Radisson Blu Resort Lake Tekapo was originally signed back in 2019 as part of a deal involving a quartet of Radisson Hotel Group properties for the Pacific nation. Initial plans The accord was the group’s biggest Australasian management agreement of the year, and encompassed four newbuild properties comprising 777 keys and covering the Radisson Blu, Radisson Red and Park Inn by Radisson … [Read more...]
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Largest US Fairmont is heading to San Diego
The 1,160-room property, including 69 suites, is set to debut in 2027 as the largest Fairmont in the US. Waterfront tower Fairmont Manchester San Diego is part of a landmark development transforming San Diego’s downtown waterfront with over 5 acres of green space and more than 1.7 million sq ft of offices, retail, restaurants, public art and entertainment. The 36-storey glass tower housing the … [Read more...]
High end European hotel projects attract nearly US$65 billion in investment
Representing 299,565 keys, the current collective worth of these undertakings is estimated as US$64.9 billion. Compact upscale When we last analysed THP’s European records a year ago, the totals stood at 1,791 schemes comprising 304,060 rooms, with this year’s numbers equating to a 5% increase and a 1% decrease respectively. This indicates a trend towards smaller sites receiving the green light … [Read more...]
Hyatt seals Saudi Arabia triplet
The hotel trio will debut under the Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency and Hyatt Place brands and will add a combined 1,729 keys to the portfolio when they open in 2026. Mixed-use milestone Grand Hyatt Madinah, Hyatt Regency Madinah and Hyatt Place Madinah will be part of the Rua Al Madinah project and are set to be the first Hyatt-branded hotels in Madinah, a city that aims to attract 30 million tourists … [Read more...]
Dusit previews 14 additions for 2023
The group will debut its brand of Thai-inspired hospitality in Japan and Europe as well as further expanding its global footprint with strategic openings in China, India, Kenya, Nepal, and Thailand. In total, 14 hotels and resorts (approximately 1,700 keys) are set to be added to Dusit’s global portfolio this year, resulting in 62 hotels (approximately 13,700 keys) operating across 17 … [Read more...]
Five-Star Architecture and Design by Snöhetta & Fritz Hansen
Norway’s energy capital, Stavanger, had a growing need for high-quality hotels. Addressing this gap, the renowned architecture practice, Snöhetta, teamed up with Fritz Hansen to create the Clarion Hotel Energy.Known for their design of the prize-winning Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, Snöhetta was commissioned to create a high-calibre hotel with exceptional architectural appeal. The result is … [Read more...]
Six Senses pours efforts into US wine country hotel
The IHG Hotels & Resorts brand will be taking over the former Aetna Springs Resort, named after the natural thermal springs discovered in the 1870s, and which thrived until the 1970s as a natural spa destination. Heritage restoration Slated to open in 2026, Six Senses Napa Valley will welcome guests to the western edge of a vast 3,000-acre estate. The existing structures will be sensitively … [Read more...]
Luxury London group makes it a home city hotel quartet
Maybourne Hotel Group, operator of prestigious London hotels Claridge’s, The Connaught and The Berkeley, has revealed a new addition to the group. The firm’s fourth UK capital site will be The Emory, located in the upmarket area of Knightsbridge, like one of its sister properties. All-suite luxury Set to open in winter 2023, the luxury all-suite hotel will boast 60 rooms set over nine floors, … [Read more...]
Hilton adds second Marsa Alam site
In partnership with Boulevard for Tourism Development, Hilton Marsa Wazar Red Sea Resort & Spa will be operated under the Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand. Full facilities The resort will provide a range of accommodation options across 282 units – from standard guestrooms and beachfront suites to stand-alone villas with private pools. Featuring a variety of facilities and amenities, the … [Read more...]
Four Points focuses on Asia for development
The line already has a global outlook, as it is fourth in total number of properties open outside North America amongst Marriott’s entire portfolio. Looking to Asia The four star strand currently has 313 hotels operating, with 162 of these in North America plus a further 12 in Central America and the Caribbean. With Asian sites numbering 91 at the moment, a strong development focus on the region … [Read more...]
WMF presents new “WMF espresso NEXT” generation of portafilters
Next Level Barista Experience – With the première of the WMF espresso NEXT semi-automatic portafilter, WMF Professional Coffee Machines is setting new standards in modern coffee culture. Visitors to the Internorga will be able to see this for themselves in a café specially designed for this world first at the WMF trade fair booth. The new machine concept combines the best of both worlds and … [Read more...]
Choice rises in upscale and extended stay segments
In 2022 the Choice Hotels portfolio expanded to 22 brands and nearly 7,500 hotels, representing almost 630,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories. Milestone moments Last year saw the grand opening of the first Everhome Suites and opening of the 65th Cambria Hotel, to the brand relaunch of Suburban Studios and the acquisition of Radisson Hotels Americas. The breadth of Choice Hotels … [Read more...]
Mandarin Oriental breezes into the Balearics
The new luxury resort is being developed by Spanish based Blasson Property Investments and comprises a significant reconstruction and redesign of the former H10 Punta Negra hotel which occupies a peninsula on the Costa d’en Blanes in the southwest of the island. Resort renaming Following the completion of the renovation, the hotel will be named Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca. The resort … [Read more...]
Accor strengthens Europe and Asia border footprint
The group signed 47 properties near the continental borders in 2022, including South Caucasus countries Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, as well as Central Asia, notably in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Romanian leader Romania saw the most signings for Accor in these regions during the year with eight new properties, followed by seven in Uzbekistan, six in Hungary, five in Poland and four in Georgia, … [Read more...]
The Pavilions peruses Philippines pair
The group stated that construction is in full swing for the double El Nido Beach development, comprising The Pavilions El Nido and Explorar Treehouses El Nido for the company’s Explorar Hotels & Resorts millennials-focused brand. Eco development Developed with Manila-headquartered Eureka Resorts Development, the complex will include Eco Town Outlet Village and Eco Town Solar Farm, a fully … [Read more...]
Pros and Cons of buying Smart TVs for your hotel guest rooms
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Deep dive with Warren Fields, CEO, Pyramid Global Hospitality
Warren Fields outlined how Pyramid Hotel Group and Benchmark Global Hospitality joining forces means that the united entity is progressing with a portfolio of 240 properties in the US, Caribbean and Europe. Best of both worlds Fields was a founding partner of Pyramid and was instrumental in the process of bringing Benchmark onboard. “For the most part, the really hard things from the merger are … [Read more...]
Ruby Hotels initiates Irish entry
Ruby Molly will be built in the centre of the Irish capital with an opening scheduled for Q1 2024. Inviting spaces The newbuild will comprise 272 rooms and over 500 sq m for a bar, café, and lounge on the ground floor, which is open to both guests and the public. The expansive Ruby Bar and Lounge areas, which are easily visible from the street, have been deliberately designed to be inviting for … [Read more...]
Turkish tourism provides bright spot for hotel developers
According to statistics from Türkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the country welcomed more than 51.4 million tourists in 2022, which is 99% of 2019’s pre-pandemic record figures of 51.8 million. Top tourism status Of these visitors, 44.6 million were foreign tourists, a rise of 80.3% from 2021. Within the international arrivals, Germans top the list in 2022 with nearly 5.7 million, Russians … [Read more...]