Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Best Western International has announced the first two deals signed in North America to develop its “urban boutique” concept Vīb. US: Best Western International

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The British Hospitality Association has heavily criticised the EU Competition Authority’s recent decision on rate parity. UK: The British Hospitality Association has heavily criticised

Reading Time: 2 minutesUAE: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)  has announced the launch of its Hotel Indigo brand in the UAE with the signing of a management agreement with

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Début Hotel Group, the collection of lifestyle hotel brands launched by Hampshire Hotels Management, has opened Unscripted Monterey Bay, the first Unscripted hotel. US:

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: The Grove Hotel in the Pembrokeshire town of Narberth has been named Hotel of the Year 2015 by Pride of Britain Hotels. UK: The

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Bespoke Hotels has taken over the management of The Grosvenor Estate’s Chester Grosvenor Hotel, in Chester, Cheshire. UK: Bespoke Hotels has taken over the

Reading Time: 2 minutesMinor Hotel Group (MHG) has announced a partnership with Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company to develop two Anantara resorts in North Africa, to open

Reading Time: < 1 minuteGeorgia: Marriott International will open its third hotel in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi by 2017. Georgia: Marriott International will open its third hotel in Georgia’s capital

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has launched Tribute Portfolio, the company’s 10th brand and its second collection of independent hotels. US: Starwood Hotels &

Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: Malmaison Hotel du Vin Holdings says it is performing well despite a near £24 million pre-tax loss due to restructuring costs. UK: Malmaison Hotel