Changing the Channels
Category: Amenities, Guest Experience, Technology
Despite the many devices hotel guests bring with them, the television remains the centerpiece of every guestroom. It’s the one thing capable of delivering a widescreen view of all the news, sports, movies, and broadcast shows guests are looking for. And even though there are some aspects, such as ordering room service, accessing directories, and checking out, in which the TV has become even more useful to guests, the average hotel television falls well short
YANGON, Myanmar—Hilton Worldwide marked its entry into the Burmese market with the signing of a management agreement with LP Holding Co. Ltd to manage Hilton Yangon in Kyauktada Township, Yangon, Myanmar. The first Hilton Worldwide property in Myanmar, the 300-room Hilton Yangon will also be the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts branded hotel and is scheduled to open in 2014. “This agreement is a significant milestone for us as it represents both Hilton Worldwide’s and
STAMFORD, Conn.—Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced that, with a continued focus on growth in Latin America, the company aims to have 100 hotels under operation and development in Latin America by the end of 2013. Currently, Starwood has a footprint of 71 hotels in 13 countries, and a development pipeline of 20 hotels with a total 3,300 new rooms underway. In the remainder of 2013, Starwood expects to open seven more hotels with a
BERLIN, Germany—Autograph Collection, Marriott International’s portfolio of independent hotels, announced it will debut in Germany later this year with the opening of the 87-room Hotel am Steinplatz in Berlin. Celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, the historic icon will re-open following an extensive renovation after first opening as a hotel in 1913. “We are thrilled that the historic Hotel am Steinplatz is joining Autograph Collection, marking the collection’s debut in the German market,” said Amy
SILVER SPRING, Md.—Ascend Hotel Collection, part of Choice Hotels International continues its expansion with the announcement today of four new hotels in the destinations of Sedona, Ariz.; Napa Valley and Carmel, Calif.; and New Orleans, La. These new additions expand the current portfolio to 77 properties open, with signed agreements for an additional 24 slated to debut during the next two months. The latest Ascend Hotel Collection additions are: Napa Winery Inn, Carmel Mission Inn
