The luxury Dubai hotel group agrees to manage properties in Haikou, Wuhan and Nanjing.
Shimao Group unveils MiniMax Hotel and MiniMax Premier Hotel brands
MiniMax Hotel was conceived with a focus on the latest trends and the new generation of consumers, targeting the young adult segment as its customer base.
One World Hotel Petaling Jaya celebrates Deepavali with lobby kolam
Deepavali Greetings! This 20-ft diameter kolam used 11 colours of rice powder weighing hundreds of kilograms. It took hotel staff more than 11 hours to complete.
Gordon James Gorman new GM at Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi
His four decade career has included operational and GM positions in Glasgow, Nairobi, Mombasa, Abuja, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Bangkok, Hua-Hin, Seoul, Bahrain, Dubai, and Riyadh.
William Bennett named DoSM at InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
A Chicago native, Bennett has overseen the sales and marketing efforts for a number of Chicago area Westin and Wyndham Hotels.
Jumeirah Group appoints Stephan Schüpbach as Vice President Operations
A key element of Stephan Schüpbach’s new role is to drive the pre-opening preparations for new Jumeirah hotels due to open in the coming three years in China, Indonesia and India.
DoubleTree by Hilton opens in historic St. Augustine Florida
Formerly a Ramada Inn, the five-story hotel has been completely redesigned and renovated in the city’s traditional Old Spanish style while featuring modern updates and amenities throughout.
Sabre boosts hotel content with the introduction of HRS properties
Travel agents around the world will be able to shop and book over 50,000 HRS hotels in Sabre, significantly expanding HRS’ global reach.
High Definition Golf simulators swinging into hotels worldwide
New indoor golf simulators have been installed by Fairmont, Marriott and Shangri-La and enable guests to golf right on property, no matter the weather.
IHG and Grupo Presidente to extend relationship in Mexico
Since 1994, IHG and Grupo Presidente have assembled a portfolio of eleven hotels and resorts across the country under IHG’s InterContinental Hotels & Resorts and Holiday Inn brands.


