Danny King
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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AccorHotels buying Movenpick:
Accor said it was acquiring the chain to expand its European hotel base and widen its presence in the the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. → Read More
New Orleans's Eliza Jane hotel opens at old Daily Picayune newspaper site:
Comprised of nine adjoining former warehouses, the hotel is the city's first to be part of Hyatt's Unbound Collection soft brand. → Read More
Denihan offers 15% commission on bookings made May 2:
The promotion applies to Denihan brands such as James and Affinia as well as hotels like New York's The Benjamin. → Read More
Chicago's Hotel Indigo will be reflagged as Claridge House after renovation:
The 165-room hotel is getting upgrades to its guestrooms and public area, with the redesign emphasizing a residential feel to reference the property's origin as a luxury-apartment building. → Read More
Hilton CEO outlines tiered pricing plan, defends commission cut:
Christopher Nassetta said the pricing initiative involves charging a fully refundable room rate that's "a few percent more" than what had previously been a hotel's best-available rate. → Read More
Margaritaville resort being built in Manhattan:
The hotel will be constructed on Seventh Avenue at the former site of Parsons the New School for Design, about five blocks south of Times Square proper. → Read More
Marriott launches home-rental program:
Marriott launched the six-month program under an initiative called Tribute Portfolio Homes, in reference to its Tribute Portfolio soft brand. → Read More
Retired QE2 opens as floating hotel in Dubai:
The hotel combines period-piece 1960s-era furniture and memorabilia with modern amenities, while the lobby has a museum commemorating the ship's history. → Read More
Sleep with the fishes: Conrad Maldives building underwater suite:
The suite, called the Muraka ("coral" in the Maldives' Dhivehi language) will have a 193-square-foot area where the bedroom floor sits 16 feet below sea level. → Read More
Marriott simplifies loyalty programs, lowers point thresholds:
Members of all three loyalty programs will be able to redeem points at any Marriott International hotel without having to convert points between programs. → Read More
Dream Hotel Group promotion bumps group commissions to 12%:
It's a move that appears to counter rate-cutting by Hilton and Marriott International. → Read More
Focus on Ski & Mountain Travel: Faux Snow:
Faced with increasingly unpredictable and warmer weather, ski resort operators are turning to snowmaking systems to prolong seasons on their mountains, even as skier and snowboarder visits have remained flat. → Read More
HNA Group plans to sell its 26% stake in Hilton:
The Chinese company became Hilton's largest shareholder in October 2016 when it acquired its stake from Blackstone Group. → Read More
Universal Orlando reveals names of budget hotels:
The Surfside Inn and Suites and Dockside Inn and Suites will comprise Universal's Endless Summer Resort. → Read More
Radisson brand getting a makeover in the U.S.:
The refreshed Radisson will be about the "natural balance and harmony of the Scandinavian way of life." → Read More
California cities see consumption lounges as way to increase cannabis tourism:
In a move reminiscent of Amsterdam's "coffeeshops," San Francisco and West Hollywood are preparing rules to regulate on-site recreational pot consumption at dispensaries. → Read More
Hilton, too, will cut commissions on group bookings:
Hilton is slashing pay on North American group bookings across its brands from 10% to 7% in October, following a similar move by Marriott International. → Read More
Stronger pound, increased supply dampen London hotel revenue:
Occupancy in January fell 1.1% from a year earlier, even as Europe-wide occupancy advanced 3.4%. → Read More
U.S. issues security alert for Playa del Carmen:
The alert may have been triggered by a Feb. 21 explosion on a tourist ferry that injured 19 Mexican citizens and at least five U.S. citizens. → Read More
Some New York hotels tacking on 'destination fees':
Hotel operators say the fees cover additional services and amenities, but some guests are complaining they are hidden and unwelcome costs. → Read More