Hoteliers said the biggest players in their industry will continue to try to establish themselves with the use of various brands designed for different markets.
"We envision, in the next five years, Hanting to grow into a large-scale, multi-brand hotel group and to become an undisputed market leader across the mid-scale, economy and budget hotel segments." added Mr. Ji.
Dolce Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Karine Pinson to Vice President of Sales, Europe. With extensive hotel sales experience, including six years with Dolce, Pinson will serve as a strategic business leader for all of the hotel group’s European properties. Working out of the Dolce Chantilly office in France, Pinson will also lead on-property sales functions, while building long-term value-based customer relationships to bet
Archipelago Hotels and Resorts have appointed Peter J. Hourigan as Vice President - Operations.
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced it has reached an agreement with Lilianfels Hotel Blue Mountains Pty Ltd and Echoes Hotel Blue Mountains Pty Ltd to rebrand Lilianfels and Echoes resorts in Blue Mountains, Australia.
Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, today announced the appointment of Vasso Zographou as executive vice president and chief financial officer for Carlson Hotels, Asia Pacific.
Hotel executives still believe that China is a safe haven for luxury hotels, despite the occupancy rate for 2011 hovering at around 60 per cent.
As we"ll see, the social web presents us with an ideal platform to conduct activities that address all the core elements of building loyalty: creating positive first impressions, delivering extraordinary service, and cultivating relationships over time.
Corinthia Hotels announces the appointment of Eric Pere as the General Manager of its Corinthia Hotel St. Petersburg in Russia.
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is adding a new luxury hotel to its Chinese portfolio: Swissôtel Chengdu in Sichuan province.
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces the appointment of Ashraf El Zahed as the new Director of Hotel Marketing Middle East. El Zahed takes on his new position following four years as Senior Director of Marketing GCC.
Even in a lackluster economy, corporate and leisure travel business is doing well. Right now, demand has slowed in Europe, but the effect is neither drastic nor consistent across the region. Business in many emerging markets continues to grow.
Even in a lackluster economy, corporate and leisure travel business is doing well. Right now, demand has slowed in Europe, but the effect is neither drastic nor consistent across the region. Business in many emerging markets continues to grow.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG.L) (IHG.L) has signed 12 contracts for its new China hotel brand with the first opening of the new brand expected in late 2012 or early 2013, its China head said on Tuesday.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of Andaz Shanghai, introducing its vibrant lifestyle brand Andaz to Asia. The newly constructed 28-story hotel is located in Xintiandi, a landmark entertainment area in the heart of downtown Shanghai and a short walk to the Metro and Huai Hai Zong Road, one of the city"s main shopping areas.
Company representatives cited internal and third-party research which reveals the following about how travelers are accessing content and interacting with media technologies inside and outside of hotel guest rooms:
Company representatives cited internal and third-party research which reveals the following about how travelers are accessing content and interacting with media technologies inside and outside of hotel guest rooms:
Grace Beijing the new boutique hotel for the Chinese capital has officially opened its doors for business today.
Interest among Chinese investors in U.S. hotels has grown substantially over the past two years for reasons economic, social, and political in nature. How is this trend coinciding with the U.S. lodging industry"s recovery from the downturn?
Chinese tourism is blossoming in the U.S., growing by more than 50% in just the last year. What can hoteliers and hospitality professionals do to reap the rewards from this demand?
Chinese tourism is blossoming in the U.S., growing by more than 50% in just the last year. What can hoteliers and hospitality professionals do to reap the rewards from this demand?
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Worldwide today announced the official launch of Sheraton Fitness Programmed by Core Performance®, the brand’s revolutionary new health and fitness program, in Asia Pacific.
Grand Hotels has the honor again to exchange ideas on hospitality and the work life in a hotel with the General Manager who has served Marriott International for 18 years.
Interstate mergers and acquisitions group, the Jin Jiang International Hotels Group, the number increased more than 300, but the chairman of Yumin Liang Jin Jiang International is that the "merger effect" not just to change the number of hotels. More critical is that through the international resources and self- a brand of graft, and promote domestic and foreign resources and markets of the linkage, and control requirements of international pub