Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsItaly has an ever-appealing charm – the food, the passion, the beautiful coastline and incredibly historic cities, the architecture and of course, the landscapes. For centuries, Italy has attracted holidaymakers, and continues to do so today, making it almost a sure thing for hotel developers. One of the more recent hotel projects to open was the La Bagnaia Golf &…
read morepentahotels, the design-led and neighbourhood lifestyle brand, today announced a new management agreement with The Nest Property Company a subsidiary of PM Group, to open the first pentahotel in Bangkok, Thailand in 2020. pentahotel Bangkok, Ploenchit, will be located in Lumpini in the central business area of Bangkok. The announcement marks the first official step in pentahotels’ expansion in Southeast…
read moreThe hotel at The Grand, one of Birmingham’s most iconic buildings, is to be redeveloped into a luxury, 180-room hotel through a partnership announced between Hortons’ Estate – which owns the Grade II-listed property – and Principal Hotel Company. Financial terms of the partnership were not disclosed. The Grand was developed by the Horton family between 1879 and 1895 and…
read moreTravellers can now live the luxury treetop dream with a little help from the Hotels.com. Loved by guests awards and the millions of genuine guest reviews they’re based on, ten amazing hotels have been crowned winners in the brand new Best for Treehouse category, and they’ll be climbing straight to the top of your wish list. Today’s travellers are aiming…
read moreNo more bland landscape paintings for hotel rooms – artwork is a serious aspect of interior design. We look at some of the hotels around the world renowned for their artwork… Hotel Arts, Barcelona “Designed by the distinguished architect Bruce Graham of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, the Hotel Arts is part of Barcelona’s recent cultural renaissance, and as modern as…
read moreAVANI Hotels & Resorts has announced the acquisition of the Metro Suites business in Auckland, New Zealand. In a deal worth over NZ$ 11 million (£5.8 million), the Metro Suites business currently operates in the luxury 40-storey tower and will be transformed through a major room refurbishment programme. Upon completion in October 2017, the property will be rebranded as Metropolis…
read moreMeliá Hotels International announced during the International Tourism Fair in Cuba that it will extend its presence in the centre of the island with the addition of 8 hotels, while also assisting in promoting multi-destination vacations. The agreement between Meliá Hotels International and the Cuban hotel groups, Gran Caribe, Cubanacan and Islazul, aims to promote organized multi-destination vacations that already…
read moreHistoric Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide have inducted 17 ‘historic hotels’ into membership during April 2017. Some of the hotels joining date back to the 13th century. The 17 iconic hotels represent different independent hotels, brands, and collections from around the world and from 10 countries. Historic Hotels of America has inducted these hotels through April 2017: Inn…
read moreEndorsing their brand positioning, the Scandinavian hotel group First Hotels have been working with Modulex on more than 10 hotels – designing, delivering and installing both internal and external signage. With a focus on creating positive and memorable guest experiences across their 90 hotels located in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Spain, Modulex are Preferred Partners with First Hotels. The…
read moreAt a meeting in Dubai attended by Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta and Mohammed Alshaya, Chairman of KFCD and Mabanee Company, the two parties confirmed an agreement to open Bahrain’s first Hilton Hotels & Resorts property. The 210 room Hilton Bahrain Bay Hotel & Residences will be located at The Avenues in Manama – a major retail and leisure destination scheduled…
read moreLouvre Hotels Group, one of the largest hospitality groups in the world, continues to shape its wider growth strategy in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Louvre Hotels is looking ahead to the opening of 10 new hotels in MENA by the end of 2017, which will add 1,600 keys to its current room inventory, exceeding the 11,000 milestone.…
read moreUnited Investments Portugal (UIP) is delighted announce its entry into an inaugural European partnership with Bespoke Hotels International, Bespoke Hotels Portugal & Spain. With plans to develop and manage luxury properties across Portugal & Spain, under the management of Bespoke Hotels. United Investments Portugal (UIP) is part of the IFA Hotels & Resorts (IFA HR) consortium and investment partnership, a…
