Choice Hotels International Inc. reported total revenues of $1.4 billion for full-year 2022, a record for the company and a 31% increase compared to the same period of 2021. It also reached a company-record adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for full-year 2022 of $478.6 million, a 19% increase compared to the same period of 2021. “2022 was a … [Read more...]

Set on its own stunning peninsula, this Luxury Included® resort is perfect for a relaxing beach escape. Let the views stir your soul and the people steal your heart at Saint Lucia’s grandest all-inclusive resort. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]

HEI Hotels & Resorts announced it has assumed management of the 270-room Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. The Hyatt Regency, owned by Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, is located near Logan International Airport. Situated along the Boston Harbor waterfront, the hotel overlooks the harbor. In addition to proximity to Logan Airport, the hotel has access to downtown Boston and … [Read more...]

Officials in Peru have announced that the iconic tourist site Machu Picchu has been reopened to visitors as of Wednesday, February 15.The centuries-old religious sanctuary in South America's Andes Mountains had been closed since January 21 due to civil unrest stemming from local protests calling for the resignation of President Dina Boluarte and members of Peru’s Congress.ADVERTISINGLast month's … [Read more...]

Aurora Expeditions is expanding into the less-visited region of northeast Greenland with a new itinerary, the 14-day East Greenland Explorer, which will depart on August 15, 2023. Trending Now ADVERTISINGBeginning in Reykjavik, Iceland onboard the Greg Mortimer … [Read more...]

In 2022 the Choice Hotels portfolio expanded to 22 brands and nearly 7,500 hotels, representing almost 630,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories.  Milestone moments Last year saw the grand opening of the first Everhome Suites and opening of the 65th Cambria Hotel, to the brand relaunch of Suburban Studios and the acquisition of Radisson Hotels Americas. The breadth of Choice Hotels … [Read more...]

The Travel Corporation is merging the loyalty programs for its six well-known tour brands into a single unified program.That means travelers using the services of Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Luxury Gold, Costsaver, Brendan Vacations and also Contiki, will all earn status through the same program, Global Tour Rewards.MORE Tour … [Read more...]

TTC Tour Brands is merging its six well-known tour brands into a single unified rewards program. That means travelers using the services of Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Luxury Gold, Costsaver, Brendan Vacations and also Contiki, will all earn status through the same program, Global Tour Rewards.MORE Tour … [Read more...]

Taiwan: Luxury hotel group Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and developer Yuan Lih Construction Co., Ltd., will open a 31-storey hotel in the centre of Taipei. Four Seasons Hotel Taipei will be located in the Xinyi District, opposite the Taipei 101 skyscraper. Designed by RSHP, the hotel will feature 260 rooms, a high-end Chinese restaurant, two additional restaurants, a bar and pool bar, and a … [Read more...]

Perched atop a quiet hillside with panoramic marina views lies Zoëtry Marigot Bay St. Lucia - a secluded, opulent tropical paradise. This boutique resort is exclusively located on the island’s most desirable marina, Marigot Bay Yacht Haven, complete with swaying palm trees, anchored yachts, and a nearby volcanic white-sand beach, offering both tranquility and … [Read more...]

Marriott Bonvoy is celebrating the milestone opening of Le Méridien Salt Lake City Downtown and Element Salt Lake City Downtown in Utah this winter.The dual-branded property marks Element's 100th global opening and its first in Salt Lake City and also signals the very first Le Méridien property to open in Utah.ADVERTISING Trending … [Read more...]

The new luxury resort is being developed by Spanish based Blasson Property Investments and comprises a significant reconstruction and redesign of the former H10 Punta Negra hotel which occupies a peninsula on the Costa d’en Blanes in the southwest of the island. Resort renaming Following the completion of the renovation, the hotel will be named Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca. The resort … [Read more...]

Thousands of air passengers are currently stranded across Europe. An IT fault at Germany's flagship carrier Lufthansa has caused flight delays and disruption on all the airlines they own."There is a group-wide IT system failure," a Lufthansa spokesperson told Reuters news agency.Photos and videos from several airports across Germany show chaos, with thousands of stranded passengers awaiting news. … [Read more...]

The group signed 47 properties near the continental borders in 2022, including South Caucasus countries Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, as well as Central Asia, notably in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Romanian leader Romania saw the most signings for Accor in these regions during the year with eight new properties, followed by seven in Uzbekistan, six in Hungary, five in Poland and four in Georgia, … [Read more...]

IHG Hotels & Resorts celebrates the debut of Vignette Collection in the Americas with the opening of Yours Truly DC. Vignette Collection, the newest brand in IHG’s fast-growing Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, is a family of distinct luxury hotels connected by a shared vision that travel can benefit local people and places. Nestled within Washington, … [Read more...]

The group stated that construction is in full swing for the double El Nido Beach development, comprising The Pavilions El Nido and Explorar Treehouses El Nido for the company’s Explorar Hotels & Resorts millennials-focused brand. Eco development Developed with Manila-headquartered Eureka Resorts Development, the complex will include Eco Town Outlet Village and Eco Town Solar Farm, a fully … [Read more...]

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As the markets have opened up and travel continues to rise, Hoteliers should not ignore this important market segment - Corporate clients to maximize occupancy and revenue. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

HFTP and HSMAI Region Europe are dedicated to fuel the growth and success on topics of revenue, sales, marketing, finance, technology, people and culture. This event will provide a platform for professionals to network, exchange ideas and build valuable relationships. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

How we travel and explore the world is about to change forever. Hoteliers need to take note or risk being left, rather ironically, up in the air. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]