Hilton HHonors members can now order an Uber straight from the HHonors app, and Uber riders can now view their hotel stay information and check-in, all accessed via the
Dusit International appoints Lim Boon Kwee as chief operating officer. Based in the company’s Bangkok headquarters, he oversees the operations of Dusit’s global portfolio of hotels and resorts
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by financial consulting firm Aldesa to manage Rosewood Papagayo, Costa Rica, which is scheduled to open in 2019. This luxury retreat will be
Virgin Hotels names Christian Plotczyk as the vice president of food and beverage, overseeing all culinary operations across the brand.
Raul Leal, CEO of Virgin Hotels, commented: “Food and beverage
Arqaam Capital has entered into a partnership with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts to manage and operate Arqaam’s luxury mixed use resort currently being developed on the island of
Dusit International has become the first hotel group in Thailand to have multiple properties awarded Gold Certification by EarthCheck, the world’s leading environmental management and professional service group.
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Real-estate firm SIGNA and an affiliate of Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced a 50:50 joint venture for the development of Andaz Am Belvedere Vienna.
The hotel will be located
Marriott International reaffirmed its commitment to acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, saying it is confident that the previously announced amended merger agreement is the best course for both companies.
ME by Meliá is set to launch its first luxury lifestyle hotel in the US, in downtown Miami, in April.
The 129-room ME Miami will be located in the
