TAIPEI — Marriott International has opened Aloft Taipei Beitou Hotel, the brand’s second property in Taiwan’s capital, it was announced Jan. 5. The 292-room hotel’s loft-inspired rooms and suites are equipped with SPG Keyless check-in system where guests can use their mobile phones as room keys. All rooms feature the brand’s signature plush bed, walk-in shower, amenities by Bliss Spa, free … Read More about Aloft Opens Second Hotel in Taipei
SYDNEY — There’s plenty happening in Australia, as Business Events Australia highlights new flights, hotels and event spaces in the Land Down Under, it was announced last month. Qantas will launch daily flights between Sydney and Beijing beginning Jan. 25, 2017. The service is part of the expansion of Qantas' partnership with China Eastern that will add three international codeshare routes … Read More about What’s New in Australia for Autumn/Winter
LOUIS — Following a $40 million renovation, St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton has opened in a former St. Louis train depot, it was announced Sept. 26. The property features 539 guestrooms and suites in what was once the largest and most ornate railway terminal in the U.S., with some guestroom floors designed and furnished with a railroad theme. Built in 1894 and … Read More about Curio Opens in Former St. Louis Train Depot
DALLAS — Meeting Professionals International (MPI) has added new program elements, including a CMP master class and Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate (HMCC) course, to the schedule for Smart Monday (Oct. 17) at IMEX America, which runs Oct. 18 to 20. The interactive CMP master class session covers industry best practices as outlined in the CMP International Standards (CMP-IS) and will … Read More about MPI Adds CMP Prep, HMCC Course to IMEX Monday
ORLANDO, Fla. — Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando, an addition to the Associated Luxury Hotels International portfolio, opened July 14, it was announced Aug. 10. The Caribbean-inspired Loews Sapphire Falls Resort offers 1,000 guestrooms and 115,000 square feet of versatile meeting space. This includes a 41,000-square-foot ballroom divisible into 12 sections, a 31,000-square-foot … Read More about ALHI Loews Resort Opens at Universal Orlando
CHEVY CHASE, MD — Ritz-Carlton has installed two charging stations at each property, offering guests the ability to charge up for 150 miles in two and a half hours, it was announced Aug. 9. “Commitment to the community and environment was part of our original 1983 mission statement. Globally, we focus our efforts in three areas, of which one is environmental responsibility. Our approach is to … Read More about Ritz-Carlton adding Charging Stations
LONDON — Marriott has opened a property in Rotterdam, Holland, it was announced Aug. 3. Formerly known as The Manhatten Hotel Rotterdam, and located in the Millennium Tower opposite Rotterdam Central Station, Rotterdam Marriott Hotel has undergone extensive renovations. As a result, the property now features 230 refurbished guestrooms and suites. Amenities include a lobby reconfigured into a … Read More about Marriott Opens in Rotterdam
TORONTO — Sheraton Centre Toronto’s executive chef Paul Paboudjian announced on July 28 the appointment of Alex Shterenberg as executive sous chef. In this position, he will be responsible for overseeing the culinary team, including sous and banquet chefs at the 1,372 room hotel in downtown Toronto. Most recently, Shterenberg held the position of executive chef at Sheraton Gateway Hotel in … Read More about Sheraton Toronto Names New Exec Sous Chef
RABAT, Morocco and MCLEAN, Va. — Hilton Worldwide has signed a management agreement with Société d'Aménagement et de Promotion de la Station de Taghazout (SAPST) to open a 170-guestroom hotel in the Taghazout Bay Resort located 10 miles north of the Moroccan coastal town of Agadir, it was announced July 18. Hilton Taghazout Bay Beach Resort & Spa is set to open in 2018 and will join three … Read More about Hilton Opening Morocco Property in 2018
OAK BROOK, IL — Chicagoland resort and conference centre Hilton Oak Brook Hills is adding a Corporate Adventure Campus, it was announced in early July. Construction is underway for the experiential learning Corporate Adventure Campus located on a property featuring 150 acres of Audubon sanctuary grounds and over 40,000 square feet of newly renovated, IACC-certified conference facilities. The … Read More about Chicago Conference Centre Adds Adventure Campus
CALGARY — WestJet has launched non-stop flights from Halifax to Vancouver and also introduced service from Winnipeg to Halifax, it was announced this month. Both of these seasonal, direct flights have been timed to connect to WestJet's Halifax and Vancouver hubs from its domestic network. Until Sept. 3, flights depart Vancouver for Halifax four times weekly, leaving at 9 pm and arriving at … Read More about WestJet Launches Halifax-Vancouver Flights
SARNIA, ONT. — More than 200 guests, including city leaders, business leaders and travel influencers gathered to celebrate Vrancor Group's official launch of its newest hotel, the six-storey, 95-room Hampton Inn by Hilton Sarnia/Point Edward in mid-May. In attendance were members of Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce, senior executives from Sarnia/Point Edward's top corporations and travel … Read More about Hampton Inn Sarnia Grand Opening
Hyatt's Andaz brand will launch in the Canadian market in 2016 with a location in Ottawa's Byward Market. Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced on Monday, January 26, 2015, that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management contract with real estate developer Claridge Homes for an Andaz hotel, a brand that features properties "designed to reflect the unique cultural scenes and spirit" of the … Read More about Ottawa to Get First Andaz Hotel in Canada
Glasgow, Scotland is WestJet's newest European destination. At a special media event held today in Halifax, the carrier announced that daily non-stop flights from Halifax, NS will begin May 29, 2015, with direct (same-aircraft) service from Toronto. The new service will be operated on one of the airline's Boeing Next-Generation 737-700 series aircraft. Highlights include: Daily non-stop … Read More about Say “Aye” and Fly
