In this week's list of hot hotel openings, Madrid welcomes two new luxury hotels, Avani unveils its entry into Thailand’s resort town of Krabi, IHG debuts Hotel Indigo in Japan and more.
In this week's roundup of hot hotel openings, Curio Collection by Hilton debuts in St Kitts and Nevis, Rosewood unveils a transformation in the British Virgin Islands, Marriott opens in the…
This week on hot hotel openings, Six Senses announces its London debut, Accor takes over in the central Queensland market, The Brooklyn Home Company opens The Lake House and more.
In this week's special edition of hot hotel openings, we look forward to the year ahead and visit some of the latest and most anticipated properties from around the world.
This week on hot hotel openings, we've got four of the best hotels and resorts from around the world — from Shenzhen's east coast to the archipelago of Seychelles off East Africa and more.
On this week's round-up of hot hotel openings, COMO Cocoa Islands heats up in the Maldives, Rotana opens a five-star retreat in Dar es Salaam, Ritz-Carlton reopens in the US Virgin Islands…
From the unspoiled beaches of the Dominican Republic to the streets of London and Germany — here are this week's hottest hotel openings around the world.
From Abu Dhabi's world-famous Yas Island to India's majestic state of Himachal Pradesh and the city centre of Czech Republic — here's this week's round-up of hot hotel openings.
On this week's round-up of hot hotel openings, andBeyond unveils its property in Namibia's ancient desert, Nobu celebrates with a sake ceremony in Los Cabos, Lazy Bay opens in the Bahamas…
On this week's hot hotels round-up, Accor debuts a USD 130 million 5-star hotel in Melbourne, Four Seasons welcomes guests in Hawaii and The Luxury Collection opens a palatial retreat in…
Hot off the press this week, our list of hot hotel openings include Aloft Hotels’ first property in Scotland, Radisson’s latest in Latin America and more.
This week on our platter of hot hotel openings, we’re serving you the freshest properties from St Regis, Pullman, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and more.
On our hot list of hotel openings this week, Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor reopens in Cambodia, Virgin Hotels announces a milestone in Florida and more.
On this week’s round-up of hot hotel openings, IHG and Accor go head-to-head with new resorts in the Maldives, LEGOLAND announces its Pirate Island Hotel and more.
On this week’s hot hotel openings, we’re seeing properties in the most exotic destinations — from the Adriatic coast of Montenegro to the South Beach of Miami and more.
On this week’s round-up of hot hotel openings, we’re taking a look at Rosewood’s sky-high property in Guangzhou, a luxury lodge in the Arctic Circle and more.
In this week’s round-up of hot hotel openings, we’re seeing magic tricks from The Prestige in Penang, the debut of the ‘Kahala’ outside of Hawaii and more.
In this week's list of hot hotel openings, we're seeing enviable properties — from the picturesque island of Okinawa to the bustling fashion district of Milan.
In this week’s edition of hot hotel openings, a new ‘standard’ arrives in the Maldives, a 17th-century church transforms into a lifestyle hotel, Taco Bell hotel opens and more.
In this week’s list of hot hotel openings, we’re looking at Radisson Collection’s debut in England, Nobu’s latest property in Barcelona, lavish tents in Namibia and more.
On this week’s hotel roundup, the biggest brands go mano y mano with full-scale transformations, new villas, a building shaped like a guitar pick and more.
From Four Seasons’ beachfront paradise in Los Cabos to The Whitley’s multi-million-dollar transformation — here are the latest news on the hottest properties you should know about.
From a waterfront retreat in the Hamptons to a city hotel inspired by Thomas Edison in Hong Kong — here are this week's hot hotel openings from around the world.
JW Marriott Marco Island…
In this week's hotel round-up, we're seeing hot openings from Lennox Hotels, The Weekend, IHG's voco, Plateno Group and Marriott's The Luxury Collection.
On this week's edition of hot hotel openings, we've got a standout in the skyline of Hanoi, a 5-star hotel in the French Alps, a Radisson Blu in the Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter and more.
In this week’s edition of hot hotel openings, we’ve got properties from Meliá Hotels International, Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, Holiday Inn & Suites and Hyatt.
From a much-anticipated hotel re-opening in London to a new luxury resort on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius — here are the hottest hotel openings this week.
In this week's edition of hot hotel openings, we're keeping an eye on new properties and renovations from Room Mate Hotels, Avani Hotels & Resorts and more.
From an artsy hotel in the US’ largest urban art district to a patisserie-themed boutique hotel in Rome — here’s the hot list of hotel openings this week.
On our list this Friday, we’ve got a luxury resort by acclaimed designer Bill Bensley, a new seafront property in the resort town of Hua Hin, and more.
In this week’s edition of hot hotel openings, we’ve got properties from a night cottage in the middle of New Zealand’s wilderness, to a beach club set in a former coconut plantation.
In this week's edition of hot hotel openings, we've included new properties from AccorHotels, Velas Resorts, Ruby Hotels, Deutsche Hospitality and Hilton.
In this week’s edition of hot hotel openings, we’ve got new properties from Marriott International, Rosewood, RIU Hotels & Resorts, Hilton and Anantara.
It’s Friday once again and we’re ending the week with the latest hotel openings from Amari, Conrad, Staybridge Suites, Hilton, and Marriott International.
Kyushu is the southwesterly Japanese island province that’s home to majestic volcanoes, serene hot springs, a warm tropical climate, and an abundance of natural wonders.
As the early…
Vietnam remains one of the top destinations in the world, with growth rates ranging from 50-75%. Since reopening its borders to foreign travel, Vietnam has welcomed over 954,000…
The first six months of 2017 has seen the highest number of hotel bedrooms opening in the UK since 2012 according to the recently published Hotel Bulletin Q2 2017 report.
Growth in hotel…
The 2017 forecast is buzzier than ever, with people looking to invest less in things and more in experiences. With the tourism industry on the rise, some locations are being renovated, while…
At least 316 new build hotels are expected to open in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) in 2017, according to data produced by the TopHotelProjects for The Middle East and Africa Hotel…
Millennium & Copthorne, Middle East and Africa recently announced plans to substantially expand its operating portfolio in the Middle East region over the next year with 12 hotel…
London will see the opening of a massive 7,000 hotel rooms this year, double that of last year’s openings, putting additional pressure on occupancy levels and achieved room rates. …
Middle East hotel group Rotana has confirmed its first two hotels in Istanbul will open their doors on 1 June.
The Burgu Arjaan by Rotana and Tango Arjaan by Rotana will add 318…
Travelodge has announced a pipeline of 15 hotels to open in the UK this year.
Four new London hotels are due to open while others will also open in Southampton, Llandudno, Glasgow,…
Spanish hotel firm Melia Hotels International has announced new hotel openings in Glasgow and Barcelona.
An opening date was not listed for the two properties, which are under the…
Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts will soon showcase its expanding portfolio in the Middle East. The company will make key announcements at the forthcoming Arabian Travel Market in Dubai.…
Marriott International has delayed the opening of new hotels in Mexico, Asia and the Middle East until next year.
The US-based hotel chain said construction delays had pushed back the…
Abu Dhabi's luxury hotel product is to be given a boostthis month when several new hotel chains open properties in the emirate.
RoccoForte is set to open its first hotel in the emirate next…
The city of Toronto is anticipating a surge in luxury travellers following a string of new hotel openings in the last year. The Canadian city, which has traditionally targeted the friends…
Accor announced its further expansion for China last night at the 'World of Accor Expo' event. Four new hotels will open in China under the Pullman and Novotel banners. "China has been a…
ATLANTA - Globally in 2009, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) , the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, opened a record 439 hotels (more than 55,000…
Singapore, January 26, 2010 - Hilton Worldwide announced today that, building on the record year the company had in terms of development in 2008, the next best year in the company's 91-year…
Bulgari Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the opening of the Bulgari Hotel Tokyo at 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, on April 4th, 2023. The new hotel will be the eighth gem of the Bulgari…
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with more than 1,600 hotels in approximately 20 markets and territories in Asia Pacific proudly unveiled its…
With 2022 coming to a close, the transformation of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts continues to build momentum across the globe, with Greater China now featuring eight properties exemplifying…
Hotel Indigo Exeter has opened its doors to guests after a multi-million-pound major restoration project. Hotel Indigo Exeter has been lovingly restored and converted from the iconic former…
On the heels of Thailand celebrating its milestone of 10 million tourist arrivals in 2022, Marriott International, Inc., announced plans that it expects to reach 50 hotels in the country by…
With the rapid return of international travellers to Japan, Cosmos Hotel Management Co., Ltd. has announced five Apartment Hotel MIMARU openings in Tokyo and Osaka.
MIMARU offers spacious…
ITC Hotel’s has taken up five boutique properties under the new brand, Storii by ITC Hotels. With the recent openings at Goa and Dharamshala, the ITC HOTELS Group now has its 5th property in…
The iconic urban retreat Hotel Arts Barcelona is pleased to announce the appointment of Pascha Bhatti as Director of Operations. In his new role, The Ritz-Carlton veteran will handle all the…
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of Radisson Biratnagar in Nepal, in partnership with The Centurion Hotel Private Limited, which will further strengthen its leading…
The momentum behind Accor’s popular Mercure brand in Australia continues with the Group adding nine Mercure hotels to its collection.
Nine New Mercury Hotels in Australia
Australia’s International Hotel Group, TFE Hotels, has announced a rapid expansion into Asia with their homegrown brands, Adina and Vibe Hotels, due to open for business in Q3 and Q4 of this…
Tracy Dong, Principal Industry Consultant, IDeaS talks about how hoteliers who become more digitally reliant and plan their systems and approach accordingly will be better placed to attract…
Radisson Hotel Group continued along its expansion path in 2021 as it added 137 new hotels to its portfolio reaching 191 hotels in operation in the region and introduced its world-class…
Radisson Collection Hotel, Wuxi is a stylish and sophisticated new downtown hotel that puts guests in the heart of one of China’s most compelling cities.
Naomi Heaton, founder of The Other House talks about the future of travel in the post pandemic world and how important it is to stand out amidst a sea of competition in the new time
Amar Lalvani, CEO of Standard International (parent company of the Standard Hotels), has expressed optimism in the hospitality business amidst the ongoing challenges.
