Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide signs the Sheraton Mactan Resort, a new-build property comprised of hotel and branded residences in the Philippines. The Mactan will open in 2019, followed
Alison Taylor assumes the role of senior vice president of Starwood’s Sales Organisation. In her new role, Taylor leads Starwood’s business-to-business sales strategy and directs the
Caesars Entertainment Corporation names?Mark Frissora as president and chief executive officer. He replaces Gary Loveman, who continues to serve as chairman of Caesars Entertainment.
Alexander Hoerner, vice president of sales at Steigenberger Hotel Group is appointed chairman of the HSMAI Europe sales advisory board.
?The environment for sales in the hospitality industry is changing
Mobile usage is on the rise throughout the entire traveller journey and more are using their smartphones to book parts of their travel, according to TripAdvisor?s TripBarometer Connected Traveller.
Lexington?by Vantage acquires the 323-room former Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk and renames it the?Lexington Hotel & Conference Center, Jacksonville Riverwalk.
Marriott International opens the Makkah Marriott Hotel, the company?s first flagship brand in the holy city. The arabesque-themed 426-room property sits on the hill top of Makkah.
InterContinental Hotels Group issues a brief announcement that Tracy Robbins, executive vice president of human resources, a board director and a member of IHG’s executive committee, is to take
Wyndham Hotel Group signs three properties in China. The 400-room Wyndham Sanya Bay on Hainan Island is scheduled to open in late 2015, the 200-room Wyndham Hainan Qingshui
Priceline Group Inc.? invests US$60 million for a minority stake in Brazilian online travel agency Hotel Urbano as part of a strategic partnership ahead of the 2016 Olympic Games
