Hospitality Industry Updates

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Hospitality
January Edition 2020
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1. Financial, M & A Updates..................................................................................................................................1
2. Solution Updates.................................................................................................................................................3
3. Customer Success Updates................................................................................................................................4
4. Partnership Ecosystem Updates.......................................................................................................................5
5. Miscellaneous Updates....................................................................................................................................14

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Yum! Brands (USA) To Acquire The Habit Restaurants, Inc.
Yum! Brands, Inc. and The Habit Restaurants, Inc. announced that they
have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Yum! Brands
will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of The Habit
Burger Grill for $14 per share in cash or a total of approximately $375
million. The board of directors of The Habit Burger Grill, acting on the
recommendation of a special committee composed of non-executive
independent directors, has unanimously approved the transaction. The
acquisition of The Habit Burger Grill will add an award-winning
fast-casual concept with a loyal fan-base to Yum! Brands, the world’s
largest restaurant company in terms of units and parent of the KFC, Pizza
Hut and Taco Bell global brands. Founded in California in 1969, The
Habit Burger Grill offers a flavor-forward variety of made-to-order items
uniquely chargrilled over an open flame. Fan favorites include
charburgers, hand-filleted and marinated chargrilled chicken sandwiches,
sushi-grade chargrilled ahi tuna sandwiches, fresh salads, craveable sides
and handmade frozen treats. The Habit Burger Grill, named Best Regional
Fast Food in USA Today’s 2019 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, operates
nearly 300 company-owned and franchised restaurants across the U.S. and
in China.
Executive Commentary
Chief Executive Officer of Yum! Brands, said, “We’ve emerged from
our three-year transformation stronger and in a better position to
accelerate the growth of our existing brands and leverage our scale to
unlock value from strategic acquisitions. As a fast-casual concept with
strong unit economics, The Habit Burger Grill is a fantastic addition to
the Yum! family and has significant untapped growth potential in the
U.S. and internationally. With its delicious burgers and fresh proteins
chargrilled over an open flame, The Habit Burger Grill offers
consumers a diverse, California-style menu with premium ingredients
at a QSR-like value. The transaction is a win-win because it allows us
to offer an exciting new investment to our franchisees and to expand an
award-winning, trend-forward brand through the power of Yum!’s
unmatched scale and strengths in franchising, purchasing and
brand-building.”
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Caesars Entertainment (USA) And Vici Properties Inc. Announce Sale Of
Harrah’s Reno To Cai Investments
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Caesars Entertainment Corporation and VICI Properties Inc. announced they have signed an agreement to sell
Harrah’s Reno Hotel and Casino to an affiliate of CAI Investments (the “Buyer”) for $50 million. The proceeds
of the transaction shall be split 75% to VICI and 25% to Caesars, while the annual rent payments under the
Non-CPLV Master Lease between Caesars and VICI will remain unchanged. Under the terms of the agreement,
Caesars will continue to operate the property upon closing of the transaction pursuant to a short-term lease with
the Buyer, which will allow Caesars to cease operations at the property during the second half of 2020. At the
end of the term, Caesars will deliver the property to the Buyer to be redeveloped into a non-gaming hotel and
mixed-use development. The agreement allows for Caesars to retain its guest data and places no restrictions on
Caesars’ marketing activities. Reno will continue to be part of the Caesars Rewards network during the term of
the short-term lease with Buyer.
