Dusit plans Australian golf and spa resort: Dusit International announced it will build a A$550 million (US$480 million) resort, backed by Hong Kong fund manager Maxsen Capital, overlooking the existing Greg Norman-designed Brookwater golf course in Ipswich.
Wyndham signs first Planet Hollywood Hotel in India: Wyndham Hotel Group announced the signing of a franchise agreement with JMJ for the first Planet Hollywood hotel in India. The 115-room and 15-luxury-tent Planet Hollywood Beach Resort will be located on Goa’s southern coast and is expected to be operational by the end of this year.
Marriott exec to retire: Jim Kauffman, president, U.S. and Canada full-service hotels at Marriott International, will retire at the end of the year after 37 years with the company.
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