IHG will debut its luxury boutique brand Kimpton Hotels in two new markets next month, with Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok opening in Thailand on 1 October and Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo opening in…
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company, announced the continued expansion of its portfolio in Japan, converting two hotels to its Wyndham Grand and…
Outrigger Hospitality Group announced its commitment to providing an elevated standard of cleanliness and safety in preparation for the anticipated re-opening of its beach resort…
Today, Africa is seen as one of the most promising regions for hotel developers with four hotel groups dominating the signings and openings on the continent.
Aparthotel operator Staycity Group has revealed a positive trading year for 2019 with record occupancies across its estate and a number of key property openings, including its first…
Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) has reported that in the third quarter of 2019, Europe’s hotel construction pipeline climbed to record high counts.
Hyatt has announced the growth of its lifestyle hotels across the Middle East by adding more than 1,300 keys to the region, bringing the number of Hyatt lifestyle hotels to seven by 2023.
While London properties saw rate-driven rooms revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth of 5.1% year-on-year, hotels in the regions saw a decline of 1.3%, the third consecutive quarter…
Preferred Hotels & Resorts declared 22 October as Independent Hotel Day to celebrate and raise awareness of authentic and unique hotels around the world. This global movement…
Bidroom, a no-commission membership-based hotel platform, is looking to expand its portfolio within the Asia Pacific region. Launched in 2014 in the Netherlands, Bidroom currently offers…
Located in the newly transformed Ducie Street Warehouse on the edge of Manchester’s Northern Quarter, boutique aparthotel brand Native, has just opened the doors to its latest outpost.…
Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) reported that at the end of the first half of 2019, China’s total construction pipeline swelled to 2,991 projects or 592,884 rooms, up 19% by…
Hotels in Paris have seen a recovery in the second quarter of 2019 following a rocky start to the year, according to global hotel consultancy HVS. In 2018 hotels in the city saw a 10.6%…
Swiss-Belhotel International, the global hospitality management chain, has revealed plans for a major expansion of its hotel collection in Vietnam.
At present, the group operates one…
By the end of second quarter of this year, the total hotel construction pipeline in Canada has hit an all-time high with 273 projects and 35,787 rooms, according to the latest report…
The Ultima Collection has announced the expansion of its portfolio of luxury hotels and private residences with a series of three new openings scheduled for 2019. The expansion follows…
Cyprus-based hospitality group Stademos Hotels has unveiled ‘AMARA’, the newest addition to the thriving hotel scene in the coastal town of Limassol. Poised above a sandy beach in the…
Since acquiring the legendary Raffles brand in 2016, the French hospitality group Accor has announced plans to almost double the iconic collection, with recent openings including Raffles…
As she walked the stage for her Q&A at the Skift Forum in Singapore last month, I get the feeling that Rosewood Hotel Group CEO Sonia Cheng, walking on her red soles, meant business. In…
Drees & Sommer has revealed that new hotel openings are delayed due to poor communication, contractor time pressures and delayed sub-contractor activities.
According to analysts at industry consulting partner Lodging Econometrics, China's hotel construction pipeline remains strong with record-breaking figures.
Spanish hotel chain Palladium Hotel Group has released an official statement including an update on the group's investment figures and growth strategy.
2019 becomes a significant year for Four Seasons as it holds several new openings, including the debut of its first standalone private residences in London.
In this week’s special edition of hot hotel openings, we’ve got up and coming hotels from Rosewood, NH Hotel Group, BLESS Collection, Four Seasons and more.
Marriott International has announced the addition of 11 new properties by year-end and a robust development outlook over the next five years in the UAE.
Sharjah, the third largest of the United Arab Emirates, has a diverse landscape from deserts and mountains to sandy beaches and mangroves, making it a rich source of eco-tourism, sports and…
The number of APAC properties run by AccorHotels reached one thousand when the group announced the opening of Pullman Tokyo Tamachi in Japan today — putting the company on track for its…
From Michelin-starred chefs’ restaurant openings and a new Emirates flight route from Edinburgh to world-renowned sports star such as Michael Johnson opening his first fitness centre in the…
These are exciting times for Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts: on top of its recent acquisition by AccorHotels, 2018 has seen the Swiss company open a diverse range of properties in Europe and…
Famous for the legend of 'Jhansi ki Rani' the historic city of Jhansi is currently undergoing a facelift under India's ambitious smart city project. Consolidating their foray into Uttar…
Dubai-based Emaar Hospitality Group has signed a deal with the Kalyan Group to manage its landmark property in Sub-Saharan Africa, Address Hotel 2 Février Lomé Togo.
Capella Hotel is now in our history books being the host venue for the historic Trump-Kim Summit, but Capella Hotel Group is making waves on its own with its rapid growth.
Westin Hotels & Resorts, a brand under Marriott International, has announced its plans of debuting in the UK with a hotel on the bank of the Thames scheduled for 2020.
I first mentioned the Mövenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA in a round-up of the group’s properties set to open this year. And now with the July opening of the 333 room property just…
Ready to debut its luxury brand, Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts signed an agreement with Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. to open the first Bvlgari Hotel in Tokyo, Japan.
Marriott International has achieved a new milestone, announcing its most successful year for signing development contracts in Europe, adding 35 hotels and signing 12,000 rooms.
It’s been a very busy 2018 so far for Travelodge, who kicked off the new year with the opening of Skye by Travelodge Arena Nha Trang, in Vietnam. And, today the company have announced…
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is gearing up for another year of significant portfolio expansion as it forges ahead with plans to open 11 new properties in nine countries by the end of 20
Marriott International have announced the signing of Le Méridien Melbourne, in partnership with owner and developer Jinshan Investment Group. Slated to open in 2020, the 235-room hotel will…
After a year of highly successful openings including new builds, the rebirth of two historic landmarks and the conversion of one of the world’s finest resorts, Four Seasons Hotels and…
Wyndham Hotel Group has continued to expand its footprint across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Eurasia (EMEA) with a number of openings throughout 2017, bringing the total number of…
The Anguilla Tourism Board has announced several new openings and developments for 2018 post hurricane Irma.
These include hotel and restaurants, new flight routes, and more.
Carolyn…
Over the past year agoda’s accommodation listings have doubled, and now the fastest-growing online travel booking platform offers over 2 million properties worldwide. With so many new…
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has announced 14 new properties scheduled to launch in the New Year.
The openings will be global, from Houston and Shanghai to Vienna and Charleston.…
Rotana Hotels and Resorts will open 14 new properties across the UAE, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Oman, Iran, Iraq and Tanzania.
The new openings will take place in the coming…
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group have announced the signing of a management agreement for Radisson Blu Resort Maldives with Chang Hua Holdings. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2019, the…
Wyndham Hotel Group has introduced its first Ramada Encore hotel to Busan with the opening of Ramada Encore Busan Haeundae.
The newly built 402-room hotel, developed under a…
Marriott International has celebrated the grand opening of five new hotels in Japan.
The properties, all of which will operate under the Marriott Hotels & Resorts brand, form part…
Flight Centre Travel Group has agreed to acquire Bespoke Hospitality Management Asia (BHMAsia), the Bangkok-based hotel management company.
The acquisition will be the Australia's based…
Thailand's Onyx Hospitality Group has revealed plans to develop two new hotels on the site of the existing Amari Pattaya.
As part of a US$100 million plan to redevelop the site, the group…
Hilton has announced the opening of Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana, marking a significant milestone as the company’s 100th hotel in Latin America. The 545-room beachfront Hilton Rio de…
Mercure Kuala Lumpur Shaw Parade
Location: Pudu, on the fringe of KL's Bukit Bintang retail and entertainment area
Grade: Upper-midscale
Keys: 213
Facilities: Restaurant, lobby…
Wyndham Hotel Group has announced the expansion of its development agreement for Super 8 with established partner GS Star.
In addition to expanding the brand in Germany, the agreement now…
AccorHotels will visit India next month, hosting events to showcase of its hotels and resorts to the local travel trade, as well as providing updates on its latest developments, products…
Bali's hotel occupancy rebounded last year, rising more than 4% following a challenging 2015. But at what cost?
According to the latest report from C9 Hotelworks and Horwath HTL, this…
DXB Entertainments and Merlin Entertainments Group are bringing the first Legoland Hotel to the Middle East.
The ultimate family-fun hotel will open at Dubai Parks and Resorts, the…
Seasoned hotelier Kostas Sfaltos has joined Bulgari Hotel London as General Manager.
In his new role Sfaltos will oversee property operations, business development, brand positioning,…
JARED SIMCOX has been recruited as Scoot's new general manager for Australia. Having started as a ground handler at airports in New Zealand, Simcox then moved to Australia to work for…
Aparthotel operator Staycity Aparthotels has opened the first of two new properties planned for France in Marseille.
Staycity already operates an aparthotel in the popular 10th district…
AccorHotels has made a major new signing at London Stansted Airport. The Novotel London Stansted has been signed under a franchise agreement and will be operated by Arora Hotels a division…
Indonesia's Archipelago International has opened its first Harper Hotel in Jakarta.
The new Harper MT Haryono is located in the Cawang area of the city, close to Halim Perdana Kusuma…
Raffles Convention Centre was a hub of activity last Thursday as AccorHotels celebrated its largest-ever Showcase in Singapore, with over 750 clients, travel agents, airline partners and…
UAE-based property developer The First Group has broken ground on one of its newest hotel developments, Millennium Place JVT Dubai, a 34-storey development, which will come up in the…
Rotana is driving forward its ambitious vision of operating 100 hotels by 2020, with the opening of 16 new properties by 2017.
The group’s ongoing strategic growth momentum will…
BHMAsia, which operates the X2 and Away boutique hotel brands, is expanding its presence across Vietnam.
Having entered the Vietnamese market last year, the Bangkok-based hotel group has…
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts' Asian expansion plans have been given a significant lift, with the signing of a major contract for three properties in Thailand.
The deal with real estate…
Recently merged partners Destination Hotels and Commune Hotels & Resorts have unveiled their new overarching company: Two Roads Hospitality.
The newly created international lifestyle…
One of China's biggest hotel groups has increased its portfolio by 730 properties in the last 12 months, at an average rate of two new openings per day.
Shanghai-based China Lodging…
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts (MH&R) has named Olivier Chavy, 52, as its new CEO. Chavy will take over the leadership from Jean-Gabriel Pérès in September.
