Corinthia Hotels has announced the appointment of Christian Renz as its Chief Commercial Officer. He will be based in London and oversee the sales, marketing and revenue operations for all hotels in the existing portfolio, including five upcoming openings. His appointment forms part of the group’s efforts to strengthen its corporate functions, drive business and develop a … [Read more...]
French President helps Accor partner with the world’s largest ecommerce business
Accor and Alibaba Group, the world’s largest retail commerce business, today announced a strategic collaboration to develop a series of digital applications and loyalty programs to improve the consumer and traveler experience over the next five years. The announcement was made at a special ceremony in Beijing during the 2019 China International Import Expo. Accor was among the … [Read more...]
Four Tips to Make Your Hotel Instagrammable
Past the selfies and photos of brunch, Instagram is one of the top marketing tools for building brand awareness and it’s free, which means you should be using it. As a hotelier, it is vital that you are on Instagram. Why? More people than ever, especially millennials, are using social media to discover and share new brands. “A prospective hotel’s social media presence is of … [Read more...]
Angelo Gordon and EQ announce acquisition of five hotels in Paris
Affiliates of Angelo Gordon and EQ Group announced this afternoon the completion of the acquisition of five hotels in Paris, from French Listed company Gecina, for €181 million. These hotels, all operated under Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Marriott International brands, are located across the French capital. The hotels comprising 814 rooms are Holiday Inn Paris … [Read more...]
Tewkesbury Park hotel named the best for canine guests
Tewkesbury Park hotel has been named Best for Furry Friends in the Conde Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2020, at the awards ceremony held earlier this week in London. Tewkesbury Park won the category, thanks to the venue’s inclusive approach to its canine guests. The family-owned hotel, golf and health club is set amongst 164 acres of parkland on the site of the 1471 … [Read more...]