Fairmont Banff SpringsParis-based AccorHotels, a global hotel company and Europe’s largest hotel group, representing brands such as Sofitel and Novotel, has signed an agreement to acquire FRHI Holdings Ltd., parent of Fairmont, Raffles, and Swiss...
Courtney Morrow, social media manager, Hilton AnatoleDuring IMEX this year, I heard a lot of cool property stories. One that seemed pretty unique was about the 1,606-room Hilton Anatole Hotel, which is near downtown Dallas. Not only do they offer...
During a road show in early December, Diane Anderson, regional director, northeast, for NYC & Company, traveled with some New York City hotel representatives to introduce meeting planners to new developments and offer some tips for booking a...
Hilton Diplomat Resort After meeting at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville in June 2016, ibtm America, Reed Travel Exhibitions’ U.S. hosted-buyer event for meeting planners, will take place at the Hilton Diplomat Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale/Ho...
The U.S. Secretary of Commerce has appointed Rossi Ralenkotter, president/CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, to the Brand USA board of directors. Brand USA is the destination marketing organization for the U.S., with a mission...
JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America opened November 23.The Twin Cities area has a new luxury meeting option with the Thanksgiving week opening of the 342-room JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn.
The property’s eve...
Caribbean views from San Juan's Condado Vanderbilt. All photos by Regina BarabanElegance has returned to San Juan, Puerto Rico’s Condado Beach. After a $200 million renovation, the 319-room Condado Vanderbilt Hotel reflects oceanfront luxe on eve...
Marriott International has announced that it will acquire rival hotel giant Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide in a $12.2 billion deal expected to be completed by mid-2016. The new Marriott will be the world’s largest hotel company, with 5,570 p...