Chavy is a veteran of the…
More than 2,400 new hotel rooms will open in Abu Dhabi this year, according to a new report.
The Abu Dhabi Hotel Market Summary report by JLL, prepared ahead of The Hotel Show Dubai 2016,…
AccorHotels has expanded its budget portfolio in South Korea with the launch of two new ibis hotels in Seoul and Busan.
Under its Korean joint venture, Accor Ambassador Korea, the…
There are 183 hotel projects and 54,000 hotel rooms in the UAE pipeline, according to a new report.
The hotel construction report by TOPHOTELPROJECTS prepared exclusively for The…
Aloft Hotels will soon launch its first hotels in Saudi Arabia with the 281-room Aloft Riyadh and 262-room Aloft Dhahran.
The hotel concept, a first of its kind in the Kingdom will…
How important is the UK trade to AccorHotels and why?
We work very closely with Travel Management Companies (TMCs) and corporate agents, as well as leisure agents, from bed…
Starwood has signed an agreement for a brand new Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Sydney.
Following the recent announcement that the existing Four Points hotel at Darling Harbour will…
Australia-based StayWell Hospitality Group is planning to open five new Indian hotels by the end of 2016, financial site Money Control reports.
The new hotels will be located in…
Raine & Horne Dubai recently announced that it has been appointed as the GCC representatives in an exclusive agreement with Lemon Tree Hotels.
Raine & Horne with 133 years of…
The mid-market hospitality sector is set to grow significantly in the UAE, over the next few years Some contributing factors for growth are rise in demand from China, India and GCC…
Marriott International recently unveiled details of UAE’s first Renaissance Hotel.
The Renaissance Downtown Hotel is set to open by end of 2016. The Dubai property will offer…
Louvre Hotels Group recently announced that it will open 11 new hotels in the region this year, including six hotels in the GCC.
The move forms part of an aggressive expansion plan…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has continued to expand its Aloft brand in Indonesia with the signing of the Aloft Jakarta Simatupang.
The new property, which is scheduled to open in Q1…
FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI) has announced its intent to expand its presence in the Middle East, including Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the opening of four new properties.
“Our…
You've just revealed plans to open nine new hotels in the UAE before 2020 - why does the UAE remain an area of development focus for Rotana?
The UAE and specifically Abu…
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) reached a major milestone today (12 January 2016), when it opened its 5,000th hotel.
The launch of the Hotel Indigo Lower East Side in New York…
BHM Asia, the Bangkok-based hotel group, has signed a new property in the city of Buriram, northeast Thailand.
Scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2016, the new X2 Vibe Buriram…
Amba Hotels has officially opened the Amba Hotel Marble Arch following a multi-million-pound refurbishment to the London hotel.
Located metres from Oxford Street, every element of…
AccorHotels has continued the expansion of its Pullman brand in Vietnam with the opening of a new property in Vung Tau.
Located 1.5 hours' drive from Ho Chi Minh City, the new Pullman…
Rotana Hotel Management Corporation PJSC has announced its expansion plans with the opening of 14 properties before end of 2016.
The Group is further strengthening its presence in…
Wyndham Hotel Group has continued to expand its portfolio in China with the opening of its first upscale Wyndham-branded property in the beach resort of Sanya.
The new Wyndham Sanya…
The number of hotel rooms in London is expected to grow by 12 per cent over the next three years according to new data compiled by London & Partners and AM:PM, with the increase being…
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has signed a multiple-property deal in Indonesia, which will include the launch of Southeast Asia's first ever Radisson Red hotels.
The agreement, penned with…
Historic Crathorne Hall Hotel in Yarm, North Yorkshire, has unveiled a £4m restoration, one year on from the fire that badly damaged the east wing.
After a year of…
Starwood has celebrated the opening of its 200th Four Points hotel.
The brand reached the milestone following the recent opening of four new properties: Four Points Istanbul Dudullu…
Starwood is celebrating the opening of its 100th Aloft hotel.
The new Aloft College Station in Texas has become the 100th property to join the contemporary brand since its inception…
Four Seasons recently reported the expansion of its global footprint.
The brand has announced 12 new openings currently scheduled in late 2015 and 2016, including several first-time…
Marriott International Inc together with Ian Schrager and Dubai Properties recently announced plans for a second EDITION hotel in Dubai.
The new property is scheduled to open in 2018,…
Minor Hotel Group (MHG) recently announced a strategic partnership with Nakheel to co-invest and develop a 500-key AVANI hotel in Dubai.
The new property is scheduled to open in 2018.…
2015 is on track to be a record year for foreign investment in hotels, with global transactions reaching $42 billion in the first half of the year, according to JLL.
The largest…
A recent report published by Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL) for the Hotel Show Dubai 2015 revealed that the Abu Dhabi hotel industry is experiencing positive growth with 5,200 rooms in the…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has launched its Four Points brand in Indonesia, with the opening of a new hotel in Bali.
The Four Points Bali Kuta is located on Jalan Benesari Banjar…
Wyndham Hotel Group has continued to expand its Chinese portfolio with the signing of three new upscale hotels.
The company has penned agreements for the 400-room Wyndham Sanya Bay on…
Marriott International has predicted it will achieve 50% growth in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region by 2020, according to its president and chief executive officer, Arne Sorenson.…
Bangkok-based Bespoke Hospitality Management Asia (BHMAsia) is planning to raise capital to fund the continued expansion of its hotel management business.
The company has seen a surge…
With a number of additions to the mid-market segment opening during the year, further additions to the portfolio of three and four star hotels are expected to open in the coming years as a…
Cachet Hotel Group (CHG), the Hong Kong-based hospitality company, has announced plans to open its first property in Hangzhou.
The new Cachet Deluxe Hangzhou will be a 185-room…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc recently announced that it will double its portfolio in the Middle East.
The Group plans to open 50 hotels by 2019. Reaffirming its growth…
Rotana recently announced its intent to substantially grow its portfolio in 2015 with addition of 11 new properties across UAE, KSA, Qatar, Bahrain and Turkey, in addition to its first…
The Middle East market is proving to be a lucrative proposition for Cristal Hotels. The Group has announced its three hotel openings in Saudi Arabia next year.
President and CEO of…
Homeinns, the biggest hotel group in China by portfolio size, has posted a strong rise in its full-year profits, as it opened more than one hotel per day in 2014.
The Shanghai-based…
The growth story for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide is on track.
The Group is looking forward to at least 20 new hotel openings expected by year’s end. Strong demand across…
Trisara Academy, the Phuket-based hotel training school operated by Montara Hospitality Group, is launching its new internship programme.
The three-month programme will begin on 2…
Design hotel chain Room Mate has launched a new apartment concept that ties into the services of its hotels.
The new brand, named BeMate, is taking on the likes of Airbnb by signing…
The Chinese hotel industry is exploding. Its existing two million hotel rooms are projected to expand to a total of six million by 2025 and nine million by 2039 (Washington Post, 2011).…
Recovery for hotel stays in the UK and a range of new openings has helped French hotel giant Accor post a rise in revenues for its third quarter period.
Demand for its economy hotels,…
Luxury hotel company, Jumeirah, has unveiled a new contemporary lifestyle hotel brand, VENU.
The new brand is designed to appeal to the modern traveller whose expectations revolve…
Jumeirah has unveiled a new contemporary lifestyle brand named VENU.
The Dubai-based hotel firm will aim to offer a ‘bold, ambitious, energetic and cosmopolitan’ brand with talks to…
Wyndham Hotel & Resorts has continued to expand in China with the addition of new hotels in Xi'an and Kunming.
The 565-room Wyndham Grand Xi’an South (pictured) opened its doors…
Archipelago International has announced plans to expand its Hotel NEO portfolio in Indonesia, with three new openings before the end of 2014, and a further 12 new properties planned for…
Marco Polo Hotels has announced the launch of its ever luxury brand, Niccolo by Marco Polo.
Becoming the first new brand since the Hong Kong-based hotel group’s inception in 1986, the…
Starwood has celebrated the opening of its 200th Westin hotel.
And appropriately, the brand's newest property is located in Asia Pacific - the region that will drive Westin's growth…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a huge new hot spring resort in Huzhou, eastern China.
The Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort, which is set to be completed towards the end of…
Boutique hotel openings are booming in London. Travel Daily caught up with Hotel Xenia’s general manager to find out what it’s like coming into the capital and what’s in store for the…
Shanghai’s Zendai Group has unveiled the details of the first ever luxury hotel operating under the Himalayas Hotels & Communities brand - Himalayas Qingdao Hotel.
The new property,…
Toga Hotels has changed its name, following its recent joint venture with Far East Hospitality.
The Australian company will now be known as TFE Hotels (Toga Far East Hotels), and its…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts is accelerating its expansion plans in Oceania, with six new properties set to open in the region in 2014.
Announced at the Asia Pacific Incentives &…
Average hotel room rates in the Asia Pacific region fell in 2013, as over-supply issues impacted several key markets.
According to the full-year data from STR Global, Asia Pacific's…
Marriott International will open an average of one hotel every week in the Asia Pacific region over the next three years.
The US hotel company revealed that its regional portfolio will…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc signed The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa in Qatar. The planned opening of the 372-room Westin Doha Hotel & Spa in 2015 marks the growth of…
Spanish hotelier Meliá has signed its first two hotels in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou.
The company has been without a presence in China since the former Gran Melia Shanghai was…
Marriott International has launched its luxury JW Marriott brand in Vietnam, with the opening of a new hotel in Hanoi.
The 450-room JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi is spread over 75,000m² and…
Budget branded hotels are leading the growth in the UK hotel sector, with global brands overtaking the independent majority ownership, according to new research.
Growth in the budget…
Tune Hotels has opened its sixth property in the Philippines.
The 140-room Tune Hotel Quezon City continues the brand's roll-out in the country, following previous openings in Angeles…
R Hotels is investing AED1.5 billion towards its acquisition and development plans. The investment is on track to double its hotel portfolio to six hotels by end of 2015. The company is…
Fast growing budget hotel operator Tune Hotels has opened its latest property in Solo, a region of Central Java.
