Hospitality management platform Cloudbeds has found travellers were booking accommodation further in advance in 2023 across all regions, except in North America. The findings, revealed in Cloudbeds’ 2024 ‘State of Independent Lodging Report’, indicate that the average booking window – i.e. the number of days prior to arrival when travellers reserve a room – … [Read more...]
Ladun Investment signs partnership agreement with Cheval Collection
Ladun Investment Company signed a partnership agreement with award-winning hospitality group, Cheval Collection featuring numerous contracts for the construction and operation of Cheval Ladun Living - a tower featuring luxury hotel apartments situated on King Fahd Road (near King Abdullah Financial Center) in Riyadh. The signing took place during the … [Read more...]
Accor & Alesayi Holding Announce Development of Abraj Omar Hotel & Residences Makkah
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, in partnership with Alesayi Holding, a leader in the Saudi Arabian real estate market with a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial units, has announced plans for the opening of a new hotel and residences development, Abraj Omar Hotel & Residences Makkah – MGallery Collection, located in the heart of the … [Read more...]
Marriott International and Al Qimmah Hospitality Sign Agreement to Open a JW Marriott Hotel Jeddah
Marriott International, Inc. and Al Qimmah Hospitality (a subsidiary of BinDawood Trading) today announced the signing of an agreement to introduce the JW Marriott brand in Jeddah. Situated on the Jeddah Corniche, JW Marriott Hotel Jeddah is anticipated to be a haven for travelers who seek a luxury escape to the waterfront destination, paired with exceptional … [Read more...]
Accor spearheads hospitality expansion throughout Saudi Arabia
The Group is set to maintain and build on Its leading position in the Kingdom, boasting over 25,000 rooms open and in the pipeline across a diverse range of brands from Economy to Lifestyle and Luxury, including branded residences, the portfolio will be further enriched with the growth of its existing brands and the debut of new brands such as Tribe and … [Read more...]
Radisson Hotel Group accelerates expansion strategy in Saudi Arabia
Radisson Hotel Group continues to intensify its efforts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aligning with the Saudi 2030 vision for hospitality. Building on a robust five-year expansion and transformation plan, the Group aims to establish itself as the preferred brand for owners, partners, and guests by strengthening its presence in major and secondary cities … [Read more...]
Rua Al Madinah Holding Signs Agreement With Hilton To Open Three Hotels At Rua Al Madinah Project
Rua Al Madinah Holding has signed an agreement with Hilton to open three hotels comprising of over 1600 keys at Rua Al Madinah mega-project, including Conrad Rua Al Madinah, DoubleTree by Hilton Rua Al Madinah, and Hilton Garden Inn Rua Al Madinah. Located at the area east of Al Masjid Al Nabawai, the Prophet’s Mosque, Rua Al Madinah aims to create a … [Read more...]
Hyatt Announces the Opening of Hyatt Centric Ballygunge Kolkata
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the grand opening of Hyatt Centric Ballygunge Kolkata, marking the exciting expansion of the Hyatt Centric brand into the City of Joy. Debuting in association with Mukti Projects Limited, the hotel seamlessly blends the rich culture of Ballygunge with a true lifestyle hotel experience. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
Luxury Atelier Maison Happiness (LAMH) partners with Shiji
Luxury Atelier Maison Happiness (LAMH) is proud to unveil a groundbreaking business model designed to foster profitability and accelerate revenue growth, while setting new benchmarks in the luxury industry. Under the visionary leadership of Deepak Ohri, LAMH is revolutionizing luxury experiences, aligning them with the human spirit and driving substantial … [Read more...]
Cheval Collection checks in to Dubai’s Expo City under Middle East expansion
Cheval Collection’s newest property in the Middle East – Cheval Maison - Expo City Dubai – will open in early 2025 as part of the UK-based, award-winning, hospitality company’s expansion in the region. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
PriceTravel Holding strengthens its commitment to efficiency and scalability by joining HEDNA
PriceTravel Holding, one of the biggest travel companies in Latin America, announces that it has been officially accepted as a member of the prestigious Hotel Electronic Distribution Association (HEDNA), an opportunity for the travel group to strengthen its commitment to efficiency and scalability and consolidate its position in the hotel industry. Source: … [Read more...]
Dex Squared and Absolute Hotel Services Form Strategic Partnership for MENA Portfolio Expansion
Dubai-based Dex Squared, a pioneering hotel management firm, and international hospitality management group Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) have signed a strategic agreement to form a joint venture in the Middle East and Africa. The new entity, AHS Middle East & Africa (AHS MEA), will operate new AHS-branded properties across the region. Source: … [Read more...]
Radisson Hotel Group accelerates expansion strategy in Saudi Arabia with focus on holy cities
Radisson Hotel Group continues to intensify its efforts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aligning with the Saudi 2030 vision for hospitality. Building on a robust five-year expansion and transformation plan, the Group aims to establish itself as the preferred brand for owners, partners, and guests by strengthening its presence in major and secondary cities … [Read more...]
Mantis Expands Its Footprint in the Middle East
Today, at The Future Hospitality Summit, Mantis reaffirmed its strategic expansion across the Middle East. By supporting the development of luxury eco-resorts and lodges, as well as immersive cultural experiences, Mantis is set to introduce its ethos and best practices to its new trio of signings in the region: Hawar Resort by Mantis in Bahrain, Mantis Al Baha … [Read more...]
CF-Hotels Initiative Reiterates TAT’s Push Towards Sustainable Tourism
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) invites hotel operators and tourists to be a part of its ‘CF-Hotels’ initiative to help reduce the impacts of climate change. The www.cf-hotels.com online platform has been created to enable hotel and lodging operators to create a database of environmental inventory (energy, water, waste and greenhouse gases) and … [Read more...]
S HOTELS & RESORTS MAKES PROGRESS WITH LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY
S Hotels and Resorts PCL, the global hospitality company from Singha Estate PCL, is proud to announce that its acclaimed beachfront properties in Thailand and the Maldives have successfully achieved Green Globe™ Certification for the second consecutive year. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
MASSERIA TORRE MAIZZA LAUNCHES ARTISTIC EVENT CALENDAR
This 2024 season, Masseria Torre Maizza, a Rocco Forte Hotel in Puglia, will host Italy’s leading cultural, musical and artistic figures for an exclusive calendar of events, in the name of sustainability. Proceeds will go to “Save The Olives,” a charity founded by award-winning actress and philanthropist Helen Mirren. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
Centara Hotels & Resorts proudly announces the opening of COSI Vientiane Nam Phu
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, proudly announces the opening of COSI Vientiane Nam Phu, the affordable lifestyle brand’s first overseas venture. Opening its doors in March 2024, this modern property welcomes guests to experience Total Travel Freedom through unparalleled comfort, convenience and connectivity in the heart of … [Read more...]
Rosewood Hotel Group Unveils The Impact Trailblazers
Following the 2023 announcement of its sustainability and social impact roadmap Rosewood Impacts, Rosewood Hotel Group today unveils the Impact Trailblazers, six properties who are upleveling the portfolio’s sustainability and social responsibility successes and ambitions. The Impact Trailblazers, which include Rosewood Hong Kong, Rosewood Baha Mar, Rosewood … [Read more...]
Minor Hotels Tracks Path to Net Zero with Positive Results
Minor Hotels has made significant strides towards net zero, achieving year-on-year reductions in energy, carbon emission and water intensities, while cutting its organic waste to landfill by more than a quarter, according to its newly released global 2023 Sustainability Report. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]