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Hilton (USA) Unveils ‘Tempo by Hilton’ – An Elevated and Approachable Lifestyle
Brand Offering Thoughtful Design, Efficient Service and Exciting Partnerships
Solution Description
Hilton launches Tempo by Hilton, an approachable lifestyle brand curated to serve a growing segment of “modern achievers” who seek
a hotel experience that reflects their ambition. By combining thoughtful design and diverse lifestyle partnerships, Tempo by Hilton
provides hotel owners and developers with a highly scalable brand that is both uplifting and within reach for future guests – all
powered by an efficient service model. As part of its commitment to helping guests live better lives, Tempo by Hilton has established
and built upon partnerships with leading experts across the well-being, food and beverage and other lifestyle spheres. The experts on
board include Arianna Huffington’s renowned behavior change platform, Thrive Global and established culinary firm, Blau +
Associates. These organizations bring a sense of discovery to the brand, while empowering guests to continue prioritizing well-being
and personal growth even while traveling. Conceived with extensive input from leading hotel owners and investors around the country,
the new brand has seen strong momentum ahead of its unveiling. There are more than 30 individual commitments to date with
properties confirmed in several prime markets across the US, including New York, Maui, Boston, Los Angeles, Lexington, Nashville,
San Diego, Charlotte, Washington D.C., Houston, Atlanta, and more. An additional 30 deals are in various stages of development.

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Great Eagle Group (Hong Kong) Supports “Oral Health Services For Preschool
Children To Promote Dental Health Of Young Children In Hong Kong
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Great Eagle Group is pleased to be the sponsor of “Oral Health Services for Preschool Children” organized by the
Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong. The
programme aims to provide comprehensive dental care services for underprivileged young children, especially the
pre-primary students who are not covered by the current School Dental Care Service administered by the Department of
Health. Sponsored by Great Eagle Group, “Oral Health Services for Preschool Children” will provide dental care services
for 500 preschool children in Hong Kong this year. The services cover a wide range of areas, including oral health
education, oral examination, dental scaling, preventive dental treatment (e.g. topical fluoride applications, pit, fissure
sealants, etc.), dental fillings, simple dental extractions, also timely referral of complicated cases to specialist care. Early
childhood is a critical period of development. However, the School Dental Care Service currently provided by the
Department of Health does not cover children from this age group. Kindergarten students with dental problems have to visit
private dental clinic or wait until they become eligible for the public service. Therefore, children from underprivileged
families could not receive timely dental treatment, causing delayed treatment and worsening of dental problems.
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Aramark (USA) Announces Programs To Bolster Supply Chain Diversity
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Aramark, the leading U.S.-based food service provider, announced a partnership with Certify My Company, to assist
self-classified suppliers in obtaining third-party diversity certifications. The partnership furthers Aramark’s commitment to
increase overall spend with small and diverse suppliers to 25 percent by 2025. Aramark’s robust supply chain already
includes more than 6,000 small or diverse suppliers, about 18 percent of which are third-party certified as diverse. A diverse
business is generally defined as one that is 51 percent owned and controlled by women, ethnic minorities, veterans,
LGBTQ, or disabled person(s). By working with Certify My Company, which provides certification assistance to diverse
business owners by guiding and assisting them through the comprehensive process of becoming certified, Aramark will be
able to identify and engage with even more certified suppliers. In addition to partnering with Certify My Company,
Aramark will sponsor Centers of Excellence (COE) programs through regional affiliates of the National Minority Supplier
Development Council like, the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC), who certify and match
minority-owned businesses with local member corporations. The COE programs will promote supplier diversity best
practices, knowledge-sharing and procurement opportunities for minority businesses of all sizes, and will provide Aramark
team members, specifically those in Aramark’s Employee Resources Groups, with opportunities to mentor emerging
Minority Business Enterprises.
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IHG (UK) announces strategic partnership with Asset World Corporation
(AWC) for the development of more than 1,200 rooms in Thailand
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IHG®, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced a strategic partnership with long-standing partner Asset
World Corporate (AWC), Thailand's leading integrated lifestyle real-estate group, to manage a portfolio of properties across
Thailand. The agreement will see the development of more than 1,200 rooms across Thailand, with the first signing
announced as the 306-room InterContinental Chiang Mai Mae Ping. Under the structure of the agreement, hotels in multiple
popular destinations such as Chiang Mai, Bangkok and Hua Hin will be signed within three years. The first signing of the
agreement announced today is the 306-room InterContinental Chiang Mai Mae Ping Hotel. As the world’s first international
luxury travel hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has been pioneering new international destinations for decades.
