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First California experiential boutique hotel inked
Debuting in 2026 in Petaluma, the 93-room property is aimed at setting a new standard for hospitality in the destination, while embracing the local place, culture and history. Food priority Appellation was co-founded by luxury hospitality veteran Christopher Hunsberger and celebrated American chef Charlie Palmer, and like all the brand’s properties, Appellation Petaluma’s culinary experience will … [Read more...]
Project of the Week: Six Senses Belize
IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Six Senses Belize will encompass both resort villas and residences, with opening scheduled for mid-2025. Secret beach The resort and residences will be set across two areas surrounded by 4,448 acres of protected wetlands and mangrove forests. A stretch of beachfront on Ambergris Caye, the most sought-after destination in Belize, will offer watersports, adventure and … [Read more...]
PPHE reports positive progress on £200 million pipeline
In its trading update for the year ended 31 December 2022, the group said the headway was in line with its plans. Surpassing expectations PPHE develops, owns and operates hotels and resorts with brands including art’otel, Park Plaza, Arena Hotels & Apartments and Arena Campsites. The group reported that its financial performance is expected to exceed previously upgraded market expectations, … [Read more...]
Fairfield finds seven sites in Japan
The Marriott International select service line’s new sites will be located along national roadside rest areas in the prefectures of Hyogo, Kagoshima, Okayama, Saga, Kumamoto, and Fukuoka in the southern region of Japan. Off the beaten path The Fairfield by Marriott ‘Michi-no-Eki’ project aims to facilitate access to many of Japan’s off-the-beaten-path attractions, offering a comforting hotel … [Read more...]
Wall&decò with CARTEdition – when wallpaper meets contemporary art
Wall&decò with CARTEdition is a research project resulting from the collaboration between Wall&decò and AtemporaryStudio, born with the intention of investigating the relationship between contemporary art and wallcovering through a collection of artists' projects on wallpapers of high cultural value. Source: tophotel.news … [Read more...]
Pineapple Hospitality opens Staypineapple brand to licensing
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Hilton makes it three Greek Curios
Lindian Village Beach Resort Rhodes, Curio Collection by Hilton will bring 196 keys under the brand and will be managed by SWOT Hospitality. Rhodes first The resort will be the first Curio Collection hotel in Rhodes, one of the most visited Greek islands. Situated in the south-eastern part of the island near the town of Lindos, the property will offer sea views and garden views with access to a … [Read more...]
Nobu returns for swift UAE double
Set to open in 2026, Nobu Hotel, Restaurant and Residences Al Marjan Island marks the brand’s second hotel and residence development in the UAE. Beach community The resort will encompass a spa and fitness facility, swimming pools, and a Nobu beach club. Whether as a residence or holiday home the property will also create a lifestyle beach community introducing 300 branded Nobu residences. This … [Read more...]
Ascott adds Crest Collection quartet
The portfolio of bespoke hotels and serviced residences will debut in Singapore, China and Vietnam, as well as growing its French presence. Singapore switch First of the new batch will be The Robertson House by The Crest Collection, resulting from a conversion of the current Riverside Hotel Robertson Quay in Singapore. Slated for launch by end 2023, alongside the Singapore River, the colonial … [Read more...]
Salinas Collection
THE EXOTIC LANDSCAPES OF IBIZA INSPIRE SALINAS THE NEW COLLECTION OF TALENTI Designed by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba, the novelty from the top Italian brand bets on an ideal continuity between indoors and outdoors This sophisticated line created by the most glamorous couple in Italian design draws inspiration from the natural region of the same name in Ibiza, a location that has always exerted … [Read more...]
IHG advances voco’s Americas charge
The emerging marque is said to be the fastest-growing within its premium portfolio. Further growth With 10 new openings last year, as at the end of Q3 2022, voco’s global total currently stands at 41 hotels. An additional 34 sites are in the pipeline, meaning the brand is continuing to extend its presence with more growth planned in 2023. voco hotels are also a key driver of IHG’s overall growth … [Read more...]
Aimbridge EMEA bolsters Iberian development team
Two new hires are affirming the hotel management company’s plans for growth within the western European region. New duo Madrid-based Anxo López (pictured) has been named as development director for Iberia, bringing experience in development, hospitality and commerce to the role, having worked for the Spanish-based Eurostars Hotel Company, as well as the Spanish Embassy in El Salvador, where he … [Read more...]
Four Seasons schedules 50 further sites
The firm currently has a global portfolio of 126 luxury hotels and resorts and 53 branded residences, adding seven sites last year, stretching from the Americas to Asia. Global plans Four Seasons has more than 50 new projects under planning or development, including in Italy, Spain, China, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Colombia, Belize, expanding and strengthening relationships with new and existing owner … [Read more...]
Pullman continues to feel Asian pull
The upscale line has plans to open at least 20 more hotels in China by 2026 and is well on its way to achieving that target. Brand standings According to the Accor group’s website, Pullman’s global portfolio currently stands at 146 hotels comprising 42,317 rooms, with sites across 41 countries. However, on the brand’s individual site it lists 143 hotels, geographically breaking down as 70 in Asia … [Read more...]
Hilton’s Focus on Sustainability
Hilton Supply Management has been working in the US with Meveca in the past, due to their focus on sustainable suppliers, such as livecookintable®. Therefore, it made sense to extend this partnership in Europe. Moreover, already a long-time client in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, it was a great pleasure for livecookintable® to support Hilton International, in partnership with Meveca, … [Read more...]
Elements heads to North Carolina’s Wilmington
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Deep dive with Camil Yazbeck, global chief development officer, premium, midscale, economy brands, Accor
Camil Yazbeck outlined the brand’s aims and ambitious signing targets within a company which now signs on average a hotel deal a day. Writing a new chapter Plans for the Handwritten Collection have been in the offing for over a year, according to Yazbeck: “We noticed there was a gap in Accor’s portfolio for a collection brand within the midscale sector. Handwritten completes our collection … [Read more...]
Aleph swoops in with Ghanaian entry
The Pelican Hotel is set to open in June 2023 and will be located in the affluent suburb of Cantonments. Aparthotel first A 10-minute drive from Kotoka International Airport, the upscale property will feature 134 suites and apartments, a cafe, a speciality restaurant, swimming pool, gym, spa and meeting room facilities. The Pelican Hotel is said to be the first aparthotel in Ghana, with … [Read more...]
Hyatt prepares for first Pakistani property
Hyatt Regency Lahore DHA is Hyatt’s next step forward in its plans to expand its brand portfolio in southwest Asia and is expected to open its doors in 2024. Comprehensive renovations Currently under renovation, the 94-guestroom property is situated within Defence Housing Authority Phase 6 (DHA-6) in Lahore and will be operated by Valor Hospitality Partners. The hotel will feature a range of … [Read more...]