HOTELS - ACCOMMODATION NEWS

As Greece anticipates a record year for tourism, the health ministry moves to clamp down on fraudulent bedbug evacuation notices at tourist accommodation. Greece's health ministry is teaming up with the police to stop a fake warning that has scared foreign tourists in Athens. Fake signs with logos from the authorities have been put up outside apartment buildings in the city centre, … [Read more...]

Katanchel, A Belmond Hotel — Photo by LVMH Hotel Management Reinforcing its cluster in Mexico, Belmond has acquired Hacienda Katanchel, formerly a hacienda dating back to the 17th century situated near Merida, Yucátan. In the Mayan language, Katanchel translates to "'where one asks for the arch of heaven," a name that alludes to the site's past as an astronomic observatory. With an expanse of 220 … [Read more...]

US: Luxury hotel The Global Ambassador in Phoenix has opened today, 6 December 2023 as the first property by restaurateur Sam Fox. The 141-room hotel features five food and beverage venues as well as a wellness centre. Le Âme, a Parisian steakhouse and bistro will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. At Pink Dolphin, located next to a boutique retail concept, the menu will offer Mexican and … [Read more...]

Taking shape in the new city’s Central Business District on the eastern outskirts of Cairo, Hilton Cairo New Capital Tower is slated to open in Q1 2026. Top location The newbuild property is currently under construction and the hotel will occupy the top floors of the skyscraper. The building is in close proximity to the recently inaugurated Capital International Airport and will have convenient … [Read more...]

Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park — Photo by Marriott Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park, a $1 billion, world-class hospitality, agritourism and residential destination located directly across from the Culinary Institute of America, will soon conclude construction of its first structure, the Inn at Bellefield Residence Inn by Marriott International, a 137-room all-suite hotel with sophisticated … [Read more...]

Vela- Dorchester Collection — Photo by Dorchester Vela- Dorchester Collection — Photo by Dorchester OMNIYAT has initiated the construction of its latest project, VELA, in partnership with Dorchester Collection in Dubai. This development comes on the heels of OMNIYAT's recent acquisition of the Marasi Bay Marina in Business Bay. VELA, a brainchild of Foster + Partners for design and Gilles & … [Read more...]

IHG Hotels & Resorts, the leading hospitality group behind 19 signature hotel brands and over 6,000 global destinations, has today announced the opening of Holiday Inn Jeddah Corniche in Saudi Arabia, a vibrant five-star property launching on the picturesque coastal waterfront bordering the Red Sea. Part of IHG Hotels & Resorts 'Essentials Collection', Holiday Inn Jeddah Corniche will … [Read more...]

Dusit Thani Public Company Limited (DUSIT), one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies,has taken another big stride towards the return of its renowned flagship hotel - Dusit Thani Bangkok -by officially topping off the newly built structure that stands on the same prime plot as the original property, which graced the Bangkok skyline from 1970 - 2019. The most significant … [Read more...]

Marugal, one of Europe’s leading white-label hotel management companies, has added the Grand Hôtel Soleil d’Or in Mégève to its portfolio of fourteen individual luxury hotels.  Each hotel in the portfolio is entirely different to the others, but they are bound by a golden thread of simple luxury, a spirit of generosity - and true excellence. Source: … [Read more...]

One is a brownfield resort located in Uthandi, Chennai, and the other is a 100+-room conversion hotel in Hosur, an hour’s drive from Bangalore. Swift openings The two strategically located hotels are scheduled to open in a few months. Both signings are intended to add strength to Fortune Hotels’ portfolio of 64 alliances across 54 Indian cities. As Fortune Hotels continues to grow its offerings in … [Read more...]

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) is delighted to announce the signing of the seventh voco in Australasia, partnering with leading Sydney developer ALAND to open voco Gosford in regional New South Wales in early 2025. The brand-new voco Gosford will form part of Archibald by ALAND, a landmark mixed-use development precinct overlooking the magnificent Brisbane … [Read more...]

Marriott Bonvoy®, Marriott International’s extraordinary portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, offers new engaging, interactive programming at its hotels and resorts around the globe through Marriott’s collaboration with CAMP, the Family Experience Company. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]

This year, The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, invites guests to experience and celebrate the most anticipated time of the year at the award-winning tropical beachfront resort. The resort has curated exciting activities and a dining program to help guests reconnect with their loved ones for this year-end holiday, special menus and wellness offerings to family-friendly … [Read more...]

Lotte Hotels & Resorts‘ premier brand hotel, Signiel Seoul, was selected on its list of ‘The Best Hotels in the World’ for the first time among domestic hotels in an award hosted by global travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler on October 3 (local time). Condé Nast Traveler’s 2023 Reader’s Choice Awards is prominent enough to be called the Oscars of the travel industry. Every year, publication … [Read more...]

US: The 265-room carbon positive hotel Populus, developed by Urban Villages and managed by Aparium Hotel Group, has unveiled its interior design concept ahead of opening next summer in Denver. Led by design firm Wildman Chalmers Design, the interiors of Populus have been aligned with the hotel’s architecture by Studio Gang. Inspired by the Aspen tree, the design incorporates biophilic features … [Read more...]

OTTOWA, Ontario—Green Key Global announced a partnership with BWH Hotels as a preferred supplier of certification for hotel operations’ environmental sustainability practices in the United States and Canada. The partnership will enable BWH Hotels properties to grow their sustainability efforts and implement a standardized sustainability program across the United States and Canada. “BWH … [Read more...]

H. Charles “Chuck” Floyd will step down from his current role as EVP/global president, operations of Hyatt Hotels Corporation on Dec. 31, and, effective Jan. 1, transition to the role of senior advisor to Mark Hoplamazian, president/CEO, Hyatt, for a period of six months. Floyd will retire from Hyatt effective June 30, 2024. “It is with immense pride and heartfelt appreciation that we celebrate … [Read more...]

Hilton Garden Inn marked a year of global expansion with the opening of its 1,000th property: the Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall in Costa Rica. The hotel has access to Route 1, is near SJO International Airport, and provides an airport shuttle. Situated adjacent to the City Mall Alajuela and a mile from the city center, guests can visit museums and attractions. In reaching this … [Read more...]

Texas Western Hospitality has opened the 128-room Home2 Suites by Hilton Abilene Southwest in Abilene, TX. Located six miles from downtown Abilene and nine miles from Abilene Regional Airport, the property is close to the Mall of Abilene, Taylor County Expo Center, Abilene Zoo and Frontier Texas. The four-story hotel is also close to Dyess Air Force Base, home of the B-1B Lancer, the C-130 J … [Read more...]

Choice Hotels International Inc. continues its growth in the upscale segment with the addition of the Mayfair Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection. The hotel joins the collection’s existing New York City hotels, the Blue Angel Hotel, The L Hotel and the Insignia Hotel, as the brand continues its growth across the city’s boroughs. The seven-story, 77-room property is situated in New York … [Read more...]