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Starwood and Hilton Possibly Settling Denizen Espionage Case

Category: Hotels, Posted:06 Dec 2009 | 09:48 am

The landmark public criminal and civil corporate espionage case filed by Starwood Hotels and Resorts against Hilton Worldwide has been reported to be under settlement discussions. Hilton had been accused of pilfering intellectual property used for the development of Starwood's W brand for its new Denizen brand which has subsequently been deferred.
Two senior former Starwood executives had been hired over by Hilton who are alleged to have carried out what is now a high profile case of intrigue, and spy games. According to court documents on public record a clear paper trail of paperwork, email and proprietary information were taken and used to fast tract the Denizen brand. It remains to be seen as to the outcome if the brand will ever even see the light of day.

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New C9 Hotelworks Phuket Hotel and Tourism Report Released

Category: Hotels|Tourism, Posted:05 Feb 2025 | 10:44 am C9 Hotelworks has released its new Phuket Hotel and Tourism Market Review 2025. Phuket’s tourism market in 2024 continues its trajectory toward full recovery, underpinned by significant growth in Russian and Indian arrivals, alongside government-led visa-free travel initiatives. Passenger arrivals for the year reached 8.65 million, reflecting a 23% increase compared to 2023 and just […]
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The C9 Sessions – The Growth of Branded Residences in the Philippines

Category: Real estate, Posted:23 Jan 2025 | 11:33 am Branded residences and mixed-use projects are becoming a significant player in Philippines’s hospitality space. As property developers, real estate investors and property buyers are learning, this is a complex space that requires well-structured projects. Join us for a unique 90-minute learning session about all the moving parts in this rising marketplace. The session will feature […]
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Video Sessions From Thailand Tourism Forum 2025

Category: Hotels|Real estate|Tourism, Posted:22 Jan 2025 | 08:18 am In case you missed the Thailand Tourism Forum 2025 in Bangkok last week or did attend, and want to rewatch some sessions please find video links to all below. The event drew over 1,000 attendees and was the 14th year for TTF. We look forward to returning in 2026, but for now please enjoy the […]
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