Choice Hotels International Inc., for the first quarter ended March 31, reported net income of $31 million. Domestic RevPAR decreased 590 basis points for the quarter compared to the same period of 2023, but increased 8.2% compared to the same period of 2019. “Building on our record 2023 financial results, we drove first quarter performance to new levels, with adjusted EBITDA and EPS … [Read more...]
Edgecamp Pamlico Station to bring luxury to Hatteras Island
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Four Seasons To Expand Saudi Arabian Portfolio Alongside Dar Al Omran Company With New Hotel In Madinah
Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons and Saudi-based development firm Dar Al Omran Company announce plans for continued expansion in the Middle East with Four Seasons Hotel Madinah, anticipated to open in late 2024. The new-build hotel will be located at the heart of Madinah and steps from one of the most historic and significant sites in the region: Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, also known as … [Read more...]
Ashburton Hospitality adds 10 hotels to its portfolio
Officials of Ashburton Hospitality, a full-service consultancy firm focused on asset management, has added 10 hotels to its expanding portfolio. The Marriott-, Hilton- and IHG-branded hotels are located throughout the Midwest, Eastern seaboard and southeastern U.S. The hotels include Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection in Orlando; a Homewood Suites in Perimeter in Atlanta; Hotel Indigo in … [Read more...]
Valor Hospitality Partners Opens Cloudland at McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain, Curio by Hilton
Cloudland at McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain, Curio by Hilton — Photo by Hilton Cloudland at McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain, Curio by Hilton — Photo by Hilton Cloudland at McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain, Curio by Hilton — Photo by Hilton Leading global hospitality management organization, Valor Hospitality Partners, announced the grand opening of Cloudland at McLemore Resort Lookout … [Read more...]
RIU opens its seventh hotel in Jamaica: the Riu Palace Aquarelle
The Riu Palace Aquarelle is the RIU Hotels & Resorts chain's first establishment in Falmouth, the capital of Trelawny parish, just 35 minutes from Montego Bay airport and two hours from Kingston. The new 5-star, 24-hour all-inclusive hotel has a total of 753 rooms and is the ideal choice for families or groups of friends thanks to its 180 triple rooms and 26 family suites. The swim-up suites … [Read more...]
Garner expands across EMEAA
A new multi-hotel signing in Germany has catapulted forward the growth of IHG latest conversion brand, Garner, giving it an immediate strong presence in the German market. Garner, the new midscale conversion brand from IHG Hotels & Resorts, is building considerable momentum as the group works towards a medium target of having at least 500 hotels open under the brand within its first … [Read more...]
Virgin Limited Edition Adds Kenia Luxury Safari Camp To Its Collection
Renowned for having some of the most spectacular properties across the globe, Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Limited Edition today announces the addition of the award-winning Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp in Kenya to its exquisite collection of unique retreats. Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp, located in the Tsavo National Park of Kenya will become the ninth property within the collection and … [Read more...]
The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort Unveils $45-Million Property-Wide Transformation
The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort today announces the culmination of its $45 million property-wide transformation, completely reimagining the iconic resort while elevating the property to a new level. Timed to its 15th anniversary, the scope of the resort's renovation spans all common areas and public spaces, the introduction of five beachfront villas, redesigned suites and guest rooms, enhancements … [Read more...]
China extends visa-free entry for 11 European countries until the end of 2025
China's visa-free scheme aims to boost tourism and international ties. China has extended visa-free travel for 11 European countries and Malaysia until the end of 2025.The visa-free scheme has been announced in stages since the start of 2024 and was initially set to last for one year. It aims to encourage more people to visit China for business and tourism, and promote exchanges between … [Read more...]
TUI accelerates Africa expansion
International tour group TUI is expanding its hotel presence across Africa. An existing portfolio of 76 hotels in North Africa is to be complemented by eight new properties across Sub-Saharan Africa, as TUI looks to meet the needs of many different holidaymakers, in all segments of the market. The current pipeline includes upcoming hotels opening in Cape Verde, The Gambia, Senegal, Tanzania and … [Read more...]
Accor to debut Handwritten Collection in the US
US: Hospitality group Accor will open its first Handwritten Collection hotel in the United States, located in San Francisco. Owned and operated by San Francisco-based Frame Ventures, Hotel Stratford was built in 1910 and has recently undergone a multi-million-dollar refurbishment. It offers 94 bedrooms and Navé, a new European-style café and bar designed by San Francisco firm … [Read more...]
Scalford Country House Hotel comes to market
UK: The 81-bedroom Scalford Country House Hotel in Leicestershire is being marketed by commercial real estate firm Colliers for offers in the region of £3.25 million. The mansion house was originally built at the beginning of the twentieth century and was once owned by Colonel Colman, a friend of Edward VIII. It was later converted into an 81-bedroom hotel and has been owned by the … [Read more...]
Virgin Limited Edition adds Kenya safari camp to portfolio
Kenya: Finch Hattons luxury safari camp, located in the Tsavo National Park of Kenya, will join the Virgin Limited Edition collection on 1 July 2024. The safari camp will become the ninth property within the Virgin Limited Edition portfolio, as well as the collection’s second site in Kenya. It joins five other Limited Edition properties in Africa including Mahali Mzuri, Ulusaba Private … [Read more...]
Amsa Hospitality and Radisson Hotel Group extend partnership with signing of Radisson Hotel Madinah
Amsa Hospitality and Radisson Hotel Group are proud to announce the signing of Radisson Hotel Madinah, marking Amsa Hospitality’s and Radisson Hotel Group’s first property in the Holy City of Madinah. Set to be operational by the end of 2024, this newly built hotel demonstrates both companies’ commitment to growing their presence in key Saudi cities. Source: … [Read more...]
Accor’s Handwritten Collection Makes U.S. Debut with Hotel Stratford San Francisco
San Francisco welcomes the inaugural U.S. location of Accor’s Handwritten Collection brand with Hotel Stratford, owned and operated by Frame Ventures. Situated in the vibrant Union Square, the European-style boutique hotel offers 94 elegantly refurbished rooms and introduces Navé, a lively café/bar. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
Rotana’s First Hotel in Pakistan
Rotana announced today the signing of a franchise agreement with Signature Complex LLP Islamabad for the opening of its first property in Pakistan. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
Grand Hyatt to open new five-star waterpark in Dubai
A brand new waterpark is set to open in Dubai next year inside a popular city hotel. The Grand Hyatt waterpark was announced on Tuesday May 7, with the new five-star attraction set to open in early 2025. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts rebrands and renames hotels
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is being rebranded to Jumeirah. The Dubai-born hospitality brand, which was launched in 1997, has redesigned its logo and renamed some of its hotels. These include the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, which will now be called Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, while Jumeirah Mina A’Salam has been renamed to Jumeirah Mina Al Salam. Source: … [Read more...]
Kaldewei and e15 with a spectacular staging at Fuorisalone: “Bath[o]philia” as a creative oasis in the heart of the Milanese design metropolis
For its presence at the Milan Furniture Fair, Kaldewei merges visionary design with sustainability and meditative aspects. The entire presentation revolves around the concept of “Bath[o]philia,” inspired by the positivist concept of “Biophilia” by German philosopher Erich Fromm. This term combines the ancient Greek words “Bios” for life and “Philia” for love. At Kaldewei, Fromm’s “passionate love … [Read more...]