The 159-room hotel is the brand’s fifth property in Indonesia after…
The Indonesian island of Bali has recorded a surge in hotel openings this year, with brands including Ritz Carlton, Le Méridien and Regent Hotels & Resorts all opening properties…
The number of hotels in central Bangkok continued to expand rapidly in the first half of the year.
According to the latest survey by property consultant CBRE Thailand, hotel supply in…
InterContinental Group (IHG) has signed a deal with French management company Société Foncière Lyonnaise (SFL) to open its first Hotel Indigo in Paris.
The property, which will be…
The upscale sector is driving the development of new hotels in Asia Pacific, according to the latest data from STR Global.
The company’s pipeline report for May 2013 found that there…
Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) has announced plans to expand its three-star Eastin Easy hotel brand in Thailand, with the launch of a new property in Phuket.
Scheduled to open in the…
Regent Hotels & Resorts has appointed a UK sales representative as it plots its expansion.
ATP Heathcote & Associates is to be responsible for the sales, marketing and PR of the…
Hong Kong-based Hotels G, which currently operates three properties in China and Thailand, has unveiled plans to embark on a major expansion of its portfolio in Asia and the US.
The…
Archipelago International has opened its third NEO hotel in Indonesia, the NEO Cideng in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The brand, which was founded by Archipelago International in 2011, now has…
Minor Hotel Group has announced plans to expand its Oaks Hotels & Resorts brand in Australia and the Middle East.
The Thailand-based hotelier, which purchased the upscale Oaks…
Travel Daily speaks to Joseph Kirtley, general manager of luxury hotel Belgraves, A Thompson Hotel about the UK capital, growth plans and providing a homely feel.
Belgraves opened a…
Oman expects to open several new hotels and complexes with more than 2,000 resort and hotel rooms to be added in 2013.
The City of Muscat will see majority of growth with over 720…
Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts has signed a new hot spring resort close to the Chinese city of Chongqing.
Opening this summer close to the Jinyun Mountain Natural Reserve, 40…
Jaz Hotels, Resorts & Cruises is adopting an innovative strategy for the coming year.
In 2013, the group will have two new openings: Sol Y Mar Naama Bay - Sharm El Sheikh with the…
Carson Rezidor Hotel Group has announced that it plans to open 77 new hotels in 2013, as it continues with its 'Ambition 2015' growth strategy.
At its annual business conference at…
Indonesian hotel operator, Archipelago International, will speed up its portfolio expansion this year, with the opening of 42 hotels.
Speaking to Travel Daily this week, Archipelago's Vice…
Australia's Toga Hotels has rebranded its Medina Apartment Hotels properties.
Effective immediately, 17 of the Medina Apartment Hotels in Australia will now be known as Adina Apartment…
International Hotels Group (IHG) plans to open two hotels in Saudi Arabia in 2013, said IHG India, Middle East and Africa COO Pascal Gauvin.
Planned openings in the Kingdom this year…
SilverNeedle Hospitality has launched a new brand, combining a selection of its independent boutique hotels.
The SilverNeedle Collection, as the new brand will be known, will initially…
Hong Kong-based Kosmopolito Hotels has rebranded to become Dorsett Hospitality International (DHI).
The repositioning, which was announced today at the ITB Asia travel trade show in…
A new Hilton hotel is to open at Southampton’s Ageas Bowl in 2014 as part of the stadium’s re-development.
The Hilton at the Ageas Bowl/Southampton property will cost GDP27 million and…
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is continuing to expand its upscale Crowne Plaza brand in China, with the addition of 10 new hotels in the country between August and December 2012.…
Hotel prices are stabilising with only a 1% difference in the world’s top 50 cities, according to new figures.
Results from Hogg Robinson Group’s (HRG) bi-annual hotel survey found that…
Indonesia's Tauzia Hotel Management has celebrated the completion of construction work on its new budget hotel in Tangerang, West Java.
The topping out ceremony for the Pop Hotel BSD…
Eastin Hotels & Residences is plans to boost its Asian portfolio to 11 properties this year.
The hotel collection, which forms part of Thailand-based Absolute Hotel Services, recently…
Red Planet Hotels has bought a 16.05% stake in the Tony Fernandes' budget hotel brand, Tune Hotels.
The company, which is also the existing franchisee of the Tune brand in Southeast Asia –…
Malaysian budget hotel group, Tune Hotels, has announced that it will open its first Bangkok property on 1 October this year.
Tune Hotel Asoke will be located on central Bangkok’s Sukhumvit…
The Asia Pacific region has seen the opening of 149 new hotels this year.
According to STR Global's latest Asia Pacific Construction Pipeline report, the openings in the first five months…
Indonesia's Tauzia Hotel Management has opened a new POP! budget hotel in Yogyakarta.
Located close to the Tugu Yogyakarta monument, POP! Hotel Sangaji Tugu Yogyakarta offers 151 rooms,…
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The Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara gives you the warm welcoming feeling as soon as you enter the hotel. The hotel, an hour’s journey from Dubai Marina is ideally…
HotelTravel.com has signed a new partnership agreement with Indonesia’s Santika Hotels & Resorts.
The deal will see Santika's portfolio of 43 Indonesian hotels added to the hotel…
Tune Hotels will expand its portfolio of budget hotels in the Philippines with the opening of a new property in Manila.
Opening on 17 July, the Tune Hotel Makati will feature 213 rooms -…
Cristal Hotels and Resorts have announced plans to expand adding three new hotel openings this summer 2012 across the Middle East; in addition to their two operating hotels in Abu Dhabi.…
Jumeirah Group recently added its 20th hotel to its international portfolio and reconfirmed its positioning in terms of hotel performance in Dubai.
During the first four months of 2012, the…
Millennium & Copthorne have recently announced that the opening of six new Copthorne hotels, bringing the total number of Copthorne Hotels in the Middle East to eight. Accounting for…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts is planning to expand its global portfolio of Aloft hotels to 70 next year.Since debuting in 2008, the design and technology-focused Aloft brand has expanded to…
MEA hotel company Rotana has announced it will open eight hotels across the UAE and Africa in the next year. The Abu Dhabi-based hotel chain is to open its first hotels in Bahrain, Jordan…
Abu Dhabi will showcase its new hotels and resorts at this year's World Travel Market (WTM). The emirate is seeing a development boom, with several new properties expected to open in 2012.…
Hotel Nikko Saigon, a new five-star addition to the Nikko Hotels International group, will open 18 December and is now accepting reservations.
The hotel, in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC),…
Thailand-based Minor Hotel Group has launched Avani Hotels & Resorts, a new upscale hotel brand. The new concept will be rolled-out in city and resort locations across Asia, Australia,…
Thailand-based Minor Hotel Group has launched Avani Hotels & Resorts, a new upscale hotel brand. The new concept will be rolled-out in city and resort locations across Asia, Australia,…
Indonesian hotel group, Aston International has announced a major expansion of its two-star Favehotel brand in Indonesia and Malaysia. The company intends to add 25 new hotels across the…
Aston International announced the opening of the first favehotel in Jakarta - the Favehotel Wahid Hasyim. Located in the centre of Jakarta, just off Jalan MH Thamrin, the two-star hotel…
Abu Dhabi has recorded its best-ever first-half hotel results with rises in all its key performance indicators including guest numbers, guest nights, occupancy, revenue and length-of-stay…
Cebu-based Islands Stay Hotel brand has announced plans to expand to other Philippine island's through franchise offerings. The decision comes after the two Cebu properties registered very…
Chinese groups dominated the regional ranking with Home Inns coming in first place with almost 94,000 rooms, having added an impressive 22,000 rooms to their network while Jin Jiang dropped…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced that its Sheraton brand will open seven more hotels in China before the end of September. News of these openings coincides with a…
Marriott International's signature brand Marriott Hotels & Resorts has announced it has 50 hotel openings in the pipeline for the next four years. The multi-billion investment will…
Boroughs beyond Manhattan are generating 40% of New York's hotel development, according to its tourism board. New builds in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens and Staten Island are said to account…
Hospitality Management Holdings (HMH) has revealed its seven new properties in Saudi Arabia are expected to open in the coming months. The upcoming hotels represent three of the group's four…
Hilton Worldwide is delivering on its expansion plans in the Middle East and Africa with five openings, spread across the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Indian Ocean and South Africa, since the start…
Hotel occupancy rates in Bahrain are as low as five percent as a result of the ongoing internal unrest impacting the country."After being ranked second in the region for its tourism and…
Hotels in Rhodes have opened early this season after the destination saw a 10 percent increase in bookings. The tourism season usually begins in May but has been moved forward to early April…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced that its Sheraton brand will add 16 new hotels across China this year. The brand, which is currently undertaking a US$6 billion global…
Budget hotel group, Gohotels will start to develop 20 properties across the Philippines this year. According to a Manila Times report, the chain, which is owned by local company, Robinsons…
Wolfgang Puck is to open his first European restaurant in summer 2011 named 'Cut at 45 Park Lane'. The American steak restaurant will be located in the Dorchester Collection's new hotel and…
Hotel Indigo, IHG's boutique hotel brand, yesterday announced that it will open in Phuket. This is Hotel Indigo's second development in Thailand and the first boutique in a resort…
Travelodge has reported a 13 percent increase in sales following the hotel chain's continued growth throughout 2010. The company opened 70 new hotels last year and took on contracts for…
Hilton Worldwide plans to develop 19 hotels in the next five years, six of which will begin operations this year.
The properties will be located at various tier I, II and III cities…
From the American Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) in San Diego, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that it expects to open another 70-80 new-build and conversion…
Carlson plans to open 19 additional hotels in India by the end of 2011 across its four brands: Radisson, Country Inns & Suites By Carlson, Park Inn and Park Plaza.