read moreThe complexities of the newly-introduced apprenticeship levy shouldn’t detract from the fact that, with careful planning, it can help drive productivity and close the skills gap across the UK, says Redefine|BDL Hotels’ (RBH) Chief Human Resources Officer, Susan Bland. The UK’s leading independent hotel management group has an expert team of over 110 hotel specialists based in offices in London,…
read moreSereno Hotels is pleased to announce the first official full-season opening of Il Sereno Lago di Como, the first new hotel on Lake Como in decades, designed by famed Milan-based architect and designer Patricia Urquiola. The all-suite hotel features 30 suites, all with their own furnished terraces and lake views. Il Sereno is the third property to join the Sereno…
read moreHilton has announced that its flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand will add a second property in central Paris, Hilton Paris Eiffel Tower. The plans were unveiled at MIPIM this week in conjunction with owner Compagnie de Phalsbourg with whom Hilton has signed a management agreement to operate the 118-room property. The renowned French visionary designer Philippe Starck will be…
read moreHacienda, the 22-acre private residential community in the heart of Cabo San Lucas, has unveiled plans for its next phase of residences, a limited offering of 55 for-sale branded luxury ‘1 Homes’ within the recently announced 1 Hotel & Homes Cabo. The first international residences from the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand, 1 Hotel & Homes Cabo will expand on a…
read morePalladium Hotel Group has announced plans to invest an additional $21 million to upgrade the guest experiences at its Grand Palladium and The Royal Suites by Palladium properties in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Mexico. The investment is being made to improve quality and consistency as part of the company’s dedication to offering the same high-quality experiences at each hotel…
read moreOn a continued quest to discover the unique and inspired, Design Hotels has scoured the globe and selected six new member properties, spanning four continents. Complementing a curated portfolio of over 290 member hotels, the new additions epitomise the ethos and values that Design Hotels holds dear — from effortless living paired with mindful design to the regeneration of treasured…
read moreMoxy Hotels, Marriott International’s experiential hotel brand, continues to make its mark on the hospitality scene with the launch of its first hotel in London, a city world-renowned for art, culture and nightlife. Characterised by a vibrant, playful design and approachable service, Moxy London Excel offers the style and spirit of a boutique hotel at a surprisingly affordable price. Moxy…
read moreThis month sees the season beginning for Adriatic Luxury Hotels’ beautiful coastline properties: Hotel Bellevue, Dubrovnik Palace Hotel, Villa Orsula, and the newly refurbished Hotel Excelsior at the heart of the Adriatic pearl, Dubrovnik. One of the most magnificent walled cities will soon come to life as these iconic properties gear up to welcome its visitors again in March. With…
read moreSun Gardens Dubrovnik has recently announced it has become a member of The Leading Hotels of the World (Leading Hotels), a prestigious collection of independent luxury hotels. Julian Houchin, Commercial Director for the Management company, said of the announcement: “We are delighted to officially become a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and sit alongside the many other…
read moreBespoke Hotels is delighted to welcome Chelmsford’s historic Pontlands Park Hotel to its growing network of fine independent hotels. Originally built in 1879, this family-owned property features Victorian era architectural flourishes across its 35 rooms, as well as extensive landscaped grounds and modern events and conferencing facilities. An ideal venue for weddings and celebrations, with internal and external spaces able…
read moreYTL Hotels is pleased to announce its fifth property in United Kingdom with its latest acquisition of Threadneedles Hotel, their second Autograph Collection property in the United Kingdom. Situated in the heart of the City of London, Threadneedles Hotel is surrounded by economic and financial powerhouses, and ideally placed between the cultural attractions of the West End and the fashionable…
read more1 Hotels, the luxury lifestyle hotel brand, has announced that it will expand its portfolio in the USA and internationally with three new destinations, including Haitang Bay, Sanya (China), Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) and Silicon Valley (CA). The three new projects announced are in addition to the brand’s forthcoming, highly-anticipated 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge opening this month, and existing properties,…
