Hotels
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Hyatt Backs Off Bid for Spain’s NH Hotel Group
Hyatt, which on Friday said it may launch a cash bid for 100 percent of NH Hotels, said it saw pursuing an offer as extremely challenging. “Based on the information we now have, we believe that the path to a successful tender offer by Hyatt under the terms expressed in our letter has narrowed to a…
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Hyatt Looking to Acquire Spain’s NH Hotel Group
Hyatt is looking to expand. It has shown interest in acquiring NH Hotel Group SA. The company has sent a letter to the he Spanish hotel operator expressing interest in pursuing a potential acquisition. NH Hotel shareholders are already weighing a tender offer from Thailand’s Minor International Pcl. In fact Dillip Rajakarier, chief operating officer of the Thai bidder,…
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Amazon’s Alexa Will Be Available at Marriott Hotels This Summer
Amazon has partnered with Marriott to help increase guest access to amenities with Alexa, through its voice-controlled device Echo, in an attempt to expand its presence in the hospitality industry. The partnership that was announced today will add Amazon Echo smart speakers into a select number of rooms. Guests can use the Alexa-enabled device to order room…
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New Hyatt Place Features Will Cater to Business Travelers
They plan to introduce Hyatt Place features designed to make the brand even more appealing to business travelers.
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Marriott Plans Major Makeover for Sheraton Hotels
Lobbies will now have a town square feel to them, with more comfortable seating and communal tables. A “coffee bar bar” will serve coffee by day and alcoholic beverages and more by night.
