One thousand feet above the deep blue Caribbean Sea crashing against the Piton Mountains, lightly scented tropical breezes caress your skin and your suite’s private plunge pool beckons. Nestled into a lush volcanic ridge with postcard sea and mountain views, Ladera is St. Lucia’s most unique and luxurious resort. Recently named World’s Leading Wedding Venue … [Read more...]
AHLA Elevates Key Industry Leaders
WHY IT RATES: The hotel and resorts industries have two big names fighting on their behalf.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer.The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced the promotions of two longtime hotel industry leaders.Troy Flanagan was promoted to executive vice president of external government affairs and industry relations. In this role, Flanagan will serve … [Read more...]
Anguilla Culinary Experience Festival to Return in May
The second annual Anguilla Culinary Experience (ACE) festival will take place May 3-6, 2023, and feature talented chefs from across the small Caribbean nation and around the world for four days of chef collaborations, parties, tastings, barbeques, dinners and other curated culinary experiences.Drawing on diverse influences, resident and guest chefs will combine their skills and creativity by … [Read more...]
The Queens Hotel acquired by Pandox for over £50m
UK: Real estate investment company Aprirose has sold The Queens Hotel in Leeds to hotel owner Pandox for £53 million. The acquisition will initially be financed by existing funds and credit facilities, and includes both the hotel and its operations. It will be operated as an independent brand under a new management agreement with Axiom Hospitality. In recent years, The Queens Hotel has undergone a … [Read more...]
Hyatt seals Saudi Arabia triplet
The hotel trio will debut under the Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency and Hyatt Place brands and will add a combined 1,729 keys to the portfolio when they open in 2026. Mixed-use milestone Grand Hyatt Madinah, Hyatt Regency Madinah and Hyatt Place Madinah will be part of the Rua Al Madinah project and are set to be the first Hyatt-branded hotels in Madinah, a city that aims to attract 30 million tourists … [Read more...]
Discover an Elevated Spring Break Vacation at Four Seasons Resort Orlando
Spring break is just around the corner, and the warm spring sunshine and heated five-acre waterpark beckons families to enjoy an unforgettable getaway at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort. Recognized as the No. 1 Best Hotel and No. 1 Best Resort in Walt Disney World according to U.S. News & World Report, marking the ninth consecutive … [Read more...]
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo Unveils Exclusive “Ultimate Sakura Experience” Package
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo has launched the Ultimate Sakura Experience, an exclusive package to celebrate the arrival of spring and the blooming of the cherry blossoms. This new offering will provide guests with an authentic taste of Japanese culture through delightfully curated experiences, delectable culinary creations and a rejuvenating spa … [Read more...]
Marriott’s Element and Le Méridien Brands Open Dual-Branded Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah
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...]