The announcement…
Building on the successful launches of the "House" and "EAST" brands with the openings of the Opposite House in Beijing, The Upper House and EAST in Hong Kong, Swire Hotels announces the…
Aston International announced the opening of the Aston Soll Marina Hotel & Conference Center, Bangka - The group's first hotel in Bangka-Belitung. The Aston Soll Marina Hotel…
The Trump Hotel Collection has signed an agreement with Preferred Hotel Group to provide sales, marketing and technology support to the brand's five current hotels, as well as two…
Courtyard by Marriott has opened two new hotels in Europe. Courtyard Budapest City Center has opened under a long-term management agreement with Ablon Group and the Courtyard St Petersburg…
Frankfurt, June 10 2010 - One of the leading groups for independent hotels, WORLDHOTELS, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. In honour of this special occasion, the hotel group is…
Hilton Worldwide will be talking up forthcoming property openings in the Middle East and Africa at ATM.Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa (UAE), Doubletree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced that it expects to open another 80-100 new-build and conversion hotels in 2010. Of these new properties, roughly 70% will be…
SAN DIEGO (January 26, 2009) - From the American Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) in San Diego, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces…
Hong Kong, April 13, 2010 - Accor confirmed today that between 40 and 45 hotels will open throughout Asia Pacific during 2010. This will add around 8,500 new rooms…
Indian hotel operator Oberoi Hotels & Resorts is looking forward to a period of prosperity with property openings in the pipeline, plus a new sales and marketing team now in…
(22 March 2010): Three beachfront hotels located on Dubai's iconic Palm Jumeirah are scheduled to open in the next year, reinforcing the island's position as a landmark tourism…
Three beachfront hotels are scheduled to open this year on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah. The new properties, from a series of different operators and developers, will join Atlantis, The Palm,…
Today InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced the relaunch of its 2000th Holiday Inn hotel, the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Waterfront, in Scotland. Holiday Inn is…
Around 48 hotels, equating to 14,178 rooms, will open in the Gulf countries this year, a study by Dubai-based research company Proleads has said.The value of these projects is estimated at…
(Hong Kong, March 10, 2010) - HBA has an exciting year ahead, with over 17 new projects openings worldwide, the Chinese Year of the Tiger will reveal some of the…
From the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announces plans to open 50 new hotels in its…
SINGAPORE - January 28, 2010 - Carlson Hotels today announced year-end 2009 results, which include the addition of a total of 92 properties under its five brands…
27 Jan 10 (TravMedia.com): Moroccon hotel operator, Kenzi Hotels Group, are driving forward their expansion and repositioning themselves as key players in the luxury market with the launch…
The beach is certainly the beginning for 2010 as Antigua and Barbuda sees a range of exciting hotel openings, from boutique boltholes to luxury sailing resorts, as well as exciting…
Premier Inn, the UK's biggest hotel chain, announces it has now opened its third site within the Gulf region at Premier Inn Dubai International Airport.
This development follows two…
Premier Inn, the UK's biggest hotel chain, announces it has now opened its third site within the Gulf region at Premier Inn Dubai International Airport. This development follows…
HONG KONG - December 4, 2009 - The award winning Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. offers winter vacationers a trio of resorts opening just in time for the holidays. From the snow-covered…
HONG KONG - December 4, 2009 - The award winning Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. offers winter vacationers a trio of resorts opening just in time for the holidays.…
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 2009-- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the opening of six new Westin hotels the remaining six weeks of…
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 2009-- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the opening of six new Westin hotels the…
Wednesday 11 November 2009: Jaz Hotels, Resorts & Cruises, Egypt's most successful hotel company, is set to undergo the largest expansion to its portfolio to date…
ATLANTA - IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) , the world's largest hotel company, announces the relaunch of 1,400 Holiday Inn brand hotels globally this month. The $1…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) reaches another key milestone with the opening of its 150th hotel in Asia Pacific - the ITC Royal Gardenia, a Luxury…
PHOENIX - September 23, 2009 - From the 15th Annual Lodging Conference, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announces it has executed 25 new…
TOKYO, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- After renovation of its 202 guest rooms, its restaurants and public spaces, Hotel Royal Taipei, one of the Nikko Hotels International group…
Melbourne's Hotel Windsor has announced an AU$260 million (US$215 million) development proposal aimed at securing the future of the city's only 19th century grand hotel. Highlights of the…
As Sofitel prepares to open the new 438-room Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach this September, the French-based company has announced five additional properties that will strengthen…
1) Carlson has begun launching the Radisson Plaza brand in China; can you tell our readers a little more about this brand, and how it fits into Carlson's portfolio of…
Leading luxury boutique hotel operator, Alila Hotels and Resorts, is set to expand its footprint in Asia with six new properties opening this year. Three of the openings will…
European holiday giant TUI has announced that it will launch a new hotel brand, the Bangkok Post has reported. Sensimar, as it will be known, will initially operate three hotels: in the…
Marriott International plans to add more than 140 hotels and resorts outside the U.S. and Canada over the next four years.
This translates to more than 34,000 rooms in 43 countries.
These…
Swiss-Belhotel International has opened the Sohar Beach by Swiss-Belhotel in Oman, its sixth in the Middle East . The hotel was rebranded from the former Sohar Beach Resort. "We have an…
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., has recently announced the appointment of Radu Cernia as General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka.
Cernia brings a wealth of international…
Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group has reinforced its expansion plan, with a number of strategic hires and promotions which focus on the areas needed to achieve the group’s core…
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Club Med, has announced the appointment of Valerie Loy as the new Vice President, Marketing in…
Club Med, the leader in premium all-inclusive holidays, has announced the appointment of Valerie Loy as the new Vice President, Marketing in East, South Asia and Pacific (ESAP) effective …
Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons continues to expand its development pipeline, elevating its experiential offerings and accelerating bold new ventures that capitalise on…
Antigua and Barbuda continue to record a positive recovery in visitor arrivals, optimism lies ahead for 2023 with continuous growth in visits to the destination.
For those planning…
Japan’s cities are experiencing a rejuvenation, from creative quarters in lesser-known areas to worldwide recognised exhibitions opening in its capital.
Jurassic World: The Exhibition,…
Strong performance across airport properties and gateway cities has driven growth within Aimbridge EMEA’s growing UK portfolio, outpacing pre-pandemic levels.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the continued global growth of its Independent Collection brands, including recent openings and a strong development pipeline through 2025 across The…
The reopening of Japan last month has been big news. In response, and to support agents maximise bookings, Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) will host a Tokyo City Promotion at Royal…
A tireless advocate for modernity, The St. Regis Venice has made a name for itself as a hub of contemporary art that celebrates the hotel’s gorgeous heritage bones while embracing innovation…
The Slovenian Tourist Board will be returning to WTM to showcase the best of what the country has to offer and how they are leading the way in promoting responsible tourism.
Okinawa is set to welcome the launch of two new properties, further bolstering its tourism offering now that Japan’s borders have re-opened to all international visitors.
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Best Western Hotels & Resorts has penned a strategic partnership for two beautiful beach apartment buildings on Vietnam’s southeast coast, as the company’s rapid expansion in this…
Best Western Hotels & Resorts has signed two agreements for a major new Best Western Premier® residential project in Ho Chi Minh City, marking an important milestone in the company’s…
Set in the center of Madrid’s cultural, artistic and culinary scene, Radisson Hotel Group opens its first Radisson RED in Spain, welcoming the vibrant lifestyle brand to the country
Seasoned hotelier, Alexander Suski, takes on the role of consultant CEO of Terra Sol Hospitality, overseeing the launch of one of the region’s most eagerly awaited developments, Terra Solis…
Marriott International, Inc. has announced it expects to open 14 additional luxury properties in Asia Pacific by the end of 2023. The planned additions highlight the strategic growth of…
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced plans for the continued growth of its brand portfolio in Asia Pacific with a robust pipeline of landmark luxury and lifestyle hotels and resorts.
The functional artwork is skillfully illuminated thanks to Berengo Studio’s partnership with the creative Italian lighting company Luce5. An exclusive cocktail event at The St. Regis Venice…
Accor brings a trendy hotel experience to Bangkok’s buzziest neighbourhood of Silom with the opening of its latest flagship ibis Styles address. Savvy travellers are invited to…
Artyzen Hospitality Group ("Artyzen") will be developing five projects in Shanghai: lifestyle hotels, conference centres, and service apartments, all slated to open by the end of 2022.
The Lux Collective has announced the appointment of Daniele Vastolo as the General Manager of LUX* Grand Baie, Mauritius. Opened in December 2021, this modern design-inspired luxury…
IHG Hotels & Resorts celebrated the rapid growth of Vignette Collection in Thailand, as the Luxury & Lifestyle brand approaches its first anniversary next month.
Banyan Tree Group has announced its expansion into Japan, a frontier location for the global, multi-branded hospitality group. This introduction of four brands marks the Group's…
Accor has announced that it is accelerating its expansion in the all-inclusive market with the launch of its multi-branded All-Inclusive Collection – an attractive offering that will see the…
Visit Scotland now and witness the country’s transformation post-COVID. Scotland is the place to enjoy world-class food and drink, events, films, history and culture.
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest and best known upscale brands and part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ premium collection, is continuing its rapid growth across…
According to airline and airport officials, new travel restrictions imposed by the Omicron coronavirus variant have delayed the embryonic recovery in international flights, causing delays…
Set within the multi-million-pound Minories development close to Aldgate station, the eco-conscious Canopy by Hilton provides the perfect base for design conscious travellers looking to…
Qatar is adding 105 new hotels and serviced apartments to its already extensive portfolio of properties, as the country gears up to host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
VisitBritain is looking at positioning the country’s appeal as a tourism destination, improving its ranking in the eyes of international travellers and increasing visitor spending in all…
With the borders closed to international travel as a result of the pandemic, Israel has spent the last year improving its infrastructure, ready to welcome back tourists in the best way…
Like many, I wake up and read the travel trade papers. When and how destinations will reopen dominate the headlines. And there is no lack of experts willing to share their wisdom.
