News & Stories

Portsmouth. Developers await further economic operational and financing improvements, Portsmouth-based research company Lodging Economics predicts for Europe. But statistics show a decreasing pipeline.

Wiesbaden. The keyword "News Mix" will bring to you tiny bits of news about considerable events of the past week(s): Anantara/Abu Dhabi, Best Western/Iraq, Dusit/USA, Falkensteiner/Punta Skala, Hilton/Edinburgh, Lido Palace/Riva del Garda, Prora/Ruegen, RBS/Marriott UK, Starwood/China.

Chevy Chase. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has announced a major expansion and development initiative which it expects will bring the total number of properties in their portfolio to over 100 around the world by 2016 - including Bulgari Hotels.

Augsburg. The keyword "News Mix" will bring to you tiny bits of news about considerable events of the past week(s): Courtyard/Wiesbaden, El Gouna, Hyatt/Andaz, Grand City/Prestige Hotels, Starwood/Dubai, Worldhotels/Husa.

Augsburg. The keyword "News Mix" will bring to you tiny bits of news about considerable events of the past week(s): Best Western/Turkey, HEI/Algonquin, Louvre Hotels, Grand City/Quality, Renaissance/Lucerne, Onxy/Hong Kong.

Frankfurt/M. In a current survey, investors are expecting increased performance results in 21 hotel markets within the next six months. This will be the case especially for London, Munich, Istanbul, Paris and Hamburg.

Bethesda. In the next four years, Marriott Hotels & Resorts are planning to open 50 new hotels and resorts of the Marriott brand, as the chain just announced.

Munich/Duesseldorf. Top International will take over the Wellnessfinder online portal with immediate effect. It will be integrated in the consortium as corporate partner.

London. Real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle will merge with property consultancy King Sturge. This will result in a stronger presence of the hotel experts.

Palma de Mallorca. Sol Meliá's shareholders approved the accounts for 2010 and the distribution of a 10 million euro dividend, compared to 7.6 million euros in 2009 two days ago during the Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting 2011. Also, the company will change its name.