read moreDoubleTree by Hilton has introduced an additional 12 properties to its UK portfolio in the past 12 months and now welcomes guests at more than 30 hotels throughout the country. Eight of the 12 hotel openings were part of a £16 million conversion programme, providing unique, contemporary accommodations and full-service facilities to guests in Aberdeen Treetops, Bristol North, Coventry, Dartford…
read moreElite World Hotels, which has been operating in Turkey for more than 15 years, has announced the opening of Elite World Europe, the largest hotel of the chain. This five-star hotel will open its doors on Thursday February 2, 2017. This new signing will accompany the existing five properties: Elite World Prestige, Elite World Istanbul and Elite World Business in…
read moreMinor Hotels, currently with a portfolio of 156 hotels and resorts in 24 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean, has signed a management agreement with UAE master developer Nakheel for a new AVANI hotel in Dubai. The 372-key AVANI Ibn Battuta Dubai Hotel will be developed by Nakheel and will be…
read moreIt is both an apartment and a hotel housed in a magnificent Renaissance Revival building in the heart of Rome. It is both a one-of-a-kind accommodation and a place to feel at home. The Mascagni Luxury Dépendance, which opened in July 2016, offers all this and more. Being ever attentive to trends in the hospitality sector, the Space Hotels group…
read moreRedefine|BDL Hotels (RBH) announced this month that Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre has joined its extensive portfolio of hotels. The Georgian style property, which boasts excellent facilities and an ideal location within the heart of Edinburgh, will bring the number of open hotels managed by the company to 43. RBH – the UK’s leading independent hotel management company –…
read moreYTL Hotels is delighted to announce two Autograph Collection Hotels in Kuala Lumpur, an ensemble of exclusive independent hotels by Marriott International. 1 January 2017 markED the brand’s entry into Malaysia, creating a new chapter for The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur as the first Autograph Collection Hotel. The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur (above) is now established as part of Autograph…
read moreDoubleTree by Hilton has opened two new properties, one in Swindon, England and another in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Airport has opened just seven miles from the heart of the vibrant city centre. The hotel boasts many features, including newly refurbished guestrooms, an onsite LivingWell Leisure Club, restaurant serving Scottish dishes and meeting areas, all conveniently located for…
read moreMelia Hotels International, Calviá City Hall and the Balearic Government has begun construction of a new hotel and shopping mall in Magaluf, Mallorca, which marks the next phase in the repositioning of the destination. Leading Spanish Hotel Group, MHI is supporting the venture by investing the largest private investment of €45 million (£37.8 million) and will oversee the creation of…
read moreThe recent signing of Meliá Bangkok marks Meliá Hotels International entry into the Bangkok hotel industry in 2022. Meliá Bangkok is the company’s second property in Thailand, following the signing of Sol Beach House Koh Samui in 2015, and will be Meliá Hotels & Resorts first city-centre hotel. Meliá Bangkok will be managed under the Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand.…
read moreMinor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of 155 hotels and resorts in 23 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean, has announced the debut of its luxury Anantara brand in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Scheduled to open in 2019, Anantara Jeddah Resort will be located on the…
read moreA popular Aberdeen hotel has become the second city property to sign with the UK’s leading hotel management company in recent weeks. The four star Aberdeen Altens Hotel joined Redefine|BDL Hotels’ (RBH) portfolio on 1st December 2016. The take-over follows the announcement that Hilton Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre – due to open its doors in 2019 – will also…
read moreHilton Worldwide is for the first time launching a series of podcasts that will act as audio guides to landmark hotels within its European portfolio. With a focus on architecture and design, the podcasts tell the hidden story behind five hotels from a variety of Hilton brands to encourage guests to see the buildings as more than a place to…
read moreTwo luxury heritage hotels in Pembrokeshire are celebrating being awarded the prestigious AA 5 Gold Star rating. Roch Castle (pictured, above) and Penrhiw Hotel are two luxury hotels and exclusive stay properties on the St Davids peninsula, created by Welsh-born international architect and patron of contemporary art, Keith Griffiths. Roch Castle, a meticulously restored 12th century Norman castle, and Penrhiw…
