Hilton has acquired the NoMad hotel brand, adding to its lifestyle brand stable following the recent acquisition of Graduate Hotels. The move takes the form of the acquisition of a majority, controlling stake in Sydell Group, the organisation that developed the NoMad concept, and has broad experience developing a range of other hospitality concepts, across lodging, restaurants and bars. Under the … [Read more...]
Cheval joins GHA
Serviced apartment group Cheval Collection has signed to link its portfolio to the Global Hotel Alliance, recognising the value of being part of a larger loyalty programme as it seeks to grow its international presence. The GHA, which lays claim to being the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, is celebrating 20 years in business. Today, it has become a powerhouse driving … [Read more...]
IHG grows voco brand in South Korea with new Seoul signing
Following the rebranding of an existing property, the hotel will become IHG’s second voco branded hotel in South Korea, following the 2022 debut of voco Seoul Gangnam. A heightened presence Following its recent signing, voco Seoul Myeongdong is set to open by the middle of this year. The 576-room property promises to offer thoughtful, unstuffy and charming experiences led by the three ‘come on … [Read more...]
Product Innovation – The new shower toilet AquaClean Alba from Geberit
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Wyndham adds 25th brand
The deal has been explained as a strategic partnership with WaterWalk, which currently has 11 hotels with over 1,500 rooms, across key US city markets including Tuscon, Jacksonville and Wichita. The brand is an upscale extended stay offer, and will become the 25th brand in the Wyndham stable, complementing the group’s existing economy and midscale brands. Created by industry leader WaterWalk was … [Read more...]
Marina Bay Sands reveals details of multi-billion-dollar expansion
Inclusive of a luxury hotel tower, entertainment arena and additional MICE space, the expansion has been designed by original architects of the property, Safdie Architects. Resort expansion The expansion of this iconic resort will see the construction of a luxury hotel tower with its own sky roof, a 15,000-seat entertainment arena and premium MICE space, along with new food and beverage and … [Read more...]
Brands chase Indian growth
India’s hotel market enjoyed a fourfold increase in investment volumes in 2023, with USD401m of properties traded. A market report from agents JLL notes that while one third of these transactions were forced by insolvency processes, fully 25% of the deals involved projects due to complete and open in 2024, indicating a strong pipeline. The year also saw three hotel companies launch on the … [Read more...]
A successful face-lift
More than a successful face-lift for the GHotel hotel & living in Würzburg. Interior design and general contractor fit-out from a single source. After a 12-month project phase, all 204 rooms / suites and all public areas and conference rooms on 17 floors were modernised on schedule in March 2024 and handed over to the operating company Chocolate on the Pillow. Source: tophotel.news … [Read more...]
The Hoxton brings a fresh new hotel offering to Vienna
Additional highlights of this hotel occupying a marble-clad modernist landmark building include a cocktail bar, pool, The Hoxton’s very first auditorium and a ‘French-by-way-of-New-York’ bistro. A new hotel concept for Vienna The Hoxton, Vienna is found in the Austrian capital’s third district, which is celebrated for design, art schools, museums and the greenery of Stadtpark. By staying here, … [Read more...]
Rebrand for Caledonian
One of Edinburgh's landmark hotels, The Caledonian, is to enjoy a substantial refurbishment, with more bedrooms added as it prepares to be relaunched as a member of Hilton's Curio Collection. Landmark Edinburgh hotel the Caledonian is to have a makeover, with plans including a major refurbishment, rebranding and an extension to provide more bedrooms. The plans have been announced by the hotel’s … [Read more...]
IHG builds China signing pace
IHG Hotels & Resorts has been on the road in China, underlining its commitment to grow its presence further across the country. At the end of March 2024, the roadshow arrived in Beijing, where the group signed 24 new sites for its hotel brands. Of the 24, fully 19 were for the group’s Holiday Inn Express brand, which is leading expansion in the country. In December 2023, the brand hit a … [Read more...]
Remington Hospitality Expands Partnership With Amadeus to Include Demand360+®
The US based hotel management company selects Amadeus’ business intelligence solution to power strategic growth, capture new revenue, and benefit from a network of over 44,000 properties worldwide that contribute data to the platform. As travel demand continues to close the gap to pre-pandemic levels, having fresh, forward-looking data insights are essential to support strategic decision making … [Read more...]
Marriott makes its debut in Malaysia’s Perhentian Islands
The local heritage, culture and great natural beauty of this environment will define the experience found at this new resort within Perhentian Island Marine Park. A reflection of its surroundings The just-opened Perhentian Marriott Resort & Spa places guests on the northwest coast of Perhentian Kecil Island, which is easily accessible by ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty, an hour’s drive from Kota … [Read more...]
Investors back Alpine hotels
Alpine ski resorts are seeing a growth in interest from hotel investors, with transaction volumes doubling over the last two years. According to research by agent JLL, more than EUR800m of hotels have been sold across the Savoie and Haute-Savoie regions alone over the last two years. The increased attention is said to be down to a combination of limited supply, and changing weather patterns. As … [Read more...]
Visitors return to Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s hotel market has finally made it back to performance levels comparable with the period prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. In February 2024, occupancy during the Lunar New Year holiday averaged 93.4% at room rates averaging HKD2,725 which, report agents CBRE, are at or above levels previously enjoyed for the same holiday period in 2019. Mainland Chinese tourists are back travelling in good … [Read more...]
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Transactions build in Ireland
Ireland’s hotel market is enjoying a positive outlook, with economic conditions favouring continued strong leisure spending in the country. Employment in the country is at an all-time high, report agents Cushman & Wakefield, and average earnings grew 4.6% year on year in 2023. International visitor numbers are reckoned to have increased ahead of pre-pandemic levels, towards the end of 2023, … [Read more...]
Momentum builds across Africa
A new report on the hotel market in Africa has revealed an improvement in the development pipeline across the continent. Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco and Ethiopia are the leading country markets, while the big five global hotel chains account for 66% of the hotels, and 71% of the rooms planned to be delivered in the continent, over the coming years. Egypt continues to dominate the hotel supply … [Read more...]
IHG announces plans for new voco hotel in Hiroshima
The forthcoming voco Hiroshima is the second voco hotel to come to Japan as it joins the 2023-opened voco Osaka. The brand now has 62 hotels in operation, with another 74 in the pipeline. A prime setting On opening in 2027, the new-build voco Hiroshima will place guests within the urban development neighbouring Hiroshima Station. Commenting on the plans, Takahiro Yamamoto, Director of Development, … [Read more...]
Room service delivery made easy – with the help of a trusted robot!
The Renaissance Paris La Défense hotel is a 4* luxury hotel located in the heart of Paris, France.Pierre Brochard, General Manager of the hotel, is passionate about introducing innovative technology to improve efficiency for his staff and guests. Pierre wanted to explore how introducing robots could improve the day to day operation of maintaining the hotel and serving guests.The hotel were … [Read more...]