While not without controversy, Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup is a significant milestone on its journey to becoming a premier league tourism destination. IHM’s editorial team reports.
UK: New chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced that the majority of measures in his predecessor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget will be scrapped.
UK: Private investment company London & Regional Properties (L&R) has acquired a £165 million stake in Premier Inn owner Whitbread.
US: The Breakers Hotel in Long Beach, California, is to be redeveloped by owners Pacific6, and will be branded as Fairmont The Breakers, Long Beach.
UK: The Eden Hotel Collection has given its staff pay rises of up to 14 per cent in response to the rising cost-of-living crisis and recruitment challenges.
US: Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based, private hotel investment, ownership and management company, has named Wilson Turner as vice president of human resources programs and support.
Italy: Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been selected to manage the Hotel Bauer in Venice.
US: Choice Hotels International has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the franchise business, operations and intellectual property of Radisson Hotel Group Americas for approximately $675 million.
UK: IHG Hotels & Resorts is marking the opening of its 6,000th hotel with significant additions to its reward program.
US: The Standard has launched Secret Agent, an exclusive specialty rate program for travel agents.
