HB on the Scene: Catching up with Mark Shalala
Christina Trauthwein, VP, Content and Partnerships, Hotel Business speaks with Mark Shalala, SVP, development, upscale brands & real estate, Choice Hotels International, about the company and its upscale brands…
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Choice Hotels Becomes First Hotel Company to Complete Total Data Center Migration to the Cloud
The all-in move to AWS cements Choice's technology leadership within the industry, and allows it to deliver cutting-edge services to franchisees. Today, Choice Hotels International, Inc…
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VDA Telkonet's Tech Report 2024 traces the direction of tomorrow's hotels towards the well-being of the entire hotel ecosystem and announces the pilot project applying neuroscientific monitoring to the hospitality sector…
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"We believe in Ukraine, the decision to actively enter the Ukrainian market was made at the level of the board of directors," - Philippe Campagno…
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Simon Casson named CEO of Corinthia Hotels
Veteran hotelier Simon Casson has been appointed CEO of luxury operator Corinthia Hotels, owned by the Corinthia Group…
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European Hoteliers Say Imposing Fees Could Help the Green Transformation of Accommodation in EU
A survey has revealed that European hoteliers see financial incentives, such as imposing fees and access to capital, as crucial factors in green transformation…
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Australia Recycled Soap - Hotel soap recycled to combat hygiene-related illnesses around the world
A unique Australian company is using a commonly discarded hotel item to combat hygiene-related illnesses around the world. Greg Navarro tells us more. Inside a Melbourne warehouse, a transformation is taking place…
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Owner Defaults on San Francisco Financial District Hilton Hotel
The InterGroup Corporation is a Delaware corporation formed in 1985, as a successor to Mutual Real Estate Investment Trust, a New York real estate investment trust created in 1965…
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IHG appoints Leanne Harwood as Managing Director, Luxury & Lifestyle Americas
One of the premier hotel companies globally, announced today the appointment of Leanne Harwood as the new Senior Vice President (SVP), Managing Director, Luxury & Lifestyle Americas (LLA)…
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PÄR CHRISTIANSEN APPOINTED NEW CFO OF SCANDIC HOTELS GROUP
Pär Christiansen has been appointed new Chief Financial Officer for Scandic Hotels Group (publ). Pär will start his new position March 1 and will be a member of Scandic’s Executive Committee…
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Strawberry Arena - Sweden National Stadium Renamed
ASM Global announced a naming rights partnership with Strawberry Hotel Group, one of the largest hotel businesses in Scandinavia…
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Amadeus brings travel technology expertise to membership in the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
Amadeus has joined the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance) to bring its travel expertise to the table in the quest to support a more prosperous and responsible hospitality sector…
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Wurzak Hotel Group Opens Third-Party Hotel Management Services to Additional Ownership Groups
Leaders at Wurzak Hotel Group, an award-winning hospitality management company, announced the company has officially expanded its services to include third-party hotel management services for additional ownership groups in strategic markets…
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Matt McClelland joins OTO Development as COO
Matt McClelland has joined OTO Development as chief operating officer, replacing former COO David Ward, who retired on Dec. 31 after 18 years with the company…
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Starwood Capital acquires portfolio of 10 hotels from Edwardian Group
LONDON – Starwood Capital Group, a global private investment firm with a primary focus on real estate, announced that a controlled affiliate has acquired a portfolio of 10 hotels from Edwardian Group for an undisclosed sum via an off-market…
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Cambodian Prime Minister Welcomes ACCOR Group’s Continued Investment
In a meeting with Dr. Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, Monday, in France, Ms…
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Radisson Hotel Group wrapped up 2023 with exceptional growth, adding over 30,000 keys to its international portfolio of 10 leading brands through openings and signings…
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Norwegian soars: 1.3M December passengers, expansion In 2024
During December, Norwegian experienced a surge in passenger numbers, exceeding 1.3 million travelers with a robust load factor of 83.6%, marking a significant 6 percentage point rise from December 2022…
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