Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has achieved a milestone of 50 hotels signed under its Women Own the Room initiative. Launched in early 2022, the initiative aims to address the imbalance in hotel ownership, breaking down the barriers women face in the sector. Analysis of the hospitality workforce suggests that, while women make up close to 60% of those working in the sector, they occupy just 10% of … [Read more...]
Radisson commits to Morocco
Radisson Hotel Group has set a target of more than doubling its presence in the Moroccan market by 2030.Erwan Garnier, senior director for development in Africa has been tasked with taking the current portfolio of 11 hotels to 25 open or in development by the end of the decade – just six years away, and a year when Morocco will host the FIFA World Cup. “Our focus will be on strengthening our … [Read more...]
Marriott debuts in Papua New Guinea with Port Moresby opening
The debut of this long-stay Marriott property also marks the Marriott Executive Apartments brand’s entry to the Australia, New Zealand and Pacific region. A home away from home The brand-new Marriott Executive Apartments Port Moresby will now offer a home away from home for international business travellers looking to stay longer. This property is set on the waterfront at the heart of Port Moresby … [Read more...]
Bienvenido a Nobu Hotels!
The Nobu hotel chain is known worldwide for first-class luxury accommodation characterised by the elegant design, exclusive service and Japanese tradition of its co-founder of the same name, Nobu Matsuhisia. Nobu’s exceptional culinary skills and his talent for combining tradition with innovation have made him a celebrated chef in the world’s most exclusive cities. In addition to his culinary … [Read more...]
Building out Costa Mujeres
Development group AB Living is growing its portfolio of resorts under both its own SHA wellness brand, and as an active developer of properties for international brand operators. With its growing project portfolio, AB Living says it is poised to become one of the largest developers in the Mexican Caribbean, adding both resorts and branded residence projects. AB Living is planning a number of … [Read more...]
MGallery unveils Domaine de la Reine Margot Paris Issy outside Paris
The new addition to Accor’s MGallery portfolio, Domaine de la Reine Margot Paris Issy provides a sanctuary within a historic estate of Issy-les-Moulineaux, close to Paris. This 17th-century site has been redesigned by the Society of Priests of Saint-Sulpice alongside Wilmotte & Associés architecture firm and Accor. A historic transformation Also known as the ‘Margot’, as the former … [Read more...]
Loan deal backs greener hotels
Australian hotel investment group Pro-invest has agreed a green loan with Aareal Bank, refinancing a portfolio of five Holiday Inn Express properties across Australia. The arrangement refinances Holiday Inn Express properties in Brisbane, Adelaide city centre, Melbourne Southbank, Newcastle and Sydney airport, and is Aareal’s largest green loan to date for a hotel portfolio in Asia Pacific. The … [Read more...]
Versatile toilet designs
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Choice Hotels’ Sleep Inn reveals design details of Scenic Dreams prototype
The redesign has been developed in collaboration with developers, owners and operators to increase guests’ likelihood to stay and maintain low build and operating costs while delivering a unique midscale experience. Benefiting owners and operators The latest prototype for this lifestyle brand known for its modern, nature-inspired design features redesigned guest rooms and common areas that have … [Read more...]
Hyatt grows Asia presence
Hyatt has revealed plans to open eight hotels across India and Southwest Asia in 2024, timing its growth to meet the upturn in post-pandemic travel across the region. The openings will feature its Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Place and Hyatt Centric brands. The group has been building momentum in India, where Hyatt aims to grow the coverage of its lifestyle and luxury brands. It recently opened a hotel in … [Read more...]
HSH pauses for breath
With hotels in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing, the company saw 2023 as a year of recovery, as the Chinese authorities opened up travel after the pandemic, from February. But these three properties are still lagging their performance compared with years prior to the pandemic, due to a lack of international travellers from Western countries. Two hotel projects completed But creating the milestone … [Read more...]
Forest Group’s Silent Strength: Advanced Hospitality Roller Carrier
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IHG’s Atwell Suites opens first Texas property
Atwell Suites Austin Airport is the brand’s first conversion property and one that brings a new kind of all-suite accommodation to the area, which is also close to Downtown Austin. A milestone property The third U.S. open property for the brand, the 80-key Atwell Suites Austin Airport provides an extended stay accommodation option that’s ideal for both business and leisure travellers. This hotel’s … [Read more...]
Greece welcomes growth of brands
The Greek hotel market is undergoing a transformation, as it shifts from a family-owned, package-led business into a more dynamic market similar to other European hotel markets along the Mediterranean. That transformation is seeing a new breed of professional investors looking to update and expand the country’s hotel offering, at the same time encouraging more international brands to grow their … [Read more...]
Wyndham builds momentum in Asia Pacific
The ramp up follows a successful 2023 for the group, during which it opened 158 hotels across the region, and signed 222 more into its growth pipeline. Wyndham CEO Geoff Ballotti kept up the pace in early March, signing no less than 27 new hotel agreements during a four day visit to the region and adding upcoming hotels in countries including Greater China, Thailand and Cambodia. New country … [Read more...]
Wellness Travel: Life Fitness’ Strategies to Transform Your Hotel’s Appeal
In 2024, the travel industry is witnessing a resurgence, with both business and leisure tourism expected to reach pre-2019 levels. As the competition heats up to attract travelers, particularly in the realm of wellness travel, it’s crucial for hoteliers to understand and cater to the evolving needs of their guests. Wellness Travel: A Priority Across the Board Research indicates that wellness is a … [Read more...]
The Set Collection introduces DEOS Mykonos as latest member
Set on a hilltop overlooking Mykonos town, DEOS takes on a contemporary Cycladic aesthetic and draws on the Mykonos essence for its wellness and culinary concepts. Island connection Opening this spring as a part of The Set Collection, DEOS Mykonos is crafted by the Daktylides family, who established their hospitality portfolio Myconian Collection in 1979, to stay rooted in the island’s … [Read more...]
Accor broadens European coverage
Accor will be launching a series of new hotels in 2024, as it looks to expand the brands in its Premium, Midscale & Economy division. The division, established in the last year as the company was reorganised by segment, already has around 3,000 hotels across Europe in more than 40 countries. And its current pipeline will add more than 350 hotels with 45,000 rooms, across the combined Europe … [Read more...]
Centara heads for the top table
Thai hotel group Centara has declared 2024 will be a momentous year for its business, as it gets busy working through an ambitious development strategy, heading towards its target of joining the top 100 global hotel operators by 2027. The new impetus comes following the pandemic, and after Centara celebrated 40 years in business, during 2023. The fundamental strength of the business was underlined … [Read more...]
First Tribe Hotel in Germany
A premiere for the hotel industry in Germany. The lifestyle brand Ennismore opened its first hotel in Baden-Baden under the Tribe brand in 2023. The interior design and storytelling were developed by Studio Aisslinger (Berlin). The five-storey hotel has 136 rooms, which are operated by the Chocolate on the Pillow Group. Source: tophotel.news … [Read more...]