W Doha general manager Safak Guvenc explains how the hotel is focusing on food and beverage and emerging markets to stay on top as supply outstrips demand in the city.
In an online poll of worst hotel room annoyances, 80 per cent of respondents voted for "Noisy people in a nearby room". Other options were: bad coffee, ugly decor, no free Wi-Fi, expensive mini bar treats, no HBO and cheap toilet paper.
GLOBAL REPORT—The best hotel marketers are those who can not only keep pace with the world around them but also anticipate and act on future trends before they happen.
Sherona Shng has been appointed Hotel Manager at The Langham in Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR).
What’s the key to getting a good hotel room?How do you do that?Let me tell you !
Breaking Travel News here sits down with Jeremy Ward, senior vice president, IT, Kempinski Hotels, to discussion how Europe’s oldest luxury hotel management group has made financial and productivity savings by moving to cloud computing.
The Guinness World Records association acknowledged Monday the recently opened 354.7-meter JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai as the world"s tallest hotel.
Fancy a night in the ultimate London gaming pad? Do you have £199 per night to spare?
With all the new purportedly top-quality hotels popping up in China, what’s the guarantee of service and taste? Very little, according to Clement Kwok, the chief executive of Hong Kong & Shanghai Hotels, which is placing an emphasis on quality over quantity.
Dalian Wanda Group said earlier this week that it is in negotiations to merge with or buy a U.S. hotel chain.
Hong Kong"s tall buildings--almost all its buildings--are clustered around Victoria Harbour, the body of water that separates Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, the city"s two business centers.
The OCT Harbour, Shenzhen – Marriott Executive Apartments hosted its Completion Ceremony on December 2nd. This is the sixth extended stay property in China, and the first in Southern China.
Jim Heyden, the last remaining active owner of the troubled Radisson Hotel, asked the board to appoint a trustee to sit in on negotiations. He also asked to remain in place as the principal owner.
The opening of the JW Marriott Marquis is expected to significantly boost Dubai’s position in the industry, says Queitsch.
Lee Ng has been appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort in Koh Samui , Thailand.
The Westin Beijing Chaoyang recently launched a sports outfitter lease, making it easier for guests to exercise during their stay in the capital.
Adwin Chong has been appointed General Manager of the Crowne Plaza Danang.
DJ Rama, President of JHM Hotels says, “We are confident that Gary’s proficiency in management will help his team take the Hyatt Regency Greenville to new heights that will thrill our guests and the Greenville community.”
The Tea Cellar at the Park Hyatt Washington features over 50 rare and limited-production, single-estate teas from remote regions of China, Japan, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas -- and Rex-Waller is happy to help guests discover new, unique flavors during their visits, whether they order a calming pot of chamomile tea or a $300 pot of exclusive Pu-erh tea.
Today’s roundup covers the Asia/Pacific region.
HOTELS recently spoke with Hotel Chandler General Manager Kate Martin about the opportunities and challenges of leading a unique property in a hyper-competitive market like New York City, especially in light of recent challenges such as Hurricane Sandy.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Donald Bowman as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco. His appointment commenced 1 November 2012.
The hotel’s chef has cooked up an organic mix of grains and cranberries to keep the birds happy, who, according to Baten, have been on their best behavior. "We haven"t had any noise complaints from their neighbors," he said.