Dubai ’s booming hospitality industry continued its impressive growth levels in the third quarter of 2006 as well with 14 per cent increase in hotel revenues compared with the corresponding period last year. Hotel room occupancy increased to 85 per cent.

WASHINGTON, Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) announced that W. David Mann has been named Senior Vice President & Associate General Counsel - Corporate Transactions, Finance & Governance. In his new responsibilities, Mann will oversee the legal aspects of corporate finance, mergers and acquisition, and securities work for Marriott, as well as the Office of the Corporate Secretary.

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (NYSE:SHO) today announced that it has entered into a joint venture agreement with Whitehall Street Global Real Estate Limited Partnership 2005 ("Whitehall") and Highgate Holdings ("Highgate") to acquire the Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel located at the corner of 47th Street and Broadway -- in the heart of New York City's Times Square. Sunstone ...

In the next week or so, people all over the world will begin compiling their New Year's resolutions. Traditionally these resolutions are about self-improvement and include promises to exercise more, eat healthier, lose weight, stop smoking, cut back on alcohol, and spend more time with family and friends. This list however, is focused on marketing resolutions for the hospitality industry. New Yea...

Doubletree Hotels proudly announces the opening of their first, full-service hotel in the province of Québec, with the debut of the Doubletree Plaza Hotel Montreal. Perfectly positioned in the progressive eastside of Montreal’s “centre-ville,” the hotel is just minutes from such legendary, year-round attractions as Old Montreal, Mont Royal, the Olympic Stadium, Biodome and Casino Montreal. Celebr...

WASHINGTON | Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR - News) announced that W. David Mann has been named Senior Vice President & Associate General Counsel - Corporate Transactions, Finance & Governance. In his new responsibilities, Mann will oversee the legal aspects of corporate finance, mergers and acquisition, and securities work for Marriott, as well as the Office of the Corporate Secretary.

LAS VEGAS | Debra J. Nelson, MGM MIRAGE Vice President of Corporate Diversity, Communications and Community Affairs, has been named among Black Professionals magazine's list of "Top 100 Blacks in Corporate America." Nelson was selected by Black Professionals magazine based on criteria that included level of responsibility, commitment to the community, and accomplishments that demonstrate a high s...

Hotel Lawyer. Over the past two days, the shares of InterContinental Hotels Group Plc – which describes itself as “the world's biggest lodging company” – rose substantially, fueling speculation that it has become a takeover target. The shares are up approximately 8% since December 22, 2006 (and 49% for 2006). Citing the Guardian, Bloomberg says there are rumors of a buyout firm making an offer at...

HONOLULU, OAHU, HAWAII — Steve Winter, vice president of operations for Outrigger’s Condominium Collection is pleased to announce the appointment of John Brunold as general manager of the Outrigger Napili Shores, one of five resort condominiums on Maui managed by Outrigger Enterprises Group.

Hospitality Lawyer India. In a number of articles on , I have talked about the exploding international hotel markets, including Mexico, Costa Rica, the Caribbean, Spain, Italy, London Saudi Arabia, Dubai and China — but particularly INDIA. Why are we building hotels in India? Why are all of the brands and operators trying to stake out territory in India?