European Hotels Market Review
December 30th, 2008Corporate travel restrictions hit European hotels
The chain hotels of Europe’s major cities reported increasingly tough trading conditions this November, according to the latest HotStats survey by TRI Hospitality Consulting. Occupancy, revenue and profit per available room fell in all of the ten cities surveyed compared to the same month a year earlier.
Vantage Hospitality opens in the Gulf
December 30th, 2008Vantage Hospitality Group, Inc., will introduce its Value Inn Worldwide brand into the Gulf region through its recent agreement with MENA Real Estate Limited (MENA). MENA will develop the Value Inn Worldwide brand under the Vantage umbrella, including the new-build prototype, in Qatar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates.
Asia Spa Magazine Award Nominees
November 15th, 2008Launched in 2005 to give recognition to exceptional spas in the Asia region, the AsiaSpa Awards have become a highly anticipated annual event. Shining a spotlight on the outstanding efforts of individuals and companies within the industry, they are a reflection of Asia’s increasingly sophisticated spa culture. Read the rest of this entry »
Asia Pacific Travel down but not out
November 15th, 2008Movers and Shakers
November 8th, 2008Hospitality Executive Movements worldwide Recent Appointments / Promotions Worldwide October 2008 Read the rest of this entry »
Andaz to debut in Asia
November 8th, 2008Andaz debuted in London last November with the opening of the Andaz Liverpool Street. This will be followed by the Andaz Wall Street, New York (first quarter 2009), Andaz Fifth Avenue, New York (fourth quarter 2009) and Andaz Austin, Texas (third quarter 2010). Read the rest of this entry »
Preferred Hotel Group Expands
November 8th, 2008Global hospitality industry leader Preferred Hotel Group has added 24 hotels and resorts to its growing roster of international membership during the third quarter of 2006. Read the rest of this entry »
The Leading Hotels of the World Update
November 8th, 2008Dating back to 1450, Hotel Schloss Fuschl is set on a peninsula in Austria’s Lake Fuschl, 20 minutes from Salzburg. The storybook setting comprises a castle complex, and lakeside cottages, surrounded by manicured lawns. Its 110 rooms and suites artfully blend period charm with contemporary style and amenities. Read the rest of this entry »
Raffles first Property in Greece
November 8th, 2008Raffles Hotels & Resorts continues its global expansion with Raffles Olympia resort, its first property in Greece, which is located near the ancient city of Olympia. Read the rest of this entry »

