By Craig Saueurs Published on 29/08/2025 - 17:26 GMT+2 •Updated 15/09/2025 - 15:26 GMT+2 Air traffic controllers have postponed strikes that were set to cause travel chaos this September. The SNCTA union … [Read more...]
Global Asset Solutions Opens Singapore Office, Appoints New Chief Commercial Officer
Global Asset Solutions has appointed Leanne Reddie as Chief Commercial Officer and opened a new office in Singapore to support regional growth. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Project of the Week: AC Hotel by Marriott Phoenix CityNorth
As part of THP’s Project of the Week series, we’re highlighting the latest hospitality development from Marriot International and LaPour Partners in North Phoenix: the AC Hotel by Marriott Phoenix CityNorth. The $92 million project recently broke ground within the CityNorth master-planned community, adjacent to Desert Ridge Marketplace and the new Sprouts Farmers Market headquarters. This new … [Read more...]
Hot Off The Press – September 2025
You can find out more about September’s issue of Hotel Business, as Christina Trauthwein, VP, content & partnerships, shares some of the stories in it. The cover story reports on a recent Hotel Business executive roundtable, hosted and sponsored by Rockbridge, that focuses on the theme of possibility and progress. In addition, you can read about Presley Hospitality and Rialto … [Read more...]
Peace deal opens borders positioning Azerbaijan as a tourism gateway for the South Caucasus
By Rushana Aliakbarova Published on 15/09/2025 - 15:00 GMT+2 The South Caucasus is entering a new chapter. With the peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the region is preparing to open its borders and position itself as one of the world’s newest connected tourism destinations. For … [Read more...]
St. Regis coming to Bodrum, Türkiye
Marriott International has signed an agreement with Kuzu Group to develop The St. Regis Karya Cove Resort and branded residences in Bodrum, Türkiye. The luxury project will be located in Kazıklı Cove and is expected to open in 2030. This signing marks a significant milestone—Marriott’s 100th hotel in its operating and pipeline portfolio in Türkiye. Set on a 280,000-square-meter beachfront site, … [Read more...]
Now Open: The ArcadiaPlace, Lugu Lake, Where an Ancient Matrilineal Society Merges with Sacred Landscapes
Deeply rooted in the traditions of an ancient matrilineal society, The ArcadiaPlace, Lugu Lake, located in China's Hengduan Mountains, honors and authentically immerses guests in more than 2,000 years of history. Carefully considered design decisions and custom furniture in guestrooms, luxury treehouses, and the in-house spa reflect the storied local heritage. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame … [Read more...]
amã Stays & Trails Unveils 150th Bungalow with the Opening of Anand Bhawan Palace, Tirwa, Kannauj
Anand Bhawan Palace Tirwa — Photo by IHCL amã Stays & Trails, the premium homestay offering from Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), unveils its 150th bungalow, Anand Bhawan Palace, Tirwa, Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh. The experiential regal escape marks the debut of ama Stays & Trails in the state. Nestled in a quiet town, Anand Bhawan Palace, Tirwa, Kannauj originally built in 1929, is beautifully … [Read more...]
A Landmark Golfside Retreat Unveils with the Opening of Radisson Collection The National Hotel, Brussels
Radisson Hotel Group proudly announces the opening of Radisson Collection The National Hotel, Brussels, a refined new destination located directly on the prestigious The National Golf Brussels course, just 15 minutes from the city center. The launch marks the second Radisson Collection property in Belgium and highlights the brand's ongoing commitment to exceptional design, responsible hospitality … [Read more...]
The Hoxton, Dublin set to open this November
Reading Time: < 1 minute Ireland: The Hoxton will debut in Ireland this November with a property in Dublin’s Creative Quarter, housed in the former Central Hotel. Located on Exchequer Street, the restored Victorian building has been led by Ennismore’s in-house design team at AIME Studios. The hotel features 129 rooms ranging across the brand’s classic categories: Snug, Cosy, … [Read more...]
Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris Unveils 243 Completely Renovated Rooms and Suites
Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris has completed a major three-year transformation project that saw all its 243 rooms completely renovated for the first time since reopening in 1999. Now redesigned as a collection of private Parisian residences, each space exudes a contemporary feel and an intimate ambience. The extensive works were carried out with the utmost discretion, in keeping with the … [Read more...]
Spain removes 53,000 illegal tourist flats from the register to boost permanent rental market
The Spanish government has announced the removal of some 53,000 tourist flats from the Single Register of Tourist and Seasonal Rentals, which will now become permanent rentals. The decision was announced by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez during a party event on Sunday in Málaga. "We have detected thousands of irregularities in many of these homes that are intended to become holiday and … [Read more...]
Dream Homes in Wine Country: Four Seasons Napa Valley Debuts Reimagined Villas with Plunge Pools, Hot Tubs, and Bocce Court
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley, the Forbes Five-Star and Michelin-key luxury resort in the heart of wine country, has unveiled two newly renovated residences within its Villa and Residence Rentals program. Part of a residential portfolio of 20 private homes with 11 available for guests, the refreshed three-bedroom villas now feature expansive outdoor living, mature olive trees, and … [Read more...]
Four Seasons Announces New Luxury Resort in Moganshan, China
Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons, together with Zhejiang Shangyin Cultural Tourism Development Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Deqing County Cultural & Tourism Development Group Co., Ltd. (Deqing Cultural & Tourism Group), announces plans for a new luxury retreat in Moganshan, one of China's most popular summer destinations. Surrounded by bamboo forests and rolling tea … [Read more...]
The Hoxton to Bring Its Characteristic Warmth and Open-House Hospitality to Dublin This November
The Hoxton will open its doors in where else but Dublin's Creative Quarter, marking the brand's first property in Ireland. Bringing its signature design-led, community-focussed ethos to historic Exchequer Street, the restored Victorian building (once the Central Hotel) will be home to 129 rooms, an inviting lobby complete with bar and Viking-era ruins, an all-day Peruvian-inspired restaurant … [Read more...]
Faena New York Debuts in the Heart of Manhattan: Faena’s Love Letter to New York Comes to Life as a Living Canvas of Art, Entertainment, and Design
Faena New York opens today, ushering in a new chapter of culture-driven hospitality in the heart of Manhattan. Two decades after Faena's visionary debut in Buenos Aires, and ten years since the transformative arrival of Faena Miami Beach, Faena brings its singular spirit to New York City. Infused with Faena's signature point of view, New York becomes a canvas for a new kind of storytelling- one … [Read more...]
Kempinski Hotels Names Frank Veenstra as Chief Development Officer
Kempinski Hotels has announced the appointment of Frank Veenstra as Chief Development Officer, tasking him with helping to shape the brand’s next phase as Kempinski continues to move into the ultra-luxury segment. Veenstra will lead the evolution of Kempinski’s development strategy, focusing on curating its portfolio in ways that resonate with a new generation of high-end travellers while … [Read more...]
Wyndham Rewards Adds KrisFlyer as Newest Point Transfer Partner
Wyndham Rewards®, the #1 hotel loyalty program as named by readers of USA TODAY, has added KrisFlyer, the lifestyle rewards program of the Singapore Airlines Group, to its roster of point transfer partners, giving its approximately 120 million enrolled members new ways to unlock added value from their membership. Under the partnership, Wyndham Rewards members can now choose to earn KrisFlyer … [Read more...]
Grand Hyatt Evolves Offerings in Holistic Wellbeing, Experiential Programs and Food & Beverage
The Grand Hyatt brand, Asia’s standard bearer of premium hospitality for more than 35 years, is strategically investing in evolving its offerings across the region to further support the changing needs of meetings and events planners and attendees. The shift includes placing sustainability and wellbeing at the heart of the event experience, implementing innovative event features at new properties … [Read more...]
IHG’s first dual-branded hotel in Australia opens
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest and leading hotel companies, has opened its first dual-branded hotel in Australia, with the opening of Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins & Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall. The highly anticipated openings are part of an eight-year development in the heart of the reimagined ‘Melbourne Walk’ precinct and on the doorstep of Bourke … [Read more...]