Emaar appoints Kufer as COO: Emaar Hospitality Group appointed Josef Kufer as its chief operating officer. Kufer’s previous positions include senior vice president Africa for Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts.
Radisson Lexington to be rebranded: Highgate Hotels announced that the Radisson Lexington Hotel in New York has become an independently operated property known as The Lexington New York City.
Room Key adds partners: Hotel search engine Room Key announced that it has partnered to add La Quinta Inns & Suites, Millennium Hotels & Resorts and The Leading Hotels of the World properties to its database.
Radisson Blu launches new MICE offer: The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group announced that the Radisson Blu brand is launching a new MICE offering “Experience Meetings,” which includes a “Brain Food” menu of fish, whole grain and produce.
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Regent opens 3 sales offices: Regent Hotels & Resorts announced that it opened three new regional sales offices, in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Peacock expands in Iraq: Peacock International Hotel Management announced that it will manage the 5-star Highcrest Hotel under development in Sulaimaniya, Iraq.