read moreMeliá Hotels International has announced that it will transform Meliá Cabo Real into Paradisus Los Cabos. Set to open 23 December 2016, this will be Mexico’s fourth Paradisus branded property. Located only 25 minutes from San Jose del Cabo International Airport, on the largest swimmable beach in the Cabo corridor, Paradisus Los Cabos will be set on 14.5 acres surrounded…
read moreThe contemporary upper upscale hotel brand Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts, operated in Europe by PPHE Hotel Group, is increasing its portfolio, revealing plans for a string of new openings and developments across London over the next few months. The significant multi-million pound investment will see almost 300 jobs created for the hospitality industry in the capital. The new openings…
read moreMarriott International has announced that its on track to hit a target of 50 hotels for its Australia, New Zealand and Pacific portfolio by the end of 2020. This announcement follows Marriott’s recently completed acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts. With 24 hotels currently in operation and a pipeline of signed and approved deals totaling an additional 18 properties, Marriott…
read moreDesign Hotels is pleased to announce seven new additions joining a growing portfolio of over 290 independent hotels in more than 50 countries across the globe. Tucked inside the historic centre of the UNESCO Heritage village of Pienza, La Bandita Townhouse is a rambling palazzo set on a beautiful hill amid quiet Cobblestone streets in Tuscany. The brainchild of Original…
read moreBON Hotels, a hospitality company that owns, manages and markets hotels throughout Africa, hosted their official launch in Nigeria, at BON Hotel Stratton Asokoro in Abuja, last week. Over the past year, BON Hotels has undertaken an aggressive rebranding and refurbishment campaign of their hotels in Nigeria, with creative input from Delta Design Studio, a specialist hospitality interior design and…
read moreBespoke Hotels is delighted to announce that it has reached an agreement to take on the management of The Bab Hotel in Marrakech, Morocco’s bustling and lively ‘Red City’. Located in the city’s fashionable Gueliz district, The Bab offers a contemporary take on traditional North African hospitality, retaining all the charms that the exotic locale has to offer, while blending…
read moreFirefighters spent much of Friday (28 October) tackling a blaze which has ripped through buildings in the city of Exeter, including what is believed to be the ‘oldest hotel in England’. The fire is believed to have started at an art gallery which faces Exeter Cathedral in Devon, but has now spread to the nearby Royal Clarence Hotel, according to…
read moreThe Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, has announced it will debut the brand’s first-ever hotel in Singapore in early 2017. In partnership with boutique developers Harpreet and Satinder Garcha, The Duxton Club, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Singapore will showcase the island’s rich history with stunning redesigns from Anouska Hempel and Jacques Garcia of traditional shophouses–a prevalent…
read moreAccorHotels will be launching a new hospitality brand called JO&JOE. Its aim is to blend the best of private-rental, hostel and hotel formats to reinvent and provide a disruptive experience in terms of design approach, catering, service and the customer journey. AccorHotels plans to expand rapidly by opening 50 venues by 2020, with locations including Paris and Bordeaux (2018) as…
read moreWith the ink just dry on the BON Hotel Addis Ababa contract, BON Hotels, a hospitality company that owns, manages and markets hotels throughout South Africa and Africa, has taken on a second property in East Africa, namely Lake Heights Hotel, Uganda, which is to be re-branded Lake Heights Entebbe by BON Hotels, on 1 October 2016. This is the…
read moreInterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and NOVUM Hotel Group, one of the largest hotel groups in Germany, have both announced the signing of a Multiple Development Agreement spanning 20 hotels across Europe in markets such as Germany, Austria and Netherlands. The MDA is the first venture together between both companies. IHG currently has over 650 hotels in Europe, including 64 hotels…
read moreYTL Hotels is delighted to announce the expansion of its luxury portfolio with the recent acquisition of three properties in Edinburgh, Berkshire and London, strengthening the company’s presence within the United Kingdom. The company’s current portfolio in the United Kingdom encompasses The Gainsborough Bath Spa, the sole hotel to be part of the Leading Hotels of the World’s collection in…
