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Hyatt Launches ‘Food. Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully Served’ Program
Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the launch of Food. Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully Served., a global philosophy focused on sourcing and providing food and beverage options that are good for Hyatt guests and associates...

Hilton Launches Hilton Design Studio (HDS)
Hilton Hotels Resorts launched Hilton Design Studio (HDS), a new online tool that transforms the way in which owners, developers and design firms implement the brands forward-thinking design narrative. The brand also continue...

Marriott International to Open Three New Hotels in Thailand This Year
The Rayong Marriott Resort Spa, The Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit and the Marriott Executive Apartments Bangkok – Sukhumvit Thonglor will all open in 2012 bringing Marriott Internationals portfolio to 16 hotels in th...

Oaktree Purchases Fairmont San Francisco
The Fairmont San Francisco Hotel a top Nob Hill was sold today for close to $200 million to a consortium led by an affiliate of Oaktree Capital Management LP and real estate investor Michael Rosenfeld and his Woodridge Capital ...

IHG Reports First Quarter Global RevPAR Growth of 7.0%
Global rate growth of 3.3% and occupancy growth of 2.1%pts. – Americas RevPAR up 7.7% (US 7.6%); Europe 2.6%; AMEA 6.9%; Greater China 11.9%. First Quarter Results to 31st March 2012 Continuing strong RevPAR performance d...

Shangri-La Hotels And Resorts Launches New Website To Improve The Trip Planning Experience
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has unveiled a revamped website that will allow travellers to experience the world’s most enchanting destinations even before their journeys begin. Enhanced features, which include sharing ...