Trump hotel in Canada to be sold as company plans India
expansion
The Trump International Hotel and Tower inToronto , Ontario , Canada
The Trump International Hotel and Tower in
Rebranding keeps hotels distinctive, innovative
Rebranding a hotel is an investment that often increases interest among travelers and keeps a property distinctive and relevant, observers say. InHawaii , for example, Aqua
Hospitality recently rebranded a Kauai
property from a budget property to a mid-priced resort. Hotel Interactive
Rebranding a hotel is an investment that often increases interest among travelers and keeps a property distinctive and relevant, observers say. In
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Interview: Marriott's Edmundson gives brands individual
attention
In this interview, Marriott International Global Brand Officer Tina Edmundson said the company is nearly done with its new design strategy for its Renaissance brand and is working on a similar project for The Ritz-Carlton. Edmundson, who joined the company in 2008, also explains that she has focused her attention on making sure that Marriott's brands get the individual attention they deserve. "We also split these brands into stacks to make sure they get the attention they deserve -- both from a resource perspective and from an attention perspective -- and for making sure we are very focused on them," she said. HotelsMag.com (free registration)
In this interview, Marriott International Global Brand Officer Tina Edmundson said the company is nearly done with its new design strategy for its Renaissance brand and is working on a similar project for The Ritz-Carlton. Edmundson, who joined the company in 2008, also explains that she has focused her attention on making sure that Marriott's brands get the individual attention they deserve. "We also split these brands into stacks to make sure they get the attention they deserve -- both from a resource perspective and from an attention perspective -- and for making sure we are very focused on them," she said. HotelsMag.com (free registration)
Study: Tablet ownership increases among older Europeans
More older European travelers are using tablets to plan travel, according to a new PhoCusWright European and Global Edition study. Observers note the high price of tablets may influence ownership rates and that tablets often appeal to consumers who are not particularly tech-savvy. Hotel Management online
More older European travelers are using tablets to plan travel, according to a new PhoCusWright European and Global Edition study. Observers note the high price of tablets may influence ownership rates and that tablets often appeal to consumers who are not particularly tech-savvy. Hotel Management online
Demand raises travel employment by 1.9% in 2013
The Commerce Department reports that jobs in the travel and tourism sector numbered 7.6 million in 2013, up 1.9% from the previous year. A 4% rise in industry-related spending last year, which reached $1.5 trillion, helped raise employment as the industry's 3.5% growth outpaced national economic growth. Skift
The Commerce Department reports that jobs in the travel and tourism sector numbered 7.6 million in 2013, up 1.9% from the previous year. A 4% rise in industry-related spending last year, which reached $1.5 trillion, helped raise employment as the industry's 3.5% growth outpaced national economic growth. Skift
Hotel development takes off in Cleveland
Hotel development inCleveland
Hotel development in
Harrison, N.J., gets new Westin hotel
Harrison,N.J. , is now home
to a new Westin-brand hotel. The 138-room hotel, billed as Element
Harrison-Newark, is located next to the city’s PATH station, Starwood Hotels
& Resorts Worldwide, Inc. said. "Element Harrison-Newark is an
exciting addition to the Element portfolio and will provide a smart, sustainable
lodging option for travelers to the bustling Newark
Harrison,
China's Suzhou gets new Hyatt hotel
The Chinese city ofSuzhou 15,000 square feet
of meeting space, is part of a mixed-use development. Meanwhile, Fairmont
Hotels & Resorts plans to open a hotel in the city in 2018. Travel Weekly
The Chinese city of
Rohit Talwar, global futurist, keynote speaker at ILHA
conference
Rohit is a global futurist, keynote speaker, author, researcher and change catalyst working with international corporations, governments and business associations to create "fast insights into alternative futures." He leads Fast Future Research, a think tank providing clients with research based insights on future trends and drivers that help drive strategy and innovation. Find out more.
Rohit is a global futurist, keynote speaker, author, researcher and change catalyst working with international corporations, governments and business associations to create "fast insights into alternative futures." He leads Fast Future Research, a think tank providing clients with research based insights on future trends and drivers that help drive strategy and innovation. Find out more.
ILHA SmartBrief
Seatrade Med: Less than one month until industry leaders come to Barcelona
In less than one month key decision makers from the cruise industry will meet in Barcelona for the 10th edition of Seatrade Med.
Over 150 executives from almost 40 cruise line brands have already registered to attend, and as a conference delegate, this would give you the opportunity to network with these key industry professionals.
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Conference packages are available from only €315 and include*:
- Relevant conference session(s)
- Refreshments on the day of the session(s)
- Lunch on the day of the session(s)
- Social programme invitations on the day of the session(s)
- Available documentation (including the full conference programme and speaker list)
- One year subscription to Seatrade Cruise Review starting with Issue 3, 2014
- Access to the exhibition on all three days