The brand sets itself apart by delivering world-class standards of sophistication through understated service and exceptional
amenities. It is famed for its devotion to the comfort and wellbeing of guests through personalised and attentive services.
IHG’s loyalty programme IHG® Rewards Club of more than 100 million enrolled members also provides access to a global
following of travellers. The hotel is expected to open in 2021 and will continue its extension with full operations in 2022,
and aims to set new hospitality benchmark in Chiang Mai.
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Marriott International (USA) Signs Deal With Grupo Elipse To Bring Its Playful
Moxy Brand To Mexico City
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Marriott International announced it has signed a contract with Grupo Elise to debut the company’s
millennial-focused Moxy Hotels brand in Mexico with a 120-room hotel. The property is slated to rise in stylish
Chapultepec with close proximity to the Roma Norte neighborhood, characterized by a contemporary art scene,
hipster culture and vibrant nightlife and Mexicos prestigious Paseo de La Reforma. Construction on the Moxy
Mexico City is expected to begin in late 2020, with the opening expected in 2022. The hotel is expected to feature
120 small yet cozy guest rooms with smart modular furniture and hi-tech touches, embracing today’s Millennial
traveler. The design is also set to include buzzing public spaces aimed to be the center of activity for guests
featuring an industrial chic look, bold programming with local flavor, and communal tables offering plenty of
opportunities to plug and play. Additionally, Grupo Elipse plans to feature a vibrant B&F program including its
24/7 grab and go offering and an amped up bar experience.
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Marriott International (USA) Signs Agreement With Fibra Inn To Bring The W
Hotels Brand To Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
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Marriott International, Inc. announced that it has signed an agreement with Fibra Inn to bring the W Hotels
brand for the first time to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The property is expected to rise on an oceanfront site in
Playa del Carmen within walking distance to entertainment, upscale shopping and restaurants. When the
218-room hotel opens in 2023, it is expected to provide Playa del Carmen visitors an exciting, new lodging
option that embodies the W Hotels brand’s “work hard, play hard” philosophy. Fibra Inn’s plan calls for
multiple food and beverage venues both indoors and out; a signature WET Deck (pool deck); AWAY® Spa;
FIT ® Fitness Centre, as well as a beach club and rooftop bar. For corporate and social events, the property is
also slated to feature 500-square-metres of meetings and events space.
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MGM Resorts International (USA): Las Vegas Convention And Visitors Authority Launches Meet Vegas Platform On
Wecchat Mini Program With Special Effects Video Campaign Captured On Iconic Bellagio Fountains
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The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has partnered with MGM Resorts International and WeChat at Tencent to produce a
video campaign commemorating the launch of Las Vegas’ mini program, Meet Vegas, which is the core part of a joint activation to welcome Chinese
travelers to Las Vegas. The announcement is the latest in a series of collaborations between the LVCVA and Tencent, owner of China’s largest social
media platform, WeChat. Meet Vegas is designed by LVCVA as a customized mini program platform, or applet within the WeChat ecosystem that
provides personalized information and services for Chinese visitors coming to Las Vegas, in partnership with WeMeet. Meet Vegas is a valuable
resource providing additional information from tipping and discounts to details on attractions, local restaurants, and online live translation features.
The platform Meet Vegas will also link many Las Vegas local businesses together, including MGM Resorts International, McCarran International
Airport in Las Vegas, Caesars Entertainment, Simon Property Group, among others. The special effects video campaign used to commemorate the
launch of Meet Vegas uses a technology-driven video with special lighting and visual effects projected on the world-famous Fountains of Bellagio.
The stunning display depicts highlights of the destination and local partners’ innovation on WeChat. The campaign will run on Las Vegas and MGM
Resort International’s WeChat platforms, and within the WeChat ecosystem. It will also be echoed in China in January across various channels to
promote Las Vegas as a “Smart Event, Smart Travel” city. In advance of China’s biggest holiday, Chinese New Year (Spring Festival), Las Vegas’
Meet Vegas launch is the perfect time to welcome guests to the Entertainment and Convention Capital of the World. China represents the fifth-largest
market for international visitation to Las Vegas with 236,970 traveling to the destination in 2018.
