Daly Seven has entered the dual-brand hotel landscape with the Hampton Inn & Suites and Home2 Suites by Hilton Durham University Medical Center in Durham, NC. The property, located three miles from Duke University and two miles from Duke Medical Center, features 222 combined guestrooms and shared amenities such as an indoor pool, fitness center, guest laundry, outdoor fire pit and … [Read more...]
Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy Now Taking Reservations
First apartment-style property opening in December giving travelers more stay options within the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio. Just one year after announcing its intention to expand its presence into premium and luxury apartment-style accommodations, Marriott International, Inc., (Nasdaq:MAR) has begun taking reservations for its first Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy™ property. Casa Costera, … [Read more...]
Choice doubles international pipeline within a year
Its development expansion is particularly notable internationally, as it has nearly doubled this pipeline room count between end Q3 2022 and the same period in 2023. Mexican boost The upcoming international key total includes over 30 properties representing approximately 6,000 rooms associated with Choice’s strategic alliance with one of the largest hotel operators in Mexico known for its … [Read more...]
Kempinski Hotels Unveils Plans for Chic Ski Resort in Romania’s Carpathian Mountains
Hotel set to become the first five-star hospitality project in the year-round resort of Poiana Brasov. Situated in the mountains of central Romania, Kempinski Hotels reveals the latest addition to its European constellation: a contemporary ski resort that will transform the town of Poiana Brasov into a must-visit destination for trail-blazing travellers. With 120 guestrooms, Kempinski Poiana … [Read more...]
Nearly 60 high end hotels heading to Switzerland
Developments will concentrate on the European country’s biggest city, Zurich, with a minimum of seven projects in the offing, while Geneva and the Alpine municipalities of Scuol and Zermatt share runners-up spot with three each. Upscale’s upper hand National developers are showing a real preference for upscale sites as opposed to luxury properties, with the former on at least 41 – that’s 69% of … [Read more...]
IHCL Strengthens Its Presence in Kolkata with the Opening of Taj Taal Kutir
Taj Taal Kutir, Kolkata — Photo by IHCL Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India's largest hospitality company, announces the opening of Taj Taal Kutir, Kolkata. Located in proximity to the Kolkata International Airport, hotel blends its colonial design with its contemporary setting in the smart city of New Town. Overlooking the 100-acre lake in the Eco Park, Taj Taal Kutir offers 75 luxurious rooms … [Read more...]
The Riu Palace Pacifico reopens its doors following a full refurbishment
RIU Hotels & Resorts recently reopened the Riu Palace Pacifico, located on the heavenly Playa de Flamingos beach in Nayarit, Mexico. Following a complete refurbishment of all the hotel's facilities, it is now an Adults-Only establishment and continues to offer RIU's well-known 24-hour all-inclusive service. The renovation of this elegant hotel, which was built in 2008, comes with new services … [Read more...]
One&Only Aesthesis, Now Open in Athens
A glamorous coastal destination revives the mid-century style of the Athenian Riviera Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, Debuts in Fort Worth, Texas
Auberge Resorts Collection's experience-driven, design-led luxury hotel is now welcoming guests to Fort Worth's buzzing Cultural District. Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, the luxury, urban retreat embodying Fort Worth's unique character, opens its doors today - a hotel destined to become the city's social nexus. Merging the classic Western personality of Texas with a decidedly modern … [Read more...]
Banyan Tree Dubai Brings 178 Guestrooms to Bluewaters Dubai Shoreline
UAE welcomes a modern beach sanctuary for the senses from Asia's luxury hospitality leader. Banyan Tree, one of the world's leading hospitality brands, is pleased to announce the opening of its first property in Dubai. Opening on the UAE's 52nd Union Day 2 December 2023, with a full suite of dining and recreational facilities, Banyan Tree Dubai fronts the shoreline of Bluewaters Dubai- a vibrant … [Read more...]
