China Hospitality Education Initiative receives World Travel & Tourism Council’s Tourism for Tomorrow People Award Bethesda, Md. May 2, 2017 – Teachers across mainland China are improving the lives—and future careers—of Chinese youth by gaining new industry knowledge and teaching techniques through the China Hospitality Education Initiative (CHEI), a project of The J. Willard and Alice […]
Local Entrepreneurs’ Confidence in the Economy Holds Steady, but Pull Back on Hiring DC, May 2, 2017 – Small business owners in the Greater Washington, D.C. area are among the most optimistic about business growth compared to their national counterparts, according to the spring 2017 Bank of America Small Business Owner Report. More than two-thirds plan […]
ROCKVILLE, Md., May 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, in partnership with Fillmore Capital Partners and Fillmore Hospitality, announced today the opening of the Cambria Hotel in Los Angeles – LAX, the brand’s first property in California. Located at 199 North Continental Blvd, the […]
An in-depth conversation on how a positive workforce culture thwarted 108 years of futility Chicago – May 2, 2017 – The National Restaurant Association today announces a Supersession at the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show® on “Defying the Curse,” featuring Chicago Cubs owner and Chairman Tom Ricketts and renowned sportscaster Mike Greenberg, host of […]
Company Expects to Sign 50 Select Brand Hotel Deals in North America in 2017 that Incorporate Prefabricated Rooms Bethesda, Md. May 1, 2017 – In an industry first, Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today unveiled a comprehensive expansion to its initiative to drive adoption of modular construction of hotels in North America. In addition, the company […]
Opening of Hilton Quanzhou Riverside Underscores Hilton’s Continued Growth and Marks the Debut of the Flagship Hilton Brand in Fujian Province QUANZHOU, China and MCLEAN, Va. April 25, 2017 – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Hilton Quanzhou Riverside, Hilton’s 100th hotel in Greater China. Hilton Quanzhou Riverside is also the first Hilton […]
Hilton Jiuzhaigou Resort Showcases the Region’s Scenic Splendor and Tibetan Culture JIUZHAIGOU, China and MCLEAN, Va. April 24, 2017 – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Hilton Jiuzhaigou Resort, marking Hilton’s debut in Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan Province. Home to a UNESCO World Heritage national park famed for its natural beauty and biodiversity, Jiuzhaigou offers […]
ROCKVILLE, Md., April 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, appointed Eleonora Tarzibachi as Head of Brand Development and Management of its Ascend Hotel Collection, the industry’s first and largest global, soft brand collection of independent unique, boutique and historic hotels and resorts. Tarzibachi, who previously […]
Catch a wave, chase the sunset, eat and drink California style ANAHEIM, SAN DIEGO, SAN FRANCISCO and SANTA BARBARA – April 12, 2017 – In California Summer starts in April. Travelers from around the globe will enjoy the ultimate Golden State adventure with Hilton’s “California Road Trip,” a destination package that inspires thrill-seekers and value-minded […]
ROCKVILLE, Md., April 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced today its conversion-focused brands – Quality, Clarion, Econo Lodge and Rodeway – are supporting the company’s robust overall growth, with more than 1,500 locations opened over the last five years. In total, Choice’s domestic […]