UK: The Master Innholders, an organisation for promoting best practice in the industry, has awarded 10 hoteliers member status. The 10 new Master Innholders include: • Adam Dyke, group operations director, Luxury Family Hotels • Timothy Griffin, co-founder LEVEN Hotels and Wellbrook Hospitality • Mark Gregory-White, general manager, Millennium & Copthorne Hotels at Chelsea … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
IHG unveils first Vignette Collection hotel in Kuwait
Reflecting the collection it’s a part of, the May-opened property gives a glimpse into the rich heritage of Kuwait through locally inspired design. Brand growth The 195-key Arabella Beach Hotel, Vignette Collection, owned by Aqarat and managed by United Hospitality Management, now welcomes travellers to the Arabian Gulf shoreline with a guest experience that captures the allure of the region. This … [Read more...]
Moxy St. Petersburg To Open This Summer
Moxy St. Pete — Photo by Marriott Moxy St. Pete — Photo by Marriott Moxy St. Pete — Photo by Marriott PTM Partners and DoveHill Capital Management are proud to announce that Moxy St. Pete will open this summer, under management from the Wurzak Hotel Group. Located on Central Avenue, one of the most vibrant streets in Florida, the hotel will open as the new social hub of St. Pete. The newly … [Read more...]
Placemakr Opens its 17th Property in the Washington DC Metro Area
Placemakr Navy Yard — Photo by Placemakr Placemakr, a tech-enabled hospitality and multifamily operator, today announced the launch of its newest flex living property in Washington DC, 81-unit Placemakr Navy Yard. Located just a short walk away from hot-spot neighborhoods Barracks Row and Eastern Market, Placemakr Navy Yard makes good on the company's promise to reimagine where life happens by … [Read more...]
Margaritaville To Open First Location In Panama
Margaritaville, the global lifestyle brand, and Grupo Los Pueblos, the leading developer in the Republic of Panama, announced a new, beachfront condo destination in Playa Caracol. Set to debut in mid-2027, Margaritaville Beach Resort & Residences Playa Caracol will blend local cultural and architectural traditions to offer a distinctive experience in design and food & beverage, while … [Read more...]
Riyadh addition to Cheval portfolio
Extended stay brand Cheval Collection has signed a partnership agreement to launch its brand in Saudi Arabia.A deal with local developer Ladun Investment Company will see the construction of Cheval’s first project in the country. Cheval Ladun Living will be built on King Fahd Road, near the King Abdullah Financial Centre in Riyadh. A new build tower will feature 130 luxury apartments in a mix of … [Read more...]
Vision Hospitality Group To Open Moxy Boulder Later This Month
Moxy Boulder — Photo by Marriott Located at 1253 Pleasant Street, Moxy Boulderis strategically situated directly across from the University of Colorado to act as a vibrant hub for the city of Boulder and university community. It will offer 189 thoughtfully designed rooms featuring over 5,300 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and an active lobby … [Read more...]
NH Collection’s Debut in Finland Continues a Proud Legacy of Legendary Hospitality
Located in a historic property in the heart of the Finnish capital, the new NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa offers a unique blend of rich heritage and modern hospitality. Appeared first on: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
Wyndham and Decameron Team Up to Expand All-Inclusive Offerings
Deal brings over 2,600 rooms into Wyndham’s rapidly growing all-inclusive portfolio, now spanning more than 50 resorts globally Appeared first on: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
Tribute Portfolio Debuts in the United Arab Emirates
Tribute Portfolio – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s growing collection of characterful, independent hotels - welcomes its first hotel in the Middle East with the launch of The First Collection at Jumeirah Village Circle, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Dubai. Appeared first on: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
JW MARRIOTT AND FLAMINGO ESTATE DEBUT A GLOBAL BRAND PARTNERSHIP
Scent. Sound. Taste. Three of the most powerful senses are at the core of the new global brand partnership by JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, and Flamingo Estate, the celebrated, California hillside-based lifestyle company dedicated to radical pleasures from the garden. Appeared first on: … [Read more...]
SUMMER EXPERIENCES AT FOUR SEASONS RESORT HUALALAI
The Five-Star Five-Diamond Four Seasons Resort Hualalai announces its 2024 summer programming. From authentic Hawaiian cultural and culinary experiences to extraordinary adventure and wellness excursions, the Resort is primed to offer an unforgettable seasonal getaway on Hawaii Island. Appeared first on: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
The Mirage Hotel & Casino to Begin Transformation into Hard Rock Las Vegas on July 17, 2024
Hard Rock International (HRI) today announced its plans to cease operations of The Mirage Hotel & Casino as of July 17, 2024, to begin the transformation of the property into the highly anticipated Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas. Appeared first on: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
Conrad Hotels & Resorts Debuts in Bahrain, the ‘Pearl of the Gulf’
Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s global luxury hotel brand, have announced the opening of Conrad Bahrain Financial Harbour, signifying the debut of the brand in Bahrain. Appeared first on: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
Aaron Kaupp is the new Managing Director of Raffles The Palm Dubai
Raffles The Palm Dubai has appointed a new Managing Director, who with a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success, will work to establish Raffles The Palm Dubai as a beacon of ultra luxury hospitality in the region. Aaron Kaupp has a deep-seated passion for luxury hospitality, and has over 25 years of extensive experience. Appeared first on: … [Read more...]
