
Adrian McNally appointed new GM at Culloden Estate & Spa, Belfast
McNally has worked with Fairmont Hotels and Resorts in San Francisco, San Jose, Kansas City and Nairobi. He has also worked with The Savoy Hotels and Ritz Carlton.
3 things you should know about semantic search
By Bronwyn White: Semantic search has profoundly changed the nature of Internet search for hotels and travel businesses. Here’s how you’ll now need to connect to your customers.
Accor latest to offer PressReader service
Accor Press, a new free-of-charge service available in all Group hotels, will offer 3,000 international and local newspapers and magazines on guests’ smartphone, laptop or tablet.
The Gateway Resort Damdama Lake Gurgaon opens in India
The 78-room Gateway Resort Damdama Lake Gurgaon is an urban sanctuary nestled in the heart of the Aravalli hills.
First Hampton by Hilton to open in Gaziantep, Turkey
Hampton by Hilton Gaziantep becomes the latest addition to a growing Turkish portfolio in one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world.
W Hotels kicks-off 18 months of electronic music
WHO’S IN TOWN offers guests of W Hotels and local music enthusiasts the opportunity to preview exclusive DJ performances ahead of a DJ’s larger club appearance in the same city.
Doris Dai appointed Chief Concierge at The Castle Hotel, Dalia
Dai is a hospitality and concierge management expert and brings over seven years of experience in the industry to her new role at The Castle Hotel.
Holiday Inn Cairo Maadi opens on the banks of the Nile River
The 175 room hotel boasts stunning views of the Pyramids of Giza, as well as the majestic Nile River.
Bernhard Duerrmeier joins Four Seasons Seattle as Director of Food and Beverage
Bernhard joined Four Seasons in 2005 at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo and has through to 4 more of the group’s properties since.