read morePendry Hotels, the new luxury brand from Montage Hotels & Resorts, will be debuting later this year. Pendry will be opening its first inaugural property in San Diego (December 2016) followed by Baltimore (February 2017). Pendry will have the same five-star service and hospitality for which the Montage is known for, aimed at travelers with a younger mindset who want…
read moreRed Planet Hotels, the fast-growing pan-Asian budget hotel chain has announced it has received $70 million (£53.7 million) from Goldman Sachs, the leading global investment bank. Founded in 2010, Red Planet Hotels owns and operates a portfolio of 26 hotels in Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The funds from Goldman Sachs will facilitate the activation of a confirmed pipeline…
read moreZ Hotels has injected its signature style into a collection of Georgian townhouses in the capital’s lively West End, offering urban luxury at an affordable price: a city stay at out of town prices. Z Hotels at Gloucester Place With rooms from just £85 per night, the venture is a first for the brand, consisting of a designer conversion of…
read moreLeonardo Hotels is opening its second UK hotel in Edinburgh on October 7. Following the launch of Leonardo Hotel London Heathrow Airport in March 2015, the brand is continuing with its European expansion, with the new 282-bed Edinburgh hotel up and running next month. The centrally-located hotel is a former Premier Inn, of which there are currently six in Edinburgh…
read moreVirgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, has announced plans to open and operate a new hotel in Milpitas, California, within a new neighborhood development of top tier residential and retail stores called “The Fields.” The mixed used development broke ground in November 2015 and the hotel is expected to break ground in the…
read moreMarriott Hotels has unveiled its #MGravityRoom, an interactive replica of the brand’s evolving modern guest room designs. Located in the Greatroom of the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, this inverted replica of a guest room will be open from September 21 to October 1, 2016, allowing visitors to experience, snap and share photos. Visitors have the opportunity to…
read moreUK hotels increased capital expenditure by 57% to £1.62 billion in 2015/16, up from £1.03 billion in the previous year to compete with newer tech rivals, according to research by Funding Options, the online business finance supermarket. Funding Options explains that established hotels are investing in their facilities and improving their offerings to stay competitive. Consumers now have a much…
read moreRussia’s largest new hotel complex, Novotel Adagio ibis Moscow Kievskaya by AccorHotels management, is located right in the heart of Moscow, alongside the Moscow River and in between major business and historic districts. Hotels surrounded by modern architectural ensembles and legendary historical buildings such as The House of the Government of the Russian Federation, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and…
read moreLooking to add to its collection of hotels unified by discerning design, SIR hotels announces three brand new properties opening in Berlin, Hamburg, and Amsterdam. This autumn will see the opening of Sir Savigny in Berlin, followed by Sir Adam, their second outpost in Amsterdam, and finally Sir Nikolai in Hamburg. Although each property boasts a unique design concept defined…
read moreEdwardian Hotels London has launched a new online and mobile check-in/check-out service across its portfolio of 12 hotels in the capital. The service has been launched at the group’s 11 Radisson Blu Edwardian London Hotels and the May Fair Hotel, which it owns and manages. It follows a three-month trial period in which around one in four guests opted to…
read moreWhile the newest generation of travelers – the oft written about ‘millennials’ – may not yet have the discretionary spending muscle of Gen Xers and Boomers, they are having a decidedly pronounced impact on the evolution of the branded hotel space. Unique experiences, lifestyle, design, and authenticity rule the day now. Does that sound the death knell of the branded…
read moreFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts, alongside Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) and ASB Development Limited, has announced that the renowned luxury resort – The Nam Hai Hoi An – will be managed by Four Seasons as of December 20, 2016. An intimate resort, Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam will offer 40 private residence villas and 60 newly-renovated…
read moreAccelerating growth in emerging markets across the globe, Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of Four Points Benin City, Nigeria. Owned by Eagle Hospitality and Leisure Limited, the sleek new Four Points hotel is built for the modern traveler with an emphasis on approachable design and stylish comfort. Conveniently located in the heart of Benin City – the…
