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Dusit Hotels and Resorts showcasing new and upcoming hotels at ATM 2024
Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, will showcase an impressive array of new destinations, an innovative sustainability initiative, the much-anticipated September reopening of its iconic flagship Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel, and its first hotel in Saudi Arabia – Dusit Princess Al Majma'ah, Riyadh – at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, held from 6 – 9 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Peter Yeung appointed General Manager at The Prince Kitano New York
The Prince Kitano New York today announces the appointment of Peter Yeung as general manager. Following a multi-year renovation, The Prince Kitano New York officially reopened in December 2023 within the Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts portfolio, marking the first property in the continental U.S. for Japanese hospitality company Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide Inc.
Choice Hotels International takes it to the "Next Level" at 68th annual convention
Choice Hotels International, one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, kicked off its 68th annual convention in Las Vegas yesterday, highlighting the company's strong competitive position and its plans to help owners and operators capitalize on the growing demand for leisure and business travel. With over 6,600 registrants, including more than 1,100 exhibitors, the three-day conference is one of Choice's largest ever. It will feature more than 100 educational and brand sessions, a trade show and more, all designed to help owners and operators effectively harness the Choice franchisee success system and take advantage of the latest travel trends.
Romance meets iconic lifestyle with the arrival of Radisson Collection in Paris
Radisson Hotel Group, in partnership with Redevco, a real estate investment and asset management company, is proud to announce the arrival of its Radisson Collection brand in the heart of Paris. The hotel, scheduled to welcome guests as of early 2027, will be located just steps away from the renowned Louvre Museum and Le Marais, in the highly anticipated BPM (Beats Per Minute) development. This mixed-use development takes place in an iconic and heritage-protected Haussman building which has recently commenced its rehabilitation work.
Sabre Hospitality renews Wyndham following accelerated migration
Sabre Hospitality, a division of Sabre Corporation, a leading technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced a multi-year renewal with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, following the hotel franchisor’s highly successful adoption of SynXis Property Hub, Sabre Hospitality’s property management system (PMS). With seamless integration to SynXis Central Reservation System as a single source of truth, SynXis Property Hub increases operational efficiency by reducing the time to execute routine tasks and allows hoteliers to access their property from anywhere through cloud-native technology.
World of Hyatt and Peloton team up with plans to reward members for wellbeing
World of Hyatt, Hyatt’s award-winning loyalty program, is teaming up with Peloton to become the first global hospitality loyalty program with plans to reward its loyalty members for doing more of what they love – earning World of Hyatt points when they use Peloton equipment at Hyatt properties in countries where Peloton currently operates. In the future, that will mean more opportunities to earn World of Hyatt points to apply towards future bookings, upgrades and experiences just by investing in their own wellbeing when they travel. The collaboration is set to outfit 800+ Hyatt properties with Peloton equipment and provide access to Peloton classes on guestroom TVs at nearly 400 properties for guest and member enjoyment this year. World of Hyatt will provide more information to members on how they can earn under this collaboration.
Hoteliers, Integration Partners Applaud Maestro PMS's Innovation, All-In-One Technology
Independent hoteliers gathered in Toronto last month to attend “Accelerate 2024”, a user’s conference hosted by Maestro PMS, the preferred Web Browser based cloud and on-premises all-in-one PMS solution for hotels. Shattering past attendance records, hotel operators and technology sponsors said the event exceeded their expectations. Ideas were exchanged, alliances built, and NEW tools and mobile enhancements introduced to set everyone in attendance up for success today and into the future.
Thompson Houston introduces a new luxury spa escape: Thompson Spa
Thompson Houston Hotel, Houston’s new luxury hotel, overlooking scenic Buffalo Bayou Park, unveils the new Thompson Spa, an unparalleled urban retreat for rejuvenation and relaxation in the heart of the city. Spanning across an entire floor dedicated to wellness, Thompson Spa is Houston’s new destination for advanced skincare and the debut spa for the esteemed Pietro Simone treatments and products in Texas. The newest urban wellness destination, the spa offers six grand treatment suites with spa treatments on par with those of a world-class destination spa and a “disruptive luxury” ethos that provides a diverse, inclusive, and heart-centered spa experience.
Sojern Elevates Guest Experience with HotelKey
Sojern, a provider of AI-driven guest experience solutions, announced its integration with HotelKey today, a leading next-generation hospitality platform. This collaboration connects Sojern’s Guest Experience Platform with HotelKey's Property Management System (PMS), empowering hoteliers to increase profitability and enhance the guest experience.
Journey's EMS and eCommerce platform now available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace
Journey, the UK’s fastest growing hotel tech company and a member of Oracle Partner Network (OPN), today announced that their ecommerce platform and experience management system are available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace and can be integrated with Opera Cloud. Oracle Cloud Marketplace is a centralized repository of enterprise applications offered by Oracle and Oracle partners.
Data Management: 3 problems hoteliers face and how to solve them
Data is a big concept. And talking about using data in hospitality can mean different things. No wonder this usually scares hoteliers away. However, it still remains as one of the biggest truths that your guest data is your biggest asset and it can help you to achieve more goals than you imagine.
InnSpire adopts latest in guestroom entertainment for prestigious New York private members club
InnSpire, the leading provider of innovative hospitality technology solutions that help drive seamless, world-class guest experiences for some of the world’s most iconic hotels and brands, has announced that its advanced IPTV, InnSmart and InnCast guestroom entertainment solutions have been successfully deployed at one of the world’s most exclusive private members clubs located in New York City. The InnSpire solutions were implemented in the property’s luxury suites in October 2023, as part of a technology upgrade designed to cater to the evolving needs of the club’s discerning tech-savvy members.
