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Title of article: Best Western CEO on how WorldHotels buy fits strategy

Source of article: hotelnewsnow.com

Published Date: 22 Feb 2019

Summary:

David Kong, President and CEO of Best Western has recently acquired

WorldHotels, an international collection of 300 independent luxury hotels. Kong

has revealed his plan to keep the two companies separate, as Best Western’s

budget status may sully WorldHotel’s luxury reputation with its existing clientele.

In spite of this Kong plans to use Best Westerns’s technology platform and

resources to double Worldhotels size over the next few years, dramatically

increasing their revenue stream and market share against their luxury competitors.
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Title of article: Holland America Adds Five New America’s Test Kitchen Shows

Source of article: hotelnewsnow.com

Published Date: 15 Jan 2019

Summary:

Host Hotels and Resorts recently acquired 1 Hotel South Beach for $610 Million.

Host Hotels CEO James Risoleo stated his company is not looking to add any

large scale portfolios to their books, however they are looking to acquire several

unique and iconic locations to add to their collection.

Host has made $1.6 billion of acquisitions since the start of 2018 and has also

formed an agreement with Marriott to help boost the financial performance of

Marriott’s Hotels.
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Title of article: Independent hotels free to forge own standards

of article: hotelnewsnow.com

Published Date: 20 Feb 2019

Summary:

In finding it difficult to compete with larger chain hotels, many independent hotels

have taken to using the managing methods employed by larger chains.

Independent hotels have taken to weekly manager meetings to review

housekeeping standards, food and beverage menus, and front of house procedure.

These meeting allow plans to be drawn up the week ahead to elevate the standards

of the independent hotels to sit on par with their competition.

These Independent hotels have free reign to structure their own standards to suit

the needs of their guests to create a loyal client base.

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Title of article: Optimism for Mexican hotels despite short-term hurdles

Source of article: hotelnewsnow.com

Published Date: 21 Feb 2019

Summary:

Experts speaking at the Mexico 2019 Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference

said there are many good reasons to invest in this country for a long time.

Although geopolitical and economic issues pose challenges for the Mexican

hospitality industry in the future including a new trade agreement with the US and

Canada that has not yet been approved by US lawmakers, biggest problem the

transition to a new government led by the new President Andrés Manuel López

Obrador
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Title of article: Hilton launches Signia with focus on meetings, events

Source of article: hotelnewsnow.com

Published Date: 02/22/2019

Summary:

Signia Hilton, Hilton's 17th brand officially launched Hilton Signia in New York,

will respond to what Hilton President and CEO Chris Nassetta calls “growing

long-term demand”, for meeting and events with tech-forward guestrooms. Marr

emphasized that Signia Hilton focus on on meeting space, technology, food and

beverage and design, towards the upper class, small and medium conference space

is a special focus of Signia. The brand will be mostly new build and Hilton will

seek opportunities to expand internationally.

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Title of article: Holland America Adds Five New America’s Test Kitchen Shows

Source of article: travelmarketreport.com

Published Date: 15 Jan 2019

Summary:

Holland America has unveiled their plans to host five new live cooking shows

onboard each of their cruise liners, except the Maasdam. These shows will feature

as part of their “America’s Test Kitchen” cooking program, increasing the show

count to nineteen live cooking shows.

As well as being able to attend the shows live, guests will also have the option to

view the shows on the stateroom television, where they will be running 24 hours

a day.
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Title of article: Universal’s Endless Summer Resort Now Accepting Reservations

Source of article: travelmarketreport.com

Published Date: 17 Jan 2019

Summary:

Universal’s new hotel “Endless Summer Resort” is now accepting reservations for

their May 2020 opening. The resort will have a coastal theme and allow guests

early admission into universal’s theme park along with complimentary

transportation to the park and merchandise.

The hotel will have 2050 rooms with nightly rates beginning at $76, their will also

be family suites available for up to six occupants that have a kitchenette and both

vanity and bath areas separate from one another.

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Title of article: Travel MarketPlace West Kicks Off for Canadian Travel

Advisors

Source of article: travelmarketreport.com

Published Date: 20 Feb 2019

Summary:

More than 250 Canadian travel agents turned up to JW Marriott Vancouver to

attend the Travel Market Place show.

The show featured 30 speakers and 50 exhibitors; it ran for two days of

professional networking bringing agents and suppliers together.

The show exhibited on subjects like, how the luxury travel sector is growing and

how modern marketing platforms like social media are affecting the industry
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Title of article: What Advisors Need to Know Selling Oprah Winfrey-Inspired

Cruises

Source of article: travelmarketreport.com

Published Date: 20 Feb 2019

Summary:

Over 2600 women and 57 men have set off on a three night Holland America

Line cruise with Oprah Winfrey.

The cruise was arranged via the Oprah Magazine, which is a magazine focusing

on female empowerment and friendship.

The cruise was aboard Holland Americas newest ship “Nieuw Statendam” and

took place as a round trip of Fort Lauderdale, a popular event on board was the 90

minute live conversation with Oprah which ended with a question and answer

section
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Title of article: Jet Card Website Offers Travel Advisors Reference Guide

Source of article: travelmarketreport.com

Published Date: 21 Feb 2019

Summary:

Private Jet Card Comparisons has opened its website up to corporate travel

managers and travel agents allowing access for a much wider client base.

The website offers price comparisons, aircraft performance guides and a brokers

guide among other tools that allow the easy comparison of private aviation

services. A website subscription can be obtained for just $250 a month.