Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its latest edition to its ever-increasing portfolio with the launch of Mövenpick Resort Waverly Phu Quoc. The property is the first…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is lending a hand to people in need with the launch of its 2019 ‘Kilo of Kindness’ global charity campaign. Now in its fifth year, the ‘Kilo of Kindness’…

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…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has announced its latest property, Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin, a five-star oceanfront retreat in Thailand.

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts lays down roots in Malaysia with launch of Mövenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA.

Recent weeks have seen a flurry of deals and acquisitions from the French multinational and industry juggernaut Accor. May alone saw the USD 105 million purchase of Chilean hotel group,…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts announced the signing of a landmark new property in Ho Chi Minh City as it continues to expand its portfolio across Vietnam.

Mövenpick Hotel du Lac Tunis has opened its doors on the banks of Lake Tunis, creating a business and leisure destination in the Tunisian capital.

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,…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has promoted Marc Descrozaille to president Middle East & Africa (MEA), effective 1st February 2018.

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is accelerating its expansion drive in Vietnam after signing a deal to manage the Mövenpick Resort Lang Co on the country’s tropical central coast.

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is making its mark in northern Thailand with the opening of the brand’s first property in the kingdom’s cultural capital, Chiang Mai.

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is bringing the best of “bistro” and “gastronomy” to its restaurants around the world in its latest “Bistronomie” food promotion, which runs from October 20 to…

RAVNEET KAUR has become the new chair and managing director of the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), becoming the first women to hold the role. In a 29-year career, Ms Kaur…

Fusion Resort Phu Quoc Location: Cua Can Bay in the north of southern Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island Grade: Luxury Keys: 97 pool villas with up to five bedrooms Facilities: Several…

GERARD HOTELIER has become Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts' new vice president of operations for Asia. A long-term executive with the Swiss hotel group, Hotelier became GM of the Mövenpick…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has created a new committee to advise it how to attract millennial guests and staff. The new team comprises "Generation Y" employees and entrepreneurs,…

ELYES MRAD has been named as American Express Global Business Travel's (GBT) new senior vice president & general manager of international, overseeing the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions.…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to manage its first resort in the Maldives.  The planned 105-unit resort, Mӧvenpick Resort & Spa Kuredhivaru Maldives, will…

Innside Yogyakarta Location: In the Sleman area of the Indonesian city, about eight minutes' drive from Adisucipto International Airport Grade: Upper-midscale Keys: 242 Facilities:…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is launching a new room category concept that it says guarantees guests what they value the most - a good night’s sleep. The new ‘Sleep individually…

Banyan Tree Jiuzhaigou Location: In a UNESCO-listed mountainous area, 2,500 metres above sea level in southwest China’s Sichuan province Grade: Luxury Keys: 209 Facilities:…

PAUL STEVENS has become CEO of Accor Plus, AccorHotels’ reward programme. He joined AccorHotels in 1997, holding several GM positions before leaving in 2004. He then returned as a GM and…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has secured the contract to manage a luxury resort in Hua Hin, on Thailand's Gulf coast. The existing Asara Villa & Suite Resort is a 96-key property…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts signed a record number of management contracts for new properties in 2016. The Swiss hotel group, which already operated 83 hotels worldwide, penned…

Silka Tsuen Wan Location: Tsuen Wan district of Hong Kong, on the way to Disneyland and airport Grade: Midscale Keys: 419 Facilities: Gym, restaurant, coffee shop, smartphones in…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has entered Sri Lanka with the launch of a new property in the country's capital, Colombo. The new Mövenpick Hotel Colombo becomes the city’s first new…

Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali Location: Next to Samasta Village shopping complex, a few minutes' walk from the beach at Jimbaran Bay Grade: Upscale Keys: 297 Facilities:…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has unveiled details of its first ever property in Indonesia. Scheduled to open on 12 January 2017, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali is a brand new…

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…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed a third property in Bangladesh, and its first in the port city of Khulna. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2019, the new-build…

Movenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to open a new airport hotel, situated adjacent to the S-Bahn and the planned ICE airport station and tram terminal stop. "Our…

DOUG ANDERSON has been named CEO of American Express Global Business Travel (GBT). He arrives with more than 30 years of global management experience, the last nine of which were spent…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has launched the latest initiative of its ‘Kilo of Kindness’ drive. In the upcoming campaign, the hospitality company is drawing attention to the importance…

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…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts properties collected 7,430 kilogrammes of non-perishable foods for charity during Ramadan. More than 15 properties across the Middle East and North Africa…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has been recognised as a pioneer in the global halal travel market by Salam Standard, the innovative online hotel reference tool dedicated to Muslim…

DEVDUTTA BANERJEE has become Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts’ new area director of revenue management for Asia, based in Bangkok. Banerjee has 18 years' experience with Taj, Starwood and,…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has been described as a ‘global leader’ in certified sustainable practices by Green Globe. The certification body’s 2015 report on Mövenpick Hotels &…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts was recently titled ‘global leader’ in certified sustainable practices by Green Globe. The certification body’s 2015 report on Mövenpick Hotels &…

ANDREW LANGSTON has been announced as JLL Hotels & Hospitality's new executive vice president for Indochina, based in Bangkok. Langston has extensive experience in the Asian hotel…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts recently signed a management agreement with Richreit Real Estate Development LLC for one of its high-profile projects - Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Al Burj…

Kingdom Hotel Investments (KHI) has announced its intent to sell its 100% interest in the InterContinental Hotel Lusaka to QG Africa Hotel LP, a Mauritius-based fund managed by QG…

PHILIPPE ZUBER has become the new president & chief operating officer of One&Only Resorts. He joins the luxury resort company with more than 20 years' experience, including a…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has continued its rapid recent expansion in Southeast Asia with the signing of new properties in Malaysia and Vietnam. Following the recent announcement of…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to manage a huge integrated resort complex on the Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc. Scheduled to open in 2017, the new Mövenpick…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has confirmed that its first property in Pattaya will open on 15 December 2015. The new Mövenpick Siam Hotel Pattaya will be positioned on Na Jomtien…

BUHDY BOK has been promoted to the role of Asia president for the Costa Group. Bok joined Costa in May 2011 as vice president China and was later promoted to president of Costa Asia and…

In a recent announcement, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts will debut in three new African markets over next four years. This is part of a plans to establish a presence in key cities in…

In a bid to strengthen its presence in Pakistan, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has announced an expansion with the signing of a landmark deal with PAK Gulf Construction Company (Pvt)…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has unveiled plans to launch several new properties in Indonesia. Speaking at the 2015 Tourism Hotel Investment & Networking Conference in Bali this…

In a bid to strengthen its presence in KSA, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts have announced the opening of Mövenpick Hotel Riyadh. This also marks the debut of the Mövenpick Hotels…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts have recently adopted environmentally friendly practices which has resulted in efficient energy and water consumption by record levels across the Middle…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed a deal to manage a beach resort on the Philippine island of Boracay. The company has taken over the running of the Sol Marina Resort, which…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts in an effort to strengthen its presence in Saudi Arabia has announced its expansion plans. The Group announced its fourth property in Jeddah. The…

THOMAS OSTEBO has been appointed president & chief executive officer of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), effective 6 July 2015. Ostebo has more than 30 years of…

Movenpick Hotels & Resorts has unveiled plans to expand its Asia Pacific portfolio with the launch of at least seven new hotels over the coming years. The Swiss hotel group…

Movenpick Hotels & Resorts has made its debut in Bangkok with the opening of a new hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 15, in the centre of the Thai capital. The new Movenpick Hotel Sukhumvit…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts recently announced its decision to open its second property in Riyadh. The decision was post signing an agreement to manage a property in the King Abdullah…

In an effort to strengthen its regional presence, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts recently announced its intent to ramp up its regional footprint by more than 10 hotels by 2020. The…