Centara Life redefines flexible travel with exclusive members-only benefit
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, proudly announces ‘Stay Your Way: 24-Hour Travel Freedom’, an exclusive offering for CentaraThe1 members at Centara Life hotels worldwide. Embracing 'Life Flexibility' as a core component of the brand's DNA, this distinctive benefit removes conventional check-in constraints, ensuring personalised travel tailored to individual preferences. It marks the beginning of the rollout of a series of new signature experiences for Centara Life, whereby guests will be able to enjoy a full 24-hour stay whether checking in at 10 am or 8 pm, thus maximising their time in each destination.
Kim Harris Jones appointed Member of the Board of Directors at Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. today announced the appointment of Kim Harris Jones to its Board of Directors, effective April 29, 2024, subject to required regulatory approvals and pending licensure. With a track record of strategic corporate leadership as both an executive and a board member, Harris Jones will bring a unique perspective and in-depth experience to the Caesars Entertainment Board of Directors.
Beata Weiss appointed Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources at Cloud5
Cloud5 Communications, the leading provider of IT and communications solutions and services for more than 5,000 hotels across the Americas, is pleased to announce the appointment of Beata Weiss as the organization’s Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources.
Adina Hotels supports Grassroots Hockey with Extended Multi-Year Partnership
TFE Hotels has today announced the inking of a two-year extension of their sponsorship agreement with Hockey Australia. The agreement will see homegrown hotel brand, Adina Hotels maintain a strong presence with the sport’s flagship teams.
Bradley Burwell joined Colliers as Executive Vice President
Colliers, the leading diversified professional services and investment management firm, announces it has hired Bradley Burwell as an Executive Vice President to join the firm's rapidly growing Hospitality Practice Group as part of U.S. Capital Markets.
Serko’s corporate travel platform, Zeno, launches NDC offers through Sabre
Sabre Corporation, a leading technology provider to the global travel industry, today announced that Serko has launched Sabre NDC content in Zeno, the online travel platform for the business travel market. The activation makes Sabre the first GDS to provide NDC content through Zeno.
Morocco’s first Radisson-branded hotel opens in Casablanca
Radisson Hotel Casablanca Gauthier La Citadelle opens its doors as the first upscale Radisson-branded hotel in Morocco. Situated in the heart of the vibrant Gauthier district in Casablanca, the thriving port city that fronts the Atlantic Ocean, the opening of Radisson Hotel Casablanca Gauthier La Citadelle marks Radisson Hotel Group’s second hotel in Casablanca and the ninth hotel opening in Morocco.
Samana Developers launches Dh1 Billion ‘Lake Views Complex’ in Dubai Production City
Consolidating its position as the fastest growing real estate developer in the UAE, Samana Developers has launched the Samana Lake Views Project worth 1 billion ($272.2 million). The project is located in Dubai Production City. The residential complex, situated beside the lake in the neighbourhood, is a continuation of Samana’s commitment of Dh12.5 billion ($3.4 billion) investment into UAE real estate this year.
Rahul Vir named General Manager at Marriott Long Beach Downtown
Longtime hospitality industry veteran Rahul Vir has been named general manager of the new Marriott Long Beach Downtown, overseeing 140 employees as well as all day-to-day operations of the 376-room property. In his current role, he directs day-to-day management of the 12-story property and has been instrumental in spearheading a top to bottom renovation now underway.
Five SH Hotels & Resorts properties receive MICHELIN Keys
SH Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce that 5 properties under its management have been awarded Michelin Keys. 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, 1 Hotel Central Park, 1 Hotel San Francisco, 1 Hotel South Beach and Baccarat Hotel New York were all awarded One Michelin Key.
Artemis Hotel Group unveils transformation at Hilton Garden Inn Stonecrest
Artemis Hotel Group, a fully integrated hospitality company focused on investments in distressed, limited-service, and extended-stay hotels, announced today the completion of a full-scale renovation for the Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta East/Stonecrest, located in Lithonia, Georgia.
Increase your Employee’s Take Home Pay with Mobile Ordering
In the realm of hospitality, the dynamics between order value, tip amounts, and service charge levels play a crucial role in determining the overall income of service staff. The traditional model of manual order taking and payment processing often leaves room for inefficiencies and missed opportunities for upselling and enhancing the guest experience. However, with the advent of mobile ordering solutions, there lies a significant opportunity to not only streamline the ordering process but also positively impact the financial outcomes for employees.
IHG’s upper luxury portfolio recognized by top travel editors
IHG Hotels & Resorts is celebrating the significant achievements of its upper luxury portfolio today following the announcement of three of the industry’s most coveted awards selected by leading travel editors. A collective showcase of the crème de la crème of the global hospitality industry, Condé Nast Traveler Hot List, AFAR’s Best New Hotels of 2024 and the Travel + Leisure ‘It List’ have awarded nine notable titles to properties within IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, now the second largest in the world.
Sabre booking insights reveal the top 10 places most likely to have already booked their 2025 holiday
Travellers from Britain are the world’s biggest early birds when it comes to making holiday plans for 2025, according to Sabre booking data. Seemingly keen to escape chilly British weather and ensure they have a trip to look forward to next year, more Brits than any other nation have already booked their 2025 getaway.