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Okura Hotels & Resorts and JAL Hotels to Exhibit Together at GBTA Convention 2011
Okura Hotels & Resorts and JAL Hotels will exhibit together at the Global Business Travel Association's (GBTA) 2011 convention for the first time. The two hotel organizations are both owned by Hotel Okura Co., Ltd., which acquired JAL Hotels Co., Ltd., operator of the Nikko Hote...
Okura Nikko Hotels Management Co., Ltd. | 9 August 2011
Pullman Opens its first Brazilian hotel: the Pullman São Paulo Ibirapuera
In 2011, Pullman, the upscale chain of the Accor group, is expanding into six new countries, with openings in the Netherlands (Eindhoven), Brazil (Sao Paulo), Indonesia (Bali and Jakarta), New Zealand (Auckland) and, before the end of the year, Vietnam (Hanoi) and India (Gurgaon...
Accor | 6 July 2011
Marriott Hotels & Resorts Opens Landmark Jaipur Marriott in India's Royal State of Rajasthan
Popularly known as the Pink City, Jaipur is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded in 1727, Jaipur is one of the finest planned cities of India and, with a population of more than 3.9 million, is a growing hub for business and leisure tourism.
Marriott International, Inc. | 6 July 2011
Sofitel The Grand Amsterdam Becomes First Sofitel Legend in Europe
Following two years of extensive renovations, The Grand, Sofitel's historic and iconic Amsterdam hotel, officially became Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam. This is the brand's second Legend property in the world and first in Europe. Legend locations are housed in registered bu...
Accor | 1 July 2011
Marriott International Opens of its First Dedicated China Reservation Centre in Guangzhou
Marriott International's L. Kaye Dengel, Sr. Vice President of Global Sales & Customer Care, commenting on the opening of the new Reservations centre said: "Marriott International is committed to China and to serving our ever-increasing number of Chinese guests in a location tha...
Marriott International, Inc. | 30 June 2011
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Expands Presence in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with Two New Hotels in Medina
"We are delighted to extend our longstanding relationship with our partner Saudi Brothers Commercial as we introduce the Sheraton and Four Points brands to Medina", said Guido de Wilde, Senior Vice President, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Middle East. "Starwood's continued expansio...
Starwood Hotels & Resorts | 29 June 2011
Le Meridien Unveils Innovative Lobby Concept ‘Le Meridien Hub’
Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts today introduced its lobby concept, “Le Méridien Hub,” which re-interprets the hotel brand’s lobbies as social gathering places for creative people to converse, debate and exchange. The Hub concept further builds on Le Méridien brand’s award-winning ...
Starwood Hotels & Resorts | 23 June 2011
Hilton Worldwide Achieves Largest Active Pipeline in Europe
The latest STR Global research shows Hilton Worldwide ahead of its main rivals with 15,411 rooms in the active pipeline and 8,643 rooms under construction, which is 12.4 percent and 14 percent of the industry totals, respectively*.
Hilton | 7 March 2011
Amadeus sells its Property Management System hotel division to Infor/SoftBrands
Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, confirms the sale of its Property Management (PMS) division to SoftBrands.
Amadeus North America | 22 September 2010
Homewood Suites by Hilton Partners with Childhood Literarcy Foundation
A new, first-of-its-kind library opened in Memphis, Tenn. thanks to a partnership between Homewood Suites by Hilton and early childhood education advocacy group, the Books for Kids Foundation. The "Lewis the Duck Reading Library" -- named after the Homewood Suites' mascot -- is...
Homewood Suites by Hilton | 11 August 2010

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