HOTELS - ACCOMMODATION NEWS

Chatham Lodging Trust has entered into a new credit agreement that increases total capacity under a senior unsecured revolving loan from $260 million to $300 million and increases total capacity under its senior unsecured term loan from $140 million to $200 million. The newly enhanced $500 million credit facility can be increased up to $650 million through an accordion feature. The $500 million … [Read more...]

The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons for the week ended Sept. 20, according to data from CoStar. September 14-20 (percentage change from comparable week in 2024): Occupancy: 68.1% (-1.1%) ADR: $168.98 (-0.3%) RevPAR: $115.12 (-1.4%) Among the top 25 markets, Houston saw the largest drop in occupancy (-12.3% to 60.5%) and the second-steepest decline in RevPAR (-20.1% … [Read more...]

Investor Bain Capital has teamed up with two other investment partners, to buy a major Paris landmark, the Pullman Paris Montparnasse hotel. The property has 957 rooms, and stretches 32 storeys into the sky, ensuring a strong visible presence on the Paris skyline. Built in 1974, it has been in the ownership of European REIT Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield for many years. Investing with … [Read more...]

The EU’s new entry/exit system (EES) will be rolled out beginning on 12 October. Once in place, non-EU travellers taking the Eurostar from the UK into the Schengen area will need to scan their passports or other travel documents at dedicated kiosks at London St Pancras International station. During the process, they will also be asked some questions related to their travel plans. Some … [Read more...]

Cadorna Hotel Milan, Curio Collection by Hilton — Photo by Hilton Hilton (NYSE: HLT) will expand its Milan presence with the signing of Cadorna Hotel Milan, Curio Collection by Hilton, set to open in January 2028. The property, an iconic early 20th-century building on Piazzale Luigi Cadorna, will feature more than 120 rooms, a bar, restaurant and gym. Its location offers both cultural and business … [Read more...]

Majestic Palace Sorrento, Curio Collection by Hilton — Photo by Hilton Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has signed Majestic Palace Sorrento, Curio Collection by Hilton, set to open in spring 2027 after a full renovation. The 75-room hotel will feature private balconies, lush gardens with centuries-old olive and citrus trees, and leisure amenities including a swimming pool, gym, sauna, hammam and treatment … [Read more...]

Grand Hotel Savoia, Curio Collection by Hilton — Photo by Hilton Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced the signing of Grand Hotel Savoia Genova, Curio Collection by Hilton, marking Hilton's first property in the city. The historic 117-room hotel is scheduled to open in December 2025. Steeped in Belle Époque grandeur since 1897, Grand Hotel Savoia has hosted royal families, cultural figures and … [Read more...]

The award-winning Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal will continue to redefine luxury with the culmination of a multi-year property-wide transformation with a grand reveal planned on October 1. The final phase of the renovation includes a complete redesign of all 112 guest rooms, suites, beachfront suites, presidential beachfront suite, casitas, and villas, as well as additional updates to the … [Read more...]

Ennismore, the lifetyle division of Accor, has signed to launch its Hoxton brand in Poland. The property, the group’s first hotel in the country, will open in the city of Krakow, launching in the second half of 2027. The 115 room property will deliver a new vibe to the city centre at Dolnych Młynów 10. Reusing a historic city factory complex The historic former Imperial-Royal tobacco … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: BWH Hotels GB, the UK subsidiary of the BWH Hotel Group, has added eight heritage and boutique properties to its nationwide portfolio. The latest additions support BWH’s strategy to reach 20,000 rooms across the UK by 2029. New members include: The Brackenborough Hotel, Lincolnshire The Ashbourne Hotel, North Lincolnshire Clarence Gardens Hotel, … [Read more...]

Few new hotel brands can claim the kind of debut LivAway Suites has enjoyed. In its first 12 months of operating hotels, the Salt Lake City–based economy extended stay brand has sold more than 100,000 room nights, a milestone that industry observers say underscores both pent-up demand in the extended stay segment and the brand’s ability to capture it. LivAway Suites opened its first property in … [Read more...]

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Jim Corbett Kotabagh — Photo by Wyndham In a significant development for Uttarakhand's hospitality landscape, Mr. Ashok Arora, Partner at Ashoka Leisure Valley LLP, today announced the upcoming launch of Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Jim Corbett Kotabagh, a 100-room upscale hotel expected to open in the third quarter of 2027. The property is being developed in collaboration with … [Read more...]

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the U.S. launch of Ruby Hotels, the company’s 20th global brand and its latest entry in the premium segment. Ruby is designed to appeal to style- and cost-conscious travelers in dense urban markets, while offering owners a flexible and space-efficient investment option. Originally founded in Germany in 2013, Ruby has grown to 34 open or pipeline hotels … [Read more...]

Regency Casino Thessaloniki has unveiled The Piazza Project, a ground-breaking gaming and leisure complex that unites three of the world’s leading slot machine manufacturers, Aristocrat Gaming, IGT, and Light & Wonder, within a unique open-air venue. Featuring four state-of-the-art gaming halls, world-class dining, and live entertainment, The Piazza marks a first-of-its-kind destination in … [Read more...]

Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG), the hospitality arm of Singapore-based UOL Group Limited, continues to strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia as it announces the launch of PARKROYAL Serviced Suites Hanoi, marking the latest milestone in a steady pipeline of regional openings. Southeast Asia is a vibrant, opportunity-rich region with strong fundamentals supporting long-term growth in travel, … [Read more...]

Hard Rock International is proud to announce its 26th annual PINKTOBER campaign in partnership with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit ahead of this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As a global entertainment and hospitality brand guided by the principle “All is One,” Hard Rock is leveraging every touchpoint to support the cause throughout October, from a limited-edition retail collection to special menu … [Read more...]

YY Group Holding Limited, a global leader in on-demand workforce solutions and integrated facility management (IFM), has announced that its subsidiary, YY Circle Thailand, has secured contracts with five leading hotel clients; Hyatt, Sheraton, and three properties under Chatrium Hotels & Residences. These signings significantly expand the subsidiary’s hospitality portfolio and reinforce YY … [Read more...]

CG Developers, the real estate arm of multinational conglomerate CG Corp Global, announced the launch of the first JW Marriott Residence in Dubai. The milestone event saw the formal signing, the unveiling of JW Marriott Residences at Dubai Islands, Central, and the reveal of CG Developers’ new Global logo.  The Chaudhary family’s roots began in Nepal. Over the decades, they built CG Corp … [Read more...]

Four Seasons Resort Nevis has a new leader: Avi Phookan, whose career spans high-profile roles from Dubai to Hawaii, has been appointed General Manager of the luxury Caribbean retreat. Phookan most recently served as General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Lanai in Hawaii, where he guided the resort through a transformation in guest experience and led several award-winning sustainability … [Read more...]

Hilton has signed an agreement to open two hotels in Manchester, including Europe’s largest Hampton by Hilton and the city’s first Motto by Hilton. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]