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- Radisson Blu will drive Carlson Rezidor's growth, executive says
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group expects further growth in the global market spearheaded by its Radisson Blu brand, says Thorsten Kirschke, the company's president for the Americas, during the Carlson Rezidor Full Service Brands Business Conference this week in Chicago. The company launched 33 hotels around the world last year under the Radisson Blu brand and is looking to open 21 more this year in markets such as India, China and Russia. The growth comes as Carlson reaches the halfway point of its expansive Ambition 2015 strategy, through which many hotels in its portfolio have undergone repositioning and property-improvement projects. Hotel Interactive
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- New Sensory Spa offers water therapy in Panama City
The Sensory Spa by Clarins which opened last fall at the Westin Playa Bonita beach resort in Panama City offers guests a chance to explore the healing properties of water -- in myriad forms. There's the herbal sauna, the ice fountain, a steam room that incorporates amethyst crystals and even what the spa calls a "raindance" shower. HotelChatter
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- Some hotels want guests to come "home," stay awhile
Hotel suites may look a lot more like home, as hotels are designing them to be more comfortable with features to accommodate longer stays. Best Western is breaking into the suite segment, as other chains offer extended-stay options as well. "The rooms allow the guest to completely unpack and set up shop no matter how long you're going to be there," said Loren Nalewanski, vice president and global brand manager for TownePlace Suites by Marriott. "[It] makes it easy for business to happen even though they might not be at their workplace." HotelNewsNow.com
(2/27)
- Africa's Serengeti attracts hotel development
Luxury safari hotels are becoming the next big thing in Africa's Serengeti region as more hoteliers discover the strong tourism opportunities there. New lodges include Kempinski Hotels' Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara tented camp and the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti Tanzania. HotelNewsNow.com
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- Marriott plans 49 hotel openings in Middle East and Africa
Arne Sorenson, Marriott International's president and CEO, says the company has about 12,000 rooms in its development pipeline in the Middle East and Africa region as it seeks partner investors for hotel projects in markets including Saudi Arabia. "We have 42 [properties] open and 49 signed and in the pipeline for the Middle East and Africa. When we look across the region we see Dubai, the kingdom [of Saudi Arabia], the rest of the emirates and probably Nigeria as being the most significant growth markets," Sorenson said. ArabianBusiness.com (United Arab Emirates)
(2/27)
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- Searching for luxury-hotel gems in the Caribbean
Rockhouse in Jamaica offers an intimate setting with reasonable rates that USA Today says makes the hotel a hidden gem in the Caribbean. Other picks: Eco-chic bungalows at Natura Cabana in the Dominican Republic, and cottages at the Fond Doux Holiday Plantation in St. Lucia. USA Today/Oyster.com
(2/27)
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Executive housekeeper for resort in the Maldives
A luxury island resort in the Maldives is looking for an executive housekeeper with experience working in a remote location with multinational staff. He or she must be able to travel single status. Learn more.
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