Internos buys 2 hotels in Germany: Internos Global Investors bought the 166-room InterCityHotel Leipzig and the 328-room Maritim Hotel Dresden for approximately US$100 million.
Waldorf Astoria to enter Indonesia: Hilton Worldwide announced that its Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand is set to enter Indonesia after signing an agreement with PT Bali Ragawisata to open the 96-villa Waldorf Astoria Bali.
RIU to enter St. Martin: RIU Hotels & Resorts purchased the 252-room Radisson Blu Resort Marina & Spa, St. Martin for US$45 million. RIU will rebrand the Riu Palace St. Martin.
Political turmoil not hurting Phuket, Samui hotel performances: Due to increasing direct airlift, new research by C9 Hotelworks shows international passenger arrivals to Phuket rose 26% in 2013, while Samui shot up 37% in year-on-year growth.
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Alcohol, drug paraphernalia found in Calderwood’s guestroom: A court inquest revealed that Ace Hotels Group co-founder died of a lethal mixture of drugs and alcohol. A makeshift crack cocaine pipe and several bottles of alcohol were found in the guestroom where he died.
Benchmark introducing conference centers: Benchmark Hospitality International is introducing Benchmark Conference Centers as a MICE offering.
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Holiday Inn Express to expand in British Columbia: IHG signed a franchise agreement with 611017 BC Ltd for the 75-room Holiday Inn Express Golden-Kicking Horse.