Hampton by Hilton Manchester City Centre — Photo by Hilton Hilton (NYSE: HLT) will expand its Manchester portfolio with the opening of Hampton by Hilton Manchester City Centre, following the signing of an agreement with Dean Street Developments Limited. Located in the city's iconic Deansgate area, the 22-storey hotel will be Europe's largest Hampton by Hilton, offering 358 rooms, a fitness area, … [Read more...]
Marriott enters Mongolia with AC Hotels
Marriott International, Inc. has signed an agreement with HTL Gateway LLC to open AC Hotel by Marriott Ulaanbaatar, marking the company’s first venture into the Mongolian market. Scheduled to open in 2027, the hotel will introduce the brand’s modern, design-forward hospitality to the capital city. Strategic location and property features The new hotel will be developed in Ulaanbaatar’s … [Read more...]
TUI signs strategic partnership in Oman
German tour operator TUI Group has signed a strategic alliance to grow Oman as a new tourism destination, within its international holiday portfolio. An agreement with OMRAN Group, Oman’s Tourism Development Company, will see an initial cluster of five hotels constructed in Oman’s Dhofar region. The first of them is expected to welcome guests in late 2028, as the country looks to welcome more … [Read more...]
Sandals® and Beaches® Resorts Unveil “Nature’s Vow” Inspiration
Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts have unveiled Nature’s Vow, a new eco-chic wedding inspiration poised to define 2026 celebrations. Rooted in the spirit of the Caribbean, the design blends sustainable elements with elevated style, offering couples a trend-forward way to honor love, nature, and purpose, surrounded by friends and family. “With Nature’s Vow, we’re not only giving couples a … [Read more...]
Ruby Hotels to Enter U.S. Cities as Part of IHG’s Strategy to Build Premium Lifestyle Portfolio
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced that Ruby Hotels, its recently added premium brand, is now open for development opportunities in the U.S., marking its official entry into the American market. Ruby, founded in Germany in 2013, has built a strong reputation across Europe with 34 open or pipeline properties in major cities, and now aims to replicate this success across U.S. urban centers. … [Read more...]
Culture, Design, and a Sense of Place: Hotel Indigo Expands Its Lifestyle Collection to New Cairo
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Jadeer Group to bring Hotel Indigo to New Cairo, adding 120 rooms to the city’s hospitality landscape by 2031. The upcoming Hotel Indigo New Cairo will be part of the Red (G) mixed-use development, which combines residences, retail, and hospitality in one of the capital’s most dynamic districts. Positioned on North 90 Street near the … [Read more...]
Marriott International Debuts in Mongolia
Marriott International, Inc. today announced a signed agreement with HTL Gateway LLC to open AC Hotels by Marriott Ulaanbaatar. This strategic move is set to mark Marriott’s entry in Mongolia, underscoring the company’s vision to strategically grow its presence across Asia Pacific. Expected to open in 2027, AC Hotel by Marriott Ulaanbaatar will reflect the brand’s signature design philosophy that … [Read more...]
Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day in Style at the Langham, Melbourne
The Langham, Melbourne invites guests to don their finest race day attire and celebrate the excitement of the Melbourne Cup in true Langham style. On Tuesday, 4 November 2025, the hotel’s renowned Melba Restaurant will host its annual Melbourne Cup Day Lunch, promising an afternoon of fine dining, glamour, and celebration. This year, the event will be hosted by The Langham Melbourne’s hotel … [Read more...]
Flights in Italy face disruption as nationwide air transport strikes hit on Friday
Air passengers in Italy should prepare for disruption this Friday, 26 September, as nationwide strikes are likely to affect travel plans at the start of the weekend. Walkouts have been called by the CUB Trasporti and USB unions– two of Italy’s biggest rank-and-file unions – in a dispute over pay and working conditions. The 24-hour strike will involve airline crews as well as airport staff, with … [Read more...]
Enjoy the full spectrum: GROHE Colors Collection brings Color to your Craft
Today’s bathroom has evolved from a purely functional space into a personal wellbeing oasis — one that reflects individual preferences in both function and form. And every customer’s vision is unique. For installers, showrooms and architects that means offering solutions that combine design freedom with lasting quality. The GROHE Colors Collection delivers exactly that: a carefully curated palette … [Read more...]
Bay Gardens celebrates Creole Heritage Month with authentic flavors, live music and special offers
Bay Gardens Resorts, the award-winning Saint Lucian-owned hotel group, invites Saint Lucians at home and abroad, as well as regional neighbors, to join in the island’s vibrant Creole Heritage Month celebrations this October. Guests can enjoy a cultural immersion of food, music and festivities across Bay Gardens Resorts properties on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25-26, 2025. As part of Saint Lucia’s … [Read more...]
Baymont by Wyndham Snyder, TX Hits Auction Block
Baymont by Wyndham Snyder in Texas is set for auction, offering a strategic investment opportunity in a high&demand hospitality market. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Marriott Bonvoy Introduces Collectible NFL&Themed Keycards
Marriott Bonvoy has launched a series of collectible NFL&themed keycards called Keysakes, in collaboration with actor Adam Devine and several artists, as part of its partnership with the NFL. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Gunter Hotel Reopens in San Antonio, TX After $57 Million Renovation
The Gunter Hotel in San Antonio has reopened following a $57 million renovation, featuring updated guest rooms, a recording studio, and new dining options. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Beyond 'Wow,” 'Unreasonable,” and 'Outrageous: Train Your Team To Deliver Ordinarily Extraordinary Guest Service & By Doug Kennedy
Rather than looking to 'wow' an occasional guest, it seems to me the biggest opportunity these days is for leaders of all levels to return their focus to the routine, daily, human interactions. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Your Best Training Tool: Using Client Feedback to Coach Your Event Sales, Catering, and Operations Teams & By Heather Apse
What if you could guarantee that every event sharpens your venue’s team performance? The key is to strategically leverage client feedback not just as a report card, but as a precise coaching manual for your Sales, Catering, and Operations staff. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
7 Winning Strategies to Combat Rate Disparity and Boost Your Hotel Website Bookings
Rate disparity — when OTAs offer cheaper rates than your hotel's website — erodes trust and costs you direct bookings. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
WTTC Announces Final Speaker Line&Up for Landmark 25th Global Summit in Rome
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced its full line&up of speakers set to join its Global Summit in Rome, with the opening ceremony featuring a special performance from Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Insights from HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality & Week's Highlights Ending 19 September 2025
Weekly Hotel Industry Asia Pacific News Roundup from HVS Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Beyond Compliance: How Leading Hotel Groups Are Transforming Safety into a Competitive Advantage & By Vanessa Osbourne
What shapes an unforgettable guest experience? For some hoteliers, luxury and personalization top the list. Others point to seamless service or cutting&edge amenities as the magic ingredients. But beneath every unique offering lies one non&negotiable factor: safety. No matter how plush the linens or advanced the technology, guests expect — or rather, demand — their well&being as the … [Read more...]