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Hilton and Marriott Plan Africa Expansion
At the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) in Nairobi, Kenya, both Hilton and Marriott International announced plans to significantly increase their presence on the African continent.
Africa presents hotel chains with tremendous opportunities for growth.
“The continent is still under capacity as far as branded hotel supply is concerned,” said Alex Kyriakidis, Marriott’s managing director for the EMEA region.
Hilton said it expects to open eight hotels across Africa this year, including the …
Sheraton Seattle in Seattle Reflagged as Sheraton Grand After Major Renovation
Marriott International announced the completion of the renovation of the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. The hotelier also announced that, as a result of the transformation, the hotel was being rebranded as the Sheraton Grand Seattle.
The extensive work included the remodeling of all 1,236 guest rooms, the lobby, the Sheraton Club Lounge, and the hotel’s meeting and event spaces.
The “Grand” designation “ensures that guests are receiving the best that Sheraton has to …
Hotel Industry Pledges to Give Panic Buttons to Employees
Five hotel chains – Hilton, Hyatt, InterContinental Hotels Group, Marriott, and Wyndham – along with the group that represents major hotels, the American Hotel and Lodging Association, announced new safety and security measures for hotel employees and guests.
Under the umbrella of what they call the 5-Star Promise, the hoteliers said they were giving customer-facing employees panic buttons, and would update and enhance their policies and training procedures to increase hotel …
Marriott Breaks Ground on New Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Manhattan
Marriott International announced on Tuesday the start of construction of the new Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad.
The hotel, expected to open in 2021, is located in the city’s NoMad district at Broadway and 28th Street and is being built with a budget of $500 million.
“At the turn of the century, the NoMad area was home to many of the city’s most exclusive luxury hotels and served as a hub for the …
St. Regis Hotel to Open in Melbourne
Marriott International announced plans for a St. Regis hotel in Melbourne, Australia.
The St. Regis Melbourne is slated to open in 2022 and will be located in the city center.
“Melbourne’s vibrant mix of world-class dining, art galleries and rich history makes it an ideal destination for the debut of the iconic St. Regis brand in Australia,” said Lisa Holladay, a global brand leader at the hotelier.
The new hotel will be located …
Dust Begins to Settle in Marriott-Starwood Loyalty Program IT Merger
The monumental task of combining billions of data points for the 110 million members of Marriott International’s three guest loyalty programs into a unified platform was fraught with peril but, after the main integration work was completed over the weekend, things are beginning to settle down.
With perhaps one keystroke but thousands of man hours of work, Marriott combined Starwood Preferred Guests, Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Marriott Rewards into one, as-of-yet unnamed, …
Aloft Hotel Miami Aventura Opens in Florida
Marriott International announced the opening of the Aloft Hotel Miami Aventura.
The 207-room property features guest rooms that have a loft-inspired décor with platform beds, flat-screen televisions, and Bliss Spa amenities. The hotel offers keyless check-in and room access and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property.
The second-floor lobby has what the hotel describes as a raw, urban décor and features a salt-water aquarium, board games, a pool table, a bar, and access …
