Expected to open in late 2014, the 75-suite Residence Inn Sarajevo will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by SEIC Hospitality and managed by Interstate Hotels & Resorts.
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ReviewPro Rates Zakopane Tops in Poland
Turning to Poland hotels, ReviewPro has rated Tatra Chalet in Zakopane as best of 293 suggested by guests. Based on research from the firm’s Global Review Index™, ReviewPro’s ratings are the industry-standard benchmark for online guest satisfaction.
Louvre Hôtels Group Picks World Independent Hotel Promotion for SEO
Louvre Hôtels Group, the 2nd major player in the European hotel market and the largest hotel chain in France, just hired World Independent Hotel Promotion (WIHP) for in-depth search optimization services for all 6 brands of the group’s brands.
Accor Shares Fall Despite Upturn
Accor Hotels shares fell 3.59 percent on news of the Europe leading chain’s moderate return to profitability. Accor, the sixth largest hotel chain in the world, has recently recorded a net profit of some €34 million euro.
Ikea’s Moxy Hotel Venture – Latest
Back in March Ikea is set to create a line of cheap boutique hotels across Europe is music to some travelers’ ears probably. One niche that has not been satisfied where hospitality is concerned, is economy mixed in with design magic.
Hotel Spotlight: The Unarguably Fine Boscolo Budapest
For travelers headed to Budapest, Hungary one of Europe and the world’s most stunning cities awaits. And for those in search of the finest stays there, Boscolo Budapest offers an unarguably luxurious experience.
Sabre Hospitality Solutions Boosts Europe Hotels Tools
Yesterday, Sabre Hospitality Solutions announced the expansion of their Internet marketing products and services across Europe with the launch of WebExpress. WebExpress, available for European, Middle Eastern, and Asian hotels, provides a managers and staff with a combination of tools for visibility and web traffic, and etc. Monique Jaspers-Wijn, vice president business development, EMEA, for […]
Hotel V Nesplein – The Amsterdam Stay You Need
Situated in a completely transformed historic building, the 43 room luxury hotel also boasts of trans-formative owners too. With Amsterdam in a bit of need of a PR boost, this chic and starches new hotel is just the ticket. One of Hotel V’s visionaries, Jan Stuurman, believes showing people the real Amsterdam, rather than the perceived haven for prostitution and illicit marijuana use, is simply part of the hotel’s mission.
Speakers Line Up for dotcomhotel Conference Budapest
Coming up in Budapest, the first dotcomhotel Hospitality E-Commerce & Revenue Management Conference for 2013 is all set to feature some of hospitality’s most knowledgeable experts. The conference, slated to cover important industry topics such as; the future of hotel meta search, brand reputation marketing in hospitality, and especially mobile applications for hotels, runs May 30-31 at the Continental Hotel Budapest.
Novotel Sofia Officially Opens
The very first of the brand, Novotel Sofia opened last week. The Accor luxury office – accommodation venue having been in operation for some months.
New Digital Service, Voyage PRide, Helps Hoteliers Play Catch Up
Argophilia Travel’s sister company, leading digital public relations and marketing firm Pamil Visions PR, has just announced having launched Voyage PRide business relationship practices. Designed to help businesses integrate all aspects of their customer relations via innovative social and PR practices, Voyage PRide is tailored to help hospitality businesses gain digital influence.
Marriott Plays It Smart With Ikea & Moxy Hotels
In hotel development news, Marriott International and Ikea’s real estate branch are teaming up to develop and run a chic new budget hotel group Moxy Hotels.
Is the Sun Setting on Hilton?
Is Hilton on the way out as a single hotelier entity? What can investors and guest conclude from Hilton moves to sell off Europe and other mature assets? When a major hotel chain dumps on long time constituents, some say the sun may be setting on a vast hospitality empire.
Starwood Q4 Off on Europe Woes – Inhospitably
On Thursday, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced their Q4 earnings had declined blaming growth in Europe and rising costs for the reduced revenue. The company’s net income fell to $142 million, 0.72 cents per share, about 0.7 cents beneath investor expectations.
Das Stue Opens: A Step Above Berlin Boutiques
Last week an all new boutique stay opened up in Berlin. Das Stue in the Tiergarten neighborhood, is an 80 room luxury affair just perfect as a home away from home while visiting Germany’s capital.
Europe Hotel Prices 2012: Too Low to Miss Out
For those of you out there wanting to squeeze the most out of Fall vacation plans recent stats from Hotwire’s Travel Savings Indicator show 20 of Europe’s most popular destinations as spectacular deals. Hotel price drops across Europe range from 7% to 37% compared to a year ago, with some price cuts in excess of 50% year on year. If you ever wanted to visit Europe, there may never have been a better time.
Accor & Other Hotels Say Bye Bye to Summer Profits
Just as some have feared but so few forecast officially, this Summer’s travel was not as big a hit as expected. When Accor Hotel Group warned their investors profit may not meet expectations last week the recession’s effect on hoteliers was cemented for the season.
Accor Sells Two Hotels & Opens More
In News from French hotel group Accor SA, the hoteliers announced this morning their sale of two MGallery hotels. One hotel in Germany and another in the Netherlands were sold for an estimated €44 million euros. Accor also announced leasing back the hotels in a 15 year deal with an option to renew.
Lodging in Amsterdam: Steingenberger Hotel Group Expands in Amsterdam
Steingenberger Hotel Group has just announced having added Amsterdam to their list of high end accommodations in Europe. According to the news, the Frankfurt based company will take over operation of the Four Star Superior Hotel there, a property with 440 rooms near Schiphol International Airport.
Fusion Hotel: Prague Hospitality Evolved
In hotel news, Prague will see the opening of the Fusion Hotel. This chic affair coming to the city center should satisfy city visitors with a contemporary taste for the edgy, even the funky. €15 million, and a play at being the most moody and raw accomodation in all the Czech Republic, hotel marketing gurus WIHP called the Fusion design something “Andy Warhol and Le Corbusier would have collaborated on.”