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Plateno Group Premiers 7 Days Premium Hotel in Vienna in 2017

Aleksandr Shatskih

China’s biggest hotel player, Plateno Group has just announced its third 7 Days Premium Hotel in Austria. After having already launched budget hotels in Linz and Salzburg, the hotel group now ventures into the intermediate space with a 95 contemporary-chic rooms and 20 apartments enjoys a strategic location in the south of Vienna.

8 years ago

Chinese Hotel Giant Jin Jiang Acquires Sarovar Hotels & Resorts

Aleksandr Shatskih

Louvre Hotels Group, a wholly owned hospitality vertical of Jin Jiang International, and Sarovar Hotels & Resorts of India have made a joint announcement of a merger. No monetary details of the deals have been announced, but spokesmen of both the companies announced Louvre Hotels will have a commanding majority stake in Sarovar Hotels & Resorts.

8 years ago

Finnair Deploys Travelport’s Rich Content Platform

Aleksandr Shatskih

Last week Finnair became the 200th airline to deploy Travelport’s rich content and branding merchandising solution. As part of a full content deal in between the airline and Travelport the travel tech firm will now connect 180 countries with real-time access to Finnair fares.

8 years ago

Nikki Beach Picks New President

Aleksandr Shatskih

This week Nikki Beach Worldwide named Thomas Brosig as president. The company also stated that Jack Penrod, founder of the lifestyle hospitality company, will continue to serve as chairman and CEO of the company. According to the news Brosig will work with Penrod to develop long-term strategies while overseeing the broad operation.

8 years ago

Rambler Travel Partners with Russian Hospitality Awards

Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from the Russian Hospitality Awards, top Russian booking and content portal Rambler Travel is now a general travel partner of the awards. – service-content portal for selection and booking of tours,

8 years ago

Rezidor Hotel Group Announced Radisson Red in Tbilisi

Aleksandr Shatskih

Rezidor Hotel Group, a proud member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has just announced the signing of the first Radisson Red in Georgia. The new stand-alone hotel in the city center is expected to open in mid-2019, and will feature 100 rooms.

8 years ago

Coming up December 5th thru 8th ILTM Cannes

Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming up December 5 – 8 at the Palais des festivals in Cannes, France, the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) promises attendees an an unmatched collection of international travel experiences.

8 years ago

SnapShot Rolls Out Hotel Technology Index

Aleksandr Shatskih

Hospitality analytics leader SnapShot rolls out a Crunchbase-like Hotel Technology Index, a comprehensive database featuring hotel software and technology providers crucial for hospitality professionals.

9 years ago

China Hotel Giant Plateno Group Launches PAI in Europe

Aleksandr Shatskih

China’s Plateno Group, the brand that just united with Jin Jiang International to create one of the top 5 biggest hotel companies, launches PAI Hotels in Europe today. Set to premier on the European market, the PAI endeavor affords independents and chains striking benefits.

9 years ago

Benvenuto a Mestre: Plateno Group Plans 7 Days Premium Hotel in Venice

Aleksandr Shatskih

Mestre, one of the preferred starting points for visitors to Venice, was chosen by Plateno Group as the address of their first 7 Days Premium hotel in Italy.

9 years ago

SnapShot Analytics Platform Goes Public In Time For HITEC 2016

Aleksandr Shatskih

SnapShot GmbH opens up the best and most accessible hotel analytics solution to all hotels, just in time for HITEC 2016 in New Orleans. Berlin, Germany, June 16, 2016– SnapShot Analytics is no longer an invitation-based platform, as the leading hotel analytics company offers its latest dashboard in a “self-service” version in time for HITEC […]

9 years ago

Kanika Hotels & Resorts Culinary Program Delivers First Delicious Result

Aleksandr Shatskih

Kanika Hotels & Resorts, the leading hotel leisure group in Cyprus and a pioneer in Luxury All-Inclusive and Half-Board Plus holidays, has embarked on a new culinary innovation program that has already delivered the first delicious results across all Kanika Hotels & Resorts.

9 years ago

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