InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (“IHG”) announces the retirement of Mr Ralph Kugler as a member of the Board and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee. Mr Kugler will be replaced by Mr Luke Mayhew, effective from 1 July 2011, who will serve as a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee. Luke is currently a […]
Archive | June, 2011
New World Hospitality to add Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Brand to its Portfolio
Hong Kong-based New World Hospitality hotel Management Company has signed a purchase and sale agreement to acquire Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, L.L.C., a privately held ultra-luxury hotel management company based in Dallas, Texas, USA, from current owners Rosewood Corp. and Maritz, Wolff & Co. The closing date for the USD229.5 million purchase is 29 July […]
agoda.com offers Super Summer Savings for Europe
Agoda.com, Asia’s global hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group of Companies. It has teamed up with resort operator Sol Melia to offer discounted room rates across Europe this summer. Sol Melia is one of the world’s largest hospitality chains, with more than 350 hotels in 35 countries, and properties in all major […]
Hilton Worldwide announces an agreement with the Al Hamra Real Estate development company
Hilton Worldwide announces an agreement with the Al Hamra Real Estate Development company to take over management of the Al Hamra Fort Hotel in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The landmark hotel and adjoining convention centre, independently operated by the owners since 1999, will open under the Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand from Q1 2013. The […]
Conrad Hotels & Resorts to be included in this season of the bachelorette and
To celebrate the Conrad Hong Kong’s participation on The Bachelorette, which airs on ABC Monday night, June 27, Conrad Hotels & Resorts is providing one of the four grand prizes offered as part of “The Bachelorette Ultimate Getaway Sweepstakes” that launched May 23rd on ABC.com. Fans can enter for a chance to win until August […]
Infinite Proposal Possibilities…Inspired and Perfected by Anantara
Your Wedding Day may seem but a faraway fantasy for those who are yet to pop or be posed the ultimate question. Alleviating the pressure of creating, concealing and then delivering an extraordinary marriage proposal, Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas presents unexpected scenarios that are luxuriously surprising, cleverly clandestine and truly one of a kind, […]
ETOA engages European Commissioner on tourism concerns at City Fair
On Monday 20th June ETOA raised tourism concerns with Antonio Tajani, Vice President of the EC and the Commissioner in charge of Industry and Entrepreneurship. Mr Tajani met with senior figures from ETOA members for a special business lunch. During this lunch, four main areas were touched upon: the Commission’s initiative to encourage more tourism […]
BIOMETRIC PASSPORT – Scan before you enter.
The increasing threat of fraud identity necessitates the strengthening of security features in passports. To minimise this threatening concern various countries are issuing Biometric passport to the passport applicants. Airport security has been one of the major causes of worry for most of the countries, especially considering the rising rate of militancy. For stronger airport […]
Absolute Hotel Services launches “Eastin Easy” brand
Absolute Hotel Services Group’s CEO Jonathan Wigley has announced its new mid market hotel brand “Eastin Easy” which has been developed to match with the changing needs and expectations of today’s customers and partners, together with six new signed up management agreements for Eastin Easy in India and Vietnam. Eastin Easy is a mid market […]
Red and White Fleet launches specialty holiday cruises for 2011, to celebrate pride, Independence Day and fleet week
(San Francisco, CA) — In celebration of San Francisco’s many local holidays and favorite pastimes, Red And White Fleet has just introduced sunset bay cruises during the local PRIDE festivities; Fourth of July and Fleet Week. During any of the afore-mentioned holidays and city celebrations, passengers will enjoy a relaxing two-hour sail while soaking up […]
