The Kessler Collection has appointed hospitality real estate veteran Phil Wade to the new role of chief investment officer. In his new role, he will draw upon his prior experience working in both private equity and public REITs to help guide strategic leadership decisions, deal sourcing, closing transactions, asset management, contract negotiation, forecasting and investor relations. “I am excited … [Read more...]
LE: Record-breaking 6,378 projects as U.S. pipeline continues to rise
Hotel construction in the U.S. hit new historic levels in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Lodging Econometrics’ (LE’s) latest Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend report. The total pipeline reached 6,378 projects, a new record, with 746,986 rooms, showing year-over-year (YOY) growth of 7% in projects and 8% in rooms. The U.S. hotel pipeline shows robust activity across all project … [Read more...]
SLS Launches First Branded Residences in Punta del Este, Uruguay
SLS Punta del Este Residences will offer the ultimate in coastal luxury living with 314 lavishly designed private residences. Located in an enviable position on Playa Brava overlooking the glittering Atlantic Ocean, SLS Punta del Este offers 314 luxurious one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses. The ambitious project, which will also incorporate an 80-room hotel, not only marks SLS … [Read more...]
Hoshino Resorts branches further into Japan
Waterfront resort Opening in autumn 2025, RISONARE Shimonoseki in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, is the brand’s first foray into the Chugoku, Shikoku, and Kyushu regions. Located in the Kanmon Strait, the 187-bedroom RISONARE Shimonoseki will sit along the coastline on a waterfront location. Every guestroom will benefit from an ocean view, with surrounding gardens and an … [Read more...]
Hyatt Regency Opens First Kenyan Hotel in Nairobi's Westlands District
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has officially opened its first hotel in Kenya, the Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands. The 219&room property is in Nairobi Westlands, a business hub and popular tourist destination. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Hyatt Hotels Corporation Set to Expand into 13 New Markets by 2028
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced its intent to broaden its brand presence across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East (EAME) by 2028. The company plans to add hotels in 13 new markets with no existing Hyatt hotels. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Zemi Miches All&Inclusive Resort in Dominican Republic to Open June 2025
Located on the shores of Playa Esmeralda in the Dominican Republic, it will open its doors to guests on June 30, 2025. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Hilton and Calm Collaborate to Enhance Guest Wellness Experience
Starting in March 2025, Hilton will integrate Calm's content into its proprietary Connected Room Experience technology. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
AHLA Foundation Announces 2025 Board of Trustees
AHLA Foundation yesterday announced its 2025 Board of Trustees, welcoming Anu Saxena as the new chair. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Denizen Hotel Debuts in McKinney, Texas With 102 Guestrooms
Denizen Hotel is pleased to announce its official opening in the vibrant District 121 of McKinney, Texas. This residential-style hotel offers guests unparalleled access to premier dining, entertainment, and amenities within a walkable urban setting. Denizen Hotel features 102 meticulously appointed guest rooms, each equipped with kitchenettes that include full-sized refrigerators and freezers, … [Read more...]
Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge, Curio Collection by Hilton, Opens in Colorado
Breckenridge welcomes a bold new addition this month with the grand opening of Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge™, Curio Collection by Hilton™. This modern, elevated take on mountain lodging marks a significant milestone as Curio Collection by Hilton's first property at a major ski resort and the first true upscale hotel in Breckenridge. Located on Peak 9, Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge boasts an … [Read more...]
Accor brings Pullman Hotels & Resorts back to the Zhoushan Islands
Accor today announced the return of Pullman Hotels & Resorts to the popular coastal city of Zhoushan. Offering panoramic views of the East China Sea, Pullman Zhoushan Seaside previously operated as Pullman Zhoushan Seaview. Bringing the Pullman brand back to Zhoushan reflects Accor's commitment to connecting its guests with key urban communities throughout Greater China, providing high-quality … [Read more...]
Minor Hotels to make Italian Alps debut
Extensive renovation ahead The hotel is located in the heart of the Pennine Alps, on the Swiss-Italian border. The new hotel is a pre-existing four-star property, which will undergo an extensive renovation and open in the coming months. NH Collection Alagna Mirtillo Rosso is located in the town of Alagna Valsesia, at the foot of Monte Rosa. The hotel is just a few minutes from the … [Read more...]
Mercure Opens New Hotel in Lithuania’s Thriving Resort Town Palanga
Mercure, a leading brand within the Accor group, today announces the opening of Mercure Palanga Vanagupe Resort following an extensive renovation project. Set in the charming Palanga, the largest and most popular seaside resort in Lithuania, the 98-key-hotel will offer easy access to the city's pristine beaches and sand dunes. Since its founding in 1973, Mercure has been dedicated to unveiling the … [Read more...]
Accor to introduce Mövenpick to Greece
Opening in spring 2025, Mövenpick Resort Agios Nikolaos Sivota will be the first international resort in Epirus. Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, today announces the signing of Mövenpick Resort Agios Nikolaos Sivota, marking the celebrated brand's debut in Greece. Scheduled to open in Spring 2025, the resort will be operated by Pitoulis S.A, one of Greece's leading hospitality operators. … [Read more...]
EU must spend more than 1% of GDP to 'prepare for the worst', Kallas says
In 2024, member states collectively spent an average of 1.9% of GDP on defence, while Russia was spending 9%, Kaja Kallas told the audience of the European Defence Agency annual conference on Monday. The European Union must boost its defence spending to "prepare for the worst" and be able to defend itself "alone if needed" against a belligerent Russia, the EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said on … [Read more...]
Italian leftist student group 'hangs' Elon Musk effigy in square where Mussolini was strung up
The South African-born billionaire has drawn increasing international outrage with his embrace of extremism, including an incident in which he appeared to give the Nazi salute to a crowd in Washington on Monday. Students protesting against Elon Musk's extremism have hung him in effigy in Milan's Piazzale Loreto, stringing up a fake body upside down in an imitation of the hanging of Italian … [Read more...]
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Right-wing extremists delighted with Musk’s ‘Nazi salute’ while ex-partner Grimes distances herself
Musk has been criticised for making two Nazi-like gestures at President Donald Trump's inauguration. His ex-partner, the singer Grimes, has distanced herself from him, while Musk has defended himself in a typically disgraceful way. Singer Grimes, who shares three children with Elon Musk, has distanced herself from the tech billionaire following his controversial Nazi-like gesture at Donald … [Read more...]
Rome's Fiumicino sets a new record for the biggest airport solar farm in Europe
You'll get a bird's a eye view of 55,000 solar panels, installed alongside one of the runways. Rome's Fiumicino Airport has found a novel way to use the empty land alongside runways - by covering it with 2.5 km of solar panels.Creating the largest airport solar farm anywhere in Europe, the electricity produced by the panels will be used within the airport and reduce its reliance on fossil … [Read more...]