Westin

Marriott International expects to more than triple its hotel portfolio in the Philippines in the next five years. It will also debut five new brands including Ritz-Carlton, Element and Westin. With four hotels currently open in the Philippines, the chain expects to open 14 more properties by the end of 2024, adding more than 3,700 […]

To reinforce Jordan’s position as an up-and-coming tourist destination to UK travellers, major hotel groups Hyatt, Jumeirah, Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Ritz Carlton will open nine five-star properties throughout 2018. The hotels will open in the city of Aqaba – which is undergoing a billion-dollar expansion with the launch of two distinct resorts: Ayla […]

BA gets biometric boarding gates British Airways has become the first UK airline to introduce automated biometric airport technology, with the launch of self-service boarding gates at London Heathrow T5. Following a trial, the first three boarding gates for UK domestic flights are now open, allowing travellers to scan their own boarding pass in order […]

Westin to offer “bedtime calls” to guests Guests at Westin hotels can now receive a “bedtime call”, telling them when they need to go to sleep. The new service is a reminder of when guests should turn-in and power-down, ensuring they get a good night’s sleep. The timing of the bedtime call will be based […]