Meliá Hotels International announces the opening of its first hotel on the island of Sardinia. Located on the beachfront of the Sassari coast in the north of the island, the Bellevue Sardinia Resort Affiliated by Meliá will start operating under the Meliá umbrella before next summer. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Archives for 07/03/2024
The Future of Travel Planning is Multimodal and Interactive
In the future travel planning will be supported by personalised travel agents and multimodal online platforms. Examples of this were presented by Dr. Stefan Ebener of Google Germany at the ITB Berlin Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa Completes $160 Million Transformation with the Debut of the Kūkahi Tower
Slated to debut in mid&April 2024, Hana Hou by Westin will be the first resort venue of its kind in Hawaii featuring a 10,000&square&foot social center for guests and the community to gather and enjoy arcade games, Topgolf Swing Suites, a bar & lounge, and more. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
UKHospitality Says Spring Budget Contains Very Little for Hospitality Businesses
UKHospitality responds to the Budget Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
European Commission Announces New Competitions for 2025 & European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism
Today, the European Commission launches the 2025 edition of the European Capital of Smart Tourism and the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions. Tourism destinations across Europe are invited to submit their innovative practices of smart and sustainable tourism to become leading examples in European tourism. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
820 Room The Park Lane Hong Kong Hotel to Open 2025 As Part of Marriott's Autograph Collection
The Park Lane Hong Kong, Autograph Collection will be located on Gloucester Road in Causeway Bay, home to Victoria Park, Hong Kong Island's largest public park. The hotel will be within a 5&minute walk to Causeway Bay Metro Station and within 10 minutes' walk to major corporate venues such as the Lee Garden and World Trade Center. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
ITB Innovation Radar: Strong Tailwind for Tech and Sustainability
ITB Innovation Radar grows stronger in 2024, gaining prominence as the show's spotlight for the visionaries of the industry. This year's selection features 16 entries. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Trip Riggs Named Chief Financial Officer for Omni Hotels
Trip Riggs joins Omni Hotels & Resorts after serving as Co&President and Chief Financial Officer at Balfour Senior Living in Louisville, Colorado. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Net Zero As the Objective for 2030: 'We Can Travel Without Destroying the World!'
Jeremy Sampson, CEO of the Travel Foundation calls upon the industry to make more consistent course corrections. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Future Hospitality Summit checks in to Dubai with biggest, boldest event to date
The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS), the region’s most influential hospitality and tourism investment event - now transformed and titled ‘FHS World’ and double in size - returns to Dubai this September. Appeared first on: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
Hyatt Regency Brand Collaborates With Future, a Personal Training Platform
CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced a collaboration between the Hyatt Regency brand and Future, a personal training platform that connects users with a fitness coach to create customized virtual workouts. Launching at 26 Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts in the United States, the collaboration includes workouts developed by Future trainers that are customized for each hotel and resort’s … [Read more...]
Raines Adds Two Properties to Management Portfolio
FLORENCE, South Carolina—Raines added two more properties to its management portfolio: Springhill Suites Cheraw in Cheraw, South Carolina, and Hilton Garden Inn University District Greenville in Greenville, North Carolina. Co-X Holdings has a majority stake in both properties. The 102-key Springhill Suites Cheraw includes free breakfast, guest laundry, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and an … [Read more...]
Everhome Suites makes East Coast debut
Choice Hotels International Inc. has opened Everhome Suites in Newnan, GA, marking the midscale extended-stay brand’s debut on the East Coast. The four-story, 115-room hotel is located on a dual-site property alongside the economy extended-stay brand WoodSpring Suites, making it the first side-by-side location for two of Choice Hotels’ four extended-stay brands. Both hotels, owned by Turnstone … [Read more...]
17 Best Things to Do in Guimarães, Portugal in 2024
Guimarães just may be the most underrated city in Portugal. While most people visit Guimaraes on a day trip from Porto they truly miss out if they don’t give this historic city in Northern Portugal at least a few days on their Portugal Itinerary. Often referred to as the birthplace of Portugal, this ancient city was the first capital of Portugal. As you wander its cobblestone streets, it is easy … [Read more...]
Raines adds two Carolina properties to portfolio
Raines has added two properties to its management portfolio: Springhill Suites Cheraw in Cheraw, SC, and Hilton Garden Inn University District Greenville in Greenville, NC. Fort Lauderdale, FL-based Co-X Holdings, a private, boutique investment firm, has a majority stake in both properties. “Our strong presence in the Southeast, deep experience with F&B outlets and strong momentum made us the … [Read more...]
Regent and InterContinental hotels to open in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with the King Abdullah Financial District Management and Development Company (KAFD DMC) to bring two more luxury hotels to Riyadh. In an expansion of the IHG-KAFD partnership, Regent Riyadh KAFD and InterContinental Riyadh KAFD are poised to complement the region's first Kimpton at KAFD, which … [Read more...]
Laura Galbreath joins Garfield Public/Private
Garfield Public/Private, a national public/private commercial real estate developer, has appointed Laura Galbreath as SVP, development. In her new role, Galbreath will help bolster the company’s hospitality development group. “Laura’s extensive hospitality and business experience will enhance Garfield’s ability to serve its municipal and private clients,” said Ray Garfield, chairman, … [Read more...]
