Robert Duban Joins Kravet as EVP of Contract Sales

Fabrics and furnishings manufacturer Kravet has appointed Robert M. Duban as executive vice president of contract sales. Prior to joining the company, Duban was executive vice president of sales for Covington Fabric and Design. He previously served as senior vice...

Red Lion Hotels Announces the Leo Hotel Collection

Red Lion Hotels Corporation has announced plans for a new brand segment: the Leo Hotel Collection. Currently in final development, the brand will complement the redefined segmentation of Red Lion Hotels and Red Lion Inns & Suites. Based on guest input, Red...

Hilton Worldwide Opens 171 Hotels in 2012

Hilton Worldwide is coming off a successful 2012, when the company opened 171 hotels representing more than 28,000 rooms. The current pipeline includes nearly 1,000 hotels with nearly 170,000 keys. Hilton also has more than 85,000 rooms under construction. More than...

Mercure Milton Keynes Abbey Hill Opens

The previous Abbey Hill Hotel has reopened as the Mercure Milton Keynes Abbey following $2.4 million transformation and the Mercure re-branding. Near the center of London and the Abbey Hill Golf Course, the opening is the 75th UK property for Mercure. The new design...

Viceroy New York in the Works

Viceroy Hotel Group has announced the construction of the Viceroy New York, to be built on West 57th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. In the style of uptown Manhattan but with the feel of a downtown hotel, the hotel will express individuality and contemporary...