Operations & Strategy Europe

January 11, 2011

NBTA Europe Announces New German Association Partner

NBTA Europe and the German buyer-led business travel association VDR (Verband Deutsches Reisemanagement e.V.) have announced their partnership to build a stronger European buyer-led network. The deal, based on an initial one year partnership commencing in Spring 2011, will see VDR bring their more than 500 members and market intelligence from Germany to the network which started in January 2010. VDR members will join a European network of 2,700 buyers and suppliers and gain access to over 70 resources, research papers and benchmark tools through the network.

GBTA

Germany

Press Release

December 10, 2010

Travco Plays a Strong Role at the WTM 2010

Bringing together all the travel industry’s key players from all sectors under one roof, WTM 2010 marked a superb networking and marketing ground for Travco Group to put on show its high- end services and premier products. Travco’s customary participation provided a strong presence at the fair, which took place in London from November 8th till November 11th, 2010.

Travco Group

United Kingdom

Opinion Article

August 27, 2010

The new Savoy Hotel: luxurious AND green?

As the clock continues to tick on the Savoy’s October 10 opening – after a delay that this blog was the first in the world to report – anticipation is growing to see exactly what delights the Old Dame has in store. Most are expecting a certain decadence within the frame of an ultra luxurious hotel – and quite right too, in view of the Savoy’s impressive heritage and longstanding tradition as an Art Deco hotel.

londonhotelsinsight.com

London, United Kingdom

Press Release

August 24, 2010

Corinthia Hotels Announces Corinthia Hotel London: A Five-Star Flagship Property, Set to Be One of London’s Finest Hotels

Today Corinthia Hotels released further details of the five-star luxury hotel it is building in central London, which is due to open in early 2011. It will become the world’s ninth Corinthia hotel. Corinthia Hotel London is being built within an imposing Victorian building, on a city block location between Whitehall Place, Northumberland Avenue and Great Scotland Yard, overlooking Trafalgar Square and the River Thames.

Corinthia

London, United Kingdom

Press Release

August 21, 2010

'150 Hotels Under Threat After Bank Closure' | BBC

The Irish Hotel Federation has claimed 150 hotels are under threat after the announcement that Bank of Scotland Ireland is to close. The bank provides 20% of all loans to the hotel sector in the Irish Republic. Irish Hotel Federation President Paul Gallagher wants an Irish government "guarantee" scheme for the sector.

bbc.com

Ireland

Press Release

July 5, 2010

Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel & Conference Centre, Salzburg / Austria

The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces the Radisson Blu Hotel & Conference Centre Salzburg, Austria. The former Renaissance Salzburg Congress Center featuring 257 rooms will be re-branded in Q3 2010 and complement Rezidor's 62-room Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt, Salzburg.

Radisson Hotel Group

Salzburg, Austria

Press Release

June 22, 2010

Going For A Song: London's Newest Budget Hotel Chain Offers 1p-a-night Rooms | Daily Mail

A hotel chain that promises to offer a power shower and a comfy bed but charge for extras such as room cleaning and air conditioning is marking its arrival on the London hotel scene with 1p-a-night room deals. Tony Fernandes, the man behind low-cost long haul airline AirAsia and a string of budget hotels in Malaysia and Indonesia, is to launch his first UK Tune Hotel in Westminster in August.

dailymail.co.uk

London, United Kingdom

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Supplier News

June 2, 2010

Cypriot Hotel Recognised As World's Safest By Check Safety First

The Cypriot hotel is the proud winner of the Check Safety First annual Cristal Awards, which recognise hotels that consistently achieve exceptional levels of health and safety. The Sunwing Sandy Bay was awarded the prize for its immaculate condition and a dedicated approach to the welfare of its guests.

Check Safety First

Cyprus

External Article

May 23, 2010

New stars rising: France revises hotel ratings | latimes.com

Tourism authorities in France are phasing out the familiar blue octagonal rating sign (top) that greets guests on the facade of more than 17,000 of the country’s hotels. The new classification, still voluntary, evaluates hotels on 240 norms that cover technical aspects of each property and, for the first time, service levels. Hoteliers earn one to five stars instead of the old zero to four stars deluxe.

latimes.com

France

Press Release

May 18, 2010

Greek tourism can reverse the negative climate

The hospitality sector in Greece – and in any other country that faces such negative financial and political coverage - is in a position to reverse the negative climate and create a solid foundation for future progress, even in times of crisis. Flexibility and innovation are characteristics that can reverse the negative impressions and lead hospitality businesses to take control of their policy and communications with travellers.

