Category: People
Perfect Example of the Media Taking A Comment Out of Context
I’m not one to sit and talk about media bias, I hate Fox News, and rarely watch CNN or any other 24/7 news network because I cant stand how news organizations always blow issues out of proportion, or report on an issue totally out of context if the truth. Sometimes they just look for stuff [...]
Hilton & Starwood Hotels Finally Settle Denizen Debacle
Hilton & Starwood Hotels has finally settled their lawsuit which has been going on for almost 2 and a half years. Here is Hilton’s Statement In the lawsuit, originally filed in mid-2008, Starwood accused Hilton of stealing thousands of confidential documents and material which had information on how to create, brand and operate a boutique/lifestyle [...]
Cosmopolitan Las Vegas – Finally Open!
The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas’s opening today is being written about, and broadcast on almost every major and minor news/blogging outlet in the world today (along the Bellagio’s robbery) – I’ll save my readers from the fluff of how great the property is and how many restaurants it has and the like, if you’re looking for [...]
UK Metro Bank’s Launch Success
Three months ago, MetroBank UK finally opened its doors after a long ramp up period, and a lot of excitement from the press and the public just interested in what this new banking concept is all about. Ever since I started this blog I’ve made posts here and there about Vernon Hill’s banking ventures – [...]
Wyndham Worldwide Licenses Planet Hollywood Name For Franchising
Today at Wyndham Worldwide’s first global brand conference, it was announced that Wyndham has licensed the Planet Hollywood name and likeness, enabling it to begin franchising hotels using the brand throughout the world.
Cosmopolitan Las Vegas to Join Marriott’s The Autograph Collection
The hotel operator of the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas has finally been identified as Marriott under their Autograph Collection brand. Its a huge win for Marriott and puts to rest lots of speculation over the past few years as to what brand will run the hotel.
Starwood vs Hilton Going to Grand Jury
Starwood’s lawsuit against Hilton about the stolen documents used to create the Denizen brand may be close to an end – but it may end up with Hilton and its former executives having criminal charges brought against them.
Everyone is Jumping the Gun on the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas
There has been of reports that Hilton will be managing and branding the new Cosmopolitan Casino and Resort in Las Vegas – but I think the odds of that are nil to none due to the Starwood/Hilton Lawsuit.
What Happened to Hilton’s Denizen?
Ever since Starwood sued Hilton over their Denizen brand no word has come from either party about Denizen’s fate. I don’t think anyone expects Denizen to ever see the light of day at this point – but still.. What’s going on?
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