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RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange with over 4,300 affiliated resorts in nearly 110 countries, has acquired London-based Love Home Swap, one of the world’s largest home exchange programs. The acquisition will broaden RCI’s holiday accommodation offerings.
Marriott International and Japan’s leading lodging company Mori Trust Group announced the grand opening of five distinct Marriott Hotels across Japan. Marriott currently has 40 hotels open in Japan and 10 in the pipeline.
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CapitaLand’s wholly owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), is acquiring an 80% stake in Synergy Global Housing (Synergy), a leading accommodation provider in the U.S. The acquisition will expand Ascott’s footprint in the U.S. and strengthen its extensive range of international-class serviced residences for corporate customers worldwide. It will also triple Ascott’s portfolio from over 1,000 units to about 3,000 units in the U.S.
Marriott International, Inc. announced the opening of Four Points Houston Intercontinental Airport, the brand’s fifth in the Houston area and tenth in the state. The hotel offers approachable design, stylish comfort and all the brand’s popular extras including a 24-hour fitness center, fast and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, and Best Brews & BBQ™.
The city of San Fernando, Pampanga - the culinary capital of the Philippines, welcomed its first green hotel: the Best Western Bendix. Situated on the McArthur Highway, which is just a 15 minute drive from Clark International Airport and 45 minutes from Manila, the hotel is exceptionally well-connected and convenient for both business and leisure travelers.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) announces the opening of the new-build 155-room Crowne Plaza® Puebla hotel, the first hotel in Mexico to open under the Crowne Plaza Accelerate Plan, featuring the innovative WorkLife guestroom with enhanced design elements for the Modern Business Traveler.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), announces the opening of the 44-story, 596-room Holiday Inn Express® Waikiki hotel—the largest Holiday Inn Express property in the Americas region.
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has opened its first Citadines Apart’hotel in Vietnam and expanded its footprint to a key tourism hub, Nha Trang. Citadines Bayfront Nha Trang is the first international-class serviced residence in the coastal city.
Swiss-Belhotel International has announced the opening of Grand Swiss-Belresort Tala Bay Aqaba, the group’s first 5-star in Jordan following the completion of the hotel’s rebranding. Part of the massive Tala Bay development, the beautiful 336-room beachfront property is located on the Red Sea with 80 per cent of the rooms facing the marina.
Trump Hotels said a data breach at a service provider compromised card payment details at 14 of its properties. The compromised information included payment card numbers and card security codes for some of the hotel chain's reservations processed through service provider Sabre's central reservation system.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) announced the opening of its new Holiday Inn® in Mutare, Zimbabwe. The franchised property, owned by African Sun Limited, features 96 rooms, an outdoor pool and a meeting room capable of seating 250 people. It is located in the heart of the city centre with significant business activity across the forestry, citrus farming and mining industries.
Boutique Hospitality Company, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, will open its first Canadian property in the high-end neighborhood of Bloor-Yorkville in Toronto, slated to open in mid-2018.
When Hard Rock Entertainment World is opened in Vila-seca and Salou (Tarragona), Spain, it will be one of the largest resort destinations in Europe. It will consist of a unique combination of hotels and convention areas, with world-class entertainment, dining and shopping.
Marriott International partners with the National Basketball Association (NBA) which heads to South Africa, for NBA Africa Game 2017. Members of Marriott’s loyalty program; Marriott Rewards, can get to experience the best of NBA Africa Game 2017, with exclusive meet and greet and tickets to watch the star-studded game between the NBA’s Team Africa and Team World.
