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Hyatt Hotel & Resorts

As we continue to grow , we don’t lose sight of what’s most important—people. Hyatt is a company that was built by family. It’s a workplace where coworkers become friends. Every day we care for our guests. Care is at the heart of our business, and it’s this distinct guest experience that makes Hyatt one of the world’s best hospitality brands. Our foundation in family goes back to 1957, when entrepreneur Jay Pritzker purchased the original Hyatt House motel. Pritzker and his brother, Donald, worked to grow the Hyatt brand, powered by their belief in the importance of family and care. As of September 30, 2016, Hyatt is a global hospitality company with 13 brands and more than 600 properties in more than 50 countries. With more than 100,000 colleagues across 54 countries, we embrace all cultures, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, perspectives, and ways of thinking. Our culture is one that empowers every individual to be his or her best, and such authentic connection inspires the way we care for each other and for our guests. CONTACT Hyatt Hyatt Hyatt Hyatt.com

Create: Jun 14, 2019 Edit: Jan 12, 2020

Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Hilton Hotels & Resorts (formerly known as Hilton Hotels) is a global brand of full-service hotels and resorts and the flagship brand of American multinational hospitality company Hilton. The original company was founded by Conrad Hilton. As of 2017, there were more than 570 Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties in 85 countries and territories across six continents. Properties are either owned by, managed by, or franchised to independent operators by Hilton. Hilton Hotels & Resorts is Hilton's flagship brand and one of the largest hotel brands in the world. The brand is targeted at both business and leisure travelers with locations in major city centers, near airports, convention centers, and popular vacation destinations around the world. Hilton Hotels & Resorts participates in Hilton Honors, Hilton's guest loyalty program. Members who book directly through Hilton-owned channels receive exclusive discounts and amenities such as free Wi-Fi, digital check-in, keyless entry, and the ability to use a mobile app to choose specific rooms. CONTACT HiltonNewsRoom HiltonNewsRoom HiltonNewsRoom Hilton.com

Create: Jun 14, 2019 Edit: Jan 12, 2020

Accor Hotels Group

Accor Hotels , is a French multinational hospitality company that owns, manages and franchises hotels, resorts, and vacation properties. It is a constituent part of the CAC 40 index on the Paris Bourse. Accor is the largest hotel group in the world outside of the United States. The group is headquartered in Paris, Issy-les-Moulineaux, Évry and Courcouronnes. It operates in 100 countries, with more than 4,200 hotels and 250,000 employees worldwide. Its total capacity is approximately 570,000 rooms, with about 25% in France. CONTACT Accor Accor Accor Group.Accor.com

Create: May 8, 2019 Edit: Jan 12, 2020

Aman Resorts Hotels & Residences

Meticulously designed to frame their natural settings, Aman destinations are renowned for space and privacy. Each welcomes guests as if to the home of a close friend, instilling a sense of peace and belonging amid some of the most diverse natural and historical landscapes. It is an approach that has changed little since 1988 when the first retreat was built on Phuket’s west coast. It was named Amanpuri, meaning ‘place of peace’, and Aman was born. CONTACT Aman Amanresorts AmanDestinations Aman.com

Create: May 8, 2019 Edit: Jan 12, 2020

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts makes travel possible for all. From big cities and small towns to beachfront resorts and highway hotels, our 20 iconic brands bring a diverse perspective to the travel experience. With friendly service, thoughtful amenities, and a range of options for the everyday traveler, Wyndham will be there to welcome you wherever you go. CONTACT WyndhamHotels WyndhamHotels WyndhamHotels WyndhamHotels.com

Create: May 8, 2019 Edit: Jan 12, 2020

Choice Hotels International, Inc

Choice Hotels International , Inc. is a hospitality franchisor based in Rockville, Maryland, United States. The company, which is one of the largest hotel chains in the world, owns several hotel brands ranging from upscale to economy. As of 2018, Choice Hotels franchised 6,800 properties in about 40 countries and territories worldwide, with approximately 554,000 rooms. Choice Hotels International is the parent company of a number of hotel brands split among various market segments, in addition to a vacation rentals brand. Quality Courts United, Inc., which began as a nonprofit referral chain of seven motels in Florida, was founded in 1939. It would undergo several name changes before becoming what is known today as Choice Hotels International. The chain initially remained east of the Mississippi River. The company changed its name to Quality Inns International in 1972 and, in 1990, the parent company became known as Choice Hotels International. CONTACT ChoiceHotels ChoiceHotels ChoiceHotels ChoiceHotels.com

