China Lodging Group reports Q3 earnings: China Lodging Group said net income was US$226.1 million for the third quarter of 2014, a 21% year-over-year increase. Total revenue for the quarter was reported at US$239.7 million.
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Watergate Hotel to reopen: The Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C., will reopen in 2015 after a US$125 million renovation funded by Euro Capital that includes adding 100 rooms, ballroom space, a spa and rooftop lounge.
Read more at the Washington Post
Four Seasons goes high-tech: The Four Seasons Resorts Lana’i recently launched guest wristbands for room access. Food and beverage transaction abilities will be added to the wristbands in 2015.
Ritz-Carlton gives back: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co. is the first founding partner of IMPACT 2030: The Global Initiative for the Advancement of Corporate Volunteering. IMPACT 2030 aims to mobilize corporate volunteers to contribute to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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Pillo Hotel sold: The Pillo Hotel Galway in Ireland was sold to the Dalata Hotel Group for €10.5 million (US$12.9 million). The deal is subject to approval from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and is expected to close within 30 days.