May 07
The Accor Board of Directors has noted the disclosure by Colony and Eurazeo that, acting in concert, they have raised their interest in the Company to 17.52% of outstanding shares and 15.71% of voting rights and intend eventually to increase this stake to up to 30%. The Board feels that this initiative confirms Accor’s favorable growth potential.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
May 07
IFA Hotels & Resorts has affiliated with The Registry Collection program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program, to offer luxury vacation exchanges for its new, exclusive vacation club.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
May 07
Choice Hotels International’s award-winning rewards program Choice Privileges, will now expand to include over 270 Choice brand properties in Europe, effective May 5.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
May 07
Marriott International Inc. hosted its second annual Green Fair on May 2 at its corporate headquarters, showcasing soon-to-be-seen hotel amenities including recyclable Bic pens, low VOC paints and wall coverings, organic food options, fuel-efficient vehicles and more.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
May 07
Marriott International Inc. hosted its second annual Green Fair on May 2 at its corporate headquarters, showcasing soon-to-be-seen hotel amenities including recyclable Bic pens, low VOC paints and wall coverings, organic food options, fuel-efficient vehicles and more.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
May 07
Nakheel Hotels is partnering with Jafza to pave the way for the opening of one of several innovative budget hotels under the easyHotel brand.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
May 07
The year-long renovation of the Embassy Suites Hotel Secaucus-Meadowlands has transformed guestrooms, meeting facilities and public areas.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
May 07
Amenities for hotel guests include completely new rooms, a fine-dining restaurant and extensive remodeling of the pool and patio of the hotel.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
May 07
Saudi Arabia has begun classifying hotels and studying the possible expansion of a heritage inn chain similar to the parador system in Spain. The tentative plan is to turn the historic palaces into lodging and to establish tourist villages.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
May 07
My Affinia allows guests to go online to create customized profiles of preferred amenities based on their interests and agendas.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com