CoralTree Hospitality has added Austria Haus Hotel in Vail, CO, to its management portfolio. The 25-room boutique hotel is located in Vail Village on the banks of Gore Creek. The company has entered into a licensing agreement with Hyatt to manage Austria Haus Hotel under the Destination by Hyatt brand. “We are excited to add another property in Vail to our growing collection of hotels and … [Read more...]
Tripadvisor: Travelers Are Placing High Priority on Summer Vacations
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts—Travelers around the world continue to place a high priority on summer vacations, according to the annual Summer Travel Index released by Tripadvisor. Ninety-five percent of respondents are planning to travel as much (51 percent) or more (44 percent) than last summer, despite some concern about economic headwinds. Over a quarter (26 percent) of U.S. travelers are planning to … [Read more...]
Paul Pellman named first Virdee CEO
Guest experience technology and check-in automation company Virdee has appointed Paul Pellman as its first CEO. The company’s co-founders, Branigan Mulcahy and Nadav Cornberg, have added the titles of COO and CTO, respectively. Pellman joins the Virdee executive team following a 35-year career in the technology industry and will lead Virdee through its next phase of growth. This appointment marks … [Read more...]
Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas Names Hotel Equities Manager
ATLANTA, Georgia—Hotel Equities (HE) announced its selection as the management partner for the Hampton by Hilton hotel in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The hotel is the first new hotel development in the U.S. Virgin Islands in over 30 years. This landmark project, developed by Shaun Miller of Haven Development, also marks the first Hilton-focused service hotel in the area. The new hotel is … [Read more...]
LE: Middle East Q1 construction pipeline rises
The Q1 2024 Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report for the Middle East from Lodging Econometrics (LE) reveals, at Q1, the hotel construction pipeline in the region increased to 612 projects/144,222 rooms, up 5% by projects year-over-year (YOY). At Q1 2024, projects currently under construction stand at 302 projects/80,589 rooms. Projects scheduled to start construction in the next 12 months … [Read more...]
Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta secures refi
JLL Capital Markets has arranged financing for the 218-key Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta in Georgia. JLL represented the borrower, a joint venture between Songy Highroads LLC and an affiliate of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, in securing the loan from a global bank. The 18-story hotel opened in 2021 and features diverse food and beverage options including Three Arches restaurant adjacent to the … [Read more...]
Accor to introduce its Handwritten Collection to the U.S.
The 1920-built Hotel Stratford San Francisco has recently emerged from a multi-million-dollar refurbishment that retains the original character of the property. U.S. brand debut San Francisco is to become the first U.S. destination for the 2023-launched Handwritten Collection by Accor as the European-style boutique property, Hotel Stratford San Francisco joins the brand. This property, which is … [Read more...]
BLH, Pendant Capital acquire The Raphael Hotel
Bentley Legacy Holdings (BLH), through its partnership with Pendant Capital, has expanded its portfolio of boutique hotel assets with the acquisition of The Raphael Hotel, Autograph Collection, a historic Kansas City, MO. Bentley Legacy Group, the management arm of BLH, has assumed management of the hotel. The hotel has been a Kansas City fixture since 1928, originally serving as an apartment … [Read more...]
Cross Hotels & Resorts Launches New Lumen Brand in Bangkok
Cross Hotels & Resorts proudly announces the launch of its new destination-centric brand, LUMEN, a hybrid hotel that amplifies the character of its neighbourhood and celebrates the community. The opening of Lumen Bangkok Udomsuk Station marks a paradigm shift in guest enhancement for Cross Hotels & Resorts as the company expands its portfolio with a vision to redefine the hospitality … [Read more...]
IHG Hotels & Resorts expands presence in Nepal
Crowne Plaza Resort Nepalgunj — Photo by IHG IHG®Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, is proud to announce the signing of a management agreement with Mansarovar Amusement Park & Resort to develop Crowne Plaza Resort Nepalgunj, Nepal. Scheduled to open in early 2028, the resort will feature over 100 keys and will further strengthen IHG's growing portfolio in the SWA … [Read more...]
Safestay builds Spanish presence
uropean hostel operator Safestay has returned to growth, with two recent signings of new properties in Spain. The additions mean the group now has a critical mass of five sites across the country, and take the brand to 19 locations across the Continent, marking a significant return to growth after the challenges of the pandemic period. On the Costa Blanca, the group has signed to manage the Calpe … [Read more...]
New Extended Stay America Opens in Florida
Extended Stay America®, the leading mid-priced extended stay hotel brand in the United States, announced today the opening of the Extended Stay America Premier Suites® Fort Myers - Airport in Fort Myers, Florida. Turnstone Group developed the property, which Sandpiper Hospitality will manage. The four-story, 124-room newly constructed Extended Stay America Premier Suites Fort Myers - Airport hotel … [Read more...]
Club Med, Royal Court Affairs and Omran Group to Develop Club Med Musandam on the Persian Gulf
The hospitality landscape in Sultanate of Oman is about to be reinforced with the official signature of Club Med Musandam project, the first Club Med Resort in the Gulf States, with an exclusive beach opening to the astounding Persian Gulf. The official signature event held on May 2nd 2024 in Muscat counted the distinguished presence of His Excellency Mr. Salim bin Mohammed Al Mahrouqi, Minister … [Read more...]
HWI eyes Middle East for expansion
H World International is planning an expansion of its brands across the Middle East. Among the brands looking to grow are the midscale Ji flag, as well as the luxury Steigenberger brand. HWI was established by H World in February 2024, with the renaming of the group’s European division, previously known as Deutsche Hospitality. The China-based, US-listed H World bought Deutsche in 2019, giving it … [Read more...]
Transform hotel sustainability into business strategy, with Honeywell Forge
Sustainability should be easier to manage Energy experts advise that “you can’t manage what you don’t measure.” But we’ve added a corollary: “When something is hard to measure, it’s hard to manage.” When the data you need is difficult to understand and tedious to consolidate from siloed systems, it can be hard to even know where to start. Sustainability shouldn’t feel like “energy … [Read more...]
Virgin Limited Edition Announces New Property in Kenya
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. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
CHOICE HOTELS AND AIR FRANCE-KLM UNVEIL NEW SEAMLESS POINTS-TO-MILES EXCHANGE
Choice Hotels has launched a rewards exchange agreement with Air France-KLM, enabling Choice Privileges® members to convert their points into Flying Blue Miles Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
Minor Hotels Appoints Lokesh Kumar as Vice President of Development for Middle East Expansion
Minor Hotels, a prominent hotel owner and operator with a global portfolio, has named Lokesh Kumar as Vice President of Development for the Middle East. With over 23 years of strategic leadership experience, Lokesh brings a wealth of expertise in managing owner relationships and executing public-private partnerships to drive revenue and optimize … [Read more...]
Cape Grace Unveils Stunning Transformation: Embracing South African Heritage and Luxury
After undergoing nine months of renovations, Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, reopens its doors with a spectacular design transformation inspired by South Africa’s rich heritage, culture, and artistry. Located at the iconic V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, the hotel’s redesign, led by renowned firm 1508 London, pays homage to the city’s evolution from a … [Read more...]
‘We pay dearly’: Menorcan town fed up with tourists has introduced visiting hours
Tourists regularly enter into homes, steal belongings and climb up balconies. With low-whitewashed buildings, narrow stone alleyways and labyrinthine staircases, the town Binibeca Vell is nicknamed the Mykonos of Menorca.But there’s another characteristic the Balearic town shares with the Greek hotspot: out-of-control visitor numbers.Fed up with the crowds of tourists crammed into the … [Read more...]