The Mason & Rook hotel in Washington, D.C. announced that it was awarded LEED Silver.

Traveldoo has launched a hotel-booking app and intends to introduce a full series of native T&E apps.

The Charles Hotel using RateTiger for managing online sales channels.

it is a interview with David Lebée, CEO and founder of Dayuse.com, a platform that claims to allow hoteliers to rent their rooms twice on the same day.

Hoteliers from the Middle East participated and won across a variety of award categories at the Smart Hotel Awards ceremony. It took place on the second day of 20th edition Hotel Technology Summit, held at the Park Hyatt Dubai in November. It was organised by business facilitation company Naseba, in partnership with Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals (HFTP) the organiser of HITEC, the world’s largest hospitality technology show.

The fifth edition of the Adria Hotel Forum will be held held on February 8th and 9th 2017 at the Sheraton hotel in Zagreb with the following theme: INVESTMENTS IN HOTEL INDUSTRY: Development and beyond

2 new Rotana properties - including 6 five-star hotels - to open in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah within the next four years - USD 1.7 billion estimated total value of new hotels under its management

Puneet Chhatwal wanted to give the long-standing tradition of the Steigenberger brand new stimulus. So with the blessing of the Steigenberger Hotel Group board and after a year-long process, Deutsche Hospitality, which he says stands for German precision and global vision, was launched in October as the umbrella brand of Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts.

At hotels around the world, the friendly face of a concierge who remembers your name could soon be replaced by technology that aims to do just the same. At the Aloft hotels in Boston and Santa Clara, guests can perfect their room’s temperature by telling the in-room iPad to “cool the room”.

Compared with November 2015, the Central/South America region reported a 3.8% decrease in occupancy to 60.3%. However, average daily rate (ADR) was up 6.0% to US$94.15, and revenue per available room (RevPAR) increased 1.9% to US$56.76.

Miraval Group today announced it has acquired the 220-acre Travaasa Austin Resort in the Hill Country of Texas, which it will redevelop and expand into a 120-room destination wellness resort, its first in Texas and the South.

Airbnb this week fired back at a series of American Hotel & Lodging Association reports alleging the company is trying to avoid paying taxes in Los Angeles and other U.S. markets.

For the first time, Spain’s Horeca sector will have the opportunity to meet in an unprecedented trade fair where they will present today’s most innovative solutions, products and equipment for hotels, bars and restaurants. The new trade show, HIP: Hospitality Innovation Planet, will take place from 19 to 21 February at Feria de Madrid co-organized by IFEMA and NEBEXT.

Wynn Las Vegas and Amazon have announced plans to equip all 4,748 hotel rooms at Wynn Las Vegas with Echo, Amazon’s hands-free voice-controlled speaker.

As hoteliers identify new segments and growth opportunities heading into 2017, they must not overlook Asia-Pacific: The region is soaring as the world’s largest travel market and in two decades will account for 42% of global air traffic (according to IATA).

‘Tis the season to create your holiday wish list.a hotel marketer’s wish list is unlike any other. Instead of asking for a new car or the latest tech toy, what you secretly hope Santa brings are? all the assets you need to hit budget in 2017.

Unique programs at these hotels target the most popular New Year’s resolutions: relaxation and healthier living. Laura Coburn, director of serenity at The Inns of Aurora, New York, leads an essential oils workshop in The Loft, the resort’s health and wellness space.

Courtyard by Marriott continues to expand across Europe with the opening of Courtyard Brussels EU.

Global hospitality company Dusit International has signed a management to bring the chic and modern dusitD2 brand to Indonesia for the first time.

Opened in 1960 as the Erawan Garden, the resort operates one of the nation’s most acclaimed spas and treatment facilities. Approaching an extensive multi-million dollar renovation, the 12,000-square-foot Well Spa will offer award-winning services in an intimate environment, and features 13 treatment rooms, seasonal offerings and a courtyard with two private salt water pools.