IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has signed an agreement with Dubai-based property developer Select Group to open InterContinental Dubai Marina. Part of the Bay Central development in the Marina area, the hotel will offer rooms as well as residential suites for long staying guests. The hotel, which is set to open by ...

Middle East, September 9, 2012

From 15 December 2008, the newly renovated InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto will open its doors. Following a AU$60 million (US$39.8 million) transformation by the Joseph Pang Design Studio, the hotel has retained its historical aspects and combined them with contemporary design. "This revitalised hotel will be one of the best ...

Middle East, December 1, 2009

Available immediately, Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel, Bangkok, is offering accommodation on an hourly basis with a minimum stay of two hours at the rate of THB2,000 (US$57). An additional hour will be charged at THB500 per hour up to a maximum of six hours per stay. Check-in is accepted anytime ...

Middle East, December 1, 2009

Unlike many companies in the hospitality and travel sectors that aremaking employee cutbacks and layoffs in the current economic downturn,Bangkok-based Six Senses Resorts & Spas has introduced an innovativealternative. Hosts at the company's"Innersphere" and "Core" level will take a 10% cut in pay, and in return,receive the same amount in ...

Middle East, June 2, 2009

Best Western International (BWI) has re-namedits hotel loyalty programme to "Best Western Rewards". The scheme offers fourtiers of membership for guests staying from 10 to 30+ nights a year.

Middle East, June 2, 2009

Marriott Internationalhas announced the opening of two new resort destinations in Phuket, Thailand.The 390-room Courtyard by Marriott Phuket at Patong Beach is within walkingdistance to major shopping outlets and the beach of Phuket's main resort andoffers, among other facilities, a rooftop pool.

Middle East, May 2, 2009

PreferredHotel Group has revamped its online image, rolling out new corporate and brand websitesthat combine a new visual appeal with enhanced functionality. The changesencompass www.PreferredHotelGroup.com as well as the individual sites for fourof Preferred's four brands: www.PreferredHotels.com, www.SummitHotels.com, www.PreferredBoutique.comand www.SterlingHotels.com."The debut of our new online image culminates more than a ...

Middle East, May 2, 2009

Wynn Resorts Ltd.will cut pay for all salaried employees in Las Vegas, reduce hours for othersand take further steps to preserve jobs as casino revenue tumbles. The cuts areaimed at saving US$75-100 million. Source: Bloomberg.

Middle East, May 2, 2009