From hotel reopenings with exciting deals to the Bahama Out Islands Promotion Board's USD 500 air credit, The Bahamas has rolled out new initiatives to attract travellers this winter season
Earlier this week Aquarius International Development (AQI), announced intensions to sink USD 250 million into the creation of a comprehensive hospitality "eco-system across Southeast Asia. I…
The announcement of new Skymark Airlines flights to Shimojishima has come as a welcome boost to those wishing to soak up the sun, sea and culture in Okinawa once current restrictions are…
Gloria Guevara, CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council has become the leader for the private industry to speak for the survival of one of the largest industries in the world. Other than…
Croatia gains momentum as an increasing number of tourists chose to take advantage of the freedom of movement and border openings throughout the course of June.
t’s no secret that the first half of 2020 has been challenging for the travel industry. In combination, the coronavirus pandemic and government responses to suppress the virus saw the demand…
Poland is beginning to re-open to tourists, announcing new policy measures for visitors and organisations within the sector to help restore the tourism sector ahead of prospective border…
In preparation to welcome travellers back to its hotels, resorts and serviced apartments across the Asia-Pacific and to reassure guests who are currently in residence, ONYX Hospitality…
Asia-Pacific’s total construction pipeline, excluding China, hit a new all-time high at the close of 2019 with 1,926 projects or 409,447 rooms. This was revealed by Lodging Econometrics…
This March, pioneering hospitality brand Locke will open its second hotel in the capital on the Thames at London’s Millennium Bridge. The 113-room Locke at Broken Wharf is located…
TIME Hotels, the UAE-headquartered hospitality company and hotel operator, debuts its TIME Express Hotels brand with the opening of a new property in Sharjah this month. The three-star…
2020 marks the 100th anniversary since women were granted the right to vote in the US, and this year to mark the momentous occasion, Capital Region USA is celebrating all things female.…
Since the rise of Nirvana and grunge music in the early Nineties, Seattle has been a Mecca to musicians, artists, writers and artisans, from across the US, basically, its scenester central,…
Palladium Hotel Group has named Abel Matutes Prats its new president and Jesús Sobrino as its new CEO. The company made the announcement as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.
It…
Product managers creating holidays in Sri Lanka believe 2020 will be a positive year due to better road infrastructure, the increasing popularity of ecotourism products, new and flexible…
The first Zleep hotel will open in Hamburg in 2022 as Deutsche Hospitality rolls out its recently acquired Danish brand in Germany for the first time. Having taken over the Scandinavian…
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts (MHR) has appointed Brice Borin as GM of Mӧvenpick Resort Cam Ranh, a spectacular new beachfront resort nestled on a 600-metre-long stretch of sand in Khanh…
As the host of the 2019 Rugby World Cup this October, Japan has seen increased visitor numbers in recent years, with annual international arrivals soaring by almost 23 million since 2010.
Helping to promote MICE tourism in Thailand, two notable properties uplift the industry in the fast-paced country by cultivating high-quality MICE hubs in two bustling cities.
Marriott International has announced new deals with a development pipeline expected to drive owner investment of over USD 2 billion, generating 12,000 new jobs in Africa.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort (InterContinental Maldives), the latest in a series of new luxury resort openings which…
Along with producing some rather tasty cream cheese and, of course, that artery-clogging beast of global over-consumption -- the Philly Cheesesteak, Philadelphia is a town of great history…
IHG (InterContinental Hotels & Resorts) has announced the opening of ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa — Oita Prefecture's first international luxury resort, offering…
Aloft Hotels, Marriott International’s hotel brand for music fans and tech-savvy travellers, brings a new beat to Spain this month with the opening of 139-keys Aloft Madrid Gran Vía.…
Holiday Inn has announced the launch of its new 10 million pound property, the Holiday Inn Express Bridgwater, in the quaint and historic market town of the same name in Somerset.
Nobu Hospitality, the luxury hospitality brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, has announced the launch of its London West End hotel.
Marriott International has launched Marriott Events Asia, a dedicated meetings and events website for the APAC region, designed for MICE professionals.
With the hotly anticipated Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi gearing up to fling open its doors and offer luxury leisure seekers the pleasure of the companies patented blend of high…
Serviced residence operator The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has secured contracts for another 26 properties, boosting its portfolio to 100,000 units globally.
Finding a job has never been this easy for both job seekers and employers. Singapore-based GrabJobs is making a fuss in the recruitment scene with their interview chatbot technology.
Flooded with trend reports at the end of the year? TD has a special New Year's gift-- the lord of all trends reports to keep you on top of your game in 2019.
Following the Wyndham Hotels & Resorts split from parent company Wyndham Worldwide earlier this year, it was necessary to install a new head honcho for APAC. Opting to recruit internally…
Asia's popular budget carrier, AirAsia has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation reaffirming its intention to set up a low-cost carrier in Vietnam with local partners.
Marriott International’s brand that pioneered the select service category, Courtyard by Marriott, is set to further grow its European footprint of 63 hotels by almost 50% over the next two…
An alumnus of the Institute of Hotel Management, Goa, Sachin Shet has spent over 18 years in the luxury hotel space. He shares tips on the growing hospitality jobs and what it takes.
Back in August I covered the arrival of legendary night club brand Café Del Mar to Jomtien beach in Pattaya. Now two months later the doors to the beach club have finally swung open, calling…
Hong Kong based luxury hospitality group Rosewood Hotel Group is stepping up its Asia expansion with the opening of four new properties in China, Southeast Asia and India, they announced…
It took two-and-a-half years and USD 163 million to build a new terminal in south-central Vietnam’s international airport. A hefty price, but it’s worth every penny as it opens the doors for…
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City has opened its doors for the first time in one of the most highly-anticipated property grand openings in Atlantic City.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a Master Development Agreement (MDA) with Saudi Arabian business conglomerate Al Hokair Group, which will see the debut of Holiday Express Inn…
Incredible India, as it is sometimes called, has a lot to offer, whether it is considered as a honeymoon destination, a spiritual trip in a search for the lost Zen, or just an ordinary…
With the news that Mövenpick will open 11 hotels and resorts across nine countries during 2018 landing last week, I headed down to the ambitious brand's Bangkok office to meet Mark Willis,…
Travel Daily catches up with Andrea Blankenship, director of international tourism at Colorado Tourism Office.
What is your role and how long have you held it?
I’ve held the…
Abu Dhabi has a range of openings for this year including attractions and hotels. Here's a round up of what's in store.
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Miral – the developer behind…
Funway Holidays will launch its 2018 Orlando brochure next week.
The tailor-made US and Caribbean specialist has reported Orlando bookings for 2017 are holding up year on year with it…
Following its opening in September 2017, Hard Rock Shenzhen have shown they intend to nail down their presence in mainland China, with a canny pair of appointments, well versed in the…
The new hotels range from tranquil resorts such as the beachfront Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa, which is the company’s first hotel in Sri Lanka, to The Ritz-Carlton Haikou, which…
SALA Hospitality Group has bolstered its Bangkok corporate office team by adding two new senior management positions, both of which will support the expansion of the company’s two primary…
ONYX Hospitality Group is inviting travellers to discover new destinations with them in 2018. openings across its Amari and OZO brands including OZO Hoi An in Vietnam, Amari Vang Vieng in…
Travel Daily catches up with Mark Thompson, VP of tourism at VisitDallas, and Mitch Whitten, VP of marketing and communications at Fort Worth CVB.
How have UK visitor…
Dorsett Hospitality International has confirmed the soft opening of the Group’s first integrated residences – Dorsett Residences Bukit Bintang – when it welcome welcomed its first guest – Mr…
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is planning to launch a series of new lifestyle hotels - including new brands – across Asia, as it seeks to target the new wave of affluent middle…
British Airways has announced an increase in its weekly flight schedule from Heathrow to Philadelphia International Airport in spring 2018.
It will increase the service from seven…
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has launched a gastronomy-focused website highlighting Macao’s foodie credentials.
The website is a source of information for those interested…
HUI WAN CHUA will become the GTA's new vice president of sales & marketing for Asia, based in Singapore. She joins the company from Zuji.com where she was CEO. Previously, Ms Chua…
Hyatt is accelerating the expansion of two of its so-called "lifestyle" brands, Hyatt Place and Hyatt House.
In the first six months of 2017 the company opened 19 new hotels under…
Archipelago International, the Indonesian hotel group, has unveiled plans to open at least 12 more hotels across the country in 2017, as part of a multi-brand expansion plan.
The company…
With new hotel openings, including the arrival of The Apex; set to become the region’s largest conference hotel – Bath is positioning itself as a leading meeting, incentive travel and events…
Marriott International has unveiled plans to bring its new lifestyle brand, Moxy Hotels, to Japan.
The hotel giant has penned agreements for two Moxy properties in the country, which…
South Korea's Shilla Hotels & Resorts has continued to expand its upscale business brand, Shilla Stay, with the launch of two new properties.
The new openings include the Shilla…
Stopover and discover Qatar
Exclusive to Qatar Airways, transit passengers are eligible to stop over on their next flight through Qatar. Stopping over is easy – travellers need to apply…
Australian Based Hotel Management Company StayWell Hospitality Group and Cristal Group, a Middle East based Hotel Management Company, are joining forces with the announcement of a strategic…
Marriott International has announced the expansion of its extended-stay brand, Residence Inn by Marriott, with the signing of two new properties in London. With additional openings in…
2016 was an extraordinarily impactful year for Hilton (NYSE: HLT), which achieved record pipeline and net unit growth, accomplished its most successful brand launch with Tru by Hilton and…
Dusit International is embarking on what is being described as the most significant period of expansion in the company’s history.
The Thai hotel group said that "an unprecedented period…
The Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP) has predicted record growth in the sector this year with 2,600 new units set to open in the UK in 2017, a 13.8% increase on current…
Best Western Great Britain has announced 300 new beds in the Greater London area with the opening of three new build Best Western Plus properties in Croydon, Vauxhall and Wembley. This is…
DoubleTree by Hilton has introduced an additional 12 properties to its UK portfolio in the past 12 months and now welcomes guests at more than 30 hotels throughout the country.
Eight…
One of the UK’s leading budget hotel chains, Travelodge, has officially opened its second and largest hotel in Kings Lynn.
The 68-room hotel, which is situated at Hardwick Business Retail…
Travelodge will make its debut in Asia next month with the opening of a new hotel in Hong Kong.
A 126-room midscale property on Nathan Road, currently operating as the Hotel Rainbow,…
Forecasts from VisitBritain, the national tourism agency, indicate that 2017 is set to be another record year for inbound tourism to the UK.
Spending by overseas visitors is predicted to…
This week, Nick Wrightman, Managing Director of The Discerning Collection, discusses his outlook for his company, including the travel trends he expects to see in 2017...
Q) What…
The Rixos Group of hotels plans to increase its portfolio to 32 hotels worldwide by 2018, with a strong focus in the Middle East.
The company has already revealed plans to open another…
Marriott International will double its portfolio of luxury hotels through the recent merger with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, the company announced at this week’s International Luxury…
Carlson Rezidor has announced the debut of its midscale Park Inn by Radisson brand in China.
