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Brand launches have been commonplace for Hilton over the past few years, but within the last few months, the company has fortified its lineup by other means with both an acquisition as well as a comprehensive rebranding effort. Bolstering its presence in the trendy lifestyle segment, the mega-brand company in March announced an agreement to acquire the Graduate Hotels brand from AJ Capital. … [Read More...]
With an estimated 39% of business travelers reporting accessibility requirements that impact their travel experience, travel managers are seeking guidance to incorporate these needs into their corporate travel policies. To meet this need, the GBTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), has launched the GBTA Accessibility Toolkit, a guide to help travel … [Read More...]
According to the Q1 2024 Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report for Europe from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the region’s total pipeline stands at 1,705 projects/253,777 rooms at the close of the first quarter. As of the first quarter’s close, 45% of the hotel projects in Europe’s total pipeline are in the under-construction stage, standing at 762 projects and 117,815 rooms. Another 411 … [Read More...]
Opening this July, Eva Estepona is set to become the Andalusian coast's new hotspot and lifestyle destination offering provocative performances from day to night, along with an extensive dining offering, a beach club concept and a club. Inspired by the Greek goddess of water, Eva brings a unique offering to the Mediterranean lifestyle scene combining Greek tradition with immersive and provocative … [Read More...]
On 14th May Hotel de Russie, the Rocco Forte hotel located on the iconic Via del Babuino in Rome, launched the revived Stravinskij Bar. Imagined by world-renowned designers Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen, the re-styled outdoor area will accompany a new cocktail menu, created by legendary mixologist Maestro Salvatore Calabrese. Source: … [Read More...]
Hard Rock International will cease operations of The Mirage Hotel & Casino, which it acquired in December 2022, as of July 17 to begin the transformation of the property into the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas. Hard Rock will develop a new integrated resort featuring a nearly 700-ft. guitar-shaped hotel towering prominently in the center of the Las Vegas … [Read More...]
Sage Hospitality Group will be taking over management of Hotel Vandivort in Springfield, MO. Sage will oversee daily operations of the property, originally constructed in 1906 as a Masonic Temple, including management of the hotel’s restaurant and rooftop bar. Hotel Vandivort will be part of the Sage Independent Hotel Collection, joining hotels, restaurants and venues across 16 states and … [Read More...]
Sage Hospitality Group will be taking over management of Hotel Vandivort in Springfield, MO. Sage will oversee daily operations of the property, originally constructed in 1906 as a Masonic Temple, including management of the hotel’s restaurant and rooftop bar. Hotel Vandivort will be part of the Sage Independent Hotel Collection, joining hotels, restaurants and venues across 16 states and … [Read More...]
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) today announced that it has signed its first management contract in Japan with Kajima Corporation (Kajima) to open ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa in 2025. This agreement is the first step in a mid- to long-term mutual development partnership in Japan between IHG, one of the world's leading hospitality companies, and Kajima, a leading Japanese construction, civil … [Read More...]
Innovating hotel technology can be both exciting and intimidating, but there are countless benefits to upleveling your digital experiences. New technology can surprise and delight your guests and create a memorable stay for the whole family. However, the drawback for many hoteliers is the concern over downtime during deployment. Will it mean rooms being out of commission for installation? Will … [Read More...]