Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines opened its doors today with a view straight to the cobalt blue Caribbean sea, welcoming its first guests to a nature-forward experience brimming with island inspiration and stirring ‘Sandals Firsts’.
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The Coastal Concierge Partners with Orana Stay to Offer Personalized Guest Interactions Fused with Digital Solutions
Whether guests prefer a fully digital experience or seek live, local concierge assistance, the partnership delivers a platform tailored to their communication preferences.5.9.2024 The Coastal Concierge of Sarasota, renowned for its impeccable white-glove guest concierge services, has launched a groundbreaking collaboration with Orana Stay, creators of fully branded and curated digital … [Read More...]
Booking.com: Family Travel Expected to Increase in Summer 2024
Booking.com reports that searches for accommodations by families for the summer travel season are already seeing an 8 percent increase as compared to last year, while flight searches globally are seeing an increase of 21 percent. These figures underscore an interest in travel this summer, as families look to make the most of the warmer months ahead. Almost two-thirds (62 percent) of families … [Read More...]
The Hotel Portsmouth opens after redesign
Lark Hotels, the lifestyle hotel company with boutique properties in destinations throughout the U.S., has reopened flagship Portsmouth, NH property, The Hotel Portsmouth. Originally built in 1881 by ship merchant and businessman John E. Sise, the hotel is a classic example of Queen Anne Victorian architecture and served as one of the port city’s first independent lodging … [Read More...]
LE: APEC construction pipeline breaks all-time record
According to the Q1 2024 Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the total pipeline in the Asia-Pacific region, excluding China, (APEC) reached a record-breaking project total of 2,021 projects/402,312 rooms. This new all-time high represents a 7% year-over-year (YOY) increase in projects and a 2% YOY increase in rooms. At the close of the first quarter, there are … [Read More...]
Oliver Hospitality names Chett Abramson president
Nashville-based hospitality development and management company Oliver Hospitality has appointed Chett Abramson as president. He brings three decades of senior leadership experience to the company, with his background in hotel, food and beverage operations. Previously serving as COO, Abramson played a pivotal role in Oliver Hospitality’s expansion and operational efficiency, according to the … [Read More...]
Hunter Hotel Advisors arranges sale of Boston-area hotels
Hunter Hotel Advisors has arranged the sale of the Hampton Inn Boston/Peabody and Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston-Peabody to Giri Bar Harbor Kebo Inc. and Giri Peabody 57 LLC, respectively. Hunter SVPs Spencer Davidson and Sophia Pittaluga represented the institutional seller. Offering a combined total of 205 keys, the two adjacent properties are positioned along US-1 near the intersection of … [Read More...]
Hyatt reports Q1 global RevPAR increased 5.5%
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, for the first quarter ended March 31, reported comparable systemwide hotel RevPAR increased 5.5% compared to the same period in 2023. In the U.S., RevPAR was up approximately 2%, excluding the impact of Easter. “The year is off to a great start with gross fee revenue reaching a record of $262 million in the quarter,” said Mark S. Hoplamazian, president/CEO, … [Read More...]
The George Hotel opens in Georgetown, SC
The Indigo Road Hospitality Group has opened The George Hotel, a 56-key boutique property in historic Georgetown, SC. The George represents milestones for both The Indigo Road and the city of Georgetown—it is the first hotel to open and operate on the city’s historic Front St. in more than 50 years, according to the company, as well as The Indigo Road’s first property to open in the company’s home … [Read More...]
Arabian Travel Market: Boutique Group showcases game-changing ultra-luxury concept
Boutique Group, a pioneering ultra-luxury hospitality group fully owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, marks its first independent participation at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), one of the most significant tourism industry events in the world. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read More...]
Luxury hoteliers must prioritise authenticity, personalisation and guest experience
Industry professionals explored ways to stand out in the Middle East’s oversaturated luxury travel segment at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, which concludes today at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Panellists speaking during the exhibition’s luxury summit said authenticity, personalisation and the guest experience were among the key considerations for … [Read More...]