Create: May 7, 2019 Edit: Jan 12, 2020

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

At Four Seasons , we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us. CONTACT FourSeasons FourSeasons FourSeasons FourSeasons.com

Create: May 7, 2019 Edit: Jan 12, 2020

Ascott Limited Hotel

The Ascott Limited is a Singapore company that has grown to be one of the leading international lodging owner-operators. It has more than 58,000 operating units in key cities of the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as well as over 42,000 units which are under development, making a total of more than 100,000 units in over 660 properties. The company’s serviced residence and hotel brands include Ascott, Citadines, Somerset, Quest, The Crest Collection, lyf, HARRIS, FOX HARRIS, YELLO, POP!, Préférence and HARRIS Vertu. Its portfolio spans more than 170 cities across over 30 countries. Ascott’s properties can be found in cities including New York, London, Paris, Brussels, Berlin and Barcelona in Europe; Singapore, Bangkok, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong in Asia; Melbourne and Perth in Australia, Bangalore and Chennai in India; Dubai, Doha and Manama in the Middle East as well as Ghana in Africa. Ascott, a wholly owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Limited, pioneered Asia Pacific’s first international-class serviced residence with the opening of The Ascott Singapore in 1984. In 2006, it established the world’s first Pan-Asian serviced residence real estate investment trust, Ascott Residence Trust. Today, the company boasts over 30 years of industry track record and award-winning brands that enjoy recognition worldwide. Ascott’s achievements have been recognised internationally. Recent awards include DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards 2019 for ‘Best Serviced Residence Brand’; World Travel Awards 2018 for ‘Leading Serviced Apartment Brand’ in Asia, Europe and the Middle East; TTG China Travel Awards 2018 for ‘Best Serviced Residence Operator in China’; Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2018 for ‘Best Serviced Residence Brand’; Business Traveller UK Awards 2018 for ‘Best Serviced Apartment Company’ and Business Traveller China Awards 2018 for ‘Best Luxury Serviced Residence Brand’. For a full list of awards, please visit https://www.the-ascott.com/ascottlimited/awards.html. As an employer, The Ascott Limited is proud to be recognised by Tripartite Alliance for Fair & Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) as a Human Capital Partner (HCPartner), and commended for our efforts in investing in human capital development and adopting fair and progressive workplace practices. Ascott’s parent company, CapitaLand is one of Asia’s largest real estate companies. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, it is an owner and manager of a global portfolio worth over S$100 billion as at 31 December 2018, comprising integrated developments, shopping malls, lodging, offices, homes, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and funds. CapitaLand's market capitalisation is approximately S$13 billion as at 31 December 2018. Present across more than 180 cities in over 30 countries, the Group focuses on Singapore and China as core markets, while it continues to expand in markets such as Vietnam, Europe and the U.S. CapitaLand’s competitive advantage is its significant asset base and extensive market network. Coupled with extensive design, development and operational capabilities, the Group develops and manages high-quality real estate products and services. It also has one of the largest investment management businesses in Asia and a stable of five REITs listed in Singapore and Malaysia – CapitaLand Mall Trust, CapitaLand Commercial Trust, Ascott Residence Trust, CapitaLand Retail China Trust and CapitaLand Malaysia Mall Trust.loyalty program was known as Radisson Rewards. CONTACT FourSeasons FourSeasons Ascott.The.Residence The-Ascott.com