In an effort to expand its presence in the UAE, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has its plans to open its first property in Dubai Media City (DMC) in 2017. The 251-key Mövenpick Hotel…

SANDY OLSEN has returned to Carnival Australia as vice president of corporate affairs. Ms Olsen previously served as Carnival’s director of corporate affairs from 2007 to 2011, but left…

The Movenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket has completed the refurbishment of some of its rooms and restaurants. The project has seen the addition of 18 family rooms and a…

SHINYA KATANOZAKA has been named as the new president & CEO of ANA Holdings, the parent company of Japan's biggest airline, ANA. Katanozaka originally joined ANA back in 1979 and…

SANDEEP VERMA has been announced as the new director of operations at The Claridges New Delhi. With a career spanning more than 18 years, Verma has previously worked with Taj Hotels, Jet…

Plans for a new hotel apartment tower in Downtown Dubai are aggressively underway for Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts. The new hotel will become the seventh Dubai property of Mövenpick…

Mövenpick Hotel Casablanca Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts announced the management takeover of the 184-room Husa Casablanca Plaza. The newly rebranded Mövenpick Hotel Casablanca is…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has taken over the management of Husa Casablanca Hotel in the city’s business district. The hotel has now been reflagged to Mövenpick Hotel Casablanca…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement for a new hotel in Kochi. Schedule to open by the end of 2014, the new Mövenpick Hotel Kochi will be a modern hotel…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed a management contract for a new resort in Koh Samui, as it embarks on a major expansion plan in Thailand. The Swiss hotelier will take the…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is now offering guests the chance to access the internet while being transferred to and from the hotel. The Swiss hotel company has launched a new…

WAYNE BUCKINGHAM has been appointed as FRHI (Fairmont-Raffles) Hotels & Resorts' new senior vice president of Asia Pacific, heading up the company's regional portfolio of 23 hotels.…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts recently took over management of the 407-room Sheraton Karachi. Rebranded the Mövenpick Hotel Karachi, the hotel is the first property in Pakistan to be…

Mövenpick has launched its first ever hotel in Pakistan. The Swiss hotelier has taken over the management of the former Sheraton in Pakistan's largest city, Karachi, and has now…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts have opened its new five-star property at Jumeirah Lakes Towers. This is the Group’s sixth hotel in Dubai to be managed by the Swiss hospitality company.…

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…

All five Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts in Jordan have achieved Green Globe certification for the third consecutive year.  The certification by the independent international…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has announced a new range of sustainable menus for its hotels in the Middle East. The new ‘Go Healthy’ initiative is being rolled out across all 26 of…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts in the Middle East has launched a new 'Go Healthy' initiative to produce nutritious dishes which are healthy for guests as well as the planet.  'Go…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed a new hotel in China's Hubei province. Located in the city of Enshi, the 14-storey upscale hotel will feature 250 rooms plus two restaurants,…

Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts has announced that it is adding five Nile river vessels to its fleet. The SS Misr, Feddya, Hamees, Darakum and Sunray will join Mövenpick’s existing three river…

Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts has redesigned its portal using local elements, easy user interface and social networks.  Pictures are given prominence to understand each hotels’ offering.…

Mövenpick's Singapore hotel will open its long-awaited second wing in December. The Movenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa will conclude its construction at the end of this month, with the…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is stepping up its global expansion with the announcement of its two new hotels in Vietnam and Philippines. The new properties are the contemporary new…

Mövenpick is stepping up its global expansion with the signing of two new hotels in Vietnam and the Philippines. The two new properties are the Mövenpick Resort & Spa Quy Nhon in…

Green Globe Certification along with Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts have announced major reductions of greenhouse gases (GHG) and significant water savings by all Mövenpick properties across…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has revealed a series of new initiatives to boost its presence in China. The Swiss hotel company has unveiled a new Chinese name and logo, a website in…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to manage the Huma Island resort – a private island in the Philippines’ Palawan province. Opening in the fourth quarter of 2012, the…