Interstate promotes to Knighton to president: Interstate Hotels & Resorts announced on Monday that COO Ted Knighton is being promoted to COO and president.
Starwood expands in Maine: Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, New Castle Hotels and Resorts and RockBridge announced that the Eastland Park Hotel, located in Portland, Maine, will undergo a US$40 million renovation and rebrand as The Westin Portland Harborview in the spring of 2013.
Taiwan opens door for casino-resort development: Matsu Islands voters approved government plans to build a casino-resort, which would be Taiwan’s first.
Anjin building Zimbabwe hotel: Chinese-owned Anjin Investments announced plans to invest US$30 million in a 150-room 5-star hotel in Mutare, Zimbabwe.
Hersha refinances Miami hotel: Hersha Hospitality announced on Monday that it refinanced and secured a US$60 million loan for Courtyard Miami Beach Oceanfront.