Hotel Management Network-Updates The latest content updates from the hotelmanagement-network.com web site http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/ en-us http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/ Hotel Management Network-Updates http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/content/images/logo_big.gif Meet iRiS Software Systems at HITEC 2012 http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/hospitality-software/iris-software/pressmeet-iris-software-systems-at-hitec-2012.html http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/hospitality-software/iris-software/pressmeet-iris-software-systems-at-hitec-2012.html iRiS Software Systems is pleased to invite you to meet with us at the forthcoming HITEC 2012, the Hospitality Industry Technology Expo and Conference, in Baltimore, MD, US. Mon, 21 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT Accor opens 500th hotel in Asia Pacific http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newsaccor-opens-new-hotel-in-india http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newsaccor-opens-new-hotel-in-india French hotel group Accor has announced the opening of the Pullman Gurgaon Central Park in India, its 500th hotel in Asia Pacific. Sun, 20 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT BHG to manage Hotel Presidente in Minas Gerais, Brazil http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newsbhg-to-operate-hotel-presidente-in-brazil http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newsbhg-to-operate-hotel-presidente-in-brazil Brazil Hospitality Group (BHG) has announced that it will start managing the Hotel Presidente in Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil, on 22 May 2012. Sun, 20 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT Starhill in talks to purchase three Marriott hotels in Australia http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newsstarhill-to-purchase-three-marriott-hotels-from-cphf http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newsstarhill-to-purchase-three-marriott-hotels-from-cphf Malaysia's Starhill Real Estate Investment Trust is in talks to purchase three Marriott hotels from an Australian wealth management company, in a deal worth A$400m ($394m). Thu, 17 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT Hoteliers to cut prices in Rio de Janeiro ahead of UN summit http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newshoteliers-in-rio-de-janeiro-to-cut-prices http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newshoteliers-in-rio-de-janeiro-to-cut-prices Brazil's government has requested hoteliers in Rio de Janeiro to cut prices ahead of the United Nations (UN) summit next month, after some government groups including the European Parliament reduced the size of their delegations due to the high lodgi… Thu, 17 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT HHM adds 21 hospitality contracts to management portfolio http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newshhm-adds-21-contracts-to-management-portfolio http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newshhm-adds-21-contracts-to-management-portfolio US-based Hersha Hospitality Management (HHM) has added 21 contracts to its management portfolio in the past 18 months, including 12 hotels in its newly-formed full-service division. Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT ITC forays into Sri Lankan hotel market http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newsitc-expands-to-sri-lanka http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newsitc-expands-to-sri-lanka Indian diversified business conglomerate ITC has signed an agreement with Sri Lanka's Board of Investment to build a luxury hotel in Colombo, in the company's first foray outside India. Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT Hilton inks deal for two new Qatar hotels http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newshilton-inks-deal-with-artic-for-two-new-qatar-hotels http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newshilton-inks-deal-with-artic-for-two-new-qatar-hotels Hilton Worldwide and Al Faisal's Al Rayyan Tourism Investment (ARTIC) have signed a management agreement for two new DoubleTree by Hilton properties in Qatar's capital Doha. Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT Noble buys Hilton Garden Inn Boston Waltham http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newsnoble-buys-hilton-garden-inn-boston-waltham http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newsnoble-buys-hilton-garden-inn-boston-waltham US-based lodging and hospitality investment organisation Noble Investment Group has announced the acquisition of the Hilton Garden Inn Boston Waltham in Waltham, Massachusetts, US. Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT Marco Polo, XTT to set up five-star hotel in Philippines http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newsmarco-polo-xtt-to-develop-hotel-in-philippines http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newsmarco-polo-xtt-to-develop-hotel-in-philippines Marco Polo Hotels and Xin Tian Ti Development (XTT) have entered a cooperational agreement to develop a PHP3bn ($70m) five-star hotel in Ortigas, Philippines. Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT TRX unveils new software for hotel property normalisation http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newstrx-unveils-new-software-for-hotel-property-normalisation http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newstrx-unveils-new-software-for-hotel-property-normalisation US-based travel technology and data services provider TRX has unveiled HNN 2.0, the latest version of its Hotel Name Normalization (HNN) software for its TRAVELTRAX business intelligence solution. Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT Wyndham signs agreement with Hoteles Costa del Sol http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newswyndham-signs-agreement-with-hoteles-costa-del-sol http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newswyndham-signs-agreement-with-hoteles-costa-del-sol Wyndham Hotel Group has signed an agreement with Hoteles Costa del Sol to franchise three new Ramada Hotels in Peru, expanding its presence to four South American locations. Sun, 13 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT Autograph Collection adds Turnberry Isle Miami to portfolio http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newsautograph-collection-adds-turnberry-isle-miami-to-portfolio http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newsautograph-collection-adds-turnberry-isle-miami-to-portfolio Autograph Collection, a Marriott International brand, has announced the addition of Turnberry Isle Miami, a resort in South Florida, to its portfolio of independently owned and operated hotels. Sun, 13 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT IDC to invest in hotels in east and west Africa http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newsidc-to-develop-hotels-in-south-africa http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newsidc-to-develop-hotels-in-south-africa South Africa's development finance body Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has announced plans to partner with local entities to invest in hotels in east and west Africa. Thu, 10 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT Germaine de Capuccini Features at the Lotus Therme Hotel & Spa in Hungary http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/spa-solutions/germainedecapuccini/pressgermaine-de-capuccini-lotus-therme-hotel.html http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/spa-solutions/germainedecapuccini/pressgermaine-de-capuccini-lotus-therme-hotel.html Germaine de Capuccini now offers its cosmetic products at the Lotus Theme Hotel & Spa. Thu, 10 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT Hotel planned for Dunedin waterfront, New Zealand http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newsnew-hotel-proposed-for-new-zealand http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newsnew-hotel-proposed-for-new-zealand A new $100m 28-storey luxury hotel is being planned for Dunedin's waterfront on the South Island, New Zealand. Thu, 10 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT Marriott to open three new hotels in Thailand http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newsmarriott-to-open-three-new-hotels-in-thailand http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newsmarriott-to-open-three-new-hotels-in-thailand Marriott International has announced that it will open three new properties in Thailand in 2012, taking the group's portfolio to 16 hotels in the country. Wed, 09 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT Choice Hotels introduces iPad app http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newschoice-hotels-unveils-global-ipad-app http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newschoice-hotels-unveils-global-ipad-app Hotel group Choice Hotels International has introduced a global iPad application and upgraded its existing iPhone and Android apps to provide global travellers with access to the company's offers. Wed, 09 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT Hotel Regatta Selects Quadriga's Sensiq Edition to Enhance Guest Experience http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/entertainment/quadriga-worldwide/presshotel-regatta-selects-quadriga-sensiq.html http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/contractors/entertainment/quadriga-worldwide/presshotel-regatta-selects-quadriga-sensiq.html The new luxury Hotel Regatta in Hanko, Finland, has announced the adoption of Sensiq Edition from Quadriga, enabling the hotel to offer an enriched and intuitive guest experience. Wed, 09 May 2012 14:36:00 GMT Hilton opens first hotel in Qatar http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newshilton-opens-first-hotel-in-qatar http://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/newshilton-opens-first-hotel-in-qatar Hilton has announced the opening of the new Hilton Doha in Qatar. Tue, 08 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT