The Standard launches exclusive program for travel agents
George Sell
10 June 2022
US: The Standard has launched Secret Agent, an exclusive specialty rate program for travel agents.
Jumeirah partners with Incode
Eloise Hanson
16 May 2022
UAE: Jumeirah Group has partnered with identity verification company Incode Technologies to enhance the customer journey.
eviivo launches mobile property management app
Eloise Hanson
13 May 2022
Worldwide: eviivo has launched eviivo Mobile, a booking and property management app, in conjunction with a report which reveals 84 per cent of managers want to monitor their business anywhere.
YOTEL partners with Urban Jungle
Eloise Hanson
29 April 2022
Worldwide: YOTEL and beauty brand Urban Jungle have agreed an exclusive partnership, marking the first hotel group to stock the brand’s toiletries.
Sustainable hotel booking platform Alight launches
Eloise Hanson
26 April 2022
US: Tech startup Wayaj has launched Alight, a sustainable booking platform which allows travellers to book hotels and offset their trip’s carbon footprint.
OTA Insight acquires Kriya RevGEN
Eloise Hanson
14 April 2022
US: OTA Insight has acquired Dallas-based revenue management platform Kriya RevGEN.
Guestline partners with Google
Eloise Hanson
6 April 2022
Worldwide: Property management tech company Guestline has partnered with Google to allow hoteliers to add rates and inventory directly on Google.
Cendyn Hospitality Cloud launches
Eloise Hanson
5 April 2022
Worldwide: The first applications available on the Cendyn Hospitality Cloud are Starling customer data platform (CDP) and Cendyn’s website content management system (CMS).
Beaumier Hotels choses Cendyn to power its CRM
Madison Meyer
1 April 2022
France: Beaumier Hotels has picked Cendyn’s CRM (customer relationship management) technology to power its European luxury hotels.
App Staycation to launch in London
Eloise Hanson
1 April 2022
UK: France-based app Staycation will launch in London this April for users to book 24 hour experiences at luxury and boutique hotels.
Graduate Hotels announces Graduate Homes
US: Graduate Homes, a premium short-term rental offering, will initially launch for stays this autumn in two states in the US.
Radisson to expand Vietnam footprint
Vietnam: Radisson Hotel Group is set to grow its footprint in Vietnam four-fold by 2025.
Aprirose announces second Birch location
UK: Selsdon Park Hotel in Croydon will become the second Birch location from real estate investment company Aprirose and Birch Hospitality.
Abbey Hotel Bath appoints GM
UK: Sérgio Moreira has been named general manager of Abbey Hotel Bath, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel.
art’otel London Battersea names GM
UK: Jennifer McCabe has been appointed general manager of art’otel London Battersea Power Station, which is set to open this autumn.
Long Beach’s Breakers Hotel to join Fairmont portfolio
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.
Eden gives staff 14 per cent pay rise
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.
Marriott announces standalone Autograph Collection Residences
UK: Marriott International has signed an agreement with Gulf Islamic Investments [GII] to introduce The Lucan, Autograph Collection Residences, in London.
Ace Hotel Toronto opens
Canada: The 123-room Ace Hotel Toronto has opened, located in the Garment District of the city.
Mews launches investment arm Mews Ventures
Czech Republic: Property management system Mews has launched Mews Ventures, its investment arm to fuel the growth and innovation of the hospitality industry.
