Hotels fall short or honouring price guarantees
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008Hotels are failing to honour price guarantees, which are advertised on their websites, reports travel and hospitality industry digest, e-tid.
Archive for February, 2008
Starwood Hotels & Resorts climbs as analysts welcome Sam Zell’s stake in co.
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008BOSTON (Thomson Financial) - Shares of Starwood Hotel & Resorts Worldwide Inc. rose slightly Tuesday after analysts reacted to news that real estate investor Sam Zell holds a 7.72% stake in the White Plains, N.Y.-based hotels and leisure company.
More Hyatt hotels on tap for region
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008Global Hyatt Corp. is planning two Hyatt Place hotels for the Central Texas area.
Hotels are starting to offer allergen-free rooms, for a price.
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008Slowly, ever so slowly, hotels are recognizing that travelers who suffer from severe asthma and allergies triggered by dust mites, mold, smoke, pollen, chemicals and animal dander might like to stay in hypoallergenic rooms ? for a price.
Summer Values at the Ritz-Carlton Hotels of the Caribbean
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008The Caribbean, the ultimate destination for relaxation, and The Ritz-Carlton, the ultimate destination for luxury, offer the perfect summer escape this season. What better time to visit The Ritz-Carlton hotels of the Caribbean than when days are longest and rates are lowest?
Zell Becomes Starwood Hotels’ Second-Biggest Holder
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008Feb. 4 (Bloomberg) — Billionaire real estate developer Sam Zell bought a 7.7 percent stake in Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. to become the company’s second-biggest shareholder, causing the shares to rise 4.8 percent.
Hyatt plans two new hotels in Austin area; Dell announces EqualLogic series
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008Global Hyatt Corp. is planning to build two Hyatt Place hotels in the Austin area, one at Round Rock’s La Frontera development and another near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Uganda: Hotels Basking in CHOGM Glory
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008IF there is anything that the recently concluded Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Chogm) did for the hospitality industry, it was the boost it gave to indigenous hotels.
Sharjah hotels see 80% occupancy rate
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008Sharjah hotels see 80% occupancy rate
Hotels and hotel apartments in Sharjah reported 80% occupancy in 2007
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008According to the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), the emirate’s tourism regulatory agency, more than 1.45 million tourists stayed in hotels and hotel apartments in Sharjah in 2007, i.e., up 11% compared to 1.31 million in 2006.
Area hotels get upgrades
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008A developer is launching a $6 million face-lift of a landmark hotel on Oakland’s waterfront that would position the inn to tap into a robust market for boutique hotels and bolster the revival of Jack London Square.
Hotels Federation challenges wage rights
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008The Irish Hotels Federation today started a legal challenge to the way wages in the hotel sector are set by the Labour Court.
Affinity Media Announces Hotels at Home’s New Distribution Center in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008Affinity Media International Corp. , a special purpose acquisition company that previously announced a definitive agreement to acquire Hotels At Home, Inc., today announced that Hotels At Home has opened a distribution center in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to service Hotels At Home’s expanding international client base of hotel partners.
Omni Hotels unwraps in-house Mokara spa brand
Monday, February 4th, 2008Omni Hotels is getting more serious about the spa business.
India’s Parsvnath says ties up with ITC for hotels
Monday, February 4th, 2008MUMBAI, Feb 4 - Indian real estate firm Parsvnath Developers said on Monday its unit Parsvnath Hotels had signed a deal with a unit of ITC Ltd to develop 50 hotels across India in the next three to five years with an initial investment of 25 billion rupees .
RAK hotels achieve 93% occupancy in 2007
Monday, February 4th, 2008Hotels in Ras Al Khaimah achieved a phenomenal 93% occupancy level during 2007, reflecting the rising popularity of the emirate as an international tourism destination.
Kenya: Three Tourist Hotels Shut in Baringo
Monday, February 4th, 2008Three tourist hotels in Baringo District have closed down, due to the post-election violence.
Thai AirAsia to enter business of budget hotels
Monday, February 4th, 2008Thai AirAsia plans to build budget hotels in all of its major tourist destinations in Thailand and serve 5….
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts to Offer Passkey in a Landmark Brand-Wide Initiative
Monday, February 4th, 2008Fairmont Hotels & Resorts (”Fairmont”), a global hospitality leader, today announced the deployment of Passkey’s online group reservation solution as a brand standard across more than 50 Fairmont hotels worldwide.
ITC, Parsvnath tie up for 50 hotels
Monday, February 4th, 2008Parsvnath hotels, a subsidiary of Parsvnath Developers, has signed a memorandum of understanding with ITC Ltd?s Fortune Park Hotels to develop 50 hotels across the country in the next five years.
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Offer Romantic Destinations, Restaurants & Spa Treatments to Help Travelers Spark Passion Year …
Monday, February 4th, 2008Although Valentine´s Day is when many couples rekindle the romance, Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Parsvnath, ITC join hands to develop, manage 50 hotels
Monday, February 4th, 2008Fortune Park to put Rs 2,500 cr in the venture to construct 4,000 rooms. Parsvnath Hotels, a subsidiary of Delhi-based Parsvnath Developers, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ITC?s Fortune Park Hotels to manage 50 hotels across the country in five years.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts To Offer Passkey In A Landmark Brand-wide Initative
Monday, February 4th, 2008Fairmont Hotels & Resorts (”Fairmont”), a global hospitality leader, today announced the deployment of Passkey’s online group reservation solution as a brand standard across more than 50 Fairmont hotels worldwide.
ITC-Welcom hotels plans foray into medical tourism
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008ITC-Welcom Group Hotel, Palaces and Resorts is testing waters for the medical tourism needs of India. Through its subsidiary, Fortune Park Hotels Ltd, the group would come up with its first property for the specialised tourism in Thane, near Mumbai, by August.
Big Apple boutique hotels offer small-scale service
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008By JOHN HORN Manhattan will always have mega-hotels. And if you like staying at one, that’s fine. But a number of New York innkeepers have decided in the past few years that some travelers might want something else. They have started building — sometimes from the ground up, sometimes by converting existing structures — and opening more-intimate properties for guests. A few are in …
IHG to Develop 12 Holiday Inn Express Hotels in Saudi Arabia
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008IHG has inked a franchise deal with Siraj Capital Ltd to develop 12 new Holiday Inn Express hotels in Saudi Arabia within the next five years. Hospitality Management Services will operate the individual properties.
Dingens St. Holiday Inn sold by Hart Hotels
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008Hart Hotels has sold a Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites on Dingens Street in Cheektowaga, and is focusing on two new hotel projects in Amherst and the Finger Lakes.
Starwood Hotels Staying “Hot”
Friday, February 1st, 2008Given the quality of Starwood’s portfolio, we believe that a premium valuation to the peer group average is warranted.
Hotels Adjust to New Temple Dedication Date
Friday, February 1st, 2008REXBURG ? The change of the dedication date of the Rexburg Temple from Sunday to Feb. 10 has had an effect on area hotels, but the managers say flexibility is a normal part of their work.