Choice set for Indian expansion: Choice Hotels International signed an agreement with Parsvnath Hotels Ltd to manage a chain of budget hotels under development in India.
Growth estimate downgraded: The World Travel & Tourism Council has downgraded its tourism industry growth forecast for 2011 to 3.2% and for 2012 to 3.3% from 4.5% and 5.1%, respectively.
Nigeria dismisses US warning: The Nigerian government has dismissed a U.S. warning on a potential terrorist strike on 3 hotels in Abuja, Nigeria, as unfounded.
Interstate expands in India: A joint venture between Interstate Hotels & Resorts and JHM Hotels has signed a contract to manage a Ramada Inn in Alleppey, India.
Carlson expands in Croatia: Carlson’s Park Plaza brand will convert two Croatian hotels, set to reopen after renovations in 2012.