New high-end resorts to open in Meghauli – Republica

CHITWAN, May 18: As operation of luxurious resorts operating inside the Chitwan National Park (CNP) was terminated last year, two new high-end resorts have opened up in Meghauli–the main entrance point from the western part of the park.Tapping the potential of jungle safari business, leading business house Chaudhary Group and Pokhara-based Barahi Hotel have started construction of new resorts in between Jitpur Bazaar and the bank of Rapti River. Construction of Barahi Jungle Lodge, promoted by Barahi Hotel, is about to finish. The 40-room lodge, which stretches on 12.19 hectares of land, is expected to come into operation by the end of next month.

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Vietnam: Visions of a coast that’s changing fast – The Independent

Nowhere is the current pace of Vietnam more palpable than on Route 1A, the transnational highway that races from the Chinese border in the north to the lowlands of the Mekong Delta. Traffic rattles past on all sides

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Interstate Hotels & Resorts Announces Senior Vice President of Development … – Wall Street Journal (press release)

David Altobello Joins Interstate Hotels & Resorts’ Development and Acquisitions Team ARLINGTON, Va., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts announces today the appointment of David Altobello as the Company’s senior vice president of development and acquisitions, effective April 29th. Altobello is responsible for identifying management contract opportunities and managing the Company’s relationships with real estate brokers, financial and institutional fund managers, hotel franchise companies and hotel owners in the full-service division, reporting to Edward J.

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Emaar unveils Vida Hotels and Resorts ‘Where Inspiring Minds Meet’ – Travel Daily News International

Hotels Vicky Karantzavelou – 07 May 2013, 12:08 Vida Hotels and Resorts will be distinguished by neutral colours creating a chic ambience, good food inspired by Middle East and international cuisine, and the convenience of the latest technology, including check-in via iPad and uninterrupted Wi-Fi service. DUBAI, UAE – The new generation of business executives, entrepreneurs and leisure travellers now have a hotel brand tailored just for them with Vida Hotels and Resorts by Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure subsidiary of Emaar Properties.Vida, meaning ‘life’ in Spanish, embraces warmth, simplicity and youthful vitality, creating a stimulating environment.

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Emaar Unveils Vida Hotels and Resorts ‘Where Inspiring Minds Meet’ – PR Newswire (press release)

DUBAI, UAE, May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The new generation of business executives, entrepreneurs and leisure travellers now have a hotel brand tailored just for them with Vida Hotels and Resorts by Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure subsidiary of Emaar Properties.      (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130506/613110 ) Vida, meaning ‘life’ in Spanish, embraces warmth, simplicity and youthful vitality, creating a stimulating environment.

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SHANGRI-LA ASIA LIMITED : Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts Launches “360 … – 4-traders (press release)

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has launched the “360� Shangri-La Journey” Weibo campaign in mainland China. The promotion runs until mid-December and encourages fans to virtually discover the group’s iconic hotels worldwide and celebrate new openings this summer in Istanbul, London and Shanghai. Located across the globe from Beijing to London, nine of the group’s luxury hotels and resorts in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Indian Ocean take centre stage in the “360� Shangri-La Journey.” Weibo users are invited to participate by following Shangri-La’s Weibo account at e.weibo.com/shangrila

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Franz Zeller Rejoins M&C As Senior Vice President Of Asia – eTravelBlackboard – Asia Edition

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels (M&C) welcomes back Mr Franz Zeller as Senior Vice President, Asia. Mr Zeller is a familiar face to many within the M&C group of companies.

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Host Hotels & Resorts Management Discusses Q1 2013 Results – Earnings Call … – Seeking Alpha

Executives Gee Lingberg – Vice President W. Edward Walter – Chief Executive Officer, President and Director Larry K. Harvey – Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President Analysts Joshua Attie – Citigroup Inc, Research Division Andrew G

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