By Brad Rowe: Dealing with online guests is no different to dealing with clients standing at your front desk; you wouldn’t ignore them, so don’t ignore your online clients.

The special guest rooms will be decorated with the popular character “Hello Kitty”, from the walls and furniture to the amenities.

Modular guest rooms and hallways are built entirely in a Chinese manufacturing plant to then be assembled on location at the nine African hotels under development.

Following relocations to China in 2011 and Dubai in 2013, the move will bring the company closer to owners, Associates, and guests in its 3rd largest market.

By Peg McGregor: With the exception of a rare few, hotels tend to be several years behind on the innovation curve, but the industry just might have to speed up.

The 151-room property will be located less than one mile from Universal Studios Orlando

Larrieu has worked at multiple properties around the world within the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts portfolio, beginning in the food & beverage sector and working up to hotel manager.

The 129-room Hyatt Place hotel is located in the heart of Chandler’s high-tech district, directly next to the Chandler Fashion Center.

Bodden brings extensive experience in hotel management to HMC along with a proven record of successfully increasing sales revenue and overall customer satisfaction.

Chef Kareem Shaw is a talented culinary artist who has cooked for President Barack Obama and filmed cooking segments on TV for “Good Day Wisconsin”.