Via Scott Mayerowitz, we learn that: Hilton’s CEO likes the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island Accor’s CEO nominates the Andaz Amsterdam And Wyndham’s CEO says his favorite is the Park Hyatt Vendome in Paris These answers were given at the NYU Hospitality Conference where hotel CEOs were also clearly on the side of the Middle East carriers in their dispute against United, Delta, and American. Hotel chains compete globally, including on service, so aren’t likely to be convinced by pleas for protectionism As Wyndham’s CEO noted, he’d rather fly @emirates @qatarairways @EtihadAirways over @AmericanAir @Delta @united The funny thing – at least to me – is that such a preference ought to be very aircraft-specific. Emirates has 10-abreast seating on their 777 (so does American, but not Delta or United). Emirates and Qatar have angled business class…
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for June 2015.
Hyatt’s Summer Promotion is Out and Everyone’s Earn is Different
Hyatt Gold Passport is running a variety of targeted points-earning promotions, for stays over a four month period: June 1 through September 30 and called “Sweet Dreams Sweet Rewards” .. What was your offer?
Starwood Details Plan to Put Sheraton Brand Back on Top
One of Starwood Hotels’ most enduring problems is the inconsistency and declining reputation of their flagship Sheraton brand. They’ve now detailed their 10 point plan to revitalize the brand by 2020. Here’s what they have in store.
Starwood Introducing Exciting Sheraton Free Weekend Night Promotion
Starwood will be offering a promotion to earn a free Sheraton weekend night for every 5 nights you stay with Sheraton over nearly three months. All Sheratons will be eligible for earning and redemption, and the promotion will be stackable with other Starwood bonuses.
Predicting Plane Crashes, Anti-Noise Airport Art, and the Kenya Airways All-Female 787 Crew
A collection of interesting links you’ll want to see, many you’ll want to click.
Malaysia Airlines: New Business Class Seats and Lounge Improvements Coming
Malaysia Airlines has deep financial problems and is going through a restructuring. They’re largely focusing on regional routes rather than ultra long haul travel. And they’re offloading some aircraft and laying off thousands of staff to lower costs.
But they’re also going to introduce a new fully flat business class seat for their A330s and Boeing 777s. They’re also going to revamp their lounge strategy — closing some lounges, generating revenue through contracts with partners for access for others, and closing lounges as well.