Waiting for summer to begin, Four Seasons Hotel Firenze announces a new special guest at Trattoria Al Fresco: Pizzeria Giovanni Santarpia, the perfect combination of Neapolitan traditional pizza with the best Tuscan ingredients.
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Heathrow strikes: Hundreds of airport workers set to walk out in April and May
Many staff members at the UK’s busiest airport will strike over changes unions say are unfair - here’s when and why it’s happening. Heathrow Airport is set to face severe disruption as staff announce several walkouts.The London hub has confirmed there will be strikes at the end of April and for much of May.The Unite union has warned that planes will likely be "delayed, disrupted and … [Read More...]
Hyatt survey reveals neurodivergent traveler needs
One in every four individuals in the U.S. has a sensory need or an invisible disability according to KultureCity, including those with autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia and attention-deficit disorder. With more than 90% of neurodivergent individuals and caregivers of neurodivergent individuals in the U.S. planning to travel at least one night this year, a new survey led by Hyatt finds hotels can … [Read More...]
Bradley Burwell joins Colliers’ Hospitality Practice Group
Colliers has hired Bradley Burwell as an EVP to join the firm’s Hospitality Practice Group as part of the U.S. Capital Markets division. In his new role, Burwell will work alongside group leader Mark Owens. Burwell brings to Colliers more than $7 billion in transaction experience. During his career, Burwell has “cultivated deep investor relationships and has extensive knowledge of real … [Read More...]
Bruce Smith-Cordish JV to develop $1.4B mixed-use development in Virginia
Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies have been selected by the City of Petersburg, VA to codevelop a $1.4-billion Live! Gaming & Entertainment District, anchored by Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia. “The City of Petersburg is thrilled to have selected Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies as development partners after a thorough RFP process and extensive review by … [Read More...]
Accor reports Q1 revenue up 8%
Accor, for the first quarter ended March 31, reported revenue of 1.236 billion euros ($1.324 billion), up 8% on a like-for-like (LFL) basis compared with the first quarter 2023. RevPAR for the Premium, Midscale & Economy division increased by 8%, while the Luxury & Lifestyle division reported a 7% increase in RevPAR. “In this first quarter, marked by the group’s return in CAC … [Read More...]
AAHOA rebrands, repositions event series
The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) has rebranded and repositioned of its event series, Regional Conferences & Trade Shows, to Hotel Owners Conferences & Trade Shows. The redefined event series will focus on connecting America’s hotel owners with the products and services they need to run their businesses, encourage more networking and idea-sharing, and create opportunities … [Read More...]
Marriott builds Polish profile
Marriott International has revealed plans to grow its market presence in Poland, having built up a pipeline of more than 10 hotels to launch in the next few years. The additions will grow the group’s current presence of 24 operating hotels in the east European market. Currently, it has 12 brands represented, in eight city markets across the country; included in its development pipeline will be the … [Read More...]
Artemis Hotel Group Unveils Transformation at Hilton Garden Inn Stonecrest
Artemis Hotel Group, a fully integrated hospitality company focused on investments in distressed, limited-service, and extended-stay hotels, announced today the completion of a full-scale renovation for the Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta East/Stonecrest, located in Lithonia, Georgia. The 110-room property managed by GF Hotels underwent an extensive transformation encompassing the entire property, … [Read More...]
Numo Hotels & Resorts to Debut Numo Mykonos in the Cyclades
In Mykonos, the most cosmopolitan island of the Cyclades, the new chapter of Numo Hotels & Resorts offers a new take on authentic hospitality offering a distinctive high-aesthetic resort. Following the success of Numo Ierapetra in Crete, Numo Hotels & Resorts introduces its second project, this time in the Cyclades. Numo Mykonos will debut in Q2 2024 on the east of the island, at Kalafati. … [Read More...]
The Social Hub brings hybrid hospitality concept to the UK
The Social Hub Glasgow combines a 494-key hotel, complete with student and extended-stay rooms, with extensive co-working space, event space and social venues. Learn, stay, work and play The result of a £90 million development, The Social Hub Glasgow is the 18th hub to open for the Amsterdam-based, 2012-launched company as it joins a collection of properties in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Florence, … [Read More...]