Carsten Hennig, born in 1970 in Bavaria, Germany, is founder and anchorman of HOTELIER TV & RADIO, World's leading newscast channel for hospitality management. Watch and listen to www.hoteliertv.
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New York City – 22 September 2016 Marriott Hotels today unveiled its #MGravityRoom, an interactive replica of the brand’s evolving modern guest room designs. Located in the Greatroom of the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, this inverted replica of a guest room will be open from September 21
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Hong Kong – 22 September 2016 1The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is proud to have been recognized again as the Regional Best Employer by Aon Hewitt for 2016. The Ritz-Carlton Hotels in China were honored as one of the Top 10 Best Employers on mainland China for the fourth consecutive
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St. Petersburg, Florida – 22 September 2016 1The threat of terrorism remains at the top of mind for travelers, with the number of total searches for travel insurance with Terrorism coverage up 136% over last year, according to leading travel insurance comparison site Squaremouth. A recent Squaremouth report shows the percentage
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Best of hospitality in the news – part 2 – 21 September 2016 The Standard is launching a Hotel Tonight competitor with 20 other hotels – The app will try to highlight experience over price Following in the footsteps of Hotel Tonight, Standard International, owner of the Standard hotels, is unveiling an app
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Madrid, Spain – 21 September 2016 Tourism for all: people with disabilities, senior citizens and families travelling with small children, and sooner or later all citizens will appreciate the advantages of universal accessibility. This is why UNWTO has chosen to celebrate 1 on the theme of accessible tourism. Official celebrations will
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Bethesda, Maryland – 20 September 2016 1Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide today announced their merger transaction has received approval from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM). As this was the last regulatory approval required to complete the merger, Marriott and Starwood are now able to proceed with closing
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Best of hospitality in the news – part 2 – 19 September 2016 A persnickety spy for luxury hotels On a recent Wednesday evening, Ann, a fifty-three-year-old securities lawyer who lives in Manhattan, checked into Room 310 at a swanky hotel in midtown. (Average nightly rate: four hundred and
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Bethesda, Maryland – 17 September 2016 1Marriott Rewards, Marriott International’s award-winning loyalty program, launched a new portfolio marketing initiative featuring loyalty member stories, leveraging key partnerships, and activating at events throughout the year. A key centerpiece of the initiative is a new advertising campaign starring Marriott Rewards members. Using
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Ipswich, Suffolk, UK – 17 September 2016 1Pentahotels stages in Ipswich, Suffolk with an exclusive VIP party. The event included live music from pop band Blue, a DJ set from Mark Wright of Towiei fame, and celebrity meet-and-greets from stars of other TV shows including Love Island, X Factor,
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Dallas – 15 September 2016 We all know that exciting feeling of walking through the front door of a hotel and into the lobby, knowing at that moment your vacation has officially begun. That first impression is cemented in your mind the second your eyes see the lobby and it sets
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Macao – 15 September 2016 Amid fanfare and celebration, The Parisian Macao opened its doors to the public for the first time on Tuesday, Sept. 13. The grand opening of the newest integrated resort from Sands China Ltd. (HKEx: 1928) and parent company Las Vegas Sands Corp. represents the crowning achievement
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Shanghai – 13 September 2016 Marriott International announced today the signing of franchise contracts for five new Fairfield by Marriott hotels together with management contracts for a Courtyard hotel and a Marriott Hotel in China. The signing demonstrates Marriott’s commitment in expanding and deepening its collaboration with Chinese hotel partners.