Kimpton Opens First Hotel in Europe
AMSTERDAM — Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has debuted its first hotel property in Europe — Kimpton De Witt, located in the heart of Amsterdam.
Set within three original...
MainStay Suites Launches New Prototype
ROCKVILLE, Md. — Choice Hotels International, Inc. has revealed a new prototype for the MainStay Suites brand. The new prototype — announced at the Choice Hotels Convention...
Ascend Hotel Collection Opens Six Properties in April
ROCKVILLE, Md. — Ascend Hotel Collection continues to grow its portfolio with six properties entering the collection in the month of April.
“The Ascend Hotel Collection provides independent...
RLHC Announces New Brand Alignments
SPOKANE, Wash. — Red Lion Hotels Corporation (RLHC) has unveiled the evolution of its brand portfolio following the acquisition of Vantage Hospitality’s hotel-franchising business in September 2016.
“Our...
Comfort Brand to Open 56 Properties this Year
ROCKVILLE, Md. — The Comfort hotel brand continues its aggressive expansion plan, announcing that it intends to open a new hotel every week this year. The 56...
Dorothy Dowling Named Marketing Executive of the Year
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Dorothy Dowling, SVP and chief Marketing officer of Best Western Hotels & Resorts, has been named the recipient of the Silver Stevie Award in...
Marriott Expands Modular Construction Initiative
BETHESDA, Md. — Marriott International, Inc. has announced the comprehensive expansion of its initiative to drive adoption of modular construction of hotels in North America. The company...
Top Women in Travel to be Recognized by New Awards Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new international awards program has been launched to recognize women in the travel and tourism industry. The inaugural Women in Travel and Tourism...
Palm Holdings Acquires Holiday Inn Orlando SW
TORONTO — Palm Holdings is continuing the expansion of its property portfolio in the Central Florida region with the recent acquisition of the family-friendly Holiday Inn Orlando...
Uber Launches Uber Central
SAN FRANCISCO — Uber has added Uber Central to its Uber for Business platform. The new, enterprise-ready system allows businesses to request, manage, and pay for rides...
