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Mohegan Sun Casino Resort Selects Groupize Solutions to Grow Small Group Business
Groupize Solutions | December 1, 2014
One of the Nation's Largest Casinos First to Launch Game-Changing Online Booking Technology to Win More Leisure Groups Boston, MA, - December 1, 2014 Mohegan Sun, located in Uncasville, Connecticut, one of the largest casinos in the United States has selected Groupize Solutions to attract and convert more small corporate and leisure groups. Groupize Solutions is the preferred group booking platform for over 7,000 of leading hotels, resorts and chains. As a premier destination, Mohegan Sun boasts more than 300,000 square feet of gaming within three casinos, a 34-story, 1,200-room luxury hotel tower and more than 100,000 square feet of me
SHATEC and PolyU’s SHTM Sign MOU to Launch Hotel Management Degree Program in Singapore
School of Hotel and Tourism Management | December 1, 2014
December 1, 2014 - SHATEC, the training arm of the Singapore Hotel Association, recently inked a Landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with one of Asia's top universities in hospitality and tourism management - the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). The educational partnership will see both institutions collaborate to deliver quality hospitality and tourism education in Singapore. The purpose of the MOU is to establish the collaboration between SHATEC and SHTM, by launching a degree programme in hotel management by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Singapore. With th
DHotels and Hilton Open the 203-room DoubleTree by Hilton Venice North in Italy
DoubleTree by Hilton | December 1, 2014
December 01, 2014 - VENICE, Italy and MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton Worldwide's DoubleTree by Hilton brand has today expanded its presence in Italy with the opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton Venice North. The 203 guest room hotel is the latest addition to the upscale brand's rapidly expanding portfolio and joins recent DoubleTree by Hilton key European openings in London, Moscow and Warsaw. The hotel operates under a franchise agreement with owner DHotels srl. Guests at DoubleTree by Hilton Venice North will be welcomed with the brand's signature CARE Culture - which stands for Create a Rewarding Experience for guests, team members and the com
The $56M Redevelopment Complete, 117-key Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg Opens
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | December 1, 2014
JOHANNESBURG, Dec. 1, 2014 -- Whether you know it as Joburg, Jozi, Joeys or Johannesburg, there's no question that South Africa's largest city has emerged as one of the world's most exciting destinations. Business is booming, leisure opportunities abound, and the creative energy is infectious – and right in the heart of it all is the new Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg. General Manager Sebastien Carre and his team of 300 hand-picked staff couldn't be more thrilled to welcome their first guests: "It's such an exciting time for Joburg as a new generation discovers its charms and shapes its future. Even if you think you kno
Owned by China Oceanwide Construction Group, the 509-key Sheraton Wuhan Hankou Hotel Opens in China
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts | December 1, 2014
WUHAN, China, Dec 1, 2014 -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the opening of Sheraton Wuhan Hankou Hotel, owned by China Oceanwide Construction Group Co Ltd. This opening marks the debut of the Sheraton brand in Wuhan – the capital city of Hubei Province and offers travelers a new gathering place in this important gateway city to Central China. Sheraton Wuhan Hankou Hotel, Exterior Rendering "With the region's robust economic growth and rapid infrastructure development, there has been an increase in the demand for quality accommodations, and Sheraton Wuhan Hankou hotel is well positioned to ser
IHG and UNIR Hotels to Redevelop the Rydges Hotel into 240-key InterContinental Perth; 2017 Opening
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) | December 1, 2014
New Delhi, India, 1 December 2014: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with UNIR Hotels Pty Ltd. After 18 years of successful management, UNIR Hotels have decided to redevelop the Rydges Hotel for conversion into a luxurious 240-room InterContinental hotel in the capital city of the Western Australian state, following a comprehensive luxury refurbishment. When the new hotel commences operations in early 2017, InterContinental Perth will be the sixth InterContinental property in Australia, bringing the brand's renowned luxury experience to another key Australi
After $5M Renovation, Owner Michael Roberts Goal for Defunct Detroit Omni is Resort within the City
November 30, 2014
Nov. 30--Michael Roberts had already enjoyed a long career in his native St. Louis before he bought the defunct Omni Hotel on Detroit's east riverfront in 2010. Since then, Roberts has poured about $5 million into renovating what everyone agrees ought to be a jewel, a historic Parke-Davis pharmaceutical laboratory building transformed 25 years ago into a boutique inn as part of the Stroh River Place complex. Omni and other previous owners couldn't make money there for a variety of reasons, including a location some thought of as too remote from downtown. The 106-room hotel was closed when Roberts bought it. Since taking over and reopeni
Accor Keeps Faith in Thai Tourism; Plans a Minimum of 10 New Management Contracts Per Year There
November 29, 2014
Nov. 29--Accor SA, a Paris-based hotel management chain, is confident enough in the long-term prospects of Thai tourism that it plans to sign at least 10 new management contracts here each year. Some tourist destinations including Bangkok face a hotel oversupply, but Accor still believes many non-branded hotels will shift to hire branded chains thanks to their strong marketing and distribution networks. Most non-branded hotels in Thailand rely on online travel agents and wholesalers, which charge high commission fees. This means they suffer when business dips or they face uncontrollable factors. Patrick Basset, Accor's chief operating o