Centara Grand Hotel Osaka will be a 33-storey tower that will become a new landmark when it opens in July this year. Contemporary accommodation This contemporary five-star hotel will feature 515 rooms and suites, ranging from 28-60 sq m and comprising standard, superior, deluxe, deluxe with bunk beds and suite options. Every room is being outfitted with modern décor, king or twin beds, … [Read more...]
The Monteleone project for the 5-star Leicester square hotel
The Monteleone project for W London, a 5-star London hotel Here is our project for the Hotel W London, in the Soho district. Our design mirrors to give substance to the vision of Interior Designer “Krause Architects”. The W London hotel is located in London’s West End, in the Soho district, the city’s socio-cultural landmark and a magnet for visitors of all targets. The structure is breathtaking … [Read more...]
Hawai'i Tourism Authority Releases Ma‘ema‘e Toolkit to Encourage Accurate Representation of The Hawaiian Islands
The Hawai'i Tourism Authority (HTA) has just released its newly updated Ma'ema'e Toolkit an enhanced cultural resource and destination brand management guide, which was created in partnership with the Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association (NaHHA).It’s intended to serve as a go-to guide for essential knowledge about Hawai'i, filled with the various specifications promoters need to accurately and … [Read more...]
Indian Hotels Company Limited Signs Another Vivanta Hotel in Thane
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) today announced the signing of a Vivanta branded hotel in Thane in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The brownfield project is slated to open by 2025. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Hotel Investors Say They Won't Wait on the Sidelines Much Longer – CoStar
Members of the Industry Real Estate Financing Advisory Committee said that after dealing with the rapid pace of interest rate increases, hotel buyers are getting ready to start investing again. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Regent Hong Kong Hotel to Reopen in June Following a Full Renovation Program
Set on the edge of the Victoria Harbour, the legendary hotel called on visionary Hong Kong-born, Milan-based designer Chi Wing Lo to create a design language integrating storied heritage, serene aesthetics, and the Regent signature Beauty of Contrasts. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Kevin Carey Named Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer American Hotel & Lodging Association
Kevin joined AHLA in 2017. He is the force behind the growth and organizational expansion of the association and the AHLA Foundation. Under his leadership, AHLA’s revenues have grown by nearly 50% Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Web Exclusive: Mincey Marble converts unused tubs into showers
Tub-to-shower conversions have been popular among hoteliers and designers for years now—they’re more efficient, sanitary and, arguably, sleeker than bathtubs. Designer and manufacturer of cast marble shower pans and panel systems for the commercial market, Mincey Marble has capitalized on these conversions, taking hotels unused tubs and turning them into hassle-free, beautiful showers. We … [Read more...]
What if the Concierge is a Robot? How Artificial Intelligence Will Change Your Hotel Stay – USATODAY
Rose, an AI bot, uses informal speech to talk about her favorite things around town. She presents herself as a resident, recommending the closest restaurants still taking reservations. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Renan Astolpho Named General Manager for the Four Seasons Resort Seychelles
Four Seasons Resort Seychelles welcomes General Manager Renan Astolpho, who has spent the past four years developing his career with Four Seasons properties in Dubai. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Two Marriott Brand Hotels Along the Hudson River in Weehawken, New Jersey Sold
The portfolio includes the 208-key EnVue Autograph Collection Port Imperial and the 164-key Residence Inn Port Imperial. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
The Heathman Hotel in Portland, OR Sold for $45.0 Million
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) today announced that on February 22, 2023, it closed on the sale of the 151-room The Heathman Hotel in Portland, OR for $45.0 million to a third party. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Chatham Lodging Trust Announces Fourth Quarter 2022 Results
Portfolio Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) – Increased 24 percent to $117 compared to the 2021 fourth quarter. Average daily rate (ADR) accelerated 20 percent to $171, and occupancy jumped 3 percent to 69 percent for the 38 comparable hotels owned as of December 31, 2022 Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
ForwardKeys Reports on the Impact of the Ukraine War on Travel
Predictably, sanctions and the ban on direct flights between Russia and most of the EU have dramatically reduced Russia’s air connectivity with the rest of the world. However, the Middle East and Turkey, which have not banned flights to and from Russia, have benefitted from a rise in air traffic to them and through them. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Euromonitor Study to Inform Policies for Gender Inclusive Development in Africa
The study identified barriers and opportunities in growing economic sectors across 13 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Accor Full-Year 2022 Results Solid and Sustainable Rebound in Activity in 2022
Sustainable Revpar Recovery Above Pre-pandemic Level FY 2023 Group RevPar Expected up Between 5% and 9% LFL YOY Return of Dividend Distribution at €1.05 per Share Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Warm U.S. Beach Markets Shine Early in 2023, Inflation Cuts into ADR Gains
The top hotel markets in this edition of STR’s U.S. 'bubble' chart update show the persistent staying power of warm, outdoor-oriented markets as well as expected seasonal shifts for the opening months of the year. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Virtuoso Names Top 2023 Luxury Travel Destinations
Perhaps Paris’ soaring trendiness can be partially attributed to the popularity of the Netflix series ‘Emily in Paris’, which depicts a pretty idyllic version of the ancient French capital.But, whatever the reason, the City of Lights has managed to surpass all other European hotspots as the top destination among luxury leisure travelers last year, according to the global travel agency network … [Read more...]
Hotel Development in the Middle East is Ramping Up As Investors Begin to See Opportunity in the Region Again
Middle East Finishes the Year Strong with Record-High New Hotel Openings in Q4 2022 Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
U.S. Hotel Occupancy for the Week Ending February 18th at 60.8% – Down -5.5% from 2019
U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, according to STR‘s latest data through 18 February. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]