Hyatt lined up to replace Ballsbridge Four Seasons: Hyatt Hotel Corp. is lined up to replace the Four Seasons hotel in Ballsbridge, Ireland. According to sources, Hyatt beat off IHG for the rights to run the hotel. This will be Hyatt’s first hotel in Ireland.
Read more at the Irish Independent
Marriott adds hotel in Guatemala City: Marriott International will open its first Courtyard by Marriott brand hotel in Guatemala City. The 147-room hotel will open in 2016.
Read more at Marriott’s website
Google drops Local Carousel: Google is dropping its horizontal Local Carousel display of hotel search results. The Carousel also includes local restaurants, nightlife and entertainment search categories.
Read more at Search Engine Land
Hyatt closes on sale of 38 hotels: Hyatt Hotels Corp. announced its affiliates have closed on the sale of 38 hotels to Lone Star Funds for approximately US$590 million. The portfolio includes Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels.