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Curio has launched its first property in Puerto Rico. Originally built in 1958, the refurbished El San Juan Hotel boasts 388 rooms and more. El...

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Branding Marketing News

Iberostar Hotels to Expand in North Africa

Olivia Pearce

January 31, 2017

Four-Star Iberostar Club Palmeraie Marrakech to Open in April as Part of Expansion Strategy Iberostar Hotels & Resorts is launching a four-star hotel in North...

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Branding Marketing News

Marriott’s W Hotels to Debut in Budapest

Olivia Pearce

January 19, 2017January 19, 2017

W Budapest to Open at Andrassy Avenue, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Hungary W Hotels Worldwide, now part of Marriott International signed an agreement...

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Design Featured News

JW Marriott Becomes Phu Quoc’s First Luxury Hotel

Olivia Pearce

January 13, 2017January 13, 2017

Launch of JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort and Spa Heralds New Luxury Experiences on the Vietnamese Island The flagship of JW Marriott Hotels...

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Branding Design News

Sarah Brightman Christened Seabourn Encore in Singapore

Anisha Kapoor

January 9, 2017January 9, 2017

International Recording Artist Sarah Brightman Named Godmother of The New 600-Guest Ship Seabourn, a luxury cruise line, formally introduced Seabourn Encore to the world at...

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Panasonic and IBM Co-Develop Cognitive Concierge Solutions

Olivia Pearce

January 6, 2017January 6, 2017

The companies integrate IBM’s Watson and Cloud into a digital mirror designed for hotels and other hospitality industry customers Panasonic and IBM introduce the product...

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Campaigns Featured News

Comfort is Now Largest Smoke-Free Hotel Brand in North America

Thomas Ng

January 3, 2017January 9, 2017

Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites kick off 2017 with the #GoodForYou Social Campaign The Comfort brand strategy team dug deep into consumer research and guest...

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Branding Featured News

Residence Inn by Marriott Jazzes Up Vibe in St. Louis

Olivia Pearce

December 30, 2016December 31, 2016

Following a two-million-dollar makeover, Residence Inn St. Louis O'Fallon has re-opened to feature 108 redesigned suites and spaces. Residence Inn St. Louis O'Fallon, under Commonwealth...

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Branding Featured News

Hilton Checks into Vietnam with Dual-Branded Hotel

Olivia Pearce

December 28, 2016December 28, 2016

Hilton has secured a deal with BRG Group to extend its footprint in Vietnam with the upcoming launch of a dual-branded hotel set for 2020....

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Featured Marketing News

Curio Offers Desert Escape with Indian Wells Resort

Deborah Joy Peter

December 21, 2016

Approaching a multi-million-dollar renovation, the new 12,000-square-foot Curio location offers premium services in an intimate setting. Curio has added a four-diamond resort in the Southern...

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Featured Marketing News

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Niagara Falls NY Opens

Deborah Joy Peter

December 20, 2016December 20, 2016

DoubleTree by Hilton has opened the doors to a swanky Niagara Falls property in New York, which offers 192 rooms and a luxury experience. DoubleTree...

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Branding Featured News

JW Marriott Celebrates Brand Debut in Singapore

Olivia Pearce

December 16, 2016December 16, 2016

JW Marriott has moved to extend its Asian footprint with the opening of the group’s first ever luxury property in Singapore featuring 634 rooms. JW Marriott...