Marriott International has revealed plans to grow its market presence in Poland, having built up a pipeline of more than 10 hotels to launch in the next few years. The additions will grow the group’s current presence of 24 operating hotels in the east European market. Currently, it has 12 brands represented, in eight city markets across the country; included in its development pipeline will be the … [Read more...]
The Social Hub brings hybrid hospitality concept to the UK
The Social Hub Glasgow combines a 494-key hotel, complete with student and extended-stay rooms, with extensive co-working space, event space and social venues. Learn, stay, work and play The result of a £90 million development, The Social Hub Glasgow is the 18th hub to open for the Amsterdam-based, 2012-launched company as it joins a collection of properties in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Florence, … [Read more...]
Hilton builds European resort presence
Hilton Hotels has signed four new European resort properties, as it looks to expand its leisure-focused offerings in the main European holiday markets. Signings are across a mix of the group’s brands, as it seeks to offer holiday resorts at a variety of price points for consumers. The latest additions to the pipeline are in the Algarve, Ibiza and Crete, and they join an existing roster that … [Read more...]
In Palermo, the imposing CASA AE stands out thanks to Talenti furnishings
In Palermo, the imposing CASA AE stands out thanks to Talenti furnishings. Within the urban fabric of Palermo stands CASA AE, conceived by architect Luigi Smecca as a masterpiece of space, light and order. The villa is an imposing construction that celebrates the fundamental principles of the architectural movement that dominated the 20th century. The distinctive features are evident in every … [Read more...]
Motel One plans IPO
German hotel group Motel One has prepared itself for further, faster expansion after enjoying a record year of performance in 2023. The company has now split its operational and property businesses, and bought out 35% stakeholder Proprium Capital Partners, as the owners prepare for a stock market listing. The move will not only allow stakeholders up to this point the option of taking profits, but … [Read more...]
Paradores invest for the future
Spain’s paradores, a national network of state-run hotels that often feature historic or culturally important buildings, are continuing to thrive. With the current pipeline of new additions, the portfolio will soon welcome its 100th property. Guests arriving at a parador are in for a treat, as the hotels in the portfolio have often been created by converting interesting, historic buildings, … [Read more...]
Amara Hotels & Resorts to embark on brand redesign
The reimagination of these properties responds to the evolving preferences of today’s traveller. The properties will unveil their new design mid-2024, with new brand experiences to follow. Brand transformation Through its brand redesign, Amara Hotels & Resorts aims to provide guests with meaningful connections and memorable experiences in tailored spaces. “We are thrilled to embark on this new … [Read more...]
Smartwatch connection to Schaerer coffee machines relieves employees and increases service quality in retail
Zuchwil and Stockholm, 11.04.24 – The smartwatch on our wrist makes our lives easier in many areas today. Together with the Swedish wearable tech company Turnpike, Schaerer is now offering retailers an exceptional smartwatch integration solution for Schaerer coffee machines. This proactively informs employees about upcoming service tasks, thereby increasing both staff efficiency and machine … [Read more...]
IHG launches the UK’s first Vignette Collection hotel
Upcoming additions to the Vignette Collection include a hotel opening in the world’s biggest alpine-themed indoor ski park and a property positioned between desert dunes and the Arabian Gulf. A growing collection The coming year will see significant growth for IHG’s Vignette Collection as the portfolio of hand-picked properties welcomes 12 new additions. Tom Rowntree, Vice President of Luxury … [Read more...]
Momentum builds in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland’s hotel sector is expected to see around GBP300m of investment in development and refurbishment, over the next five years. Already, nine hotel projects are under way, according to an update from the Northern Ireland Hotels Federation, a trade body that is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024. Those nine are the leading developments out of a total of 70 that the organisation … [Read more...]
Fairfield’s European rollout begins
Marriott International has launched its Fairfield brand in Europe, with the opening of a Fairfield branded hotel in Copenhagen’s Nordhavn harbour district. The Danish property is the first of several now in the pipeline as the brand expands internationally. Despite never previously being seen across Europe, Fairfield is Marriott’s second largest brand, with over 1,290 hotels already open and in … [Read more...]
Honeywell delivers comfort for guests, efficiency for hotels
Hotels need occupancy-based energy management On average, more than 30% of hotel rooms in the U.S. are unrented at any given time.[i] And even when rented, guestrooms are often left unoccupied throughout much of the day, leaving hotel rooms unoccupied almost as often as they are occupied.[i] An occupancy-based, standalone EMS is designed to provide the insights needed to manage and control … [Read more...]
Outlook improves in European hotel markets
According to consultants HVS, transaction volumes were down 19% overall on the previous year, and at EUR10.7bn, were the second lowest level recorded in the last decade. The average price per room sold was also down 16%, at EUR197,000., they reported in the annual European Hotel Transaction Report. Evidence of the growing impact of higher finance costs came from a quarter by quarter analysis. The … [Read more...]
Abu Dhabi sets out growth plan
The rulers of Abu Dhabi have approved a new tourism strategy to drive growth in visitors to the emirate, over the next few years to the 2030 milestone. In common with other parts of the region, the focus is on broadening the area’s appeal to international tourists, aiming to grow the visitor economy to become a more significant contributor to Abu Dhabi’s economic future. In 2023, the emirate … [Read more...]
