Steven Petrow, an award-winning journalist, author and LGBT expert, will host conversations providing tips and advice on attending or hosting a wedding for same-sex couples.
Hilton introduces Embassy by Hilton brand in China
The 300-room hotel is scheduled to open in 2019 and will compete in the upper-upscale, five-star segment catering to travelers to Bo’ao, one of Hainan’s most popular MICE and leisure destinations.
Hilton appoints new General Managers at two hotels in Japan
Christian Baudat takes over as General Manager of the new Hilton Tokyo Odaiba and Josh Roberts is promoted to General Manager of Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk.
Doug Gehret appointed Area VP of Hilton Worldwide Operations in Central Florida and South Carolina
A 22-year Hilton veteran, Gehret will assume leadership of hotel operations for 18 of the global company’s owned and managed assets as well as Hilton Grand Vacation properties in the region.
DoubleTree by Hilton brand launches in Santiago, Chile
The 226-room hotel offers works of celebrated Chilean artists throughout the property, including a striking hanging wood sculpture in the lobby.
Hilton’s Clean Air Program targets meeting and events in Asia Pacific
The Clean Air Program will provide a calculation of the carbon emissions of their event at no cost to the customers, and then Hilton will purchase the equivalent carbon credits to finance environmentally-friendly projects across Asia Pacific.
Hilton reaffirms commitment to soap recycling
With more than 850 hotels currently participating in soap recycling, Hilton properties have donated nearly 600,000 pounds of soap, which has been converted into over one million new bars to help prevent hygiene-related deaths and illness.
Edd Karlan appointed Director of Sales and Marketing for new Hilton West Palm Beach
Karlan has been with Hilton for 26 years, most recently leading the sales team at the 1242-room Hilton Atlanta, a position he held since 2007.
Hilton’s Ashley Spencer passes away
Hilton has a very special place in the Australian hotel industry because they were the first 5-star international brand to establish in this country, and Ashley ensured they continued to excel and innovate.
Accor opens Novotel Yangon Max in Burma
Accor has opened its third hotel in Myanmar, Burma, called the Novotel Yangon Max with 366 guest rooms, two ballrooms and seven F&B outlets.
