News & Stories

Dubai. A consortium of 12 regional investors will finance the 150 Million US Dollar development of 20 Express by Holiday Inn across five countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Eschborn/Frankfurt. The following fact sheet reveals details of the new bed in individual Marriott brand hotels. A look at the "Spirit to Serve" campaign for old sheets and bedding is worth particular attention from a marketing perspective.

Eschborn/Frankfurt. The following fact sheet reveals details about the new room concept "The New Generation" and its detailed implementation through the Marriott and Renaissance brands.

Monte Carlo. China, India and Russia are the three markets with the best possibilities for hotel real estate. Demand is still high for middle class brands as well as luxury products. A "think tank" as part of the 3. International Hotel Conference in Monaco last week dedicated itself to the "global hot spots".

London. Progress in the asset disposal strategy of the InterContinental Hotels Group plc. In September 2005 the company sold 11 hotels in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and one now in Paris.

Male/Maldives. Six Senses Resorts & Spa based in Bangkok receives as of yesterday guests in the "Private Reserve" of the Maldives resort Soneva Gili. The "Presidential Suite" to impress even the most spoiled guest stretches over 1.400m².

Orlando. Hard Rock International Inc. is to build new Hard Rock Hotels in holiday complexes of US segment leader Intrawest Corporation. The agreement was reached through Lifestar Hotels LLC, a 50:50 joint venture between Hard Rock International and Sol Meliá Hotels.

New York. After three years of flat growth, depressed room rates and few major construction projects, the lodging industry - in the US - is hot again, says a Merrill Lynch analyst.