Rezidor Signs Hotel in Ghana

Rezidor has signed its 10th hotel in West Africa. The Radisson Blu Hotel, Accra in Ghana, is scheduled to open in 2013 and adds 168 rooms to Rezidor’s pipeline.

The Radisson Blu Hotel, Accra, will be located in the heart of the business district of the Ghanaian capital, 5 walking minutes from the beach.

Carlson to Open 19 New Hotels in India in 2011

Carlson is planning to open 19 additional hotels in India by the end of 2011 across its four brands: Radisson, Country Inns & Suites By Carlson, Park Inn and Park Plaza.

“This will be another record year for Carlson. Our momentum is in line with our plans to have more than 100 hotels across India by 2015,” said Hubert Joly, Carlson president and chief executive officer.

Centara’s Thai Hotels Launch Valentine Promotion

Accommodation in a suite or villa, spa treatment for two, and breakfast in bed are being offered by Centara Hotels & Resorts under a Valentine package available at selected beach resort hotels in Thailand.

The package is available for a minimum of three nights during the period of 10-21 February at hotels in Phuket, Krabi, Samui and Hua Hin (Kui Buri).

Fire Closes Hotel in Surabaya

Following a fire inside Surabaya’s MEX Building recently, Aston International has decided to temporarily close the favehotel MEX.

While the fire, which originated in a Karaoke Club occupying the MEX building’s fifth floor, did not harm the favehotel located 2 floors below, the hotel sustained damage to its hallways and some guest rooms and suites due to water leaking from the upper floors sprinkler system.