The move marks a new era for the independent hotelier as it grows outside its Hong Kong home market and takes on Australia and the world’s burgeoning hotel scene.
G20 is good for the hotel business
Hotels in Brisbane, Australia, achieved occupancy levels of 93.5 percent, an increase of 10.6 percent, during the week of the G20 Summit.
The hospitality athlete
Here’s a look at what it took for a hotelier to open two hotels near Sochi before the 2014 Winter Olympics while simultaneously completing an online MBA program.
Meritus Bali Seminyak Resort & Spa to open in 2016
The resort will offer 181 guestrooms that reflect a blend of classic Balinese architecture and modern oriental interiors, with Chinois-inspired motifs.
Five top tips for studying online
By Dr. Andrea Luoma: f you are new to online learning, technology isn’t the hard part. The challenge is adapting to a new way of learning.
Hyatt pledges $1M to Women for Women International
Four-year partnership is designed to help support the education and empowerment of more than 60,000 women in war-torn countries around the world.
New Castle names Matthew Mackenzie to lead historic Algonquin Resort
Mackenzie previously was the general manager of the New Castle-operated Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa in Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia, during the 2012 and 2013 seasons.
OpenKey launches app that opens hotel tooms with a guest’s smartphone
OpenKey’s open platform brings global industry standards to its mobile technology, allowing hotel owners to launch their own keyless room entry system without changing their current infrastructure.
Mike Giamundo new GM at Denver Marriott Tech Center
Returning to the state where his hospitality career began, Giamundo first served as director of services for The Lodge at Vail in Colorado.
Silver Pearl Hotel proposed for 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
The Silver Pearl Hotel calls for a 1000 plus room luxury property to be located 1 1/2 kilometer off shore. The name refers to a structure that will literally rise out of the sea to recall the country’s seafaring and pearl diving history.



