US: Upscale boutique property Hotel Herringbone, operated by Lucky Find Hospitality, is due to open in Waco, Texas this March.  San Diego-based RAD LAB partnered with FreeForm Development, Lucky Find Hospitality and local chef and restaurateur Corey McEntyre, to acquire what was once a shipping container development that had stalled and sat vacant. The existing development was reimagined by … [Read more...]

Choice Hotels International, Inc. has achieved substantial growth in 2023, surpassing expectations. The company reported a 1.4% increase in the number of hotels within its domestic upscale, midscale, and extended stay brands, with an almost 2% growth in the number of domestic properties in revenue-intense segments. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]

The Groundbreaking Hospitality Company Behind 1 Hotels, Baccarat Hotels, and Treehouse Hotels Has More Than 30 Projects Open and in the Pipeline Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies with 19 brands and boosted by its award-winning IHG One Rewards loyalty program, underlines its growth in the Luxury & Lifestyle segment. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]

Sailrock South Caicos has been named “Resort Hotel of the Year” by Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) for the first time at its annual conference held in Marbella, Spain in December. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]

Amari Raaya Maldives the luxury resort nestled in the pristine Raa Atoll of the Maldives, is pleased to introduce a romantic new package, ‘Just the Two of Us’, tailor-made for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day celebration. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]

The Gambia Experience is delighted to announce the grand reopening of Kombo Beach Hotel, restored to a premier destination within The Gambia and proudly positioned as a flagship property within the tour operator’s holiday collection. Following an innovative renovation, this beloved hotel on the pristine sands of Kotu Beach officially reopened on January 5th, … [Read more...]

Bulgaria and Romania will be part of the Schengen area from 31 March. As of 31 March this year, Romania and Bulgaria will join the Schengen zone, which allows free movement between member states for 400 million citizens.The two countries have been members of the European Union (EU) since 2007 but as they were not part of the border-free area, travellers were still required to show passports … [Read more...]

Nestled within the opulent confines of The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas, Cannelé, an exquisite patisserie, is poised to redefine the art of indulgence. Launched in December 2023, Cannelé promises an unparalleled experience of luxury and taste. The terrace, offering panoramic views of the pool and ocean, provides an idyllic setting enhanced by tropical … [Read more...]

To offer guests the opportunity to enjoy an authentic Japanese cultural experience, Fauchon L’Hotel Kyoto is launching a sake immersion experience. Created in partnership with Tsuki no Katsura, a 350-year-old sake brewery in Fushimi, Kyoto, the special package provides a look into the history and taste of Japan’s iconic fermented rice wine while savoring the … [Read more...]

ONYX Hospitality Group, the prominent management company in Southeast Asia specialising in hotels & resorts, serviced apartments and luxury residences, embarks on a new sensory journey with the launch of signature scents for its distinct brands, Amari and Shama. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley invites guests to celebrate Valentine’s Day in style with three exquisite dining experiences. Choose between the Après Chalets, Quattro Restaurant Dining, or the exclusive Dome Experience, each offering a delectable four-course meal crafted from seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, perfectly complemented by wine and … [Read more...]

Travellers help out with a range of tasks and receive reduced rates or a free stay in return. The cost of living crisis means travellers have less cash to splash while staff shortages are a headache for hotels. Could there be a single solution for both problems?This Japanese startup may have hit on the answer.Otetsutabi (a word that merges the Japanese words for helping and travel) connects … [Read more...]

Delays and cancellations snarled runways for several days. Air transport in Germany was hit by freezing temperatures and extreme weather earlier this week with hundreds of flights grounded.Airports warned of severe disruption due to the extreme cold which created dangerous conditions for aircraft on the ground and in the air.Hundreds of flights were delayed or cancelled on 17 and 18 … [Read more...]

CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation updated its projected growth for 2024 and beyond. In 2023, Hyatt’s pipeline resulted in 127,000 rooms worldwide at year-end, which is expected to fuel its expansion this year. As a result, the pipeline represents nearly 40 percent of existing rooms in the Hyatt portfolio. Since going public, Hyatt’s hotel portfolio has nearly tripled while its development pipeline … [Read more...]

An estimated 1.19 billion passengers passed through Europe’s top 40 airports in 2023. From air traffic control strikes to extreme weather, last year saw millions of passengers face flight delays across Europe.But where were the biggest issues and which airlines coped the best with the conditions?New data released by European air traffic control organisation Eurocontrol has revealed how … [Read more...]

Hilton has launched StiR Creative Collective, an in-house consulting and development arm “reimagining hotel food and beverage with dynamic, relevant, and commercial solutions.” StiR offers expertise in strategy, concept creation and branding to both affiliated partners and independent hospitality operations in the Americas and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), according to the … [Read more...]

National developer Portman has hired Kaunteya Chitnis as managing director, hospitality to lead the company’s hotel platform. He brings diversified real estate experience to the role where he will be responsible for managing the platform’s national operations and spearheading the firm’s hotel investment and development strategy. Chitnis joins Portman from MCR, the third largest hotel owner … [Read more...]

NEW YORK—Highgate announced that it has assumed management of the Joule in Dallas and Le Meridien Central Park in New York City and will be managing the upcoming Amrit Ocean Resort in Singer Island, Monterey Beach Hotel, and the redevelopment of the Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia, which will all open in 2024. Over the last two years, Highgate has welcomed properties including The Joseph Hotels, … [Read more...]

Hyatt has unveiled “Be More Here,” a new brand platform that “invites guests, members and customers to lean into the transformative powers of travel and be more present.” The new brand platform launch coincides with new World of Hyatt loyalty program updates enabling members to earn more, have more choice in rewards and gift rewards to others. “Our guests have told us that they are looking … [Read more...]