Westin Resort Opens in the Maldives

The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort features 70 villas and suites, 41 on island and 29 overwater. Each villa is shaped with an eco-friendly double roofing to create the perfect natural ventilation. Outdoor rainforest showers are a distinctive feature. Poised over the sea on stilts and with an area of almost 200 square meters each, the overwater suites are among the largest a resort has to offer in the Baa Atoll region.

InterContinental Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Hotel Opens

First and only hotel property connected via skybridge to MSP Airport

Hilton Taipei Sinban Hotel Opens

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and Hilton Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of Hilton Taipei Sinban. The opening marks Hilton's return to the Taiwan market after 15 years, making it New Taipei City's first international upscale hotel.

Sydney Hotel Industry Reports RevPAR Drop for September 2018

Sydney hotels reported occupancy dipped 1.7% to 82.8% in September, according to preliminary monthly data from STR. ADR dropped 0.8% to 211.38 Australian dollars ($150.70) and RevPAR decreased 2.5% to AU$174.95 ($124.73).

Nashville's United Artists Tower to Be Converted Into a Hotel

Hotel Equities (HE) and Tapestry Collection by Hilton revealed plans to transform Nashville's iconic United Artists Tower into an upscale, 185-room boutique hotel under Tapestry Collection by Hilton brand.

Saii Lagoon Maldives Will Open As Part of Curio Collection by Hilton In 2019

Set to open in 2019, the 198-room resort will be located in Emboodhoo Lagoon surrounded by white sands and cerulean seas.

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At The Front Desk, Voice Inflection Can Change The Entire Meaning Of What We Say - By Cathy Cook
October, 12 2018
It has often been said that as much as 80% of communication takes place non-verbally. It is certainly true that facial expressions such as what we show with our eyebrows, our smiles (or lack thereof), and body language, which is what we show with our posture and gestures, all are essential for communicating. continue reading →

Westin Resort Opens in the Maldives
October, 12 2018
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort features 70 villas and suites, 41 on island and 29 overwater. Each villa is shaped with an eco-friendly double roofing to create the perfect natural ventilation. Outdoor rainforest showers are a distinctive feature. Poised over the sea on stilts and with an area of almost 200 square meters each, the overwater suites are among the largest a resort has to offer in the Baa Atoll region. continue reading →