Hotel De Schelde a Cadzand
Monteleone was chosen as a reference for the selection of mirrors that would personalize and give brightness to the rooms of the facility. We were looking for a solution that would be functional for the space, practical for the guests and, at the same time, capable of giving additional beauty to rooms that were already strongly personal, with a clear, modern identity.After careful … [Read more...]
Legoland Korea Resort: South Korea’s Newest Theme Park
Legoland Korea Resort: A Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Theme Park Experience Table of Contents Legoland Korea Resort, located in Chuncheon, South Korea, is an exciting theme park that offers endless fun and adventure for families. This remarkable destination has quickly become a popular attraction since its opening on May 5, 2022, drawing visitors from all around the world. As the first … [Read more...]
Veteran Marketing Firm Screen Pilot Expands into the United Kingdom
Agency partners with Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts on properties in Ireland, Scotland. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Hoteliers Prioritize Personalization As They Significantly Increase Investment, Finds New Amadeus Research
Personalization viewed as a key driver of commercial value for hoteliers, as 85% of hoteliers feel it could help deliver in excess of 5% in incremental revenue Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Marriott International Study Reveals Digital Journey and Experiential Luxury Crucial for Chinese Travelers in 2024
In collaboration with leading media platform Jing Daily, Marriott International unveils an in&depth report shedding light on the evolving landscape of luxury travel in China. Titled 'Luxury Explored: Chinese Luxury Travelers Evolving Desires,' the report delves deep into the transformative trends and shifting preferences shaping the Chinese luxury travel market. Appeared first on: … [Read more...]
Artificial Intelligence in Hospitality: A New Era Beckons April 2024 & By Navid Walizadeh
The hospitality industry, renowned for its rich tradition of personalized service and warm human interactions, stands on the precipice of a technological revolution that promises to redefine its very essence. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa Hotel Opens
The property combines two historically significant buildings, the New Student House and Hotel Seurahuone, one of Helsinki's best&preserved heritage properties and the heart of Finnish culture and social life since the early 20th Century. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Puneet Dhawan Head Head of Asia for Minor Hotels
From July, Dhawan will be responsible for the performance of all Minor Hotels properties in Asia, working in close collaboration with the Minor Hotels senior leadership team and will report to Minor Hotels CEO Dillip Rajakarier. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Revenue Management: How to Price Buy&Outs of Smaller Hotels in Leisure Markets & By Larry Spelts
Small properties (one hundred rooms or less), especially upper&upscale and luxury boutique hotels in destination markets that are principally leisure with higher ADRs, are often attractive buy&out destinations for certain kinds of groups. This can range from weddings and reunions to corporate and association retreats or incentive travel. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
HVS Hotel Market Report & The Rebound of Barbados Following COVID&19 & By Kristina M. D'Amico
Following the interruption of Barbados's tourism industry during the COVID&19 pandemic, Barbados is on pace to surpass the peak achieved in 2019 during 2024. The recent and planned opening of a number of internationally branded resorts in Barbados will make the destination even more attractive. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Google Unveils Gemini's New Trip Planning Capabilities
A day after OpenAI announced its newest artificial intelligence model, Google unveiled big changes to its search engine among numerous other AI&driven product updates that include new trip&planning capabilities that travel insiders are already saying could represent an improvement in the sector. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
How Did We Allow This to Happen? Viator's Founder Rod Cuthbert on the Rise of Google & WIT
As Google continues to roll out AI&powered search features, which will undoubtedly increase its dominance in travel, Rod Cuthbert, the founder of Viator and generally acknowledged as the 'Godfather of tours and activities' got quite indignant during his session at WiT Japan & North Asia in Tokyo on Tuesday. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Shiji Insights: 2024 Q1 Trends in Hotel Guest Experience: Surge in Satisfaction and Responsiveness
2024 kicked off with exceptional growth in the hospitality sector, particularly in Q1, where we observed a notable surge in hotel guest satisfaction and responsiveness. This trend, especially pronounced in the 3 and 4&star hotel categories, not only mirrors but also exceeds the upward trajectory seen in the previous year's first quarter. The latest Guest Experience Benchmark Report … [Read more...]
Hilton Garden Inn Victoria in Victoria, TX Listed for Sale
HVS Brokerage & Advisory, as the sole and exclusive advisory firm to ownership, presents the opportunity to acquire the 118&key Hilton Garden Inn Victoria, an institutional, high&quality, select&service hotel asset in the growing submarket of Victoria, Texas. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa to Open 2025 in Japan
ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa will be an all&season resort which is an hour and a half away from Tokyo Station in a spectacular location at an altitude of 1,300 metres in the majestic Asama wilderness with 100 guest rooms, 2 pet&friendly villas, a restaurant, natural hot spring, gym, indoor swimming pool and other facilities. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]