Commonwealth Lodging adds three properties
Commonwealth Lodging Management LLC proudly has added three properties to its management portfolio, Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown in Norfolk, VA; and Residence Inn by Marriott Youngstown Boardman/Poland and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Youngstown Boardman/Poland, both in Poland, OH. “As we continue to expand our portfolio, the growth strategy at Commonwealth Lodging is centered on … [Read more...]
Himag-Ulaw Festival in Placer, Masbate
Celebrate the Rich Heritage of Placer at Himag-Ulaw Festival Table of Contents During our recent visit to the island of Masbate, we were lucky to witness and experience one of the best festivals in Bicol – Himag-Ulaw Festival. This festival has won several times in the past editions of the Sinulog Festival in Cebu. Himag-Ulaw Festival in Placer The Himag-Ulaw Festival is a vibrant cultural … [Read more...]
Omni Hotels & Resorts names Trip Riggs CFO
Omni Hotels & Resorts has appointment of Trip Riggs as its new CFO, reporting to President Kurt Alexander. Riggs oversees the company’s finance and accounting functions and plays a vital role in driving performance and growth within the executive leadership team, according to the company. “Trip has a demonstrated track record of leading high performing teams that support the business in … [Read more...]
Ta’aktana, A Luxury Collection Resort To Debut Spring 2024
TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo — Photo by Marriott TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo — Photo by Marriott TA'AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo is slated to debutspring 2024.Situated in the scenic town of Labuan Bajo amidst the enchanting landscapes of Flores island, which is home to one of the world's highest … [Read more...]
Marriott International Signs Agreement With Victoria Park Hotels to Debut Autograph Collection Hotels in Hong Kong
Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with Victoria Park Hotels Ltd. to launch The Park Lane Hong Kong, Autograph Collection in early 2025. Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with Victoria Park Hotels Ltd. to launch The Park Lane Hong Kong, Autograph Collection in early 2025. The Park Lane Hong Kong, Autograph Collection is … [Read more...]
Rafael Nadal’s Zel Brand to Open 2nd Hotel in Spain This Summer
Zel Costa Brava — Photo by Melia Zel Costa Brava — Photo by Melia Zel Costa Brava — Photo by Melia Zel, the hotel brand created by Meliá Hotels International and Rafael Nadal, has announced new expansion plans, as previously announced at Fitur by Meliá's Chairman and CEO, Gabriel Escarrer. He announced the brand's upcoming destinations, with the second Zel project set to open on the Costa … [Read more...]
JW Marriott transports Mindfulness to St. Maarten with the opening of JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa
The first JW Marriott and Marriott International luxury property in St. Maarten is set to elevate the island's hospitality landscape by seamlessly merging luxury and wellness within this highly-coveted destination. JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the opening of the first Marriott International luxury hotel in St. Maarten: JW … [Read more...]
Everhome Suites Makes its Debut on the East Coast with Opening in Newnan, GA, Continuing the Brand’s Growth
Everhome opens in dual-site property alongside WoodSpring Suites to attract different guests. Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced the opening of Everhome Suites in Newnan, Georgia, marking the midscale extended stay brand's debut on the East Coast. Everhome Suites Newnan is located on a dual-site property alongside the economy extended stay brand WoodSpring Suites, making it … [Read more...]
CityHub to open fourth hotel in Iceland
BHN speaks to Harith Hamad AlMidfa, business development manager at Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), about its development activity in Sharjah and the challenges around historical preservation and ESG. Filmed at the Gulf & Indian Ocean Hotel Investors’ Summit (GIOHIS) 2024, at the Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi. Appeared first on: boutiquehotelnews.com … [Read more...]
MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy Debuts in Grand Style
MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy, the brand created by two hospitality powerhouses, MGM Resorts International and Marriott International, opens up a world beyond the ordinary. Now accepting reservations for 16 iconic hotel and resort destinations on Marriott.com and the Marriott Bonvoy app, MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy offers an all-access pass to … [Read more...]
Red Sea Global and Four Seasons Announce New Luxury Wellness Resort and Residences
Four Seasons is the latest brand to join the collection of luxury hospitality partners at AMAALA, introducing the brand’s legendary service to Saudi Arabia’s new beachside development Appeared first on: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
More than 40% of UAE residents are not getting enough quality sleep
A recent sleep survey conducted by Premier Inn Middle East in collaboration with Silentnight Arabia, UK’s most trusted sleep brand, has revealed new insights into the sleep quality and habits of UAE residents. The survey, which polled more than 950 individuals ahead of Sleep Awareness Week from 10 to 16 March and World Sleep Day on 15 March, shows that more … [Read more...]
Embrace The Blooming Spring at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
Embrace the season of blossoming nature as it unfolds and ushers in new beginnings. Nestled in the heart of the global financial centre, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong provides a serene haven with breath-taking views of Victoria Harbour and myriad activities to celebrate Arts Month and the Easter Holidays. With luxurious accommodations, rejuvenating spa … [Read more...]