Element Hotels and Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts – part of Marriott Bonvoy®’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 brands, together with The Ritchie Group and Garn Development, Utah-based commercial real estate development companies, announce the opening of Le Méridien Salt Lake City Downtown and Element Salt Lake City Downtown. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
Hilton Signs Agreement to Open Palacio de Godoy Cáceres, Curio Collection by Hilton in Spain
Hilton has announced the signing of Palacio de Godoy Cáceres, Curio Collection by Hilton, following a franchise agreement with Scipion Real Estate and management company Panoram Hotel Management. Located in Cáceres’ old town and occupying one of the city’s former palaces, the hotel marks the continued development of Curio Collection by Hilton hotels in … [Read more...]
Dusit previews 14 additions for 2023
The group will debut its brand of Thai-inspired hospitality in Japan and Europe as well as further expanding its global footprint with strategic openings in China, India, Kenya, Nepal, and Thailand. In total, 14 hotels and resorts (approximately 1,700 keys) are set to be added to Dusit’s global portfolio this year, resulting in 62 hotels (approximately 13,700 keys) operating across 17 … [Read more...]
What are ‘golden visas’ and which EU countries hand them out?
Getting the right to live and work in another country can be a long and difficult process. But that’s not always the case for those with money to spend.Golden visas offer the opportunity for wealthy people to essentially ‘buy’ the right to residency - sometimes without even having to live in the country.And their popularity in the European Union is growing as people look to move away from … [Read more...]
Five-Star Architecture and Design by Snöhetta & Fritz Hansen
Norway’s energy capital, Stavanger, had a growing need for high-quality hotels. Addressing this gap, the renowned architecture practice, Snöhetta, teamed up with Fritz Hansen to create the Clarion Hotel Energy.Known for their design of the prize-winning Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, Snöhetta was commissioned to create a high-calibre hotel with exceptional architectural appeal. The result is … [Read more...]
Portugal’s Tourism Initiatives
TravelPulse Executive Editor Eric Bowman is back with another report from Porto, Portugal at the 2023 Visit Portugal Travel Trade Marketplace.Today, he interviews Nuno Fazenda, Portugal's Secretary of Tourism.Fazenda shares how the country's tourism has recovered from the pandemic and the new tourism initiatives Portugal is focusing on in 2023.Earlier this week, he interviewed Luis Araujo, Visit … [Read more...]
SiteMinder's Hotel Booking Trends: New Analysis of 100 Million Reservations Shows Surge in Global Traveller Confidence for 2023
New analysis of more than 100 million reservations from SiteMinder reveals global traveller confidence is reaching new heights post-pandemic, with booking behaviour trends from 2022 showing decreasing cancellation rates and increasing booking lead times, even with rising hotel room prices across key travel destinations. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin Week Ending 10 February 2023
A summary of European hotel transactions provided by HVS Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
American Hotel & Lodging Association Promotes Troy Flanagan and Chirag Shah
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced the promotions of two longtime hotel industry leaders. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Hampton Inn and Suites Austin Lakeway, TX For Sale
CBRE Hotels is soliciting offers to acquire the fee-simple interest in the Hampton Inn & Suites in Austin-Lakeway, Texas. The 70-room property is located in the Texas Hill Country with Dripping Springs, Lake Travis and the Hampton Greenbelts all conveniently accessible. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Travel Prices Are Soaring – Ans Travelers Don't Care – Washington Post
Consumers on both sides of the Atlantic are lumbering under the weight of hefty price increases for essential items. Yet, they are still splashing out on fancy vacations. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Reports Fourth Quarter And Full-Year 2022 Results
Company Exceeds Top End of Full-Year Outlook Grows Development Pipeline by 12% Increases Quarterly Dividend by 9% and Provides Full-Year 2023 Outlook Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Cendyn CMS: New Dashboard, Email Template Editor and More
The Cendyn CMS is a sophisticated website technology platform built specifically for the hospitality industry. As the technology behind award-winning websites, it provides robust personalization features and integrations that allow you to tell your story uniquely for every guest. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Radisson Hotel Group Looks to Add 150+ Hotels in South Asia
Located in key gateway cities and emerging destinations, these new hotels will collectively add over 1,000+ rooms to its domestic network between 2023 and 2026. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Highview Holiday Village on the Yorke Peninsula Coast of South Australia for Sale
Highview Holiday Village on the Yorke Peninsula coast of South Australia has been listed for sale and offers development opportunities for potential buyers. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
The Latino Hotel Association Releases Inaugural Hotel & Entrepreneurship Investment Report
The LHEI Report highlights the power of Hispanic entrepreneurship and closing the opportunity gap faced by Latinos in hotel and hospitality ownership Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
WhyHotel by Placemakr Pop-Up Hotel Opens in Downtown Columbia, Maryland
Placemak today announced the launch of its newest pop-up hotel WhyHotel by Placemakr, Columbia. The new pop-up is located in Marlow in Downtown Columbia and will begin welcoming guests in March. WhyHotel by Placemakr pop-ups are a limited-time-only chance for guests to book a room at a brand-new location. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Jacco Van Teeffelen Named General Manager for the Fairmont Mayakoba
In October 2022, van Teeffelen began working at Fairmont Mayakoba as the interim General Manager before ultimately landing the full-time role four months later. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Beijing Set to Become Largest Travel & Tourism City Destination in the World
Research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed that within the next decade, Beijing will overtake Paris to become the world’s largest Travel & Tourism city destination. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Canopy by Hilton Toronto Yorkville Hotel Opens
Hilton, Easton's Group of Hotels and The Gupta Group today announced the opening of Canopy by Hilton Toronto Yorkville. Marking the brand's Canadian debut, the boutique hotel is locayed in one of Toronto's most prominent neighbourhoods. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]