Marriott aims to double footprint in the Caribbean and Latin America by 2017 Marriott International plans to double the number of hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America within the next five years. The company said also it expects to double its presence in Colombia with the additions of Marriott hotels in both Cartagena and Cali. … Read more
China’s Changbai Mountains – home to Starwood’s dual-branded ski resort complex Changbai Mountains is one of China’s leading ski areas and it is no wonder that Starwood Hotels & Resorts choosed to its first dual-branded ski resort complex in Changbaishan. The Westin Changbaishan and Sheraton Changbaishan Resort will open in August 2012, adjacent to the slopes of … Read more
2012 Travelers’ choice hotels for families TripAdvisor has identified the most highly rated family-friendly properties covering popular hotspots for families worldwide. 2012 Travelers’ Choice award-winning Hotels for Families include 504 top family-friendly properties, recognized in 25 markets around the globe. Award winners were determined based on the hotels most highly rated by those who … Read more
A brand’s site remains hotels primary revenue generator. Hotel brands indicated they would spend 34 percent of their 2011 online budgets on site redesigns and optimization; however, the second annual L2’s “Digital IQ index: Hotels” research demonstrates that the industry is slow to adopt best practices. Four Seasons, Hilton and Marriott Top the Digital IQ … Read more
Starwood Capital’s Louvre Hotels to speed up its expansion in fast-growing China Louvre Hotels, the world’s eighth-largest hotelier owned by U.S. investment group Starwood Capital, partnershiped with number one Chinese tour operator for expansion. Louvre Hotels, which so far has three hotels in China, plans to open 25 midscale or luxury hotels in the Shanghai … Read more
Sofitel Mumbai BKC – A glistening beacon of sophistication, grandeur and French art de recevoir Sofitel Luxury Hotels announces the opening of its first hotel in India, Sofitel Mumbai BKC, a location that is blending French elegance with Indian culture, The landmark hotel is located in the heart of Mumbai’s business district within the Bandra … Read more