Create: May 7, 2019 Edit: Jan 12, 2020

Radisson Hotels Group

Radisson Hospitality , Inc. trading as Radisson Hotel Group, is an American multi-national hospitality group. The company started as a division of Carlson Companies, which owned Radisson Hotels, Country Inns & Suites and other brands. In 1994, Carlson signed a franchise agreement with SAS International Hotels (SIH), which SIH started to use the brand Radisson SAS in the Europe, Middle East and Africa markets. In 2005, Carlson acquired 25% shares of SIH, at that time known as Rezidor SAS Hospitality. In 2010, Rezidor Hotel Group (former Rezidor SAS) became a subsidiary of Carlson. Since then, the enlarged hotel group had a new trading name Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, which was one of the top hotel corporations in 2013. In 2016, Carlson Companies sold Carlson–Rezidor to Chinese conglomerate HNA Group. However, in 2018, HNA Group re-sold Carlson–Rezidor to Jin Jiang International Holdings. In the fourth quarter of 2017, Carlson Hotels, Inc., the holding company of the group, was renamed to Radisson Hospitality, Inc., while the listed subsidiary Rezidor Hotel Group AB, was renamed to Radisson Hospitality AB. As of 2019, Radisson Hotel Group owns or operates 7 hotel brands: Radisson, Radisson Blu, Radisson Collection, Radisson Red, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Park Inn by Radisson, [[Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts|Park Plaza]. The loyalty program was known as Radisson Rewards. CONTACT Radisson RadissonHotels RadissonHotelGroup.com

Create: May 1, 2019 Edit: Jan 12, 2020

The Dedica Anthology

The Dedica Anthology is a brand in contemporary luxury hôtellerie, launched on 21 April 2018. The brand encompasses five 5-star hotel properties and four 4-star associate properties, located in Italy and across Europe. The properties, previously part of Boscolo Hotels, were acquired by US-based private equity group Värde Partners, in association with Deutsche Bank, in 2017. The brand is led by the hotelier Stephen Alden as CEO In 1978 the Boscolo Family opened its first Hotel in Sottomarina. During the following 40 years the business grew under the Boscolo Hotels brand and further openings and acquisition were made, including hotels in the main italian art cities (Rome, Florence, Milan), Nice, Lyon, Budapest and Prague. In 2017 nine of the hotels were acquired by Värde Partners. In 2018 five of the hotels were rebranded as The Dedica Anthology, with four initially becoming associate properties of the new brand It is a collective of places where people want to be – and return. It is a vibrant haven of world-class hospitality with a subtly Italian attitude – for the inspired and the inspiring. Underpinned by values of authenticity, curiosity and open-mindedness, The Dedica Anthology is a vibrant part of a city, an upbeat blend of details and rituals and a charming storyteller, powered by people with a mastery of hospitality and a human touch. It is the promise of curated, contemporary hôtellerie. CONTACT TheDedicaAnthology TheDedicaanthology DaHotels.com

Create: May 1, 2019 Edit: Jan 12, 2020

Best Western Hotels & Resorts

Best Western International , Inc., operator of the Best Western Hotels & Resorts brand, operates over 4,100 hotels and motels worldwide. The chain, with its corporate headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, operates more than 2,000 hotels in North America. The brand was founded by M.K. Guertin in 1946. David Kong is the president and CEO of Best Western and Dorothy Dowling is the chief marketing officer. In 1964, Canadian hotel owners joined the system. Best Western then expanded to Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand in 1976. In 2002, Best Western International launched Best Western Premier in Europe and Asia. (The other hotels in the chain were known as Best Western.) In 2011, the chain's branding system-wide changed to a three-tiered system: Best Western, Best Western Plus, and Best Western Premier. CONTACT BestWestern BestWestern BestWestern BestWestern.com

Create: Apr 29, 2019 Edit: Jan 12, 2020

Groupe Lucien Barrière

Groupe Lucien Barrière Groupe Lucien Barrière SAS owns and operates casinos, luxury hotels, restaurants, and bars in France and Switzerland. The company operates the Casino Barrière d’Enghien-les-Bains in the Parisian suburbs, and also Deauville, Bordeaux, Nice Ruhl and Cassis in France; the Casino Barrière de Montreux, as well as casinos in Fribourg and Courrendlin in Switzerland; and a casino in Cairo in Egypt. Its hotels offer accommodation and catering, games, shows and entertainment, wellness, and sports; and casinos provide table games and slot machines, as well as hosts shows and events. The company also operates spas, golf courses, tennis courts, and casino theatre. In addition, it offers online poker game in France. The company was formerly known as Société Hôtelière de la Chaîne Lucien Barrière and changed its name to Groupe Lucien Barrière SAS in 2004. The company was founded in 1912 and is based in Paris, France. Groupe Lucien Barrière SAS operates as a subsidiary of The Desseigne-Barrière. CONTACT Hotels.Barriere HotelsBarriere HotelsBarriere.com +33173600111

Create: Apr 29, 2019 Edit: Jan 12, 2020