SoMaFusion

Greece

Press Release

May 5, 2010

Early UK Success for Magnuson Hotels

Magnuson Hotels, which represents more than 1,200 properties in North America, is targeting independently-owned hotels with 20-plus bedrooms with its ‘fee-free’ business model which allows the hotelier to retain their independence.

Magnuson Hotels

United Kingdom

Press Release

April 5, 2010

Warwick International Hotels Welcomes Two Italian Hotels to Its Collection

Warwick International Hotels, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, is proud to welcome to its Collection two new hotels in Italy: Borgo La Bagnaia Resort & Spa in Siena and Hotel Hermitage in Milan. They join the Hotel d’Inghilterra in Rome and the Hotel Helvetia & Bristol in Florence as part of WIH.

WIH

Italy

Supplier News

March 29, 2010

Hotel Okura Selects Signature RFID by VingCard® to Preserve Its History and Secure Its Future

VingCard, a leading hospitality security provider and part of the ASSA ABLOY Hospitality Group, recently completed the installation of its Signature RFID contactless electronic door locks with NFC cell phone compatibility at Hotel Okura Amsterdam in the Netherlands. The 301-room property boasts of an executive health club with a gym, swimming pool, massages and Turkish steam rooms as well as a shopping arcade directly below the property.

Vingcard, an ASSA ABLOY brand

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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Press Release

March 10, 2010

Utell® Hotels & Resorts Celebrates 80 Years of Innovation

The world's largest and most experienced hotel representation service, Utell® Hotels & Resorts, is celebrating 80 years of innovation for customers in 2010. This unprecedented anniversary is marked in the first two months of 2010 by the addition of several distinguished international hotels to the Utell portfolio, which portend another 80 years of leadership success to be enjoyed by Utell's customers.

Berlin, Germany

Press Release

January 12, 2010

Rezidor announces the Park Inn Lipetsk, Russia

The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces the Park Inn Lipetsk in Russia. The new hotel featuring 237 rooms is under construction and scheduled to open its doors in 2012. "This hotel marked our 35th signing in 2009.

Radisson Hotel Group

Russian Federation

Press Release

November 19, 2009

Accor will open 200 franchised hotels in France by 2013

From November 9 to 12, Accor held a convention in Marseille for its hotel franchise partners, under the leadership of Christophe Alaux, Chief Operating Officer, Accor Hospitality France. Reaffirming its firm intention of remaining the country’s leading hotel franchiser, Accor announced the opening of at least 200 hotels throughout France over the next four years.

Accor

France

Press Release

October 1, 2009

Four Sofitel Hotels Obtain Their 5th *

Four Sofitel hotels have obtained their 5th star, based on the new French hotel classification. These are the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour, Sofitel Vieux-Port Marseille, Sofitel Paris La Défense and the Sofitel Biarritz Le Miramar Thalassa. This is a great recognition for Sofitel, which naturally nourishes its ambition to become the leading French and European ambassador of the international hotel profession.

Accor

France

Press Release

September 8, 2009

Moscow’s Iconic Hotel National Joins The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announces the debut of its renowned The Luxury Collection brand in Russia, with the joining of Hotel National, A Luxury Collection Hotel. Following the first phase of a significant renovation to the hotel’s guest rooms and public spaces, the iconic Moscow hotel has joined The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, a glittering ensemble of more than 70 of the world’s finest hotels and resorts

Starwood

Moscow, Russian Federation

Press Release

August 6, 2009

Expotel To Focus On Conference Division Growth

“We intend to grow our business in the meetings market and will be looking to recruit one or two key people to help with this,” said CEO, Ian Burnley. “The meetings market is obviously very flat at the moment but our long term growth plans remain in place and we hope to find the right people to add to the team during the autumn.”

Expotel

United Kingdom

Press Release

July 1, 2009

Scandic Julia in Turku to be fully renovated

Scandic Julia will undergo a full-scale renovation and extension, during which the hotel will be closed for 18 months starting from 1 December 2009. The result will be a hotel catering for the modern lifestyle and the conscious guest seeking smart solutions. Following the renovation, a modern hotel will open in central Turku during the spring of 2011. The new Scandic Julia will feature 155 inspiring and air-conditioned rooms, state-of-the-art conference facilities, and a restaurant. The hotel guests will also have a Scandic gym, two saunas and a garage at their disposal.

Scandic

Turku, Finland