by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 15, 2011 | News
Kirk Kinsell, president of IHG’s Americas division, revealed the company’s plans for new brands in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. An upper-upscale brand specific to China would cater to domestic travelers and could be open for business as...
by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 15, 2011 | News
Hyatt Hotels is making its debut in Tanzania with the 180-key Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro, formerly The Kilimanjaro Hotel Kempinski. Featuring panoramic views of both the city and harbor, the property offers two restaurants, three bars, nearly 10,000...
by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 12, 2011 | News
Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina will join the Autograph Collection in early 2012. The property is the collection’s first in the Caribbean and Marriott’s inaugural hotel in the British Virgin Islands. Located on a private island, Scrub Island Resort...
by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 12, 2011 | News
Two new Hampton Inn & Suites properties have made a solid commitment to being green. The 221-room Hampton Inn & Suites Miami Brickell-Downtown is on track to become the city’s first LEED-certified hotel. Sustainable initiatives include: A 35,000-gallon...
by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 12, 2011 | News
The Pierre, a Taj Hotel, is the first lodging in New York to attain Silver EarthCheck Certification. Among the luxury hotel’s sustainable initiatives: 100 percent recycling policy for paper, plastic, glass and cardboard Use of eco-friendly products in...
