These newbuild properties will encompass apartment-style layouts and all the amenities guests need for longer stays. A new partnership Chicago-based real estate development and investment company, BASK Development, is expanding its hotel development and management portfolio with the signing of these eight properties. “We are thrilled to partner with Extended Stay America to further grow their … [Read more...]
Project of the Week: One&Only Moonlight Basin
Situated on the northwest side of Montana’s iconic Lone Mountain in Big Sky, One&Only Moonlight Basin promises to showcase the vast 8,100-acre landscape while providing every modern amenity. Scenic site Featuring 360-degree mountain views bordered by huge tracts of protected land in the Yellowstone National Park, the resort will be thoughtfully located within one of the region’s most scenic … [Read more...]
Dusit Hotels and Resorts makes its grand debut in Europe
The first Dusit-branded property in Europe features 36 elegant rooms in one of the most spacious upscale properties in Glyfada, an affluent Athens suburb renowned for its stunning beaches, upscale shops, and vibrant nightlife. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
Capri Palace Jumeirah Announces Opening of Zuma Capri
Capri Palace Jumeirah, the stunning retreat on the glamorous fabled Blue Island, is set to welcome guests to an exceptional new restaurant experience this summer with Zuma Capri. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
IHG to expand Egypt portfolio with three new hotels
Expected to open between 2023 and 2026, these three entirely different properties will add over 500 keys to the group’s growing Egypt portfolio. Growing demand In response to the growing demand for luxury resorts and premium hospitality options across Egypt, IHG is set to open InterContinental North Coast Direction White, voco Cairo Arabella Plaza Cairo and Crowne Plaza Cairo Arabella Clubhouse … [Read more...]
Marriott to introduce The Ritz-Carlton to Phuket
The Ritz-Carlton Phuket will open following the renovation and rebranding of the existing Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa. A transformation project The hotel will provide a luxurious new place to stay that combines its serene and secluded location and views over the Andaman Sea with a wealth of inviting new amenities. Benefiting from an extensive renovation, this resort found just a short … [Read more...]
Shiji Expands API Integration with D-EDGE Into Its Property Management Solution to Help Hotel Groups Optimize Operations
Shiji is also expanding its network of connectivity partners integrated with Shiji Enterprise Platform, its next generation PMS for multi-property groups and chains.4.9.2023 Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, enhanced connectivity between D-EDGE’s global hotel distribution solutions to their Shiji Enterprise Platform, the company’s next generation cloud-based PMS built for hotel … [Read more...]
Karen Collection
A project that places aesthetics and craftsmanship at the centre, through the encounter between different cultures and the love of nature but above all of Africa, a land that Ludovica+Roberto Palomba have always loved. Not an ethnic object but the expression of craftsmanship and aesthetics that the architects wanted to exalt in the project, a personal interpretation of Africa, the most poetic one, … [Read more...]
What's Trending in Mexico Travel?
Visitors to Mexico have an array of interests but there are a handful of trends that are taking over in 2023. Source: travelpulse.com … [Read more...]
RSSC Launches New Foodie Voyages for Ship’s First-Ever Alaska Season
by Laurie Baratti on April 9, 2023 Last updated: 2:45 PM ET, Sun April 9, 2023 Earlier this week, Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) announced a set of new special-interest itineraries to be offered aboard the Seven Seas Explorer—the 746-passenger vessel trademarked 'The Most Luxurious Ship Ever Built'—which is set to sail its first-ever Alaska season … [Read more...]
RSSC Launches New Foodie Voyages for Seven Seas Explorer's First-Ever Alaska Season
by Laurie Baratti on April 9, 2023 Last updated: 2:45 PM ET, Sun April 9, 2023 Seven Seas Explorer (photo credit: Regent Seven Seas Cruises).Earlier this week, Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) announced a set of new special-interest itineraries to be offered aboard the Seven Seas Explorer—the 746-passenger vessel trademarked 'The Most Luxurious Ship … [Read more...]
The 'Mexican Alcatraz' Opens its Doors to Tourism
Islas Marias served as a prison from 1905 until 2019 but has since been declared a Natural Protected Area. Source: travelpulse.com … [Read more...]
Accor and Jin Jiang Hotels sign Memorandum of Understanding
The two hospitality leaders join forces to drive innovative development methods in the hotel industry Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
The Tech-Enabled Profit Center Your Hotel Is Probably Missing: Water
Deploying advanced water filtration systems within the guestrooms can become a visible and marketable room feature so that you can lure in the growing wellness-minded crowd or possibly command a higher nightly rate. (Shown here: Elkay EZH2O Liv Pro in-wall water dispenser)By Larry and Adam Mogelonsky - 4.8.2023 “Will that be still or sparkling?” as a question asked by servers is about to get far … [Read more...]
European Travel Becoming More Expensive
by Patrick Clarke on April 8, 2023 Last updated: 1:25 PM ET, Sat April 8, 2023 Street scene in Lisbon, Portugal (Photo via Starcevic / iStock Unreleased) (Starcevic/iStock Unreleased)International travel is in high demand ahead of the peak summer travel season but U.S. travelers with their sights set on Europe can expect to pay a little more for their … [Read more...]
Avelo Airlines Adds New Flights to Florida
by Rich Thomaselli on April 8, 2023 Last updated: 12:15 AM ET, Sun April 9, 2023 Avelo Airlines plane takes off from Hollywood Burbank Airport. (photo courtesy of Avelo Airlines)Say this about upstart Avelo Airlines, it's aggressive. The low-budget carrier is expanding again, this time launching nonstop flights from Connecticut's Tweed-New Haven … [Read more...]
The World's 10 Busiest Airports
by Rich Thomaselli on April 8, 2023 Last updated: 12:00 AM ET, Sun April 9, 2023 This speaks volumes. Either we are congested or incredibly populated.According to CNN, half of the world’s 10 busiest airports are in the United States.Leading the way, of course, is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which has always been one of the … [Read more...]
Together by Hyatt Further Simplifies the Event Planning Process
Meeting and event planners now have a user-friendly one-stop-shop to digitally access Hyatt properties’ suite of meeting and event offerings, including sustainable meeting solutions and wellbeing experiences Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
THE ICONIC VINOY RESORT AND GOLF CLUB EMERGES FROM HIGHLY ANTICIPATED RENOVATION
An icon for nearly 100 years, The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club joins Marriott Bonvoy’s Autograph Collection Hotels Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with Steps to make hotels in Bangkok disability-inclusion ready
Global hotel company expands commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion by providing roles for neurodivergent community Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]