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Yum! China, Sinopec and PetroChina cooperated to join the first gas stations
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Yum! China Holdings Co., Ltd. announced recently that following the March announcement on Investor Day with Sinopec Sales Co.,
Ltd. and has reached the strategic cooperation, the first batch of gas station channel franchise restaurants of the two parties will open to
welcome guests this month. PetroChina Kunlun Hospitality and Yum! China's first KFC franchise restaurant, Kunming Xifu Road
Restaurant, opened on December 17. At the same time, Sinopec Sales and Yum China's first KFC franchise restaurant will also be
grandly opened at Tianyuan Gas Station in Dalian, Liaoning Province on the 23rd of this month. In the future, Yum! China will
gradually open more gas stations to join restaurants as planned. The strategic cooperation between Yum! China and the two major oil
companies will greatly enhance the development of Yum! China's distribution of stores in gas stations and highway service areas across
the country. At present, Sinopec has more than 30,000 gas stations in China, and PetroChina has more than 20,000 gas stations
nationwide. Sinopec Sales and PetroChina Kunlun Hospitality are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Sinopec and PetroChina, respectively.
Its business scope covers the gas station non-oil products business of the parent company and its affiliates. Through the dual-track
model of leasing and joining, Yum China plans to open 100 stores in gas station channels within three years.
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Yum! China and Beijing Global Resort announce strategic partnership to create a fun and
innovative entertainment and dining experience
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Yum! China Holdings Limited and Beijing Global Resort announced an eight-year strategic partnership. Bring a joyous and
innovative entertainment and dining experience to guests of the resort and Chinese consumers and families. Beijing Global
Resort is a highly anticipated theme park tourism destination planned to open in 2021. Yum China is the largest catering
company in China (calculated by the number of restaurants and sales). The two parties will work together to give full play to
their advantages. Combined with deep insights into consumer needs, especially the understanding of the changing lifestyles of
young people and home users today, it brings more joy to Chinese consumers. At the same time, the cooperation also reflects
the common goal of the two sides to deeply cultivate the local market and achieve long-term growth. According to the
cooperation agreement, the two parties will jointly use the theme elements and concepts of Beijing Global Resort to jointly
launch a series of online and offline joint brand marketing activities, so that guests of Beijing Global Resort, Universal Movie
Fans and Yum! A unique, global and joyful experience. Yum! China will launch special promotions for Yum China's 230
million digital members in more than 8,000 KFC, Pizza Hut and Takkobel stores.
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HaoQiao Partners with RateGain for Switch Connectivity and Channel Management
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RateGain Technologies, the market leader in hospitality and travel technology solutions, today announced that it has been
selected by HaoQiao International for DHISCO Switch Connectivity and RezGain Channel Manager to access 125,000+
properties and 1,500+ demand partners. With a goal to establish itself as a leader in the B2B hotel reservation industry and
expand the business scope to Travel Destination market, HaoQiao needed a partner that not only connects them to biggest hotel
chains but also with largest supply partners across the globe. RateGain provides top-notch connectivity solutions to achieve
frictionless distribution. DHISCO Connectivity is a solution for any circumstance with a comprehensive set of flexible
connectivity options. It is always available for its booking and shopping solutions, consistently reliable despite 130% increase
in transaction volume and realizes consistent transaction times of <50 milliseconds in its environment. With RezGain, the smart
channel manager, HaoQiao would achieve 99.9% accuracy of rates pushed through channels, reliable connectivity with >99.5+
% success rates and automated mapping ensuring 100% mapped rates. Using RateGain’s Smart Distribution platform, HaoQiao
would also be able to accelerate global B2B business expansion by simplifying contracting and setup processes, getting
top-grade enterprise market analytics and 80% reduction in mapping effort-using AI enabled mapping recommender.