read moreTwo Manhattan hotels designed by Gene Kaufman Architect for Quadram Global’s new micro-hotel Arlo brand are slated to open this autumn in Manhattan, one in NoMad and one in Hudson Square. The 11-storey, 325-key Arlo Hudson Square, which will open at 231 Hudson Street (also known as 503 Canal Street) on September 6, is a 97,000-square-foot hotel created by merging…
read moreImagine asking a hotel room to turn up the air conditioning when it gets too hot or to turn on the lights before getting out of bed. Well, the future is here and it just checked in at Aloft Hotels. Starwood has unveiled the results of its top secret “Project: Jetson” experiment, and are excited to reveal the first-ever voice…
read moreThamrin Ekspress Indonesia has announced the opening of Four Points Jakarta, Thamrin. The opening marks the first Four Points property in Jakarta, and the sixth in Indonesia. The hotel is part of an approximate 159,000 square foot mixed used development that consists of offices located on the upper floors of the building and the hotel. Four Points Jakarta, Thamrin features…
read moreConrad Hotels & Resorts smart luxury hotel brand, today announced the opening of Conrad Xiamen, on the southwestern coast of Xiamen Island. Owned by Shimao Group and managed by Hilton, Conrad Xiamen is the first Conrad hotel in Fujian province, the sixth in China among a portfolio that includes Conrad Hong Kong, Conrad Sanya Haitang Bay, Conrad Dalian, Conrad Macao,…
read moreWarwick Hotels and Resorts is proud to announce a new addition to its collection, The Mist Hotel & Spa By Warwick, located in Ehden, Lebanon. The luxurious 71-room hotel, situated in the northern mountains of the country, around an hour-and-a-half away from the capital Beirut, opened its doors last month. It boasts spectacular views of Ehden valley & the Mediterranean…
read moreAdding to its growing global portfolio of distinctive, one-of-a-kind properties, Luxury Hotels Group is delighted to announce its newest member this month. Deep in the tropical forests of Batangas in the Philippines, The Farm at San Benito is a renowned luxury retreat with unrivalled health and wellness credentials. Describing itself not as a hotel but a healing journey – a…
read moreMeliá Hotels International has announced the opening of Meliá Yangon, the first hotel operated by the company in Myanmar. Situated on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, only 15 minutes drive to the city centre and 10 minutes drive from the iconic Shwedagon Pagoda. Yangon’s largest and newest shopping mall, Myanmar Plaza, is directly connected to the hotel. The hotel overlooks the…
read moreRoom Mate Hotels, the award-winning hotel chain founded and chaired by Kike Sarasola, has opened its fourth hotel in Barcelona. Room Mate Anna is located in Passeig de Gràcia, better known as the Quadrat d’Or, the ‘Golden Square’ of Catalonian modernism and is the heart of life and culture in Barcelona. The hotel offers 81 rooms in four categories: basic,…
read moreRIU Hotels & Resorts will celebrate its first inauguration on the Asian continent with a 5-star hotel in Sri Lanka. The Riu Sri Lanka will open its doors tomorrow, August 5th and is a perfect choice for both new and loyal Riu guests who want to discover this exotic destination. The hotel’s location in Ahungalla, in the south-east of Sri…
read moreHilton Hotels & Resorts has announced the official opening of Hilton Edinburgh Carlton, marking the 16th property in the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands in Scotland and the eighth Hilton Hotels & Resorts hotel in the country. The hotel is owned and operated by Amaris Hospitality and is part of their 73-hotel portfolio across the UK and Ireland. Hilton Edinburgh…
read moreWaldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has announced its newest property, Waldorf Astoria San Francisco, which will be the centerpiece of a two million square-foot, mixed-used complex that will feature luxury entertainment, retail and office space. Waldorf Astoria San Francisco will reside within the first 21 storeys of a signature tower designed by the architecture firm Foster + Partners. Located at…
read moreMeliá Hotels has announced the opening of the Meliá Makassar, a new hotel in Indonesia, which becomes the sixth hotel operated by the company in the country, with another 10 hotels in the process of opening in the pipeline. Makassar is the capital of South Sulawesi province and the largest city on the island of Sulawesi, with a population of…
read moreHotel occupancy in London showed its sixth consecutive quarter of year-on-year decline with Brexit poised to subdue the sector further, according to the latest Hotel Bulletin: Q2 2016, published this week by HVS, AlixPartners and AM:PM. Hotel occupancy in the capital, in common with other major European cities, continues to be affected by increased global terrorist activity. London has also…
