H World, formerly Huazhu, produces economy hotels with more than 1,000 hotels in China signed during 2Q2023 alone – its chief financial officer He Ji Hong shares why growth is still strong for the company, despite whatever economists might say about…
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Wyndham gets Grand project in Georgia
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has signed for a co-located Wyndham Grand hotel and residences on Georgia’s Black Sea coastline.
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Nobis Hotel Palma Revives a 12th-Century Landmark
Wingårdhs transforms a medieval Islamic palace into a contemporary hotel in Mallorca…
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Preferred Hotels' Legend Collection is entering Finland
Hotel Maria is poised to open in Helsinki Dec. 15 as a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts' Legend Collection -- the first of the collection's properties in Finland…
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First-of-its-Kind Club Med Resort Announced in South Africa
Club Med has announced the development of Club Med Tinley, the company's first resort in South Africa. It will offer a distinct combination of beach and safari experiences…
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Bandon considers approval of major resort complex
Bandon, Oregon could be home to a new coastal resort that officials say would be the largest development of its kind in the city in decades. The proposed resort, dubbed Gravel Point, spans over 25 acres…
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New W hotel by Zaha Hadid Architects opens in Macau
The building mixes refined aesthetics and excellent energy efficiency standards and is located in the Studio City resort on the Chinese city-island…
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UAE to have 9,200 more hotel rooms by end of this year, report finds
Total rooms in Dubai are expected to reach 154,000 by the end of 2023, up 6.4% from last year, Knight Frank says.
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Japan’s oldest prison building set to reopen in 2026 as luxury hotel with adjoining museum
The former Nara Prison, one of Japan’s oldest penal institutions and significant cultural properties, is expected to reopen in Spring 2026 as a renovated and starred leisure hotel under Hoshino Resorts…
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Hyatt Strengthens Luxury and Lifestyle Growth With Strategic Expansion Across the Americas Region
Hyatt brands enter new markets, recent acquisitions broaden offerings for the industry’s fastest growing loyalty program - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) continues to strategically grow its luxury and lifestyle brand footprint with a strong…
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Sonesta to Build Luxury Development with Two Hotels in Dominican Republic
A massive new multi-use development featuring two Sonesta hotels is coming to the Dominican Republic. Sonesta has partnered with CLERHP, a leading Spanish and Latin American real estate development firm, to build Larimar City & Resort…
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Former Lloyds Bank in Corsham could still become hotel
Plans to transform a former High Street bank into a boutique hotel and restaurant remain under consideration despite a delay…
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Opinion - Hilton’s push into budget travel isn’t hurting the company many expected to take a hit
When Hilton first announced its economy brand Spark at the beginning of this year, hotel industry analysts buzzed over the potential blow that would have to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts…
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Norwegian couple expands their eco-friendly concept in Cambodia
Norwegian Katrine Solhaug’s journey into the world of social consciousness and her commitment to making a positive impact have for several years been manifested in Babel Guesthouse in Siem Reap, Cambodia…
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Why Does Cuba Keep Building Hotels?
HAVANA TIMES – The latest Tourism Selected Indicators January – June 2023 report published by Cuba’s Office of Statistics and Information (ONEI), confirms what has been a trend in recent years, even before the pandemic: the number of foreign…
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18-storey aparthotel in Glasgow gets approved
UK - PMI Developments and Peveril Securities have been granted planning approval for an 18-storey aparthotel in Glasgow city centre…
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Plans to develop £20m aparthotel in Belfast
Northern Irish developer Lotus Property is set to open a £20m aparthotel in Belfast in 2025. The site, on the city's Wellington Place, was formerly offices for HMRC but was acquired by Lotus in 2020…
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Lankaisla lifts leisure industry with global participation
Singapore-based, Lankaisla, sees immense potential in Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, and is set to expand its presence to Sigiriya and Colombo shortly, in what is billed to be a major acquisition…
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