by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 11, 2011 | News
Hilton Worldwide plans to open its first hotel in Chad, Africa, in 2013 with the 196-key Hilton N’Djamena. The property-which targets government and overseas business travelers, particularly those in the energy sector-will have four restaurants, health club,...
by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 11, 2011 | News
The Riu Palace Bavaro, located within the RIU Punta Cana complex in the Dominican Republic, is on track to open in December. The 610-room resort, which also includes 12 luxury villas, features four specialty restaurants, a lobby bar with ice cream and pastries, and a...
by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 10, 2011 | News
Jumeirah Frankfurt has opened its doors in Germany. The luxury hotel features 218 spacious rooms and suites that offer heady views over the city and original works by German contemporary artist Hartwig Ebersbach. The high-tech accommodations feature a hybrid room...
by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 10, 2011 | News
Holiday Inn has signed a franchise contract with Sands China for a 1,224-room hotel on Cotai Strip in Macau. When the property opens in 2012, it will be Holiday Inn’s largest hotel worldwide. “The number of hotel guests in Macao has tripled over the past...
by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 9, 2011 | News
The Best Western Vega Hotel & Convention Centre in Moscow marks the brand’s debut in Russia, as well as its largest hotel worldwide. The existing 970-room property, originally built for the 1980 Olympics, features three restaurants, a coffee shop, lobby bar,...
