Tag: Hyatt
Top hotel CEOs meet with President Trump on urgent assistance to keep hotels from shuttering
Chief Assignment Editor- March 17, 2020 21:07Leading hotel CEOs met today with the White House to discuss urgent economic recovery solutions needed to protect millions of U.S. hotel employees and 33,000 small businesses as travel grinds ... Read More
Why Andaz is the best luxury hotel bargain in the world?
Juergen T Steinmetz- October 15, 2019 00:43The Andaz Abu Dhabi is the best secret and best hotel bargain in the world - at least at certain times of the year. As a member of the Hyatt ... Read More
Benchmark names new Director of Sales & Marketing, Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa
Chief Assignment Editor- June 11, 2019 18:32Benchmark has named Donna Esparza director of sales & marketing for Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property located in Lake Arrowhead, California. Geoff Young, Benchmark’s ... Read More
Meetings and hospitality dealing with profound changes, from mergers to demographics
editor- June 11, 2019 01:31“Over 5,000 associations are headquartered in the Greater DC area. They are a significant segment of the meetings industry, making major contributions to the American economy and to its political, ... Read More
India Convention Promotion Bureau: Mapping sustainable MICE future
Anil Mathur - eTN India- June 7, 2019 00:14The India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB), a body sponsored by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, headed by Mr. Suman Billa, Joint Secretary for the Ministry of Tourism, announced its Flagship ... Read More
Top 50 hotels: Nominees are unveiled
Dmytro Makarov- June 6, 2019 20:40Travel network Virtuoso has revealed the 50 hotels and hospitality greats nominated for its coveted Best of the Best awards. The nominees are part of the industry-leading Virtuoso Hotels & ... Read More
World Travel Awards 2019: Complete list of winners for Africa & the Indian Ocean
Alain St.Ange- June 4, 2019 02:16The World Travel Awards took place in Mauritius. Businesses from all over Africa were competing to be the best of the best. This is the 26th Wrld Tavel Awards organized ... Read More
SB Architects Unveils Seven New Hospitality Projects in North America and Mexico
editor- June 4, 2019 01:37Full-service global architecture firm, SB Architects, has been breaking ground in hotel, residential and mixed-use design for almost 60 years, and is delighted to announce seven new hospitality projects that ... Read More
Kaanapali Beach in Maui compared with other dangerous beaches after deadly shark attack
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 27, 2019 21:43"Aloha from the Maui Visitors Bureau. The office is now closed in observance of the holiday." This is the recording anyone hears today when calling the Maui Visitors Burea. The ... Read More
Hotel Unions in Waikiki getting stronger: One job is enough !
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 26, 2019 06:5180 workers at the Double Tree Hilton Alana Waikiki chose to join UNITE HERE Local 5. The union had reached an agreement with Keck Seng and Hilton—the owner and operator ... Read More
$1.3 million in scholarships awarded to hospitality students
editor- May 15, 2019 01:18The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF), the charitable giving arm of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), today announced that it is awarding $1.3 million in scholarships ... Read More
TEF hosts Culinary Ambassador Training Session for local Taste of the Caribbean competitors
editor- May 13, 2019 21:45Jamaica Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett (seen left in the main photo), greets sibling chefs Suzanne and Michelle Rousseau (right) ahead of the ‘Let’s Talk Food’ Culinary Ambassador Training ... Read More
MGM Resort Las Vegas Visitor Warning: Don’t drink the Smart Water !
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 5, 2019 23:55MGM Hotels and Resorts are setting trends for Las Vegas biggest industry: The travel, tourism, and the gambling industry. When a trendsetter like MGM become rogue, it can affect every ... Read More
Jaipur hotel scene: Vibrant, alive and growing
Anil Mathur - eTN India- May 2, 2019 02:35There is much optimism in the hospitality industry in Jaipur, which has become known as the “Pink City.” It is a key component of the popular golden triangle, with Agra ... Read More
India students graduate in hotel management and catering technology
editor- May 1, 2019 01:09At the Auditorium of Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology in India, the students of batch 2015-19 were honored for their academic achievements. The event commenced with ... Read More
Philadelphia hotel room supply increases 10.9% in 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- April 29, 2019 21:20The East Coast city of Philadelphia is experiencing a hotel expansion, with numerous new hotels opening in the city and several properties under construction. By the end of 2019, the ... Read More
eTN Hero: Cordelia Igel, team leader at Vox Restaurant, Grand Hyatt Hotel Berlin
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 22, 2019 05:04Many of us traveling around the globe on business have travel stories to tell. I spend more than 100 fully-paid nights every year in Hyatt Hotels around the world. Doing ... Read More
Brexit has not deterred business travelers in the UK
Chief Assignment Editor- April 17, 2019 16:25UK’s 2018 Hotels Market Report shows that the UK regional capitals are performing strongly with overall room nights booked growing by 8% across the top 250 UK cities. London continues ... Read More
Benchmark names Angel Quiles Director of Facilities, The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark
Chief Assignment Editor- April 12, 2019 16:31Benchmark hospitality company has named Angel Quiles, CEOE, director of facilities for The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark. The Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property is located in Monticello, New York, ... Read More
South East Asia Hotel Investors’ Summit returns to Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok
Chief Assignment Editor- April 11, 2019 15:16The South East Asia Hotel Investors’ Summit returns for its third edition in May and will again feature top executives from both hotel owning groups and management companies and a ... Read More
St. Kitts shines in US Roadshow 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- April 10, 2019 16:01A signature activity in US, the St. Kitts Tourism Authority conducted its 2nd annual Destination St. Kitts & Nevis US Roadshow 2019 from Monday, March 25 to Friday, March 29. ... Read More
Hyatt Regency Cologne says no to President Obama after WTTC Summit Seville
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 3, 2019 08:09U.S. President Barak Obama is on a tourism trip. Today he is expected to be the star participant at the World Travel and Tourism Council Annual Summit 2019 in Seville, ... Read More
Death for gay guests at Beverly Hills Hotel or Hotel Bel‑Air? Dorchester Collection issues a statement
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 2, 2019 00:34The Beverly Hills Hotel and Hotel Bel-Air are part of the Dorchester Collection group and upscale 5-star accommodation in Beverly Hills 2 miles from West Hollywood, known to be the Gayest ... Read More
NY Visit: Creative approaches to traditional spaces
Dr. Elinor Garely - special to eTN- March 30, 2019 21:23Architectural Digest Home Design Show Delivers 40,000 people (approximately) attended the AD Home Design Show earlier this month. Architects, interior designers, retailers and wholesalers, students and journalists, artists and gallery ... Read More
Singapore Grand Hyatt Hotel ablaze: 500 evacuated
editor- March 28, 2019 03:07A fire broke out at the luxury Grand Hyatt Hotel in downtown Singapore today forcing the evacuation of around 500 hotel guests. In TV footage, thick black smoke could be ... Read More
Hyatt expanding to include Thompson Hotels, Joie de Vivre, Alila and Destination Hotels
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 27, 2019 20:04Hyatt Hotels and Resorts is on an expansion spree. Booking Thompson Hotels will be getting guests credit on the World of Hyatt reward account soon. Thompson Hotels is the first of ... Read More
New Executive Chef at Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa Malaysia
editor- March 27, 2019 01:02Guests dining at The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa’s signature Eat Well menu, as well as its array of local and international cuisine, are in for a healthier, heightened culinary ... Read More
ILTM Latin America 2019: Record number of agents from new destinations
Chief Assignment Editor- March 19, 2019 16:47ILTM Latin America 2019, regional event for the luxury travel industry, will welcome this year more of the most productive agents from Brazil and Latin America than even before, including ... Read More
Brand USA Board of Directors approves committee assignments
Chief Assignment Editor- March 18, 2019 16:45On Wednesday, March 13, members of the Brand USA board of directors convened for a quarterly meeting in Washington, DC where they welcomed newly appointed and reappointed members and approved ... Read More
KASA Hotel Collection names new Chief Marketing Officer
Chief Assignment Editor- March 1, 2019 19:07KASA Hotel Collection announces the appointment of Pablo Gonzalez as Chief Marketing Officer of KASA Hotel Collection in Mexico. KASA Hotel Collection currently operates one hotel located in Aldea Zama, ... Read More
Visit Malaysia campaign targets 30 million tourists by 2020
Chief Assignment Editor- February 26, 2019 19:29With a total of 25.8 million international tourists arriving in Malaysia in 2018, nation’s ambitious growth plans still call for boosting visitor numbers to this exotic, exciting and welcoming destination ... Read More
Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa & Casino welcomes new General Manager
Chief Assignment Editor- February 21, 2019 22:10Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa & Casino is pleased to announce the appointment of Gabriel Castrillon as general manager. A seasoned veteran of the Hyatt family, Castrillon brings more than ... Read More
RIU Hotels & Resorts and TUI: A safety concern for German travelers?
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 19, 2019 22:09RIU Hotels & Resorts just bought 10 million Euros in the form of 1.1 million shares in TUI AG, holding now a stake of 3.56%. TUI Group is headquartered in ... Read More
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister to deliver keynote address at Hyatt Hotels
Chief Assignment Editor- February 18, 2019 23:05Jamaica's Tourism Minister, Hon Edmund Bartlett will deliver the keynote address at the Hyatt Hotels’ Eminence Staff Awards, which is taking place under the theme ‘Innovate, Integrate, Motivate.’ Throughout 2018, ... Read More
3 distinctive hotel openings highlight growth of Olympia Companies
editor- February 15, 2019 00:27The Olympia Companies has just come off a year of remarkable growth and development with the completion of three extraordinary new hotels: SOPHY Hyde Park in Chicago, IL; The Glen ... Read More
Which brands rank high in travel loyalty?
editor- February 5, 2019 23:52Consumer expectations increase annually on average by 25%. Which airlines, hotels, car rental companies, and credit card companies rank high on the loyalty scale? "Trust has become the connective tissue ... Read More