Hilton Posts Record-Breaking Year
MCLEAN, Va. — Hilton’s 100th year was a record-breaking one, according to its recently released 2019 year in review.
In 2019, Hilton achieved 6.6-per-cent net unit growth by adding nearly 470 hotels...
IHG Continues Canadian Expansion
TORONTO — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) is continuing its Canadian expansion in 2020.
In the second quarter of 2020, two Ontario hotels will open — the Holiday Inn Express, Kingston West...
Sabre and Accor Partner to Create Unified Technology Platform
PARIS — Accor and Sabre Corporation have announced plans to create the first unified central-reservation and property-management platform for the global hospitality industry.
In collaboration with Accor, Sabre intends to develop...
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Partners With Susan Sarandon
PARIS — Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced Susan Sarandon as its new Global Brand Ambassador.
In her new role, Sarandon will star in a global brand campaign expected...
Choice Launches New Extended-Stay Brand
ROCKVILLE, Md. — Choice Hotels International, Inc. has launched a new extended-stay brand, Everhome Suites.
The new-construction midscale extended-stay brand offers customizable, apartment-style accommodations designed to empower guests to adapt...
Four Seasons to Debut Six New Hotels in 2020
TORONTO — Following a strong 2019, which saw Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts open seven new locations, the brand plans to continue its expansion with another six openings projected for 2020.
The new locations...
IHG Launching Customer Insights Portal for Large Enterprises
ATLANTA — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), has introduced the IHG Customer Insights Portal, a comprehensive global solution for large enterprises designed to provide a highly customized corporate-travel experience...
Wyndham Named Top Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality
PARSIPPANY, NJ — Wyndham Hotels & Resorts received a perfect score on the 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmark survey and report on practices related...
IHG Announces Two Senior Marketing Appointments
ATLANTA — InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the appointment of two senior marketing executives.
Heather Balsley has been named senior vice-president, Global Loyalty & Partnerships and Jennifer Gribble...
Fairmont Launches Global Partnership with Montreux Jazz Festival
PARIS — Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has launched a global partnership with the Montreux Jazz Festival (MJF) following a successful European pilot in 2019.
Fairmont has focused its attention on...