The Mohegan Sun’s 34-story hotel tower is undergoing a $13.8 million refurbishment after only five years of opening its doors. As of June, all 1,200 guestrooms and suites will be completely upgraded. Details

Destination Properties Co., Ltd. has Thailand’s first internationally branded golf resort & spa. The new 358 room Doubletree by Hilton Golf Resort & Spa. Details

Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou adjacent to the International Convention and Exhibition Centre recently celebrated its Grand Opening. The 704-room hotel offers the largest guestrooms in the city and the six-floor 108-room Horizon Club is host to an executive lounge. The hotel features an auditorium, two ballrooms and eight meeting rooms. Details

The Conrad Bangkok recently organized The Conrad Young Musician of Thailand Competition competing for The King’s Award which this year is the first year and the event was successfully arranged. Details

Holiday Inn Express is partnering with Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. (RIF), supplying books for children in need. Summer travelers join their crusade. Details

Golden Tulip Düsseldorf City-Süd is now under the management of the Golden Tulip Hospitality Group. Located in the southern part of the city, close to the University Clinic, the 70 room property was renovated in 2001 and has a private meeting room that accommodates 36 people. Details

A NYC historic landmark hotel has reclaimed its original name. The 300 room Tudor Hotel at the United Nations is located on the East Side of Midtown Manhattan and has recently completed a multi-million dollar renovation. Details

The Carlyle Group & Davidson Hotel Company have jointly purchased the former Houston Sofitel Hotel. The 334-room property was been renamed the Crowne Plaza Houston North Greenspoint and will undergo a $12k renovation. Details