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Rafiuzzaman Sifat

Md. Rafiuzzaman Sifat, a CSE graduate turned into journalist, works at News Hour as a staff reporter. He has many years of experience in featured writing in different Bangladeshi newspapers. He is an active blogger, story writer and social network activist. He published a book named 'Se Amar Gopon' inEkushe boi mela Dhaka 2016. Sifat got a BSc. from Ahsanullah University of Science & Technology, Bangladesh. He also works as an Engineer at Bangla Trac Communications Ltd. As an avid traveler and a gourmet food aficionado, he is active in publishing restaurant reviews and cutting-edge articles about culinary culture.

Marriott International completes acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - Sep 26, 2016

News Hour: Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) has completed its acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., creating the world’s largest and best hotel company. Marriott now offers the most comprehensive portfolio of brands including...
W Hotels worldwide turns up the heat with debut in the United Arab Emirates

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - Sep 26, 2016

News Hour: W Hotels & Resorts is a luxury hotel chain owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide that is generally marketed toward a younger crowd than their other upscale properties.W Hotels Worldwide, part of Starwood Hotels...
Americinn releases podcast on successfully marketing hotel franchises

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - Sep 26, 2016

News Hour: AmericInn International, LLC announces the release of its last podcast in a series of four discussing obstacles that hotel franchise owners must overcome to succeed in today’s market. The final podcast titled, How strong...
Marriott announces cash change of control repurchase offer for starwood 7.150%

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - Sep 26, 2016

News Hour: Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is the world’s largest hotel company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 5,700 properties in over 110 countries. Marriott International, Inc. announced that it is offering to...
Marriott International’s expanded portfolio of 30 leading hotel brands

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - Sep 26, 2016

News Hour: The most iconic and visionary name in hospitality, Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), expands to include 30 of the most desirable and prestigious hotel brands with the addition of the Starwood Hotels & Resorts...
A refurbished Aman Le Mélézin opens in 2016

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - Sep 26, 2016

News Hour: Aman Le Mélézin offers the kind of modern luxuries, fine dining, and spa treatments that let you make the most of a day on the slopes.On Friday 16 December 2016, Aman Le Mélézin will...
Marriott Rewards launches new hospitality program

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - Sep 26, 2016

News Hour: Marriott Rewards is the guest loyalty program that offers travelers their choice of points toward free vacations and merchandise or frequent flyer miles, as well as other membership benefits, when staying at Marriott brand...
Moxy Berlin, Marriott International’s bold experiential hotel brand, opens in the heart of the modern capital

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - Sep 26, 2016

News Hour: Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s experiential hotel brand, welcomes the new Moxy Berlin into the heart of the modern capital known for culture; cutting-edge museums, galleries, and nightlife. Moxy Berlin shake-ups the traditional hotel experience...
Winter is your time to play (and save) in whistler

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - Sep 26, 2016

News Hour: Across from the Blackcomb Excalibur Gondola, this luxe all-suite lodge hotel is a 7-minute walk from Whistler Golf Club. (Whistler) Planning, reserving and paying for a Whistler winter vacation months in advance relieves much...
MGM resorts international launches las vegas’ largest snapchat geofilter collection

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - Sep 26, 2016

News Hour: MGM Resorts International is an American Paradise, Nevada based gaming, hospitality, and entertainment company. It generated about $9.8 billion in 2013Launching the largest Snapchat Geofilter collection in Las Vegas to date, MGM Resorts International...