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Aloft Hotels to Open a Second Hotel in Silicon Valley

Aleksandr Shatskih

Aloft Hotels, a brand of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., will open a new hotel in Silicon Valley in December 2014. The hotel, named Aloft Sunnyvale, will have 85 loft-style rooms, furnished to satisfy business class demands, and contemporary technology that will integrate the hotel in the industrial trend that made Silicon Valley famous […]

Lato Boutique Hotel Summer Suite Give/Getaway

Aleksandr Shatskih

Summer vacationing on the Greek isle of Crete is in full swing for thousands of sun and fun seekers. So, in the spirit of Cretan hospitality (Filoxenia) Lato Boutique Hotel* is giving away a luxurious weekend in Heraklion.

Ritz-Carlton Announces 15 New Hotels Worldwide

Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, plans to open 15 new hotels by 2016 promise to expand on the chain’s already worldwide footprint to equal 100 hotels and resorts. Cairo to Bali, upcoming hotels in the luxury chain are set to engage guests with new experiences and destinations.

Norway Hotel Workers To Strike Monday

Aleksandr Shatskih

In Norway, unionized members of the hotel- and restaurant branch have decided to walk of the job next week. A general strike that will affect nearly 70 hotels there is scheduled just as the country prepares for Bicentennial celebrations.

Waldorf Astoria Opens a Luxury Hotel in Amsterdam

Mihaela Lica Butler

A new luxury hotel, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, opened on May 1st, 2014. The hotel offers 93 elegant rooms, lofts and suites with spectacular views of the Herengracht canals.

Small Paris Hoteliers Calling It Quits

Aleksandr Shatskih

A report from Coach Omnium reveals small France hoteliers are in big trouble profitability wise. According to the study, two in three independent small hotel owners want out of the business.

Hilton Tags Lobby Firm MWW Showing LGBT Pride Proudly

Phil Butler

According to news from PR Week Hilton Worldwide has hired leading lobbying PR firm MWW to handle the chain’s LGBT marketing and PR efforts across all their brands and properties. For some travelers Hilton now becomes the poster child for equality and fairness, while others may shun the world’s largest hotel chain for just being too proud. If ever a hospitality chain bet on a booking bonanza, and a potential bookings bust.

Worldhotels Kicks Off Global Rewards Program

Aleksandr Shatskih

One of the leading independent, upscale hotel groups, Worldhotels has just announced having launched their global loyalty program,”Worldhotels Peakpoints”. All the groups 500 hotels, across 65 countries, are scheduled to take part.
According to the news from the hotel group, guest are to receive 300 welcome points

Langham Hospitality Group Plans $1.5 Billion Expansion

Aleksandr Shatskih

Langham Hospitality Group says they intend to acquire hotels in Miami, New York, San Francisco, and and other cities internationally. The Hong Kong based company announced they have set aside up to $1.5 billion for the expansions.