by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 6, 2013 | News
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is opening in the center of Qufu, China on August 1st. Shangri-La Hotel, Qufu will be the city’s first international luxury accommodation. Shangri-La Hotel, Qufu is within walking distance of three UNESCO World Heritage Cultural...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 5, 2013 | News
U.S. hotel transaction volume for 2013 has already reached $8 billion, according to Jones Lang LaSalle’s Hotels & Hospitality Group. The current volume is a 50 percent increase compared to the same period in 2012. Hotel deals for 2013 reflect a nearly 50-50...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 5, 2013 | News
MGM Resorts International has promoted Michael Evans to COO of MGM Hospitality. Joining MGM Hospitality in 2008, Evans began as executive vice president of global development. In his role, he was responsible for implementing MGM Hospitality’s strategic...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 5, 2013 | News
Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc. has invested $3 billion in existing and new Le Méridien properties since the company acquired the brand in late 2005. With a pipeline of several Le Méridien hotels planned over the next 12 months, Starwood will...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 5, 2013 | People
You are working on a major expansion of the Joule Hotel in Dallas, which your company Consilient Hospitality operates. What are some of the highlights we can look forward to? There are many—dramatic three-story penthouses, beautifully curated retail stores from...
