Cardo Roma, the inaugural property of a new lifestyle brand by Marriott Bonvoy
Cardo Hotels is the latest diffusion line from hospitality giant, Marriott Bonvoy, set to join its line-up of big-hitter properties such as The Ritz-Carlton and St…
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Marriott sues franchisee hotel for morphing into NYC migrant shelter
Marriott International Inc. is suing one of its franchisee hotels in Jamaica, Queens, for $2.6 million, alleging that it breached its contract with the hospitality giant by morphing into a city shelter for migrants…
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Soft brands move into midscale
For the first 10 years of their existence, soft brands were largely an upper upscale and luxury phenomenon. But in recent years, several major hotel companies have been introducing soft brand collections in the midscale segment of the market. Due to…
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Strawberry Launch New Hotel Chain Stopover
Next year, the first of around 20 hotels in the new Stopover hotel chain will open. These climate-smart hotels focus on electric vehicle travelers and, in addition to a comfortable bed, digital and efficient guest solutions, also offer exciting…
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New International Hospitality Academy Launched
The first development programme focused on impact-positive luxury hospitality for industry leaders.
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From Waitress to General Manager: Chikako Shimizu’s Journey to Success
Starting from humble beginnings to heralding a new era of hospitality in Asia Pacific, PRESTIGE sits down with Chikako Shimizu, General Manager of Hyatt Centric City Centre KL, as she takes us through her start in the industry, her meteoric rise to…
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Clarion Hotel opens a city hotel in the heart of Helsinki
In the 1930s, Finland's construction expertise gathered to create their new headquarters. As the business grew and developed, so did the building. In the early 2000s, needs had changed, and the property began its transformation into a hotel. In the…
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Naresh Mohan bridges tradition and innovation in Malaysia’s hospitality scene
Datuk Seri Naresh Mohan has been in the hospitality industry since the 1990s when he was the “eyes and ears” of JW Marriott Hotel, which opened its doors in Malaysia’s capital city of Kuala Lumpur in 1997…
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New Hyatt partnership adds glamping options
Hyatt has partnered with Under Canvas to launch glamping at 13 locations across the U.S., including Under Canvas’ new outdoor resort, ULUM Moab. The alliance provides World of Hyatt members with access to camping experiences across many U.S…
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Floating hotel plan unveiled for Salford Quays
Looking to dock at the North Bay, Netherlands-based architects Ninetynine is drawing up innovative plans for a 180-guest-room vessel on behalf of The Good Hospitality Group. A pre-planning application consultation has started with a view to the…
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How Iconic Luxury Hotel's transformed the Mayfair Townhouse
Earlier this year we caught up with Andrew Stembridge, executive director at Iconic Luxury Hotels to discuss one of the company’s hotels. The Mayfair Townhouse was the winner of this year's HAMA Europe Asset Management Achievement Award and we were…
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Marriott Hotel and Marriott Executive Apartments, Al Jaddaf roll out new tech upgrades
Marriott Hotel and Marriott Executive Apartments, Al Jaddaf have rolled out a series of new and improved technology systems intended to elevate the guest journey through new TV systems, smoother and better security, and more…
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Registration opens for Independent Hotel Show 2024
Hoteliers are being urged to sign up for this year’s Independent Hotel Show as registration for the two-day event opens ahead of the October exhibition.
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Can Robots Boost Hotel Wellness?
The bustling streets of New York City now host a remarkable innovation at one of its iconic hotels. The Lotte New York Palace has introduced the Aescape robotic massage bed, offering guests an unprecedented wellness experience. In partnership with…
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'For a life without boundaries,' promise the makers of the superyacht 'Ulyssia', a planned 1,050ft (320m) vessel bigger than The Titanic that its owners say with 'transform our concept of discovery and home'…
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Inside the largest hotel wine cellar in the world
Not many people have wandered in the bowels of Monaco’s most famous hotel, but this year, to celebrate its 150-year history, the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo is granting guests access to its extraordinary wine collection for the first time…
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In conversation with… Maria Zarraluqui – development VP at Meliá
Meliá Hotels is setting its sights on significant expansion across southern Europe and beyond. In an exclusive conversation with Hospitality Investor, Vice President of Development Maria Zarraluqui revealed an interest in wide range of markets…
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A 'dystopian' capsule 'apartment' is being offered as a solution for Sydneysiders who cannot find or afford even a small unit due to the city's housing crisis.
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