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Brinker International (USA) Selects Presto As Pay-At-Table Technology Partner
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Presto, the restaurant industry’s leading end-to-end technology platform, has been selected by Brinker International, Inc. as the exclusive provider of its next
generation guest-facing pay-at-table solutions. Designed to provide a superior guest experience and more powerful payment technology, the Presto pay-at-table
systems are scheduled to be deployed across most of Chili’s® Grill & Bar 1,250 restaurants in the United States over the course of Brinker’s fiscal year. This
new partnership will enable Chili's to provide a convenient pay-at-table experience for their guests. The new devices are being deployed to increase Chili’s guest
satisfaction, improve productivity and ultimately drive repeat visits. The Presto pay-at-table system is easy to use, reliable, and with a rich feature set. It has a
low profile and space-saving industrial design, which does not intrude upon the dining experience. Presto’s payment experience supports all the latest EMV and
mobile payment technologies, including Apple Pay, Android Pay, Samsung Pay, Chip-and-PIN, Chip-and-Signature and PIN-Debit. Chili’s will also benefit from
the industry’s highest standard of payment security that includes full P2PE hardware encryption and PTS certified PIN capture, with the majority of credit cards
not leaving the guest’s control. The Presto pay-at-table system will enable an in-restaurant digital Chili's personalization experience. New functionality being
tested will allow a guest to sign-in, view past orders and re-order their favorite items through the My Chili’s Rewards guest loyalty program. Dietary
preferences, allergies, and other data will also be remembered for guests who choose to share this information, allowing Chili’s to provide a highly tailored
dining experience. After payment, receipts can be automatically emailed for signed-in guests, saving paper and maximizing convenience.
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IHG (UK): voco™ opens first property in the south of England
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voco® Reading opens, marking the brand’s first opening in the South of England. The 201-room hotel embodies the
characteristics of voco™ offering a modern, stylish and unstuffy hotel experience for business and leisure guests. Located just
outside the town of Reading, the hotel is adjacent to the Madejski Stadium, in close proximity to Green Park, a well-known
business hub, as well as being a short journey to the historic town centre and within easy reach of London and Oxford. Every
guest will experience the voco™ signature ‘Come on in’ warm welcome, promising a swift and simple check in, with dedicated
voco™ hosts available throughout the guest’s stay as resident experts, and a locally inspired chocolate and seed welcome treat.
voco® Reading has a contemporary interior design throughout the hotel, leaving guests with a lasting impression and the
perfect surroundings to indulge in some ‘Me time’. Premium, cosy voco™ bedding is made from 100% recycled materials,
with an estimated 150 plastic bottles recycled per guest room through bedding alone. In addition, miniature bottles have been
removed from the hotel, and have been replaced with bulk size Korres products in large-format bottles which produce 80% less
waste than miniatures. Glass water bottles mean that the hotel remove an average of 300 plastic bottles in every guest room per
year and the hotel also provides aerated shower heads in their bathrooms to reduce water usage.
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IHG (UK): voco™ expands in Saudi Arabia with the opening of voco® Al
Khobar
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InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has lauched its second voco™ hotel: voco® Al Khobar in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in
partnership with KSA-based developer Wasata Al Wosta Real Estate Co. Offering a spacious, modern, stylish and unstuffy hotel
experience for guests, voco® Al Khobar boasts 130 rooms, embodies the characteristics of voco™ with exclusive features and
distinctive hallmarks, setting it apart for a memorable stay. Every guest will experience the voco® signature ‘come on in’ warm
welcome, promising a swift and simple check in, with every room equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, Smart TVs, executive desks and
in-room refreshments. So guests can relax and indulge in some ‘me time’ when they stay at voco®. For those looking for an alternative
space for meetings, the hotel offers all the facilities to cater to a wide range of events with 11 meeting spaces from small and smart
meetings, workshops, weddings and banquets, while also fitting up to 410 guests at Al Sultana ballroom. The hotel is an ideal
destination for those wanting to escape the hectic city life and unwind in a haven of ultimate relaxation. The impressive health club also
features a spa, with five lush treatment rooms, an indoor pool, and two fully equipped fitness centres, assigned separately for men and
women. Located on Dhahran road and just 55 kilometres from King Fahd International Airport, voco® Al Khobar is within easy
distance of the city’s landmarks, including Al Rashid Mall and Eastern Province business hub (both five minutes away), Al Khobar
Corniche (10 minutes away) and Halfmoon Beach (15 minutes away) and less than 10 minutes from Saudi Aramco.