Hilton Garden Inn: A Legacy of Hospitality and a 1,000th Milestone
Hilton Garden Inn, the globally recognized brand of hotels within the Hilton portfolio, that’s long synonymous with providing business and leisure travelers with reliable accommodations and modern amenities, is marking a year of remarkable global expansion in captivating destinations with the opening of its 1,000th property. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
Nobis Hotel Palma: Breathing New Life Into a 12th-Century Palace
Housed in one of Palma's oldest buildings, the newly opened Nobis Hotel Palma offers contemporary luxury steeped in 1,000 years of history. Interior design by the award-winning team at Wingårdhs and architecture by the Spanish studios Jordi Herrero Arquitectos and Eduardo Garcia Acuna Arquitectos reimagines the historic setting and reveals its centuries of layers while infusing it with new life. … [Read more...]
From Portugal’s Coast, Immerso Hotel Joins Design Hotels
Surrounded by wine country, a national park, and world-renowned surf spots, Portugal's Immerso Hotel is setting a new standard for hospitality in the coastal town of Ericeira. One of the newest members of Design Hotels, the property places guests in communion with nature while maintaining a distinct design language and offering cuisine crafted by celebrated chef Alexandre Silva. Together with … [Read more...]
The Vendue Completes Transformation with the Debut of The Enclave at The Vendue
Charleston's Art Hotel Provides Guests with 'One Hotel, Two Experiences'. The Vendue, Charleston's renowned Art hotel, is pleased to announce the completion of its comprehensive reimagination with the official debut of The Enclave at The Vendue. Over the past couple of years, The Vendue has gone through a series of transformations, including the overall guest experience, and this final phase marks … [Read more...]
Over 300 luxury keys earmarked for Bahrain
The groundbreaking of the Bahrain Marina development in the country’s capital, Manama, represents a milestone in an initiative to strengthen the Middle Eastern nation’s real estate sector. Deluxe development Spearheaded by Bahrain Marina Development Company, the project’s planned deluxe hotel rooms will be joined by192 retail units, including international shops, luxurious restaurants, globally … [Read more...]
Mercure doubles its presence in Cyprus
Mercure Larnaca City Hotel — Photo by Accor The new Mercure will be located in the heart of Larnaca, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Accor further consolidates its presence in Cyprus, with a new Mercure Hotel on the promenade of Finikoudes,in the heart of Larnaca. Mercure Larnaca City Hotel is expected to open its doors to the public within the Q2 of 2024, thus becoming the second hotel of the … [Read more...]
Accor brings MGallery to Taipei, creating a fashionable and soulful urban retreat
The Philippe Starck designed boutique hotel is an inspired first destination for the MGallery brand in Taiwan. Accor and Hezun Hotel Inc. recently announced the signing of the first MGallery hotel in Taipei - a 100+ guestroom boutique hotel designed by world-renowned architect, Philippe Starck in 2016. Now joining the MGallery Hotel Collection, the 13-storey hotel will undergo refurbishments and … [Read more...]
Accor opens the second by Mercure hotel in Tbilisi expanding its portfolio in Georgia
Tbilisi Saburtalo Hotel by Mercure offers a high level of service and a comfortable stay in the vibrant Saburtalo district. Accor, a world leading hospitality group, announces today the opening of Tbilisi Saburtalo Hotel by Mercure, marking its second "by Mercure" hotel in Tbilisi and the seventh Accor property in Georgia. Located in the bustling Saburtalo district, the newly opened hotel is set … [Read more...]
Mamaka by Ovolo’s Newest Addition : Rip Curl School of Surf
Bali’s first urban resort, Mamaka By Ovolo, now has another first announcing the launch of the Rip Curl School of Surf. Mamaka By Ovolo is the only hotel in the world to have an official Rip Curl School of Surf. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island Launches State-of-the Art MURACA Art Studio
Get creative at Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island this winter, with the launch of the impressive new creative space, the MURACA Art Studio. Offering a diverse range of activities, both couples and families alike can unleash their artistic flair with a range of exciting art-related activities while enjoying an idyllic island escape. Source: … [Read more...]