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Many of us are guilty of booking a holiday and then not thinking about any of the other details until just before we leave.According to a new survey from HolidayExtras.com, our last-minute attitude could be costing us some serious money.Euronews Travel spoke to travel expert Lisa Minot to find out the biggest money mistakes we make when booking a holiday.Book your airport parking in advanceOne of … [Read more...]

Sabre Corporation, a software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, has revealed that Sean Menke, currently chair of the company’s board and its CEO, will transition to be solely executive chair of the board, effective April 27. At that time, Kurt Ekert, currently Sabre’s president, will also become CEO, reporting to the board of directors. Ekert has also been … [Read more...]

During the full year 2022, Hilton opened 355 new hotels – nearly one hotel per day – totalling 58,200 rooms, and achieved net unit growth of 48,300 rooms, representing 4.7% of the portfolio. The organisation believes 2023 will outpace those figures, with full year net unit growth forecast to be between 5.0% and 5.5%. Fourth quarter milestones Within just the fourth quarter of last year, the group … [Read more...]

South Korea: Lifestyle hospitality company Ennismore is set to open the first Maison Delano in Asia, located in the South Korean capital of Seoul. Set in the Gangnam district in the south of the city, Maison Delano Seoul will offer 81 guest rooms, 52 branded residences, along with F&B venues. There will also be a members club, sunken garden courtyard, an indoor and outdoor infinity rooftop … [Read more...]

A new report shows the workcation trend is not only just sticking around as coronavirus-related restrictions are lifted and people return to the office, but also expanding in popularity in 2023.American workers are blending vacation time and remote work, giving themselves a chance to have more travel flexibility than ever before. The Go City study found that 50 percent of Gen Zers and nearly 30 … [Read more...]

US: Next-generation lodging firm Sonder is making around 100 corporate employees redundant, amounting to close to 14 per cent of the startup’s overall workforce. The news was revealed by Francis Davidson, co-founder and CEO of Sonder, in the startup’s earnings call on Wednesday. The layoffs are set to take effect at the end of the first quarter next month. It represents the latest layoff round at … [Read more...]

In 2022, the group opened 299 hotels, corresponding to 43,000 rooms, which equates to a net organic growth in the network of 3.2% over the 12-month period. State of play At end-December 2022, Accor had a hotel portfolio of 802,269 rooms, which represents a 1.7% growth in just one quarter, from end-September’s 789,152 rooms. Likewise the number of sites grew 1.6% quarter on quarter, from 5,357 to … [Read more...]

UK: Hotel management company RBH Hospitality Management has been selected by Reuben Brothers to manage The Olde Bell and Thames Riviera in Maidenhead. As of 1 March 2023, both properties have come under the management of RBH, taking the company’s total number of rooms under management to over 7,000.  Thames Riviera is in the process of re-opening after a period of closure to facilitate a full … [Read more...]

Bermuda’s first Bermuda Celebrity Golf Invitational tournament will kick off from April 26 to May 1 at Port Royal Golf Course, said Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) officials. The event will inaugurate a week of golf-themed activities across the island, including Black Golfers Week, scheduled to begin April 27.The celebrity golf gathering will feature retired star athletes including Olympic … [Read more...]

The newly finished 192-bedroom hotel has never traded and will be the Irish group’s first operating site in the UK capital and its 18th hotel in the country. Planned enhancements Prior to opening in summer 2023, Dalata will invest in excess of £2 million to enhance the property and launch it as Maldron Hotel London Finsbury Park. The site features a ground floor lobby, a restaurant and a bar, and … [Read more...]

Designed by Paul himself in collaboration with Olga Polizzi, Director of Design at Rocco Forte Hotels, the ‘Sir Paul Smith Suite’ at Brown’s Hotel features a range of custom and vintage furniture, hand-picked artworks, brand collaborations and soft furnishings from the debut Paul Smith home collection. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]

Located in the heart of the world’s most ultra-luxury resort, Jaleo brings alive the spirit and flavours of modern-day Spain through an impressive assortment of tapas, paellas, and Spanish beverages, all within a festive, casual atmosphere. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]

Atlantis, The Palm proudly announces the return of its renowned Asateer Tent to celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan, this year offering beautiful terrace seating options. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]

Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts today announced its new partnership with Williams Racing, ahead of the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship that kicks off this weekend in Bahrain. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]

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Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, a global leader in luxury hospitality, and Yuan Lih Construction Co., Ltd., the developer that is part of Taipei-based Yuan Lih Group, announce plans for a new luxury hotel in the heart of Taiwan’s capital. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]

KALDEWEI received the German Design Award 2023 for the freestanding OYO DUO bath. The design by the Munich design studio Diez Office was presented to the public for the first time at the Salone del Mobile in spring 2022. With the bathtub from KALDEWEI’s LUXSTAINABILITY® world, the bathroom manufacturer from Ahlen shows that luxury and sustainability go hand in hand in perfect form. Source: … [Read more...]

A formal partnership has been signed between the companies to leverage the seamless connectivity provided by the DerbySoft Property Connector, which extends distribution capabilities from a hotel Property Management System (PMS) to the leading distribution channels. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

Panama City Beach in Florida is a well-known spring break destination.However, it truly is a year-round destination with all it's many offerings. And in 2023, the destination has some new developments travelers should take notice of.ADVERTISING“We look forward to showcasing the many new developments throughout Panama Beach in 2023,” says Visit Panama City Beach President and CEO Dan Rowe in a … [Read more...]

In his most recent role as General Manager of JW Marriott New Orleans, Olivier exceeded all key metrics, where he produced remarkable results in employee, quest, and owner satisfaction - all while improving topline revenue and GOP margin during the height of the pandemic. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]