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IHG® (UK) continues growth in Peru with the opening of its fifth property
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IHG® one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the Holiday Inn® Lima Miraflores hotel, a new
development located in the capital city’s vibrant, seaside neighborhood of Miraflores. This hotel marks IHG’s fifth property in Peru. It
is owned by Grucaba S.A.C. and managed by IHG. Just steps from Kennedy Park, the 17-story Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores hotel is
centrally located at Av Ricardo Palma 355 and surrounded by Lima’s finest dining, entertainment and shopping venues as well as
several cultural attractions, such as the Amano, Pre-Columbian Textile Museum and Huaca Huallamarcam, a renowned archeological
site in Lima. While the hotel is a sleek, modern building, the interiors pay homage to the country’s pre-Incan culture, known as the
Lima culture. While the hotel’s interior minimalist and geometric design was inspired by the Lima culture, the archaeological site of
Puruchucos serves as the main architectural reference for the building. Rene Poggione led the architectural designs for the emblematic
hotel, while the revered architect Germán Margozzini spearheaded the hotel’s interior design. Additional elements adorning the guest
rooms and public areas are photographs and artwork by the talented Maco Vargas, Giham Tubeh and Isabel Rejtman, Peruvian artists
renowned for their series of works inspired by pre-Inca architecture.
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JW Marriott (USA) Strengthens Presence on China’s Holiday Island With Opening
of JW Marriott Sanya Haitang Bay
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JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, Inc., announced the opening of JW Marriott Sanya Haitang Bay, located on the Haitang
Bay, the National Coast of China. The property marks JW Marriott’s second resort on Hainan and eighteenth hotel in Greater China,
seamlessly blending in with the lush landscape of Haitang Bay and illustrating the beguiling charm of the entire coast. Adjacent to
Yalong Bay National Tourism Resort, Haitang Bay boasts stunning scenery including tropical forests, white sandy beaches and
shimmering waters. A 40-minute drive from Sanya Phoenix International Airport, the area is home to numerous tourist attractions
including Wuzhizhou Island, Sanya Haichang Fantasy Town, Nanshan Temple and the Wanda International Cinema, among others. The
new JW Marriott Sanya Haitang Bay is located on a 21.8-kilometer-long shoreline, providing a luxury escape for travelers who come to
feel present in mind, nourished in body and revitalized through the brand’s curated programming. Inspired by the theme of ‘stone’, the
subtle design by Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart (SRSS) connects guests at JW Marriott Sanya Haitang Bay with nature
through endless arcades, ceramic accents, an octagonal fountain and peacock pavilion that reflect the hotel’s luscious backdrop. The
property’s 142 guestrooms and 18 villas, ranging from 735 sq. ft. to 7,180 sq. ft., feature private balconies and combine modern designs
with genuine aesthetics to create the optimum sense of relaxation.