read moreKindred Resorts & Hotels, a collection of independent hotels and resorts focused exclusively on the group and meetings market in North America, has added five properties to its portfolio. There are currently 56 properties in the portfolio and the new additions include Amangani; High Hampton Inn & Country Club; Rancho de los Caballeros; Sea Island; and Sun Mountain Lodge. Amangani,…
read moreMarriott Hotels, the signature brand of Marriott International, has welcomed Rotterdam Marriott Hotel to its portfolio. Formerly known as The Manhatten Hotel Rotterdam, Rotterdam Marriott Hotel has undergone extensive renovation of its interiors to meet the needs of today’s traveller. The hotel’s 230 luxurious guest rooms and suites feature modern amentites throughout and are designed with a spacious and upgraded…
read moreFollowing substantial refurbishment works and a star-studded launch event, The Talbot has reopened its doors in the heart of Ripley in scenic Surrey, breathing new life into this historic coaching inn, which has played host to everyone from Audrey Hepburn to Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton during its 250-year history. Having benefited from a £1 million investment, encompassing soft enhancements…
read moreSereno Hotels is pleased to announce the grand opening of Il Sereno Lago di Como, the first new hotel on Lake Como in decades, designed by famed Milan-based architect and designer Patricia Urquiola. The all-suite hotel features 30 suites, all with their own furnished terraces and lake views. Il Sereno is the third property to join the Sereno Hotels portfolio…
read moreThe Park Hotels, pioneers of luxury boutique hotels in India, are delighted to announce the launch of yet another four-star ‘Zone by The Park’ hotel in Raipur. Zone by The Park Raipur, a 72 room hotel, is strategically located at VIP Junction which is minutes away from Central Business District of Raipur and Swami Vivekanada Airport. Zone Raipur will offer…
read moreRIU Hotels & Resorts inaugurated the Riu Plaza New York Times Square, its first hotel in New York City. The newly-constructed hotel is located in Manhattan near Times Square on Restaurant Row. Riu built the 647-room hotel for $310 million, its largest hotel investment to date, including the purchase of the land, construction and decorating costs. “This opening is a…
read moreThe highly-anticipated 225-room AC Hotel Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha and the 378-room AC Hotel Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca, have opened their doors, inviting guests to experience Brazil’s newest class of lifestyle hotels. AC Hotels by Marriott celebrates the beauty of classic modern design with its European soul and Spanish roots, borne from the signature vision of renowned…
read morepentahotels is known for its neighbourhood lifestyle design that makes their guests feel right at home, and with their newly refurbished and uniquely-designed bedrooms in Ipswich, they have created a one-of-a-kind design to complement their exclusive pentalounge. The 126 spacious guest rooms are equipped with all key ingredients particular to the pentahotels style: necessary ports for mobile devices, free Wi-Fi…
read moreThe Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts has announced it will open The Luxury Collection Hotel, Changsha, an elegant and iconic property that will rise high above the Xiangjiang River. The graceful landmark, designed by Callison RTKL and offering 310 spacious guest rooms — including 6 suites and an expansive 270-square-meter Presidential Suite – is scheduled to open September 2016. “The…
read morePhil Foster, Managing Director of Love Energy Savings has shared his thoughts on the future of solar power and what this may mean for smaller hotels. Whilst less than 2% of the world’s electricity is currently generated through solar photovoltaic technology, a recent report estimated that this figure could increase to as much as 13% by the year 2030. What…
read moreOriginal, unconventional, relaxed and stylish – these properties describe the unique overall experience of pentahotels. With its unmistakable pentastyle, the young, dynamic hotel brand is one of the first to have made its mark and established itself as a pioneer in the lifestyle hotel segment. pentahotels does not stick to standard principals. Innovation, a strong vision, a good dose of…
read moreIn spite of the impending Marriott-Stwarwood merger, Hilton Hotels is still one of the behemoths of the hotel industry and remains one of the most well-known hospitality companies in the world. In light of 2016 marking their presence in 100 countries and territories, we have found five things you might not know about the company… In 2015, Hilton signed over…
