RIU Announces Company's First Adults Only Hotel in Spain

The recently renovated Riu Don Miguel in Gran Canaria is, beginning November 1st, the first Adults Only hotel for RIU in Spain.

Since it reopened in late July the hotel has positioned its new concept among the clients who are looking for a quiet, sophisticated and modern atmosphere ideal for a couples getaway. The new pool area is the new central focus of the hotel and its ‘Divine Lounge’ has become a very popular venue for an evening drink. 

The newly renovated Riu Don Miguel Hotel is situated in the heart of Playa del Inglés, only a few metres from the shopping area and the Yumbo centre, which houses the gay community’s favourite shops, bars and restaurants. The beach and the seaside promenade are a kilometre and a half away and the hotel offers a free shuttle service for its guests.
Its 251 rooms have been completely renovated using the latest RIU interior design concept which is currently being implemented throughout its hotels, offering a predominately white colour scheme, and simple straight lines, with occasional touches of daring colour, such as violet in the curtains.  New features are also being introduced, such as flat screen televisions, air-conditioning, minibar and electronic safes.
The gardens and pool have been completely redesigned, offering a more modern and relaxing space, with a new terrace and a bar called the ‘Divine Lounge’.
The hotel’s range of cuisine has also been extended. Now, in addition to the wide and varied range on offer at the buffet in the main restaurant, which is included in the half-board rate, guests can book the à la carte ‘Body’s’ restaurant at a small additional charge.
The hotel provides a vast entertainment programme, which includes live shows several times a week, a large fully equipped gym which is free to use and a tennis court.

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Top-end hospitality comes to Kochi

Shortage of high-end hotel rooms in the growing port city of Kochi is all set to get relieved in a big way with the opening of Crowne Plaza Kochi on Saturday.

The five-star hotel, owned by the KGA Hotels and Resorts and to be operated by Inter-Continental Hotels Group (IHG), located on the National Highway Bypass at Kundannoor, has 269 guestrooms, including 14 suites, with a spectacular view of the backwaters and the city. The hotel also has 24,000 square feet of meetings and conference space with 14 rooms, according to K.G. Abraham, chairman, KGA Hotels and Resorts, Kochi.

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HFTP to Open Office in India

This past week, the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) Global Board of Directors voted to open an India-based office to provide its growing Asian membership services in local time. The office will serve to organize professional education conferences, be a center for member and chapter support, and work to build the HFTP membership base in Asia.

“The hospitality industry is central to the economy in countries across the globe,” said Frank Wolfe, CAE, HFTP CEO. “As business opportunities in Asia expand, so will the opportunities for professionals. HFTP is looking to support the success of hospitality-focused professionals with a network of educational and networking resources specific to finance and technology.”

Five Ista Hotels in India to Be Rebranded As Hyatt Hotels

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that a Hyatt affiliate has signed a management agreement with IHHR Hospitality Private Limited (IHHR) for five Ista hotels in India to be re-branded by Hyatt.

Under the agreement, the fully operational Ista hotels will be known as Hyatt Bangalore, Hyatt Pune, Hyatt Hyderabad, Hyatt Ahmedabad and Hyatt Amritsar. The branding effort is expected to be completed by March 2013. The agreements were signed by both parties on October 29, 2012 in London.

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Marriott to Double Number of Properties in Asia by 2016

Marriott International, announced that it expects to more than double the size of its portfolio in the Asia-Pacific region in the next few years. With 132 hotels open in Asia today and a pipeline of signed and approved deals now totaling an additional 143 properties, the company expects to grow to at least 265 hotels by 2016, with more than 80,000 rooms in 16 countries.
Commenting on the announcement, Simon Cooper, Marriott International’s president and managing director in Asia, said: “We are delighted with our growth in the region and believe it is a great testament to the popularity of our brands and the quality of our hotels in Asia that we expect to double in size by 2016.”

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Marriott International Hosts Revolutionary 'Lifestyle University' Program in Bangkok

In an effort to keep pace with the company's continued growth in Asia, Marriott International, recently hosted the first ever Lifestyle University educational program to help identify future leaders for Renaissance Hotels and Autograph Collection, two of the company's lifestyle brands.

Sixteen participants representing eight countries and four Marriott International brands gathered for an exclusive program at the Renaissance Bangkok and learned what it takes to be a lifestyle leader in the hospitality space. Employees in the class took part in a rigorous application process. Nominated by their managers, the participating students were hand selected by senior leadership in the region based on their career aspirations and unique talent.

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