by Alissa Ponchione | Oct 29, 2012 | News
The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF) presented members of the Kemmons Wilson family with the Hospitality Heritage Award. The award acknowledges the family’s leadership and commitment to the hospitality industry and their community...
by Alissa Ponchione | Oct 29, 2012 | News
Jack DeBoer, who founded the Value Place economy extended-stay hotel chain in 2002, has been inducted into the Hospitality Hall of Honor at the University of Houston. In 1975, he created the Residence Inn all-suite hotel chain and built it to 103 corporate and...
by Alissa Ponchione | Oct 29, 2012 | News
Hilton Worldwide is expanding its presence in Canada thanks to three new hotel deals. The new 123-suite Home2 Suites by Hilton West Edmonton-the brand’s first in the country-will feature signature touches such as the Oasis lobby and Home2 MKT for grab-and-go...
by Alissa Ponchione | Oct 26, 2012 | News
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is making plans to renovate and add properties to its Caribbean portfolio. Highlights include: Renovation of the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba Multi-phase refurbishment of InterContinental San Juan New-build Crowne Plaza San Juan,...
by Alissa Ponchione | Oct 26, 2012 | News
Hyatt Hotels has signed a management agreement for the 247-key Park Hyatt Qingdao in China’s Shandong Province. The hotel will be part of a mixed-use development, occupying the upper levels of an 820-foot-tall skyscraper. Amenities call for multiple F&B...
