by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 10, 2012 | News
Fashion designer Vivienne Tam has designed limited-edition slippers for guests at Hilton Huanying as part of Hilton Worldwide’s welcome program for Chinese travelers. The cushy footwear features a mirrored design of two inward-facing blue dragons swimming in a...
by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 10, 2012 | News
Robert Beck, the second dean of Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, has died from a stroke. He was 91. Many considered Beck a pioneer in the industry, as he helped accelerate guest arrivals and check-outs worldwide, urged the industry into a...
by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 9, 2012 | News
Choice Hotels has opened 88 hotels in Q2 across 34 states and seven countries. The debuts represent 6,700 guestrooms, bringing the company’s total to more than 498,000. Key openings include Cambria Suites in Rapid City, South Dakota; Comfort Inn & Suites in...
by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 9, 2012 | News
Aloft Hotels will make its South Korea debut in late 2014 with a 120-key property in Suwon. Amenities will include a lounge, an all-day-dining restaurant, recreational facility, and meeting space. An adjacent spa offers up rejuvenating treatments.
by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 9, 2012 | News
The Renaissance Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel has opened its doors in Turkey. The property’s 212 guestrooms and suites feature luxury bedding and Bosphorus views. F&B options include a lobby bar, bistro, all-day-dining restaurant with outdoor terrace, and a...
