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SO/ to debut in Hungary in 2026
Hungary: Lifestyle hospitality group Ennismore will expand its SO/ brand to Hungary, signing a property in Budapest scheduled to launch in 2026. SO/ Budapest will be repositioned from the former Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge, located on the city’s Pest Bank. Following an exterior and interior refurbishment, the completed SO/ property will feature 350 rooms, including 56 suites and two … [Read More...]
Barcelo plans openings and upgrades after positive 2023
During 2023, the group opened 25 new hotels and resorts, as its revenues grew 20% off the back of strong improvements in occupancy and room rates. Its portfolio now extends to more than 300 hotels across 30 country markets. “In 2023, Barceló Hotel Group experienced incredible success across our global portfolio,” reported Joes Canals, Barcelo’s director for Middle East, Asia, Mediterranean and … [Read More...]
Ryanair announces profit jump and predicts cheaper-than-expected summer fares
Yearly earnings for the budget airline are at a record level despite rises in fuel prices, higher staffing costs and delivery delays. Ryanair has revealed an after-tax profit of €1.92 billion in the year to March, an annual jump of 34%.The total surpasses the previous annual record of €1.45 billion, made in the year to March 2018, and sits ahead of the €1.905 billion predicted by company … [Read More...]
Spark by Hilton Set to Make European Debut in the UK
Spark by Hilton London Romford set to open in the coming weeks. Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the European debut of its industry-disrupting premium economy brand Spark by Hilton, with the signing of Spark by Hilton London Romford. Set to open in the coming weeks, the 125-room property, signed as part of a franchise agreement with Romford South Ltd., marks Hilton's entry into the premium … [Read More...]
IHG expands premium portfolio in India
Leading hotel company IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a management agreement with IVY Hotels & Resorts to bring the first Crowne Plaza hotel to Uttarakhand. Scheduled to open in April 2028, Crowne Plaza Dehradun Rajpur Road hotel will add 110 keys to IHG’s portfolio in the state and build on IHG’s commitment to expand its portfolio in well-known leisure destinations … [Read More...]
IHG Partners with Kajima Corporation to Open ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa
IHG Hotels & Resorts has inked its inaugural management contract in Japan with Kajima Corporation, marking a significant stride in their mutual development partnership. Set to debut in 2025, ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa will offer 100 guest rooms, 2 pet-friendly villas, and an array of facilities, including a restaurant, natural hot spring, gym, and … [Read More...]
Hotel brands look to opportunity in South Korea
A strong rebound in the tourism sector in South Korea is encouraging more international hotel brand groups to look at developing properties in the country, and specifically to ensure they have a presence in the capital, Seoul. The country’s foreign visitor numbers grew substantially prior to the pandemic, until they were hit first by tensions rising with China, and then by international travel … [Read More...]
Upgrade to OPERA Cloud with ease and simplicity
When hotels consider transitioning to a Cloud PMS, one of the key challenges they face is finding a way to make the switch with minimal risks. No hotel wants to risk losing guest profile data, which can lead to a loss of personalized experiences, security breaches, or non-compliance with regulations. With the daunting decision of transitioning your data from an on-premises server to a cloud … [Read More...]
S Kingston unveils statue of Sintra Bronte
Tonight, a statue honoring Sintra Bronte was unveiled at the S Hotel in Kingston. Sintra, a female Trinidadian model and entrepreneur, gained fame for her iconic 1972 appearance in a promotional poster for the Jamaican Tourist Board. Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett highlighted that year over 500,000 visitors came to Jamaica. The statue, crafted by Scheed … [Read More...]
Two New Hotels Are Coming to the Dominican Republic’s Capital
A pair of new hotels will soon debut in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, part of the expansion of Southeast Asian operator Archipelago International. The company, whose Caribbean operations have been focused in Cuba, will be opening two new hotels in Santo Domingo this year, Caribbean Journal has learned. That includes the new Aston Rubi City Suites and the Aston Bocettos City … [Read More...]