read moreFollowing the approval of shareholders at the General Shareholders Meeting last week, AccorHotels Group officially announces the acquisition of FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI) and its three prestigious luxury hotel brands: Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel. This addition of three remarkable brands instantly positions AccorHotels as a leading player in the global luxury hotel market, increases long term growth potential and…
read moreParis Hilton, the heiress and reality TV star, plans to launch her own brand of luxury hotels, opening properties in Dubai, New York and Las Vegas, according to Forbes. Hilton is the great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton, the founder of Hilton Hotels. The new brand is expected to be eponymous. Speaking to the LA Times, Hilton said: “I’m getting into real…
read moreFrom the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Togo, Starwood Hotels & Resorts announced that it will introduce its booming Four Points by Sheraton brand in Tanzania with the signing of Four Points By Sheraton Arusha and Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam. Together both hotels will add more than 230 rooms and significantly expand the brand’s presence in East…
read moreConrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s luxury hotel portfolio has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with SA BORA BORA NUI for the Conrad Bora Bora Nui. The 115-key resort, formerly known as Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa, will undergo a multi-million dollar refurbishment and open as Conrad Bora Bora Nui in March 2017. Conrad Bora Bora Nui…
read moreTune Hotels’ Liverpool Street property is nearing completion of a 34-room extension of its current 183 room hotel. The newly designed rooms will be unveiled this July and will feature in-room mood lighting control and 40” televisions. The Liverpool Street hotel, which opened its doors in 2011, sits amongst four additional Tune hotels in the capital, with expansion planned already…
read moreDeveloper Allied London has confirmed Nadler Hotels will operate a 110-bedroom hotel in the heart of Manchester, which will form part of the £1.3 billion St. John’s development. The project as a whole will incorporate some 3,000 homes, 600,000-square feet of commercial space as well as cultural venues and Nadler Hotels will operate 10 floors of the 55-storey building. It…
read moreSheraton Hotels & Resorts announced this week the opening of Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey’s Hotel & Bungalows, located on the island of Samoa in the south Pacific Ocean. The resort marks the Sheraton brand’s second property in Samoa, following last year’s debut of Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey’s Resort. Under the ownership of the distinguished Grey family in Samoa, the resort…
read moreThe Tanzanian based Bakhresa Group has appointed Verde Hotels from South Africa to develop and manage the total overhaul and upgrading of the old Mtoni Marine Hotel in Zanzibar. The brand new five star property will be known as Hotel Verde, and Zanzibar’s ‘greenest hotel’. “We are serious about being the leaders of the Green Economy sector and therefore we…
read moreHyatt Hotels has announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase the 119-room Royal Palms Resort and Spa; the transaction is expected to close next month. The hotel will continue to be operated as the Royal Palms Resort and Spa and will become affiliated with The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. The Royal Palms Resort and Spa borders Scottsdale and…
read moreWorldhotels, a premier group of independent hotels, is proud to announce a new member – the Courthouse Hotel London. Formerly the Great Marlborough Street Magistrate’s Court, the Courthouse Hotel London is now one of central London’s most trendy and iconic hotels. The property is now part of the international hotel group and boasts 116 contemporary-designed rooms that range from the…
read moreAccorHotels has expanded the MGallery by Sofitel brand with the opening of Hotel Paris Bastille Boutet in the French capital’s 11th district near Le Marais, as well as Hotel Santa Teresa in Rio de Janeiro. Hotel Paris Bastille Boutet, the first five-star hotel in Eastern Paris, located in the Bastille neighborhood, is housed in a building that was first a…
read moreAutograph Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive portfolio of independent hotels, is proud to welcome four one-of-a-kind properties to its global portfolio, in the Florida Keys, New Orleans, Michigan and The Netherlands. Launched in 2010, Autograph Hotels is a pioneer in the independent hotel space and has grown both aggressively and selectively from less than five hotels in 2010 to over 95…
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