AccorHotels JO&JOE Brand to Launch in Brazil

At the foot of the Corcovado mountain and the Cristo Redentor, the architectural complex of 'Largo do Botícario', in the neighborhood of Cosme Velho, Rio de Janeiro, will be the first JO&JOE to open outside of Europe and in the AMLAT region (opening 2020).

HVS Asia-Pacific Hotel Operator Guide 2018 - By Pawinee Chaisiriroj and Daniel J Voellm

The publication continues to serve owners as a reference for which operator has a strong presence in their home market and in potential future markets further ashore as well as key feeder markets across the region.

US Hotel Occupancy Up 0.7 Percent to 68.2Percent for May 2018

In May, U.S. hotels reported occupancy rose 0.7% year over year to 68.2%, ADR increased 2.6% to $129.90 and RevPAR rose 3.3% to $88.59.

Hotel Live Chat Instant Gratification Wins Every Time

There’s a lot of debate about the best way to handle the huge influx of guest messages happening through private message and live chat platforms. Should we be using more automation? More resources in house? More outsourcing?

Holiday Inn Express News

IHG Signs Master Development Agreement With Al Hokair Group for Holiday Inn Express in Saudi Arabia
April, 18 2018
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a Master Development Agreement (MDA) with Saudi Arabian business conglomerate, Al Hokair Group, which will see the debut of Holiday Inn Express brand in Saudi Arabia, with a rollout of at least 10 Holiday Inn Express hotels over next 15 years. continue reading →

Holiday Inn Express Moscow - Paveletskaya Opens
November, 17 2017
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Express Moscow - Paveletskaya. Located in the thriving business district, the hotel is a short walk from Paveletskaya Station and the Aeroexpress train (offering a direct connect to Domodedovo airport), making arrival and departure simple for hotel guests. continue reading →