Hilton acquires NoMad lifestyle brand
Hilton has acquired the NoMad hotel brand, adding to its lifestyle brand stable following the recent acquisition of Graduate Hotels. The move takes the form of the acquisition of a majority, controlling stake in Sydell Group, the organisation that developed the NoMad concept, and has broad experience developing a range of other hospitality concepts, across lodging, restaurants and bars. Under the … [Read more...]
Cheval joins GHA
Serviced apartment group Cheval Collection has signed to link its portfolio to the Global Hotel Alliance, recognising the value of being part of a larger loyalty programme as it seeks to grow its international presence. The GHA, which lays claim to being the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, is celebrating 20 years in business. Today, it has become a powerhouse driving … [Read more...]
IHG grows voco brand in South Korea with new Seoul signing
Following the rebranding of an existing property, the hotel will become IHG’s second voco branded hotel in South Korea, following the 2022 debut of voco Seoul Gangnam. A heightened presence Following its recent signing, voco Seoul Myeongdong is set to open by the middle of this year. The 576-room property promises to offer thoughtful, unstuffy and charming experiences led by the three ‘come on … [Read more...]
Product Innovation – The new shower toilet AquaClean Alba from Geberit
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Wyndham adds 25th brand
The deal has been explained as a strategic partnership with WaterWalk, which currently has 11 hotels with over 1,500 rooms, across key US city markets including Tuscon, Jacksonville and Wichita. The brand is an upscale extended stay offer, and will become the 25th brand in the Wyndham stable, complementing the group’s existing economy and midscale brands. Created by industry leader WaterWalk was … [Read more...]
Marina Bay Sands reveals details of multi-billion-dollar expansion
Inclusive of a luxury hotel tower, entertainment arena and additional MICE space, the expansion has been designed by original architects of the property, Safdie Architects. Resort expansion The expansion of this iconic resort will see the construction of a luxury hotel tower with its own sky roof, a 15,000-seat entertainment arena and premium MICE space, along with new food and beverage and … [Read more...]
Brands chase Indian growth
India’s hotel market enjoyed a fourfold increase in investment volumes in 2023, with USD401m of properties traded. A market report from agents JLL notes that while one third of these transactions were forced by insolvency processes, fully 25% of the deals involved projects due to complete and open in 2024, indicating a strong pipeline. The year also saw three hotel companies launch on the … [Read more...]
A successful face-lift
More than a successful face-lift for the GHotel hotel & living in Würzburg. Interior design and general contractor fit-out from a single source. After a 12-month project phase, all 204 rooms / suites and all public areas and conference rooms on 17 floors were modernised on schedule in March 2024 and handed over to the operating company Chocolate on the Pillow. Appeared first on: … [Read more...]
The Hoxton brings a fresh new hotel offering to Vienna
Additional highlights of this hotel occupying a marble-clad modernist landmark building include a cocktail bar, pool, The Hoxton’s very first auditorium and a ‘French-by-way-of-New-York’ bistro. A new hotel concept for Vienna The Hoxton, Vienna is found in the Austrian capital’s third district, which is celebrated for design, art schools, museums and the greenery of Stadtpark. By staying here, … [Read more...]
Rebrand for Caledonian
One of Edinburgh's landmark hotels, The Caledonian, is to enjoy a substantial refurbishment, with more bedrooms added as it prepares to be relaunched as a member of Hilton's Curio Collection. Landmark Edinburgh hotel the Caledonian is to have a makeover, with plans including a major refurbishment, rebranding and an extension to provide more bedrooms. The plans have been announced by the hotel’s … [Read more...]
IHG builds China signing pace
IHG Hotels & Resorts has been on the road in China, underlining its commitment to grow its presence further across the country. At the end of March 2024, the roadshow arrived in Beijing, where the group signed 24 new sites for its hotel brands. Of the 24, fully 19 were for the group’s Holiday Inn Express brand, which is leading expansion in the country. In December 2023, the brand hit a … [Read more...]
Remington Hospitality Expands Partnership With Amadeus to Include Demand360+®
The US based hotel management company selects Amadeus’ business intelligence solution to power strategic growth, capture new revenue, and benefit from a network of over 44,000 properties worldwide that contribute data to the platform. As travel demand continues to close the gap to pre-pandemic levels, having fresh, forward-looking data insights are essential to support strategic decision making … [Read more...]
Marriott makes its debut in Malaysia’s Perhentian Islands
The local heritage, culture and great natural beauty of this environment will define the experience found at this new resort within Perhentian Island Marine Park. A reflection of its surroundings The just-opened Perhentian Marriott Resort & Spa places guests on the northwest coast of Perhentian Kecil Island, which is easily accessible by ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty, an hour’s drive from Kota … [Read more...]
Investors back Alpine hotels
Alpine ski resorts are seeing a growth in interest from hotel investors, with transaction volumes doubling over the last two years. According to research by agent JLL, more than EUR800m of hotels have been sold across the Savoie and Haute-Savoie regions alone over the last two years. The increased attention is said to be down to a combination of limited supply, and changing weather patterns. As … [Read more...]
Visitors return to Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s hotel market has finally made it back to performance levels comparable with the period prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. In February 2024, occupancy during the Lunar New Year holiday averaged 93.4% at room rates averaging HKD2,725 which, report agents CBRE, are at or above levels previously enjoyed for the same holiday period in 2019. Mainland Chinese tourists are back travelling in good … [Read more...]
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