The new Park Inn by Radisson Libo is located in a scenic part of Guizhou province,…
Maria Zarraluqui, Meliá Hotels International's Global Development Managing Director, provides Travel Daily with the latest updates on the Spanish hotel group's Asian expansion strategy...…
Malaysia is honing in on the niche tourism experiences the Asian destination can offer international travellers.
The biggest promotional push is for eco-tourism, with destinations…
Onyx Hospitality Group expects to expand its portfolio by approximately 50% to more than 100 hotels across Asia Pacific and the Middle East by 2023.
Ten years on from the start of a…
Respected MENA operator Rotana Hotels & Resorts has revealed ambitious plans to operate 100 hotels by 2020, with UK and European expansion high on the agenda.
The firm is on…
Oakwood has accelerated its Asian expansion strategy with the opening of two new serviced residences in the space of two days.
The first to open was the Oakwood Hotel & Residence…
Wyndham has continued its push into South Korea with the opening of two new hotels on the island of Jeju.
The Ramada Jeju Seogwipo and Days Hotel Jeju Seogwipo Ocean join Wyndham’s…
Musafir.com, the UAE’s first premium-experience travel website, has announced the inauguration of a new flagship branch at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
The new…
Latif Group of Companies has signed a management agreement to bring The Ritz-Carlton, Sharm el-Sheikh Resort to the Sinai Peninsula.
The deal was signed earlier this week by Nasser Abel…
Hyatt's two select-service brands, Hyatt Place and Hyatt House, expanded their global presence significantly in the second quarter of 2016, driven by new openings in Asia Pacific.
Of…
Hilton has opened its first Garden Inn-branded hotel in Chengdu, marking the start of a major roll-out in the city.
The new Hilton Garden Inn Chengdu Huayang, which is located in the…
Seattle is expected to be one of the fastest growing US destinations for UK travellers in 2017 with a Virgin Atlantic direct non-stop daily flight scheduled for launch in March (replacing…
The Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) has revealed plans to open two new overseas offices – one in Turkey and the other in the US.
Located in Istanbul and New York respectively, both offices…
The spa market in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is valued at AED 11 billion (US$3 billion) in 2016, according to a new report.
The leisure market report prepared by Euromonitor…
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has made two new senior appointments in the UK.
Karan Khanna, VP, Design & Engineering, has been appointed VP, Operations, UK&I. Michael…
Staycity Aparthotels will continue to will forge ahead with its European expansion plans which will take the company from its current 2,700 apartments, including operating and pipeline…
Why is the UK an important market for Belize?
The UK is the fastest growing and the largest market in Europe for Belize (+11.9%), holding an impressive 31% market share, so it goes…
Marriott has continued the expansion of its Thai portfolio with the launch of a new upscale beach resort in Phuket.
The new Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa Nai Yang Beach has now…
Premier Inn, the UK-based budget hotel chain, has continued to expand in Southeast Asia with the grand opening of its first property in the Indonesian city of Surabaya.
Located five…
The Mayor of Merton, Councillor David Chung, has joined Travelodge’s London regional director, Steve Lavery, to officially open the first budget hotel in Raynes Park.
The 86-room London…
This week, Travel Daily India talks to Ajay K. Bakaya, executive director of Sarovar Hotels & Resorts, about the company's development plans...
Q) Sarovar Hotels & Resorts had…
Secret Escapes, the UK-based site for discounted luxury travel, has taken the next step in its global expansion strategy with its launch into four Asian markets: Singapore, Hong Kong,…
Staycity has confirmed plans to open 202 studio, one- and two-bed apartments in Liverpool’s famous Corn Exchange building, creating up to 40 full and part-time jobs.
The building is…
This week, Travel Daily chats with Gabriel Escarrer, vice chairman & CEO of Meliá Hotels International, about the company's expansion plans in Asia Pacific...
Q) Meliá has been…
Rotana will be headed to ITB Berlin in a bid to expand its number of German and European guests.
“We managed to continue on our expansion path despite tough market conditions, and we…
In a recent announcement, MTS Globe Group announces an expansion of its global footprint with three new offices - Mexico, Croatia and UAE.
The Group which is a destination management…
Results from the annual global Destination Index, compiled by DMC, Pacific World have identified Abu Dhabi to be among the top cities in EMEA for incentives and conferences.
The research…
To celebrate the arrival of Chef Gareth Bowen, the new executive chef at Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, the hotel has added a Chef’s Market Table in the hotel’s TĪNG Restaurant on Level 35.…
Thailand's Onyx Hospitality Group has formed a new alliance with Singapore Hospitality Holdings, aimed at accelerating the expansion of its midscale Ozo and Shama serviced apartment brands.…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts achieved a record year of portfolio growth in 2015, having signed 220 new hotel agreements and opened 105 new properties.
The year was marked by a series of…
Carlson Rezidor opened its first two Radisson hotels in Bali on 1 January 2016.
The former Ramada Resort Benoa Bali has now been rebranded as the Radisson Bali Tanjung Benoa, while…
Hilton Worldwide recently announced opening of five focused-service hotels in Turkey under Hampton by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn brands.
The openings demonstrates Hilton’s…
Dublin-based aparthotel operator Staycity is to add 125 apartments to its London Heathrow property in 2016 and open five further sites bringing its total openings scheduled for next year to…
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Abu Dhabi-based Eagle Hills recently announced development of a new luxury hotel in Morocco - Fairmont La Marina Rabat-Salé.
The 200-room hotel is…
Today, Travel Daily Asia chats with Tran Trong Kien, CEO of TMG Hospitality, the Vietnamese company that operates Victoria Hotels & Resorts and various other travel-related businesses...…
Ani Villas, which operates a private luxury resort in Anguilla, has unveiled plans to make its debut in Asia.
The company has revealed details of its first two properties in the region: a…
The Gainsborough Bath Spa recently welcomed 250 high-profile local and international guests to celebrate its official grand opening.
VIP guests including leader of the Council, Councillor…
Radisson Blu has announced the opening of two Radisson Blu beach resorts in Mauritius: the Radisson Blu Azuri Resort & Spa, Mauritius and the Radisson Blu Poste Lafayette Resort &…
Anthony Daniels has been confirmed as the new head of sales for Hurtigruten, taking over from Maxine Parker who is departing the company next month.
The company has also promoted…
Manathai Hotels & Resorts, the new and fast-expanding Thai hotel group, has unveiled details of its first property in Phuket.
Set to launch on 1 November 2015, the new Manathai…
A recent hospitality report published for The Hotel Show Dubai 2015 revealed that Dubai is leading Middle East and Africa for new hotel developments with 96 total projects and 36,523…
How is New Zealand performing in terms of UK visitor numbers? What are the projections for 2015?
The UK market has returned to growth and is performing well. For the year ending…
Following the opening of new properties in Bahrain and Jordan so far this year, Middle East hotel operator Rotana Hotels & Resorts has confirmed it will open a further 11 hotels this…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts will launch its luxury St Regis brand in India later this year.
The existing Palladium Hotel in Mumbai is currently undergoing a rebranding and will be…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts is embarking on a major recruitment drive in Asia Pacific.
The company will hold its first ever Starwood Careers Month in the region from 10 June to 9…
Motel One, the budget design hotel chain, has revealed an 11% rise in operating profit in Q1, 2015.
The winner of Focus Magazine’s ‘Best Employer’ award also confirmed new openings…
Meliá has doubled profits and improved in all regions, according to its Q1 financial results.
The company also saw a 14% growth in revenues and net profit attributable improved by…
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) experienced a global rise in revPAR (revenue per available room) in the first quarter of 2015.
The company's revPAR climbed 5.9% year-on-year in Q1…
Hyatt Hotels has rolled out a regional expansion strategy with new hotels across several of its brands.
At least nine new Hyatt-branded hotels are expected to open across the GCC by…
The forthcoming Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2015 will see HMH – Hospitality Management Holdings focus on family travel and as well as the halal segment.
Laurent A Voivenel, CEO of…
Macau's Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) experienced a sharp drop in revenues and profits in the first quarter of 2015, as income from the company’s casinos declined.
The group, which…
Best Western has launched a new hotel in Yangon’s Chinatown district.
The new Best Western Chinatown Hotel is located in the centre of Myanmar's largest city and offers 91 rooms, all…
The Hospitality Management Holdings (HMH) will put the spotlight on a number of its new developments.
The Group will be participating at the forthcoming Arabian Travel Market (ATM).…
Starwood will expand its European portfolio by 30% over the next five years as it capitalises on strong growth opportunities in the mid market hotel tier in established and emerging markets,…
Hilton Worldwide announced its intent to open three new Hilton Garden Inn hotels for Dubai and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
This is in addition to its mid-market brand’s growing…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has revealed 2014 was its fifth year of increased deal signings as it looks for expansion across the globe this year.
The hotel giant opened 74 hotels…
Marriott International said today that it expects its portfolio of hotels either open or under development to exceed one million rooms by the end of 2015.
This new target follows a…
Addressing the growing importance of the extended stay segment, Marriott International announced the opening of its two new Residence Inn properties in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.…
As the sun prepares to set on 2014, our thoughts turn to the glowing horizon of 2015 and all it might reveal.
Predictions can be a dangerous thing, especially in the capricious world of…
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a new resort in Koh Samui.
Set on the Thai island's north coast, the Mövenpick Resort Laem Yai Beach Samui opened on 6 December 2014,…
Why did Dorsett decide to open a hotel in London, particularly Shepherds Bush?
Dorsett Shepherds Bush is not just our first hotel in London but our first outside of Asia. It has a…
Ibiza is hoping new British Airways flights and niche offering will extend its tourism season past the traditional summer months.
The Spanish island has already seen a boost during…
FRHI Hotels & Resorts has revealed plans to significantly grow its hotel portfolio across five years in all three of its brands.
The hotel company, which operates the Fairmont,…
Hilton Worldwide has reached a milestone in its Chinese expansion, with the opening of its 50th hotel in the Greater China region.
The Hilton Changzhou launched this week in eastern…
DoubleTree by Hilton appears to be expanding at quite a rate. What is your pipeline looking like now?
