The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has promoted Kevin Carey to senior EVP/COO. Carey joined AHLA in 2017. He is the force behind the growth and organizational expansion of the association and the AHLA Foundation. Under his leadership, AHLA’s revenues have grown by nearly 50%. He spearheads several innovative strategic partnerships and has a keen eye for orchestrating mergers with … [Read more...]
Travel chaos: Will flight delays and cancellations return this summer?
This summer is set to be the busiest travel season since 2019.For airlines and airports, passenger numbers are creeping back up close to pre-pandemic levels. Despite the cost of living crisis, Europeans are still booking breaks in the sun and many are hoping for a much smoother experience than they had in 2022.There’s a good chance, however, that the problems passengers faced last summer could … [Read more...]
IHG confirms Vignette Collection’s German entry
The group signed a franchise agreement with Odyssey Hotel Group for Alte Post Vignette Collection in Reit im Winkl, a Bavarian village. Sustainable luxury Set to open in 2026, the hotel will be developed by DAIxKo Group in a joint venture between Derichs and Konertz project development and Aixact real estate, with a lease brokered by Hotel Affairs Consulting GmbH. The luxury hotel will be designed … [Read more...]
Cheyne completes €62m loan to redevelop The Hotel Maria
Finland: Global asset manager Cheyne Capital has provided a €62 million senior loan to Samla Capital Oy to finance the redevelopment of The Hotel Maria in Helsinki. The Hotel Maria will be a five-star luxury hotel housed across four historic buildings. The loan will be used to reconfigure and refurbish the site whilst retaining the original exterior. When complete, Hotel Maria will provide … [Read more...]
AHLA Elevates Kevin Carey to Senior EVP and COO
WHY IT RATES: The industry trade group announced another major leadership change.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer.The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is promoting Kevin Carey to senior executive vice president and chief operating officer.Kevin joined AHLA in 2017. He is the force behind the growth and organizational expansion of the association and the AHLA Foundation. … [Read more...]
Millennium appoints new Middle East and Africa chief
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Playa Hotels & Resorts Announces Fourth-Quarter, Full-Year Results
Playa Hotels & Resorts announced financial results for the final three months and full-year 2022.The hotel and resort giant revealed that adjusted net income reached $20.6 million in the fourth quarter, an improvement from the adjusted net loss of $4.5 million in 2021.ADVERTISINGComparable net package RevPAR increased 35.6 percent versus 2021, driven by a 9.7 percentage point increase in … [Read more...]
IHG Hotels & Resorts announces new flagship boutique property in London under Hotel Indigo brand
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has announced an exciting new signing in London, UK, for its upscale boutique brand Hotel Indigo. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
Radisson Hotel Group opens stunning lakeside resort in Poland’s Ostróda for leisure and conferences
Radisson Hotel Group opens its 18th hotel in Poland with its first Radisson Blu Resort in Ostróda. Radisson Blu Resort & Conference Center, Ostróda Mazury is located in a picturesque location directly on Lake Drwęca in the Masurian Lake District. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
HOLIDAY INN SINGAPORE ATRIUM APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR OF F&B AND DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING
Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, a 512-room hotel with halal and award-winning dining options in Singapore’s Tiong Bahru district, has appointed Carina Toh as Director of Sales & Marketing and Jonathan Lim as Director of Food & Beverage. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
Wyndham’s BOLD program makes groundbreaking strides
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels in over 95 countries, has announced the rapid expansion of its groundbreaking BOLDSM by Wyndham program Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with Tawanna Property for new voco hotel in Bangkok
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced the signing of voco Bangkok Surawong with Tawanna Property Company Limited, a leading real estate investor and developer in Thailand, represented by Chansamorn Wattanavekin , Chairman of Tawanna Property Company Limited, as the president of the ceremony. Source: … [Read more...]
Centara to make Japanese debut
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka will be a 33-storey tower that will become a new landmark when it opens in July this year. Contemporary accommodation This contemporary five-star hotel will feature 515 rooms and suites, ranging from 28-60 sq m and comprising standard, superior, deluxe, deluxe with bunk beds and suite options. Every room is being outfitted with modern décor, king or twin beds, … [Read more...]
The Monteleone project for the 5-star Leicester square hotel
The Monteleone project for W London, a 5-star London hotel Here is our project for the Hotel W London, in the Soho district. Our design mirrors to give substance to the vision of Interior Designer “Krause Architects”. The W London hotel is located in London’s West End, in the Soho district, the city’s socio-cultural landmark and a magnet for visitors of all targets. The structure is breathtaking … [Read more...]
Hawai'i Tourism Authority Releases Ma‘ema‘e Toolkit to Encourage Accurate Representation of The Hawaiian Islands
The Hawai'i Tourism Authority (HTA) has just released its newly updated Ma'ema'e Toolkit an enhanced cultural resource and destination brand management guide, which was created in partnership with the Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association (NaHHA).It’s intended to serve as a go-to guide for essential knowledge about Hawai'i, filled with the various specifications promoters need to accurately and … [Read more...]
Indian Hotels Company Limited Signs Another Vivanta Hotel in Thane
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) today announced the signing of a Vivanta branded hotel in Thane in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The brownfield project is slated to open by 2025. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Hotel Investors Say They Won't Wait on the Sidelines Much Longer – CoStar
Members of the Industry Real Estate Financing Advisory Committee said that after dealing with the rapid pace of interest rate increases, hotel buyers are getting ready to start investing again. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Regent Hong Kong Hotel to Reopen in June Following a Full Renovation Program
Set on the edge of the Victoria Harbour, the legendary hotel called on visionary Hong Kong-born, Milan-based designer Chi Wing Lo to create a design language integrating storied heritage, serene aesthetics, and the Regent signature Beauty of Contrasts. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Kevin Carey Named Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer American Hotel & Lodging Association
Kevin joined AHLA in 2017. He is the force behind the growth and organizational expansion of the association and the AHLA Foundation. Under his leadership, AHLA’s revenues have grown by nearly 50% Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Web Exclusive: Mincey Marble converts unused tubs into showers
Tub-to-shower conversions have been popular among hoteliers and designers for years now—they’re more efficient, sanitary and, arguably, sleeker than bathtubs. Designer and manufacturer of cast marble shower pans and panel systems for the commercial market, Mincey Marble has capitalized on these conversions, taking hotels unused tubs and turning them into hassle-free, beautiful showers. We … [Read more...]