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  • Starwood Hotels Continues Asset-Light Strategy with Sale of Sheraton on the Park in Sydney

    STAMFORD :  Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide today announced it has sold Sheraton® on the Park in Sydney, Australia to Sunshine Insurance Group Corporation (SIG) for AUS$463.0 million [US$399.0 million]. Starwood will continue to operate the hotel as a Sheraton under a long-term management contract. “We are pleased to advance our asset-light strategy with the […]

    LAS VEGAS Lace Up Caesars Chalet Returns to the Heart of the Strip

    Caesars Palace Las Vegas will turn the heart of the Las Vegas Strip into an ice skaters’ paradise once again with a real ice skating rink this holiday season. Guests will be able to ice skate over the iconic Caesars Palace fountain, the Strip-facing promenade that overlooks the Las Vegas Boulevard Nov. 21 through Jan. […]

    New Government In Maharashtra Brings Hope To The Beleaguered Hospitality Industry

    Mumbai: The hospitality sector, which is going through one of its worst ever economic downswings, is hoping for a reversal of trends with the formation of the new Government in Maharashtra. It is expecting the introduction of rational policies and stronger infrastructure creation that will go on to boost the tourism and hospitality industry in […]

    The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts Celebrates Appointment Of First Chinese Global Explorer At Grand Opening Of The Azure Qiantang

    CHINA:The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: HOT), today announces the appointment of renowned Chinese actor Wu Xiubo as the brand’s first Chinese Global Explorer, coinciding with the Grand Opening of The Azure Qiantang, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hangzhou, located in the capital of China’s Zhejiang province. […]

    VAT, Luxury Tax & Service Tax Demystified For The Hospitality Industry

    Mumbai: As part of the initiatives taken for the benefit and awareness of hoteliers and restaurateurs, the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) has organized special seminars to understand the impact of VAT, luxury tax and service tax on various activities of hotels and restaurants. The seminars will be organized for Food Business […]

    Qatar Airways Brings Back Double The Luxury Offer

    Chennai :Back by popular demand, Qatar Airways is again offering its customers in India fabulous ‘Double the Luxury’ offer so that travellers can enjoy a fantastic 2-for-1 ticket offer with the World’s Best Business Class. Travellers booking one Business Class ticket will receive a second Business Class ticket for free, for their travelling companion*.  Thisfantastic […]

    Dozens of Awards to Date for Sands China in 2014

    Macao:Since January 2014, a total of over80awards and accolades have been given to Sands China Ltd.’sintegrated resorts, and to hotels, restaurants and spas at its properties.That averages to a recognition every four days over the last 10months. “Sands Chinaaimsto createunforgettable experiences forbusiness, leisure and family travellers at our integrated resorts,”said Gunther Hatt, Executive Vice President […]

    Starwood Hotels & Resorts Sizzling Aloft Brand Set To Debut In Nepal With Signing Of Aloft Kathmandu Thamel

    NEPAL :Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc  (NYSE:HOT) today announced its rapidly expanding Aloft brand will make a landmark debut in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Owned by Chhaya Devi Complex Private Limited, the hotel is scheduled to open in mid-2017 as part of a mixed-use development. Aloft Kathmandu Thamel will feature 175 spacious, loft-like […]

    Traffline Creators Launch ‘Ridlr: The Ultimate Public Transport App For Smart Phones Free App For Android Smart Phones

    Mumbai:Bird’s Eye Systems, creators of Traffline have created another app for smart phones- ‘Ridlr’- , which is designed to make travelling within cities easier and more predictable for people using public transport systems. Ridlr plans & optimizes people’s travel around the city using buses, local trains, metros, and monorails. With Ridlr, people can locate the […]

    Twenty Hilton Hotels & Resorts Properties Honored by Historic Hotels of America

    MCLEAN, Va. – From Palmer House, A Hilton Hotel – Chicago to Caribe Hilton in San Juan, Puerto Rico, 20 storied Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties have been designated to join the prestigious Historic Hotels of AmericaTM organization. The official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation®, Historic Hotels of America recognizes and celebrates […]