Category: marketing
Ian Schrager is Back.. Again.. With Schrager Hotels
Ian Schrager is back – again – with a new hotel company and two new hotel brands, this is in addition to his existing properties with Marriott’s Edition brand. Schrager always alluded to not being done in the hotel industry, and even when his partnership with Marriott was announced, he was very forthcoming about stating [...]
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 – [...]
What’s Up With Doubletree’s New Logo and Name?
Almost 2 years ago I wrote a post about DoubleTree’s new logo based upon an advertisement that I had seen for the brand. At the time nothing was announced, but it seemed as though Hilton was going to be giving the brands logo a much needed refresh. Ever since that post went up, I hadn’t [...]
MGM-MIRAGE Changing Name to MGM Resorts International
This week at MGM Mirage’s June 15th shareholder meeting, MGM Mirage has asked their shareholders to:
To amend and restate the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company to change the name of the Company from “MGM MIRAGE” to “MGM Resorts International”
Kmart Is Expanding: By Opening Kwash Laundromats
Kmart is testing a new concept called ‘kwash’ which is a laundromat on the side of their Iowa City, Iowa Kmart store. While it sounds good – I’m not sure it is a great idea to bring in more high end/higher paying customers.
Marriott Creates “The Autograph Collection”
Marriott has announced a new “brand” called the Autograph Collection which will be made up of individual hotels keeping their own unique identity – but having the power of the Marriott affiliation behind them.
Robert FX Sillerman Admits Defeat
Robert Sillerman is a billionaire who decided to get into real estate investing, and has failed miserably – shockingly he has admitted defeat and is getting out of real estate.
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?
MGM Mirage Working on ‘MX’ and ‘Emblem’ Hotel Brands
MGM Mirage has been working on two new hotel brands for their MGM Mirage Hospitality Group – no word yet when they will appear, or even if both brands will appear, but the information I’ve managed to find out is still pretty interesting and demonstrates a new direction that MGM is looking to go in.
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