Accommodation

Shaza Hotels, a member of the Global Hotel Alliance, has signed a management agreement with Sheikh Sultan Al Harthi to operate Mysk Jeddah – the Mysk brand’s first property in KSA.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced plans for opening a Hyatt Place hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. The new 200-key Hyatt Place Saigon Phu Nhuan will be the first Hyatt Place hotel in Vietnam.

ECA International, the world's leading provider of knowledge, information and software for the management and assignment of employees around the world, has announced the most expensive locations in the world for expatriate rent.

A new annual research reveals that rent in London is the most expensive in Europe for expats, averaging US$7,189 (GBP 5,187) per month for a three-bed home.

Ctrip.com International, Ltd., one of China’s largest integrated travel services companies (“Ctrip”), today signed an agreement with upscale global hoteliers Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) to develop a global distribution strategy promoting MHR properties to Ctrip’s 300 million strong customer base.

Hilton will introduce its upper upscale lifestyle brand, Canopy by Hilton, to France with two hotels.

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International’s most global brand, continues its transformation journey with a new logo that pays homage to its past and depicts its vision for the future.

Millennium Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of its new My Millennium Guest Reward Programme.

Solmar Hotels & Resorts, a collection of seven all-suite properties in Los Cabos, Mexico, is leading the destination’s eco-friendly vision by implementing local sustainable regulations and developing eco-friendly projects as pioneers of this movement.

Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, announced its proposed plans to completely refurbish the Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Jumeirah’s flagship hotel in the heart of London’s fashionable Knightsbridge.

Celebrating Barbie's 60th anniversary, Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe has partnered with Mattel to transform one of the hotel’s spacious guest rooms into the ultimate Barbie^® glamping experience for families and lifelong fans. Launching this month, the exclusive room will allow guests to experience life like Barbie^® from check-in to check-out. 

Hyatt Place Hampton Convention Center, the first Hyatt Place hotel on the Peninsula of Hampton Roads, is officially open with features including intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings.

Radisson Hotel & Suites, Gdańsk opens its doors in Poland, bringing the group’s portfolio to 17 hotels and almost 3,800 rooms in operation or under development in Poland.

Hilton will introduce five new properties under its focused service Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton brands in France. The five new hotels mean that Hilton’s portfolio in France is set to triple in the next five years.