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AC Hotels by Marriott® (USA) Announces The Opening Of Its First Hotel In Chile
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AC Hotels by Marriott®, the design-led lifestyle brand from Marriott International, announced the opening of the 249-room AC Hotel Santiago Costanera
Center, inviting travelers to experience a hotel with style and intention in the cultural hub of Chile. Housed in the tallest building in Latin America, the
anticipated new hotel embodies AC Hotels’ brand promise of going beyond the conventions of travel to create experiences that strike the perfect balance of
details that guests want and the services they need. Located on the 17th floor of the Torre Vitacura in the prestigious Costanera Center, travelers and locals
in Santiago alike will enjoy a purposeful, curated, and elevated style along with AC Hotels’ signature beverage and food programming. Designed by
Alemparte Barreda & Asociados, AC Hotels’ first hotel in Chile provides visitors with thoughtfully designed spaces and refined, crafted offerings that
remove friction from guests’ travels and provide a seamless, intuitive experience. AC Hotel Santiago Costanera Center takes shape with clean modern
lines, aesthetically proportioned spaces, and a balanced use of premium materials distinctive to the AC Hotels brand. The hotel’s AC Lobby features
inviting furnishings, locally sourced art and timeless, modern touches that evoke the feeling of a well-curated gallery. Embracing AC Hotels’ focus on
harmonious design and tailored style, the hotel features minimalist guest rooms that allow travelers to use the space in whatever way they see fit. Free of
traditional hotel room distractions, AC Hotel Santiago Costanera’s guest rooms were thoughtfully designed to do away with unnecessary embellishments
and maximize the sense of openness with plenty of free surfaces to store luggage or pull up a chair and work efficiently.
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Whitbread (UK) wins appeal for Marylebone hub by Premier Inn hotel
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Whitbread Plc has successfully won planning permission on appeal for a 294-bedroom hub by Premier Inn hotel in Marylebone
in central London. The appeal allows Whitbread to comprehensively redevelop a former office building at 191 Old Marylebone
Road into a new thirteen storey hotel. The planning appeal focused on the location of the hotel’s servicing bay. Whitbread
successfully argued that the servicing bay should be located on Harcourt Street, a street adjacent to 191 Old Marylebone Road,
rather than on Old Marylebone Road as was preferred by Westminster City Council. The granting of planning consent at Old
Marylebone Road adds to Whitbread’s growing pipeline of hub by Premier Inn hotels in central London. The business operates
eight ‘compact’ hub by Premier Inn hotels in zones 1 and 2 with new openings scheduled at West Brompton and Soho in the
first half of 2020. Launched in 2015, hub by Premier Inn hotels offer compact bedrooms – approximately half the size of a
‘standard’ Premier Inn room – with a contemporary design style, a focus on technology and a relaxed ‘Lounge’ style food and
beverage (F&B) offering. Outside of central London, Whitbread operates three hub by Premier Inn hotels in Edinburgh.
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Whitbread (UK): Premier Inn launches under 15s short story competition to raise
funds for GOSH charity
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Premier Inn is launching the UK’s first-ever ‘wake up-time’ story book for children. Inspiring children to start the day in the best way possible. The
UK’s largest hotel company – which helps millions of people get a great night’s sleep each year – is searching for young UK literary talent to help it
publish a children’s short story book packed with original tales. Part of the book will be dedicated to bedtime stories to help encourage a great night’s
sleep, while uniquely the other part will be dedicated to stories designed to be read in the morning – to inspire young people to get their day off to the
best possible start. The budget hotel chain is encouraging children and young people 15 and under to submit an original 500-word short story – either
round the theme of relaxation or inspiration. Young people are invited to let their imaginations run riot – and stories can be inspired from their own
real-life experiences or something from the depths of their imaginations. The hotel company will publish a diverse collection of tales, so stories
revolving around friendship, families, animals or even science fiction are all welcome, providing they slot into the themes above. Premier Inn experts
and an esteemed panel of judges will crown national prize-winners in two categories: under 10s and ages 11-15. In addition, there will be twelve
regional runners-up, celebrating the UK’s literary brilliance all the way from the South West to Scotland. To launch the nationwide competition in the
lead up to Christmas, children being cared for at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) were treated to story readings by Father Christmas and his
festive elves. Premier Inn is a longstanding supporter of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH Charity) and the winning stories
will be available for a donation, with all proceeds donated to GOSH.
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