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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.

Jul. 2, 2009 | Andrew Calvo | 1 comment | Continued
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Starwood Capital’s 1 Hotels and Baccarat Brands Expanding First Into China

A story from the South China Morning Post states that Starwood Capital is investing $2 billion over the next 5 years in its 1 Hotel & Baccarat Hotel brands – in China. The story has so many conflicting statements, both within the story and based on news that’s occurred over the past few months.. I’m almost not sure to believe anything in the article!

Jun. 10, 2009 | Andrew Calvo | 0 comments | Continued
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Cosmopolitan Las Vegas Just Can Never Catch A Break

The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas gets caught up in another delay – this time the lawsuit between Starwood & Hilton.

Apr. 24, 2009 | Andrew Calvo | 0 comments | Continued
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Work Is Suspended on Hilton’s Denizen Brand

Things have gone from bad to worse for Hilton. They were recently served a subpoena for their actions involving Starwood, which has forced them to suspend all activity on the Denizen brand development as well as placing most of the employees involved in Hilton’s Prestige Portfolio on paid administrative leave – including Ross Klein and Amar Lalvani.

Apr. 21, 2009 | Andrew Calvo | 4 comments | Continued
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Bill Going Through House of Representatives Lifting Ban On Travel To Cuba

A bill is being worked on in the House of Representatives lifting the travel embargo with Cuba for American citizens – but in order for it to really work, and for America to really benefit from it – the trade embargo needs to be lifted or significantly lessened simultaneously.

Feb. 12, 2009 | Andrew Calvo | 0 comments | Continued
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Hilton Launches New Extended Stay Brand: Home2 Suites by Hilton

Hilton announced their new extended stay hotel brand called Home2 Suites by Hilton at the ALIS Conference. It’s meant to be less expensive than their Homewood Suites brand and cater to the “millennial generation”.

Jan. 26, 2009 | Andrew Calvo | 1 comment | Continued
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What Happened to Baccarat Anguilla?

Whatever happened to the Baccarat Anguilla Hotel & Residences? It was supposed to be the centerpiece of the Temanos Anguilla development, but all references to it have been removed from Baccarats website, and all references to Baccarat have been removed from Temanos Anguillas website too.

Nov. 26, 2008 | Andrew Calvo | 0 comments | Continued