by Alissa Ponchione | Sep 13, 2012 | News
Committed hotel room occupancy for the rest of the year is up 5.6 percent over 2012 figures, according to data from the August 2012 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review. The study also reports a 5.5 percent increase in average daily rate (ADR) compared to the...
by Alissa Ponchione | Sep 13, 2012 | News
Panama City, Panama, will be home to a W Hotel in 2016-the brand’s first project in Central America. Panamanian architect Saul Bassan will design the property, with Krause & Sawyer overseeing interiors. Plans call for 231 guestrooms and suites, two...
by Alissa Ponchione | Sep 12, 2012 | News
Rezidor has launched an energy-saving initiative called Think Planet. The program, which targets a 25 percent reduction of energy consumption across the group’s 330-plus hotels by 2016, outlines ways to reduce energy. These include: Switching off lights and...
by Alissa Ponchione | Sep 12, 2012 | News
Hard Rock International and Mission Hills Group are collaborating to bring Hard Rock Hotels to China. Situated on 10 acres, the 22-story Hard Rock Hotel Shenzhen will feature several restaurants, an entertainment lounge, recording studio, nightclub, and a top floor...
by Alissa Ponchione | Sep 12, 2012 | News
Sheraton Silver Spring Hotel in Maryland has opened just north of downtown Washington, DC. Formerly a Crowne Plaza, the property underwent a $5 million renovation. Results include 229 refurbished guestrooms, outfitted with an oversized work desk, ergonomic chair, and...
