UK: Boutique property Grand Hotel Bellevue has opened in Paddington, London as the first UK site for Lignée Hôtels. The hotel, located near Norfolk Square in Paddington, is housed within a five-floor Victorian townhouse. It features 60 bedrooms in a range of different sizes – including the Grand Norfolk Suite which sleeps four guests – all of which offer bathroom products by Floris cosmetics, TVs … [Read more...]
Roomza Hotels announces Roomza Inner Harbor at Lord Baltimore opening in April 2024
Roomza, the innovative hotel startup known for personalized, tech-forward, hotel stays, has announced a collaborative venture with Rubell Hotels to introduce a distinct lodging experience within the Lord Baltimore Hotel. Set to open in April 2024, this initiative isn't just about transformation; it's an integration, adding a modern, exclusive offering to the historical ambiance of the Lord … [Read more...]
Dolce&Gabbana unveils design for debut project in Miami
US: Fashion designer Dolce&Gabbana, in collaboration with developer JDS Development Group, has unveiled the design for its first real estate project in Miami. Located at 888 Brickell in Miami, Dolce&Gabbana will launch its first branded residence and condo hotel project. The condo hotel features 250 rooms and suites, a restaurant on the ground floor, two bars in the lobby, and the … [Read more...]
Ranked: The world’s most stressful airports to travel through this Easter
To make your journey a little more relaxing, think about avoiding the following airports. 2024 has already been a challenging year for air travel, with the aviation industry plagued by strikes, technical failures and disruptive weather conditions.Many passengers might, therefore, be thinking about Easter travel with trepidation.Although many factors that make air travel taxing are out of … [Read more...]
SANDALS® RESORTS ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING IN SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
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’. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
Founders of Death & Co and The Ramble Hotel Debut New Hospitality Brand, Midnight Auteur, and its Inaugural Hotel in Savannah
The cocktail-centric hospitality company, Midnight Auteur, unveils its first boutique hotel in the Hostess City of the South, opening early 2025. Midnight Auteur, a new vertically integrated hospitality company created by the founders of the renowned Death & Co brand and the celebrated Ramble Hotel in Denver, today unveiled a first look at their forthcoming luxury boutique hotel, … [Read more...]
Banyan Group partners Urasaya Property for first luxury branded residence in Nakhon Si Thammarat
Banyan Group, the independent global hospitality company, has announced a new branding partnership with Urasaya Property Co., Ltd, the pioneering real estate developer, as it continues to explore new frontiers and introduce its original style of responsible development in exciting destinations. The signing of Banyan Tree Residences Sichon, an all-new nature-inspired luxury community set directly … [Read more...]
BILL&COO grows leadership team ahead of the 2024 season
BILL&COO, the five-star luxury hotel collection in Mykonos, announces key appointments to its leadership team, welcoming Michael Metaxas as the General Manager and Aggelos Bakopoulos as the Executive Chef. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
A New Chapter for The Caledonian Hotel
The Caledonian hotel celebrates 120th anniversary with the announcement of multi-million-pound transformation and rebrand. Landmark Edinburgh hotel, The Caledonian, is set to receive a multi-million-pound transformation. Private real estate investment fund manager Henderson Park, together with its in-house hospitality operator and asset manager, Klarent Hospitality, have today announced plans to … [Read more...]
W Punta de Mita Debuts Reimagined Beachfront Suite Collection
Following a multi-million-dollar renovation, the region's leading lifestyle hotel offers new level of accommodations on the Riviera Nayarit. W Punta de Mita is proud to reveal its highly anticipated beachfront suite collection following the property's $3 million dollar renovation. Composed of eight reimagined suites and one new E-Wow two-story suite, the collection's nine room-keys, each featuring … [Read more...]
The Hoxton, Vienna is All Set to Shake Up the City With Its Incredible Rooftop Views and Unique Take on Austrian Mid-Century Design
OPENS APRIL 1 — Vienna, The Hoxton has arrived! Set in a marble-clad modernist landmark building, The Hoxton promises something completely new for locals, with its Cuban-inspired rooftop bar with unbeatable city views, glistening pool, French-by-way-of-New-York bistro, Bouvier, basement cocktail bar, 196 homely bedrooms, and exciting, atmospheric event spaces, including The Hoxton's very first … [Read more...]
AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Convention Center Sold for $116.8 Million
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) today announced the acquisition of the 234&room AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Convention Center for approximately $116.8 million, or $499,000 per key. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
The Knoll Hotel Napa Valley, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Opens Following a Rebranding
Located in the heart of one of the country's most prestigious wine regions, this 90&room boutique hotel features a lobby bar, signature restaurant Rootstock Kitchen & Tap, an outdoor terrace and hot tub, a fitness center, and approximately 1,600 square feet of event space. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
50 Acre Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Resort Opens
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. The opening marks Sandals Resorts' introduction to the largely undiscovered Eastern Caribbean destination of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
315 Room JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi Opens
The hotel features 315 guestrooms, five internationally&inspired dining destinations, a luxury Spa by JW, swimming pool, fitness center, and eight exceptional event spaces for gatherings and celebrations. An additional 51 spacious serviced apartments and a sky bar & lounge are slated to open later in the year. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
STR Commentary on U.S. Hotel Performance for February 2024
RevPAR improved 2.0% year over year (YoY) in February, reflecting the continued return to pre&COVID patterns of low single&digit gains. Remove Las Vegas from the equation, however, and February RevPAR was down 1.4% YoY. The overall RevPAR increase was due to a solid YoY increase (+3.9%) in ADR, which was partially offset by an occupancy decline of 1.1 percentage points to 58.9%. Source: … [Read more...]
Voco Hiroshima Hotel Announced for 2027
Part of the urban development next to Hiroshima Station, the 301&room new&build hotel will incorporate a design that will allow visitors to feel the history of the area, including a space that embraces Saigoku Kaido, the famous Edo Period highway (1603&1868) on which the hotel stands. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
New Opening, Launching January 2025: Florida’s Most Iconic Resort, The Boca Raton Announces a Complete Reimagination of Its Beach Club Hotel
ive distinct hotels, one iconic resort - A $100 million investment will redefine the luxury oceanfront hotel along South Florida's coast. An exciting transformation is on the horizon at South Florida's most storied resort as The Boca Raton announces the second phase of its evolution: The reimagination of its iconic Beach Club hotel. Opening January 2025 on the resort's private golden beach, the … [Read more...]
WATG appoints John Page as principal
WATG has appointed John Page as principal and senior director of business development for the Americas. Page joins WATG with 35 years of experience focused on developing business opportunities for the hospitality, gaming and entertainment sectors across North America, the Caribbean, Mexico and the Middle East. In his role as principal/senior director of business development, Page will be … [Read more...]
IHG Releases New Prototype Options for Its Three Suites Brands
ATLANTA—IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the availability of new prototype options for its three suites brands—Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites, and Atwell Suites. By expanding design choices, IHG provides flexibility for developers across site configurations and market types while maintaining the experiences guests expect in the suites space. The new options emphasize space optimization … [Read more...]