Expedia unveils mobile app for hoteliers: Expedia has launched Expedia PartnerCentral App for iPhone and Android. The new app is designed to provide hoteliers with easy-to-use tools and actionable insights anytime, anywhere.
Starwood grows Tribute Portfolio: Starwood Hotels & Resorts Wroldwide has added the Riviera Palm Springs in California to its Tribute Portfolio. The property will undergo a multi-million dollar upgrade, including the addition of a new pool bar, wedding pavilion and enhanced lobby, prior to its debut in November.
Read more at Starwood’s website
Anantara debuts new look: Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas is commemorating its 15-year anniversary with a brand refresh. Inspired by its philosophy “life is a Journey,” the refresh includes a refreshed logo, new website with CMS technology, and Anantara blog.
AccorHotels introduces MyResorts: AccorHotels has launched the MyResorts program to introduce specially crafted resort experiences to Le Club loyalty club members.
Read more at AccorHotels’ website
Hotel unions propose Airbnb regulations: Hotel workers in Washington, D.C., have propose some of the strictest Airbnb regulations in the U.S. One bill, backed by a large hotel workers union, would ban the rental of whole units without the owner or occupant being present, and prevent hosts from renting out more than one unit at a time. It would also create special enforcement division within the District’s Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs to conduct inspections to sue for violations.
Read more at the Washington Post
Lexington to build in Florida: Lexington by Vantage will build a 158-room Lexington Inn & Suites in Dania Beach, Florida. The hotel will be owned by a Vantage Hospitality affiliate.