"Live like a Local" at this hip new boutique hotel from Ocean Hotels Barbados. The Rockley opened today on the South Coast of Barbados, bringing a local vibe and a hip new hotel experience to the Rockley Beach area known for its lively bars, signature restaurants, and authentic island experiences. Owned and operated by the Ocean Hotels Group, the Rockley is the reincarnation of the old South Beach … [Read more...]
Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Opens in the Eastern Caribbean
Rich in Adventure, Social Contact, and a Brilliant Array of Locally Grown Cuisine, Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Begets Exploration, Well-Being and Awe. 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 … [Read more...]
NH Collection Maldives Havodda Welcomes Marlon Abeyakoon as General Manager
Minor Hotels has appointed Marlon Abeyakoon as the General Manager of NH Collection Maldives Havodda, marking the debut of the NH Collection brand in a non-urban destination. With over 25 years of luxury hospitality and rebranding expertise, Abeyakoon brings a wealth of experience from prestigious global brands like Kerzner, Hilton, and Marriott Source: … [Read more...]
Accor’s Comprehensive Water Stewardship Initiatives: Pioneering Sustainable Hospitality
Accor reaffirms its commitment to water stewardship by unveiling a suite of initiatives aimed at preserving water resources globally. These efforts focus on reducing water consumption, improving water quality, and promoting sustainability across its operations, food and beverage value chain, and guest engagement. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
Courtyard by Marriott Perth, Murdoch: A New Hub for Business and Leisure in Western Australia
Courtyard by Marriott® celebrates the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Perth, Murdoch, its first hotel in Western Australia, in partnership with Hesperia. Located in Perth’s vibrant Murdoch precinct, the hotel offers 150 thoughtfully designed rooms, modern meeting facilities, and Substance Restaurant & Bar. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
IHG Unveils New Prototype Options for Suites Brands, Enhancing Flexibility for Developers
IHG Hotels & Resorts introduces new prototype options for its three suites brands – Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites, and Atwell Suites – offering greater flexibility for developers in site configurations and market types. These options emphasize space optimization and efficiency while retaining key brand hallmarks, such as ample in-room storage and … [Read more...]
Wyndham builds momentum in Asia Pacific
The ramp up follows a successful 2023 for the group, during which it opened 158 hotels across the region, and signed 222 more into its growth pipeline. Wyndham CEO Geoff Ballotti kept up the pace in early March, signing no less than 27 new hotel agreements during a four day visit to the region and adding upcoming hotels in countries including Greater China, Thailand and Cambodia. New country … [Read more...]
Kimpton Expands Luxury Presence in Mexico with Opening of Kimpton Mas Olas Resort & Spa
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, in collaboration with Highgate, announces the launch of Kimpton Mas Olas Resort & Spa, a new boutique luxury resort in Todos Santos, Mexico. Nestled on the Baja Sur peninsula, the resort offers 103 tranquil guest rooms and villas, thoughtfully designed with a blend of contemporary aesthetics and local … [Read more...]
Wellness Travel: Life Fitness’ Strategies to Transform Your Hotel’s Appeal
In 2024, the travel industry is witnessing a resurgence, with both business and leisure tourism expected to reach pre-2019 levels. As the competition heats up to attract travelers, particularly in the realm of wellness travel, it’s crucial for hoteliers to understand and cater to the evolving needs of their guests. Wellness Travel: A Priority Across the Board Research indicates that wellness is a … [Read more...]
AHLA to DHS: Expand H&2B Visas So Hoteliers Can Meet Demand
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey today thanked President Biden for signing legislation allowing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to expand the number of H&2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas, and called on DHS to exercise that authority as soon as possible so hotels can hire the staff they need to maintain and expand their … [Read more...]
Super 8 by Wyndham Jasper in Jasper, TX Listed for Sale
A more 'hands on' investor will have the ability to realize the significant upside of renovating and owning a hotel property with further potential at a price well below replacement cost. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Menara Peninsula Jakarta Hotel in Indonesia Listed for Sale
Menara Peninsula Hotel is strategically located on the edge of the main business district in West Jakarta after the exit to the Slipi Highway. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Six Brand&New Riads to Open at Kasbah Tamadot, Morocco in July with the Hotel Set to Re&Open Fully in October
New renderings released for the three&bedroom Riads at Sir Richard Branson's Moroccan retreat, which will re&open in full following post&earthquake restorations Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Hyatt Place Pittsburgh Airport/Robinson Mall Hotel Sold
JLL's Hotels & Hospitality group represent the seller in the sale of the 127&key hotel Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Rock in Rio: Record Hotel Room Pricing Anticipated in Rio De Janeiro for the 2024 Music Festival
This year’s Rock in Rio festival is seeing extremely strong demand signals, helping to set record prices in the city. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Hotel Investment in the Alps Heats Up
Climate change is driving record transaction levels in high&altitude, luxury hotels Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Radisson Hotel Group Targets Chinese Travelers with New Co&Branded Hotels and Amenities
Following the initial launch in 2019, Radisson Hotel Group will be launching eight additional cobranded properties in 2024 in EMEA across select Radisson Blu and Radisson Collection hotels, aligned with the full return of Chinese outbound travel. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
IHG Announces 24 New Signings in Greater China
IHG Hotels & Resorts held its first owner roadshow of the year in Beijing. It marked significant progress by signing 24 hotel projects across its essentials and premium hotel brands, including Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn, and EVEN Hotels. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
MGallery Collection Signs New Property in Chengdu & Plans to Double Its Portfolio in Greater China in 2024
Chengdu Financial City & MGallery Collection will be the third hotel in the Chengdu area for the MGallery brand, joining Ocean Spring Resort Chengdu & MGallery and the soon&to&open Chengdu Expo Waterfall Hotel & MGallery later this year. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
How to Manage Cultural Diversity in Hospitality & A Quick Guide
Globalization, increasing freedom of movement between countries, and the growing interdependence of national economies have boosted cultural diversity in many industries. Nowhere is this paradigm shift more evident than in hospitality. How to manage cultural diversity effectively in hospitality is crucial in light of these changes. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]