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Beekeeper Webinar to Showcase Some Technology Must-Haves of the Next Normal
Beekeeper | September 16, 2020
Together with its marketplace partners Lua and SalesBoost, employee communication hub Beekeeper will showcase some of the tools every hotel needs on the road to recovery Oakland, Calif., Sept. 16, 2020 — COVID-19 is fundamentally changing the way hoteliers are operating their businesses. Physical distancing requirements, increased compliance demands, and razor-sharp attention to managing costs are accelerating the adoption of technology in the next normal. While the way to recovery is likely long and sinuous, a property’s technology stack can help alleviate some of the pain points. As part of its ongoing COVID-19 Webinar Series, Beeke...
It’s Official: AccorHotels Shareholders Approve Acquisition of Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel Brands
AccorHotels | July 12, 2016
Following the approval of shareholders at the General Shareholders Meeting on July 12, 2016, AccorHotels Group officially announces the acquisition of FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI) and its three prestigious luxury hotel brands: Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel. This addition of three remarkable brands instantly positions AccorHotels as a leading player in the global luxury hotel market, increases long term growth potential and profitability, and significantly expands the company's footprint in North America, the world's largest and most influential consumer market. "Today is a great day for our Group. The acquisitio...
FRHI Hotels & Resorts & Jiangsu Golden Land Group Launch Neqta Hotels
FRHI Hotels & Resorts | January 21, 2016
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE--(Jan. 21, 2016) - FRHI Hotels & Resorts, in a joint venture with China's Jiangsu Golden Land Group, today announced the debut of Neqta Hotels, a new brand and hotel portfolio consisting of upper mid-scale hotels located in some of the most in-demand destinations across China.* The inaugural hotel to fly the Neqta flag opened today in Shanghai's Xuhui District, close to the city's World Expo site, and a second state-of-the-art hotel is expected to debut soon in Nanjing. "With domestic business travel on the rise and market research indicating Chinese consumer spending will more than double over...
AccorHotels to Acquire Three Iconic Hotel Brands – Fairmont, Raffles, Swissôtel
AccorHotels | December 9, 2015
An unrivalled collection of iconic hotel assets with 155 hotels and resorts, of which 40 are under development Acquisition to provide AccorHotels with robust and global leadership in luxury hotels, a key segment in terms of geographic reach, growth potential and profitability, for long-term value creation FRHI's unrivalled hotel portfolio, expertise in marketing luxury hotels and sizeable footprint in North America, provide a stronger platform to continue aggressive worldwide expansion. AccorHotels will pay for the acquisition by issuing 46.7 million new Accor shares and a cash payment of $840 million (€768 million) – Qa...
Dennis Clark Appointed General Manager of the Fairmont Mayakoba, Riviera Maya
Fairmont Mayakoba, Riviera Maya | April 21, 2015
George Terpilowski, Regional Vice President, Bermuda & Caribbean Region, and General Manager, The Fairmont Southampton, is pleased to announce the appointment of DENNIS CLARK as General Manager, Fairmont Mayakoba effective March 15, 2015 Dennis will be responsible for the overall operations, performance, and strategic direction for Fairmont Mayakoba. Dennis brings over 35 years of hospitality experience to this position, joining Hyatt Hotels in 1976. In 1983 Dennis joined Ritz Carlton hotels where he held several progressive positions and served on numerous opening and transition Food & Beverage teams. During his tenure with Rit...
Swissotel Hotels & Resorts to Break Ground on New 300-room Hotel in Guayaquil, Ecuador
September 5, 2014
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Sept. 5, 2014) - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, a leading brand in the FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI) portfolio, today announced that the brand has entered into a franchise agreement for branding the operation of Swissôtel Guayaquil, a new 300-room hotel currently under development in the largest and most populous city in Ecuador: Guayaquil. Set on the western bank of the Guayas River, which flows into the Pacific Ocean at the Gulf of Guayaquil, Swissôtel Guayaquil will offer guests enjoyable river views and access to the nation's main port. The hotel will be located at Malecón Simón Bol'var, between Roca, Pan...
FRHI Hotels & Resorts Unveiled as Challenge Provider to the Upcoming Young Hoteliers Summit 2014
YHS | January 31, 2014
MONDAY 17TH – WEDNESDAY 19TH MARCH 2014, IN LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND Lausanne, 31st January 2014 – The Young Hoteliers Summit has officially launched with major partners for the 2014 Edition announced. FRHI Hotels & Resorts, encompassing the Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts brands, have partnered as the 5th Edition Challenge Provider, this coming 17th – 19th March. The 5th Edition summit represents a special anniversary for the Young Hoteliers Summit. 29 international hospitality management schools & university will be present, with Cornell School of Hotel Administration, Heidelberg Hotelfachschule, Flori...
Swissotel Hotels & Resorts to Manage New Build 400-room Swissotel Hangzhou, Expected to Open 2018
October 16, 2013
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Oct. 16, 2013) - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, a leading brand in the FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI) portfolio, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Hengli Management Co., Ltd to manage Swissôtel Hangzhou, a new 400-room hotel being developed in China's Zhejiang provincial capital. The hotel will enjoy a favorable Riverview location in the IOC project in Qianjiang Century CBD, adjacent to the Hangzhou Olympic Center and Exhibition Center. Qianjiang Century City is becoming the financial and business center of Hangzhou. The IOC project includes large scale meeting and convention facilities, ...
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