HOTELS - ACCOMMODATION NEWS

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Caesars Entertainment is introducing the Caesars Rewards Travel Bundle, which will enable guests to bundle their vacations in one package – including airfare – while earning reward credits.Initially, the offer will apply to hotel and air bookings made through Caesars.com or one of the company’s call centers but will be expanded later this year to include rental cars, dining reservations through … [Read more...]

WHY IT RATES: For cruise travelers looking to book a voyage well in advance, check out Abercrombie & Kent.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer.As interest in small-ship expedition cruising continues to grow, Abercrombie & Kent previews its 2024-25 Luxury Expedition Cruises portfolio, featuring 17 cruises on all seven continents, including some of the most remote and least-visited … [Read more...]

WHY IT RATES: Lovers can get engaged atop the Empire State Building and celebrate their engagement together during a four-night stay at any Sandals Resort with a new romance package, available February 10-14, 2023. — Lacey Pfalz, Associate Writer, TravelPulseSandals Resorts International, the leading all-inclusive resort brand, has joined forces with the team behind the Empire State Building to … [Read more...]

Camil Yazbeck outlined the brand’s aims and ambitious signing targets within a company which now signs on average a hotel deal a day. Writing a new chapter Plans for the Handwritten Collection have been in the offing for over a year, according to Yazbeck: “We noticed there was a gap in Accor’s portfolio for a collection brand within the midscale sector. Handwritten completes our collection … [Read more...]

BWH Hotel Group continues to boost its global presence in large part on the strength of its WorldHotels Collection. The luxury soft brand recently added 13 new properties and entered Canada for the first time. The 51-year-old WorldHotels Collection—which includes more than 170 locations globally—was acquired by BWH Hotel Group in 2019 to give the company an offering at the high end of the … [Read more...]

The Pelican Hotel is set to open in June 2023 and will be located in the affluent suburb of Cantonments. Aparthotel first A 10-minute drive from Kotoka International Airport, the upscale property will feature 134 suites and apartments, a cafe, a speciality restaurant, swimming pool, gym, spa and meeting room facilities. The Pelican Hotel is said to be the first aparthotel in Ghana, with … [Read more...]

From an underwater Michelin-starred dinner to an extraordinary date under the stars, the world-renowned resort is offering a variety of romantic experiences for couples to enjoy on February 14th Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]

Nobu Residences Los Cabos will celebrate its official opening in March, 2023 as an extension of the luxurious and sophisticated Nobu Hotel Los Cabos. Located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean in Baja California Sur, Nobu Residences Los Cabos presents a totally private concept and is home to 60 exclusive residences. Combining Nobu’s signature lifestyle and … [Read more...]

UK passport application fees went up on 2 February for the first time in five years. Yet wait times for passport renewals remain at an all-time high.This week, the government warned that lengthy, COVID-era waiting times would remain in place due to "elevated" and "volatile" demand, The Telegraph reports. British holidaymakers are advised to allow 10 weeks for passport renewal. The … [Read more...]

Choice Hotels International, Inc. is making travel even more rewarding for its Choice Privileges and Radisson Rewards Americas members. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]

Hyatt Regency Lahore DHA is Hyatt’s next step forward in its plans to expand its brand portfolio in southwest Asia and is expected to open its doors in 2024. Comprehensive renovations Currently under renovation, the 94-guestroom property is situated within Defence Housing Authority Phase 6 (DHA-6) in Lahore and will be operated by Valor Hospitality Partners. The hotel will feature a range of … [Read more...]

Alongside the sustainable and energy efficiency aspects, the hometel takes its design inspiration from the Arts & Crafts movement and rebellion against the homogenization of design. room2 Chiswick offers guests something that feels real, a space that ditches plastic veneers in favour of stonewashed linen, reclaimed timber, natural recyclable products, and handmade touches crafted by local … [Read more...]

State-of-the-art identify verification is improving the guest journey well beyond check-in.By Ricardo Amper, founder and CEO of Incode - 2.8.2023 Starting the guest experience with contactless self-check-in prior to arrival is not exactly novel, but other parts of the journey don’t always go as fast or as smoothly. Many hospitality organizations have their automated check-in/check-out process … [Read more...]

2.8.2023 Turk Hospitality Ventures is a full-service consulting and startup advising firm that works with hotels and resorts, as well as vacation rentals, restaurants and startups, to deliver curated hospitality solutions from ideation to implementation. According to founder and managing director Steve Turk, the company helps hospitality brands make more money with creative solutions to everyday … [Read more...]

Anything Hotel provides omnichannel hospitality marketing focused on growing brands through Meta, digital and social marketing, public relations, branding, website design and optimization as well as property-management services.2.7.2023 Maestro has entered 2023 with its eyes keenly fixed on building more strategic partnerships that make sense for hotel and resort groups. One of its first … [Read more...]

Today we have a pretty interesting, and pretty scary episode. OpenAI’s ChatGPT has been hitting the world by storm since it’s launch in late November 2022 and the ramifications to marketers are well... profound. We’re going to dive into the ins and outs of what ChatGPT is and what we all need to know so hoteliers can adapt and make the most of this groundbreaking … [Read more...]

With the rise of popular food tv shows, restaurant ranking sites, and foodie influencers on social media, on-site restaurants are now key contributors to a hotel’s positioning within their market, providing an opportunity to entice overnight guests as well as bring in additional revenue from local and drive-in markets. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

As a marketing professional in the hospitality space, it can be hard to know where your marketing dollars are best invested. Between SEO, PPC, Metasearch, and OTA ads, there are so many channels to choose from—and the ROI will vary greatly from one to the next. But one thing is for sure – you need to be visible where your potential guests are shopping, and OTAs (online travel agencies) … [Read more...]

In an interview at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit, Marriott International CEO Tony Capuano said the accelerated signings seen in 2022 set up the company for significant growth opportunities, particularly outside of the U.S. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]