The addition of 10 new properties with 1,088 rooms will take the tally of properties operating under Wyndham Hotel Group brands to 43 with approximately 4,841 rooms.
Best Western launching new Vib brand and a BW Premier Collection
Both Vīb and the BW Premier Collection will be global offerings, targeted at urban and destination markets around the world.
Rosario Bianchi new GM for Holiday Inn on Manhattans Lower East Side
Bianchi, a 17-year hospitality industry veteran who has served in hotels in New York City, Long Island and Baltimore, will oversee all aspects of the hote
Hijaaz Latheef new General Manager for Alba Hotels
The 23-year industry veteran was previously the General Manager for Jetwing Indochina Hotels, a joint venture between Jetwing Group and Thien Minh Group.
Sukhwinder Singh new Director of Revenue for Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach
Singh joins Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach from a four-year stint at Millennium & Copthorne – Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Jim Kauffman, Marriotts President U.S. & Canada Full Service Hotels, to Retire
Kauffman joined Marriott in 1977 as a sales manager and will retire after 37 years in various leadership roles at the hotel, regional and corporate levels.
Crowne Plaza Canberra appoints Tina Fisher new General Manager
Tina has a strong marketing and sales background, with over 25 years experience in hotels, travel and membership organisations.
Could lawyers destroy TripAdvisor?
By Larry Mogelonsky: Is an individual libel for damages caused by their negative reviews? And is this liability independent of whether their review is accurate or not?
Hyatt Herald Square New York now open
Located in Midtown Manhattans lively Herald Square neighborhood, the 122-room hotel draws on inspiration from the areas publishing history and neighboring Fashion District.
Wyndham signs deal for first Planet Hollywood Hotel in India
The Hollywood-inspired theme hotel in Goa, expected to open by the end of 2014, will be only the second in the world after Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas.
