40 extra accommodations have been built in a new building at the modern hotel June 6, 2017 – As the popularity of The Navy Yard booms, the demand for hospitality continues to rise as well. In response to this exponential growth, Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard spent $8 million to expand its property. The hotel now boasts an additional…
Jun. 6, 2017– Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating business of ILG (Nasdaq: ILG), announced even more value and flexibility for its Interval Gold®, Interval Platinum®, and Club Interval Gold® members. In addition to a host of other valuable services, they can now enjoy a new hotel exchange benefit and its…
June 6, 2017 — After a nearly five-year renovation project, The Point at Poipu, a Diamond Resorts International® property, is ready to reveal its new intricate design, upgrades and enhancements that will greet vacationers in Kauai, Hawaii with a true Aloha Spirit. “Hawaii is one of the top destinations in the Diamond Resorts International® portfolio…
Luxury hotel brand walks away with 41 award wins in distinguished award ceremony June 6, 2017 – InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts claimed an astounding 41 award wins at the recent World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2017 held in Shanghai, China. The InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand, which is owned by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) was presented numerous awards…
Owners’ Coalition Clarifies What Comes Next for Legacy Resorts June 6, 2017 – The ARDA-Resort Owners’ Coalition (ARDA-ROC), a non-profit organization representing over 1.6 million timeshare owners with the mission of protecting and enhancing vacation ownership, has provided legislation that supports sustainable tools for older, or “legacy”, resorts and its owners in Florida. Effective immediately,…
El Cid Resorts has achieved certification from TripAdvisor’s international GreenLeaders program for all six resorts in Mexico June 5, 2017 – All six El Cid Resorts have been awarded the GreenLeaders certification granted by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, for having implemented green practices that meet the organization’s stringent guidelines and demonstrating an ongoing…
Brand’s Third Recording Studio and Writers Room Launches at W Hollywood, Following Previous Launches at W Bali and W Seattle June 5, 2017 – W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), in partnership with Coca-Cola, has unveiled the latest W Sound Suite at W Hollywood. The private music studio and writers room offers hotel…
June 5, 2017 – The Ritz-Carlton, the legendary luxury hotel brand, opened the doors of its first hotel in the capital of Kazakhstan. With the capital city an emerging destination for business and leisure travelers, The Ritz-Carlton, Astana elevates the local hospitality landscape with exceptional service, elegant accommodations, and commitment to creating memorable experiences. “We…
June 5, 2017 – Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, today announced aggressive growth and development plans for its upscale brand Cambria Hotels in 2017. Cambria now has 30 hotels open across the United States, and more than 70 in the pipeline. Four hotels have opened in 2017 and 10 more will…
June 5, 2017 – Approximately 12,000 people made their way onto historic Ford Island to attend this year’s Biggest Little Airshow in Hawaii at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor. Now in its tenth year, the popular two-day remote control Airshow concluded today. More than a dozen top remote control pilots showcased their award winning Giant Scale aircraft. In…
June 5, 2017 – Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: XHR) (“Xenia”) and an affiliate of Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. (NYSE: INN) (“Summit”) today announced that the companies have executed a definitive agreement for Summit to acquire an 812-guestroom, five-hotel portfolio from Xenia for a total purchase price of $163 million, or approximately $201,000 per key. The portfolio includes the…
June 5, 2017 – Hoteles City Express, S.A.B. de C.V. (“Hoteles City Express” or “the Company”) (BMV: HCITY), announced the appointment of Paul Smith Márquez as Chief Financial Officer. With his extensive experience, Mr. Smith will contribute to the profitable growth of Hoteles City Express through the analysis and implementation of strategic alternatives for the Company, the…