We recently opened a hotel in Islington which was our 10th in London. Since its…
Doha welcomed its first Adagio Premium in this region. The Premium aparthotel concept is developed by Adagio and Accor specifically for the Middle East.
Accor HotelServices revamped…
The Carlson Rezidor is keen to expand its presence in the Africa market. In light of its expansion, the hotel Group announced its first property in Uganda - the Radisson Blu Hotel…
Marriott International has showcased its aggressive Africa schedule which is fast gathering momentum. The Group’s schedule namely is 30 property openings across the continent by 2020,…
PHILIPPE CARETTI has assumed the role of vice president of operations for Marco Polo Hotels. He arrives at the Hong Kong-based hotel group with 22 years of experience, the last six of…
Tourism executives in Oman are calling for talented workers to drive sector growth, but often they find their calls unanswered.
"We are in need of Omani men and women who are willing…
Thomas Cook India has expanded its nationwide network of travel stores with the launch of two new outlets in the state of Maharashtra.
The travel company unveiled the new 'Golden…
Travelodge is looking to 206 new jobs across the country in the lead up to Christmas including 126 roles that need to be filled to support the opening of six new properties.
The new…
Recent statistics show that in 2013, 97 million Chinese travelled internationally with Dubai reaping benefits of this with 143,000 Chinese visitors in the first six months of the year.…
Brisbane’s tourism industry is getting a major boost ahead of this year’s G20 Summit which takes place in the Australian city later in the year.
Before 4,000 G20 delegates arrive on…
Marriott International’s Middle East and Africa (MEA) recently reported positive Q2 results. As per the report, RevPAR excluding Egypt improved 7% YOY and was driven by occupancy growth…
Thomson has confirmed the Cyprus hotel Aphrodite Hills will become a Sensatori for its summer 2015 season.
The resort will go through a multi-million pound refurbishment in time for…
What have visitor numbers to Las Vegas been like recently?
Our numbers in the last several months have been phenomenal which is really exciting.
The average room rate is up…
Marriott has plans to increase the number and awareness of its serviced apartment brands in Europe.
Speaking ahead of the Serviced Apartment Summit in London this week, the hotel…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has revealed plans to open four more luxury hotels in China this year.
The company is planning new additions to its St Regis, Luxury Collection and W…
THOMAS HAGEMANN has been appointed to the newly-created position of vice president of future openings & special projects with the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. He will now be…
Sunnier weather in northern Europe and the launch of ‘The LEGO Movie’ have helped Merlin Entertainments see 12% growth in the last three months year-on-year.
The attraction provider…
Hyatt achieved a strong rise in profits in the first quarter of the year.
The hotel group generated pre-tax earnings of US$172 million in Q1 2014, 31.3% higher than the US$131m it…
The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) 2014 was officially inaugurated by HH Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Al Maktoum, executive chairman of SHUAA Capital and Chairman of Dubai…
Hilton Worldwide and DoubleTree by Hilton announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Residences Dubai in Al Barsha. The 359 room property is the first DoubleTree by Hilton…
Airport lounge provider Plaza Premium has set its sights on developing its European portfolio following the arrival of its new lounge at Heathrow in June.
The Hong Kong-based provider…
Accor has announced new openings for its MGallery and Mercure brands in the UK.
New MGallery hotels are in the pipeline for Windsor, Cheltenham (pictured) and Aberdeen with openings…
Hansar Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its third property in Thailand.
Located on the country's Gulf coast, south of Bangkok and Hua Hin, Hansar Pranburi is a 17-room luxury villa…
Where do you start when it comes to Dubai? The destination has risen into a favourite in the British holiday choice but what is the perception and what is next? Travel Daily spoke to Ian…
Meliá Hotels International has announced it will open a new ME hotel in Milan next year.
The new hotel will open in a building designed by Aldo Rossi close to the Piazza della…
Onyx Hospitality Group has said it plans to open six more Asian hotels in 2014, as it moves towards a portfolio milestone of 40 properties.
Following the recent launch of the Grand…
Marriott International has announced plans for six new Moxy-branded hotels in Europe in the next two years.
The hotel company will add a total of 1, 469 rooms throughout Europe with…
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) achieved a strong rise in profits last year, as it launched new brands and sold assets.
The world's biggest hotel company, in terms of room inventory,…
CRISTINA POLO takes over as director of business development at Hospitality Management Holdings. She has over 15 years of strong experience in the field. Her last position was with The…
TI’ME Hotels Management has added another three locations to its expanding portfolio of local and regional properties. New openings are planned over the next 18 months in Luxor, Qatar,…
The Rezidor Hotel Group is pressing on with its emerging markets growth strategy which yielded 32 project signings (6,400 rooms) and 14 hotel openings (3,300 rooms) in year 2013.…
Accor has unveiled a major expansion plan in Malaysia, where it intends to more than double its portfolio to 20 hotels by the end of 2015.
The European hotelier unveiled its plans in…
IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts posted a 6% increase in turnover in 2013 compared to the previous year.
New openings in Mexico and South America as well as renovations in hotels in its…
The City Season’s Group of Hotels have charted positive growth in the last nine years. The Group has grown from a single hotel apartment in Dubai to six hotels and suites in Abu Dhabi,…
Accor has increased its full-year earnings target for 2013, after revenues climbed across the group.
The European hotel giant said it now expects to generate earnings before interest…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc announced it opened 74 new hotels in 2013, resulting in approximately 16,200 rooms in 22 countries. The company is looking at expanding its…
Travel Daily chats with Anthony McDonald, CEO, Boutique Hospitality Management Asia (BHMAsia), about the company's brands and future expansion plans...
Q) You currently…
Archipelago International is accelerating the roll-out of its Hotel NEO brand across Indonesia, with the addition of five new properties in Bali.
The company launched the new…
Ritz-Carlton has continued its rapid expansion in China with the signing of a new hotel in Nanjing.
Following an agreement with the Nanjing New Universe Real Estate Development Co,…
Travel Daily chats with Jonathan Wigley, CEO of the Absolute Hotel Services Group, about his group's rapid expansion and future plans for the development...
Q) AHS currently…
Loews Hotels & Resorts is looking to build hotels in Europe as the US hotel chain continues to invest in new and renovated hotels.
The hotel group has already acquired three…
More domestic holidays were taken in England this July compared to last year, VisitEngland has revealed.
The new Great Britain Tourism Survey has found a 9% increase in domestic trips…
German hotel chain Steigenberger Hotels has announced it will continue its expansion plans as the number of Brits that stay in its hotels grows.
Puneet Chhatwal, CEO of Steigenberger…
Marriott International achieved a double-digit increase in profits in the third quarter of the year.
The US hotel giant generated net profits of US$160 million in the three months to…
Movenpick Hotels & Resorts is aiming to build on its culinary heritage to satisfy the Asian market.
Speaking to Travel Daily in Singapore recently, the Swiss hotel company’s…
Yorkshire-based company Roomzzz Aparthotel has attributed its affordable and self-catering offering to a soaring rise in profits and revenue.
September 2013 has been named the firm’s…
Courtyard by Marriott has attributed its 30 years of success to understanding business travellers as the hotel brand celebrates the milestone birthday this week.
The upper-midscale…
Atmosphere, a recently launched company owned by EON Resorts, has unveiled its plans for upcoming properties in the Indian Ocean, including an all-inclusive property in the Maldives.
The…
Conrad’s resort in the Maldives is famed for its size and isn’t afraid to try something new, with a submarine and underwater restaurant just some of what it offers. Travel Daily caught…
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has outlined out a major expansion plan for Asia.
The company has announced several developments that will bring total number of properties in its…
St Regis Hotels & Resorts signed an agreement with Nisantasi Konaklama ve Otel Hizmetleri AS (Demsa Group) to open a St Regis hotel in Istanbul. This agreement also marks the foray…
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has charted out a major expansion plan until 2016. The Company has announced several development initiatives that will bring total number of properties in…
September and October will be busy months for luxury hotel operator Anantara; with launches planned in Dubai and Siem Reap, both of which lie ahead of rebranding a just-acquired property in…
Viceroy Hotel Group has announced its New York hotel will open on 9 October.
The newly-built hotel will open in the heart of Manhattan with 240 rooms and facilities including a rooftop…
Marriott International Inc recently announced its performance for Middle East and Africa. The second quarter global results saw a 25% growth in net income over 2012. The Group also announced…
More British tourists are heading back to Tunisia now unrest in the country has settled.
Numbers from the Tunisian National Tourist Office said 54, 752 Brits visited Tunisia in June…
Hilton’s DoubleTree brand has made its debut in Poland as part of a renovation into the Lodz Film Studio.
The newly-built hotel will pay homage to Polish cinema throughout using film…
Dubai's hospitality market witnessed positive growth on all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through Q1 2013 compared to the same period last year, according to a report by Ernst &…
GHM has unveiled plans to launch a two new Chedi-branded luxury resorts in Bali.
First to open this year will be the 261-room Chedi Sakala, on Benoa Beach. This will be followed in…
Hilton Worldwide has unveiled a major expansion of its luxury brands in Asia Pacific.
The company is planning a significant roll-out of its Waldorf Astoria and Conrad brands in the…
Hong Kong-based New World Hospitality will change its named to Rosewood, following its acquisition of the former US luxury hotel brand.
The company purchased Rosewood for US$229.5…
Demand for cheap business accommodation is driving Travelodge’s expansion in the country, after announcing two new hotels.
The budget hotel chain has opened a hotel in Barcelona…
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has seen a 6% increase in room nights booked during Q1 2012 year-on-year.
The rise in bookings is against a 4% drop in the average room rate,…
Banyan Tree has launched a new programme in China to allow UK travellers to tour the country and visit various hotels during a stay.
The new scheme, which adopts a similar strategy to…
DoubleTree by Hilton has continued its expansion with several new openings in Europe and Australia.
The hotel brand is to make its Lisbon debut this summer by converting the Fontant…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts will hold its third regional Expo for Indochina in Bangkok this month, showcasing over 20 hotels from the three countries.
Taking place on 18 April 2013…
Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) has announced plans to expand its midscale brand, Eastin Easy, in Thailand, with the launch of a new property in the resort town of Pattaya.
Scheduled to…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts recently announced a comprehensive renovation strategy. Le Méridien and its ownership groups will invest more than US$200mn in the renovations of 13 hotels and…