Matt Kistler Named SVP of Global Insights, Analytics and Data at IHG

ATLANTA, Ga. — IHG has named Matt Kistler as its new SVP of Global Insights, Analytics and Data. Tasked with elevating IHG’s consumer insights and marketing effectiveness, Kistler will...

Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club Wins Big at Miami Hospitality Design Awards

SURFSIDE, Fla. — Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club has been honoured with six awards from the 2019 Miami Hospitality Design Awards. The hotel received the Merit Award of Excellence...

Brad LeBlanc Joins Best Western

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Best Western Hotels & Resorts has appointed Brad LeBlanc as senior vice-president and Chief Development Officer. In his new role, LeBlanc will oversee North American development and report...

Thompson Hotels Joins World of Hyatt Loyalty Program

CHICAGO — The Thompson Hotels brand has joined the World of Hyatt loyalty program. The program-expansion follows Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s November 2018 acquisition of Two Roads Hospitality LLC — Thompson...

Microtel by Wyndham Unveils New Prototype

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its newest prototype for the Microtel by Wyndham brand. The new Microtel prototype features a reimagined interior and exterior concept designed...

Four Seasons Creates Fund in Honour of Former CEO

TORONTO — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has created an empowerment fund at the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration in honour of its former CEO, J....

Radisson Rewards Expands Airline Partners

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Radisson Hotel Group has expanded the portfolio of airline partners offered through its Radisson Rewards program, allowing members to redeem points with more than 35 airlines. “We're...

Hyatt Launches Wellbeing Ideation Labs

CHICAGO — Hyatt Hotels Corporation has launched Hyatt Wellbeing Ideation Labs — a new series designed to bring together industry experts to explore ways to better enhance the day-to-day wellbeing...

Langham Hospitality Group Appoints New Regional Leadership

HONG KONG — Bob van den Oord has taken on a new leadership role within Langham Hospitality Group as the company’s regional vice-president, Operations – Europe, Middle East and...

Accor Launches Tribe Brand

PARIS — Accor has launched a new lifestyle brand, Tribe. The brand currently consists of one hotel in Perth, Australia, which opened in 2017, and was designed to offer...