2016 Top Luxury Hotel & Brand Report released by ReviewPro

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2016 Top Luxury Hotel & Brand Report released by ReviewPro
ReviewPro have recently published its industry reference Top Luxury Hotel & Brand Report. The findings of the study demonstrate how the hospitality landscape has evolved over the past year, highlighting important trends as well as leading brands and individual hotels that are achieving exceptional levels of guest satisfaction.

SpringHill Suites hotel opens in Gallup, Mexico
Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the hotel offers guests convenient access to downtown Gallup, the Navajo Nation and beautiful destinations like Canyon de Chelly and Pyramid Rock are not far for the outdoor enthusiast.

First price increases of holiday properties in Mallorca
It is noticeable that in 2016 the share of luxury, sophisticatedly equipped real estate increased significantly island-wide by 7%. In the field of luxury real estate the south-west leads the hit list.

Travelport expands its European partnership with Expedia
The leading OTA will utilize Travelport’s Rapid Reprice and ePricing technology, two products which have been designed to improve the speed and efficiency of the overall air shopping experience for consumers.

H1 2016 Kiev Hotel Market: Growth of operating performance in UAH and gradual stabilization of USD indices
JLL presents the H1 2016 Kiev quality hotel market results. ADR in UAH grew in the H1 2016 by 17% and reached UAH 3.85 thousand; as a result, RevPAR increased by 36%, or about UAH 400.

Red Roof Inn survey says: WiFi more important than breakfast and parking
The Research+Data Insights survey found that 80% of economy travelers have a more favorable opinion of a hotel offering complimentary WiFi with guaranteed speeds. The Research+Data Insights survey also found that millennials are two times more likely than other age groups to stream video or music and play online games using hotel WiFi.

JNTO launches Instagram photo contest in the U.S.
Eligible contestants can enter the contest by posting their best shots of Japan on their Instagram account using the hashtag #DiscoverJapanContest in the caption.

Chilean hoteliers tap Miami’s unified technologies to provide remote technology solutions
Atton Hotels, which currently operates properties in Chile, Santiago, Concepcion, Lima, Bogota and Medellin opened their first U.S. outpost earlier this month in the Brickell area of Miami.

MIA set to add Italian airline Meridiana in December
Italian carrier will begin two weekly roundtrip flights between MIA and Milan.

SSP America debuts award-winning brands at Orlando International Airport
SSP’s operations shine a spotlight on creative, proprietary brands.

Enterprise Holdings partnering with ATL Automotive/Sandals in Jamaica
Partnership brings all three rental brands to new market.

Sereno Hotels announces the grand opening of Il Sereno Lago di Como
Lake Como’s newest hotel designed by Patricia Urquiola features 30 suites and restaurant led by Michelin Star Chef Andrea Berton.

Nico Stam new chairman Maastricht Convention Bureau
Next to being Deputy Director of the Brightlands Maastricht Health Campus, Nico Stam is responsible for the business development activities on the Maastricht campus.

Sawgrass Reserve now taking reservations
Introducing a new butler-service wing designed to cater to guest’s every need.

Event Connections wins contract to deliver delegate management for three conferences at the UK Oracle User Group’s annual event
Event registration and management specialist Event Connections will be delivering onsite and pre- event delegate management for over 2,200 delegates.

Qatar Airways increases stake in IAG to 20 per cent
As of 28 July, Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it now holds 20.01 per cent of IAG.

CityFleet Business reports 300% growth in frictionless bookings
While reinforcing that technology plus a dedicated customer services offering provides the best combination for the corporate user.

Travellanda creates business support fund for startups and young businesses
The support fund is designed to help startups and new businesses by providing financial support of up to US$100,000 to help their company grow.

Travel technology leader Travelport appoints new operator in Tanzania
Tanzania’s travel industry leaders gather at gala event to announce new operator for the travel commerce platform giant.

SAS celebrates 70 years in the sky
August 1, 1946 was the starting point for Scandinavia’s preferred airline through the merger of the Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish international airline operations.

Fraport to sell partial stake in Thalita Trading Ltd. to Qatar Investment Authority
Additional partner strengthens Pulkovo Airport consortium / Fraport retains role as “Airport Operator”.

Qatar Airways inks new interline partnership with Malindo Air
New bilateral agreement opens up seamless travel for passengers in more than 140 destinations across the Qatar Airways and Malindo Air networks.

Sandals Ochi Beach Resort to welcome World Travel Awards
The luxurious resort will welcome hospitality leaders from across the region on September 17th as they gather to see who among them has been voted the best-of-the-best.

Northstar Travel Group launches upgraded learning management product
Enhanced technology enables destinations and suppliers to educate travel agents and meeting planners through customizable interactive platform.

Golden Door opens the portal to 2016 holiday bliss
For the first time, the award-winning spa stays open all year to energize, empower and enlighten.

Alaska Airlines moves forward with new $40 million maintenance facility in Anchorage, Alaska
Local firm to design 105,000 square foot hangar.

Rockbridge announces acquisition of Hilton Garden Inn in Downtown Nashville
With 214 guest rooms, the hotel features many high-quality leisure amenities guests appreciate today such as a rooftop outdoor pool with terrace, a full-service restaurant, the SoBro Sports Bar and Grill, a wine bar, and on-site parking garage.

Carnival Cruise Line’s new 133,500-ton ship to be named Carnival Horizon
New 3,934-passenger vessel scheduled to enter service in spring 2018.

GOL announces management reorganization
New CFO and Board composition aimed at optimizing talent allocation and enhancing the Group’s shareholder value creation.

Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) acquires Marriott and Embassy Suites Winston-Salem
The company will invest significant capital to dramatically enhance the product of both hotels.

Ryanair introduces free reserved seats for children U-12
Mandatory reserved seat purchases for adults with children U-12 from 1 September.

CHIEF: Anticipation building for tourism industry exchange
Sessions at this year’s Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum will focus on Environmental Sustainability, Operations, Sales and Marketing, and Technology.