Thanks to six additional signings, the hotel chain is now represented in 25 locations in europe. With properties in munich, wiesbaden, stuttgart, aschaffenburg, kiel and amsterdam, the novum hotel group increases its portfolio to 80 hotels with over 7.500 rooms.
With the re-opening of three out of twelve Amsterdam NH Hotel Group hotels, the Company's upper-upscale brand NH Collection has been officially launched in the Netherlands today. After a period of refurbishments, NH Collection Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, NH Collection Doelen and NH Collection Barbizon Palace have been inaugurated as flagship hotels in the presence of CEO Federico J. González Tejera and Managing Director for the Benelux, UK, France and Africa, Maarten Markus.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced the launch of its eco-incubator Element brand in the Netherlands. The opening of Element Amsterdam marks the second Element hotel in Europe, following Element Frankfurt Airport Hotel which opened in 2014. Offering bright, modern design and eco-minded sensibilities, the hotel is located in the vibrant Zuidas area of Amsterdam, one of the city's main business districts. An adaptive re-use project, the hotel is located in a former office building at the Gelderlandplein shopping mall.
#GenLove continues in 2016 as Generator Hostels expands its portfolio with three highly anticipated milestone openings across top European destinations: Amsterdam, Stockholm and Rome. Beginning with Amsterdam which opens on 16th March, each property will open its doors in time for peak the summer season, enabling jetsetters to experience spring and summer's best attractions from Amsterdam's Tulp Festival to Parkteatern and Summer Burst in Stockholm to Rome's Roman Summer. Generator Amsterdam
Gillian Tans the chief operating officer of the Dutch travel website Booking.com tells Director about conducting 1,000 experiments a day, cycling around Amsterdam and how sitting on office floors fosters better employee interaction. Being Dutch has helped Booking.com’s international expansion. Holland is so small; you could sign up every hotel in the country within a few hours. We’ve had to focus on the world outside. Now we have over 170 offices in 60 countries. I often sit on the floor in the office. It shows you have nothing to hide and people think you’re approachable. Plus [by sitting on the floor], you hear a lot of things, right?
Marriott Hotels, the signature brand of Marriott International, has welcomed The Hague Marriott Hotel to its portfolio following an extensive four-month refurbishment. Situated in the heart of the of Netherland's diplomatic capital, the hotel now boasts an array of new facilities and design features, including 306 beautifully appointed rooms and suites inspired by the city's coastline, Marriott's signature Greatroom lobby, offering an open and flexible welcome for guests to relax, work or socialize. The exclusive Garden Terrace event space offers privacy for groups seeking seclusion. The hotel also offers a variety of dining options including an internationally inspired menu served in The Gallery restaurant. The Executive Lounge on the ninth floor of the hotel showcases breathtaking panoramic views over the sea, an all-day cocktail bar, business centre and fitness facilities including bike rental.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of the first Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants hotel outside of the Americas. Debuting in Europe, the hotel will be located in the heart of the vibrant city of Amsterdam.
For dedicated gamers, the thought of leaving their cherished consoles behind while traveling can be enough to spark separation anxiety. The owners of a new hotel in Amsterdam have recognized this, with their aptly named Arcade Hotel located in the De Pijp area of the city offering in-room consoles and video game rental for guests.
There’s a recently opened hotel in Amsterdam called “CityHub, which is aimed at Generation Y (currently 25-35 years old) travellers that are all about a digital lifestyle. Generation Y are connected 24/7 and are comfortable in a world filled with touch screens and quick service. Located in an old industrial warehouse, CityHub combines the privacy of a hotel, but the affordability of a hostel.
The purpose of the General Manager of the Year Awards, which were presented at this year's Steigenberger Business Conference in Amsterdam, is to recognise outstanding performances by Hotel Directors in the group.
Hilton Hotels & Resorts, pioneer of the world's first airport hotel in 1959, today opens the new Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the latest vision for modern air travel accommodation. The state-of-the-art 433-room hotel replaces the previous Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, which opened in 1972. The landmark property was developed and is owned by Schiphol Real Estate.
The annual Hotel Stars Awards were recently held in London and at this annual event, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recognised hotels and people for their outstanding performance and contribution to the business and the local community in which they operate. The winners are the best performing IHG hotels and individuals across Europe.
The Hague is the third largest city in The Netherlands, after Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and the administrative capital of the province of South Holland. The city is the seat of the Dutch government and home to more than 160 international organisations, such as the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Court and over 100 foreign embassies and consulates.
Located in the five-star hotel Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht, Bluespoon Restaurant has found its match, welcoming Kasper Stiekema as its new Head Chef.
CWT Meetings & Events, the award-winning meetings and events agency, today announced that Cindy Fisher will lead the business globally.Formerly vice president, Global Sales Americas for Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), Fisher has been appointed vice president, CWT Meetings & Events, and will report to David Moran, executive vice president, CWT. Fisher has held various management roles at CWT for more than 20 years, is based in St. Louis, Missouri and is an active member of GBTA and ACTE.
W Hotels Worldwide, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT), today debuted in the Netherlands with the highly anticipated opening of W Amsterdam. Owned by Europe Hotels | Private Collection, the hotel brings the W brand's distinctive New York energy, Whatever/Whenever® service mentality and upbeat programming to the Dutch capital. Just steps away from the vibrant Dam Square and the Royal Palace, the hotel introduces WET DECK®, the city's first rooftop pool, and electrifying culinary venues, such as THE DUCHESS and MR PORTER
WYSE Travel Confederation and the World Tourism Organization announced an updated estimate of the size of the global youth travel market according to which youth and student travelers age 15 to 29 are estimated to represent 23% of international tourist arrivals. The most recent analysis of the size of the youth travel market is based on 2012 from over 20 countries with age breakdowns of international tourist arrivals. The analysis, done in collaboration with UNWTO, estimates the global youth travel segment to represent around 23% of all arrivals.
Amadeus is to expand its technology offering to the hotel industry with the acquisition of Netherlands-based Itesso BV, a provider of cloud-native property management systems (PMS). With its new cloud-native Itesso Enterprise Lodging System (Itesso ELS), the company is leading the industry towards a new generation of property management solutions. Itesso also currently provides PMS technology to 1,800 properties worldwide.
Joost van Beek (37) has been appointed as the new General Manager of the Jaz Amsterdam. This will be the first hotel to operate under Steigenberger's new brand and is scheduled to open in the autumn. Mr. van Beek has worked in various roles for the NH Hotel Group since 1990, and his most recent position was as Regional Director of Operations. Jaz in the City's target groups comprise open-minded world explorers, weekend adventurers, foodies, bizcationers and price-conscious modern business travellers and consultants who are seeking to enhance their trips with elements of leisure wherever possible. The thing that all these people have in common is a desire to embrace authentic experiences in a city hotel. The third brand Jaz in the City is positioned between Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts and InterCityHotels.
Itesso, the global innovator in Cloud-native hospitality technology, will demonstrate the Events, Tasks and Notification feature of the Itesso Enterprise Lodging System (ELS) for the first time at HITEC 2015, taking place June 15–18 at the Austin Convention Center.