Abydos beer factory: Ancient large-scale brewery discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed what could be the world's oldest known beer factory, dating back about 5,000 years.
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Banyan Tree Plots 2021 Expansion
Moving into 2021, hospitality company Banyan Tree Group is set to continue with its global expansion. The company has signed 20 hotel management agreements in 2020, adding to its pipeline of 35 properties opening over the next 3 years…
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SH Hotels names Arash Azarbarzin CEO, provides business update
Starwood Capital Group has named Arash Azarbarzin CEO of its SH Hotels & Resorts subsidiary, which operates the 1 Hotels, Baccarat Hotels and Treehouse Hotels brands.
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After Unanticipated 2020, Hotel Industry Knows What It’s Up Against
The end of 2020 is not the end of the problems for the global hotel industry, but it does bring hope on the wings of a vaccine that, in time, could be a panacea for wait ails it: fear.
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Faena group and Accor embark on global venture to expand the Faena brand worldwide
Alan Faena and Len Blavatnik of Faena Group, together with Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor, today announced the launch of a global strategic partnership focused on expanding the Faena brand around the globe…
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Accor Set for Range of New Openings in 2021
Accor is kicking off the year with an encouraging development outlook and a full schedule of new hotel openings around the world…
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Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) continues to expand its portfolio, expecting to open 100 properties in Asia Pacific in 2021, bringing more brands and experiences to new destinations for guests across the region…
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Radisson Added 84 Hotels Across Asia-Pacific in 2020
Radisson Hotel Group overcame significant global challenges in 2020 to expand its portfolio of properties in Asia-Pacific, with the addition of 84 new hotels and resorts, covering eight of its distinct brands…
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Casino mogul and political donor Sheldon Adelson dead at 87
Billionaire casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, whose gambling and hotel businesses turned him into a major political power broker in the US and Israel, has died.
He was 87.
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Marriott to open world’s largest branded residences development in Vietnam
Marriott International has announced what it is referring to as “the largest hotel-branded residential project announced to date worldwide”, located in the Vietnamese hub of Ho Chi Minh City.
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Grand Hyatt opens 1,600-room Jeju property
Hyatt has opened its largest property to date in the Asia-Pacific region, with the unveiling of the 1,600-room Grand Hyatt Jeju.
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JLL: Economic Growth, Vaccine Developments Provide Optimism for Recovery
When the pandemic sent global economies into decline, it clinched the end to a decade-long bull run in commercial real estate markets. But economists and investors appear largely optimistic about a recovery in 2021, according to JLL…
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5 trends that will change the way we travel after coronavirus
What will travel look like post-coronavirus? Making the most of what’s on our doorstep, planning dream trips and greater flexibility than ever before are likely to become part of our future as we try to support an industry that’s been on its knees…
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Asia mega-project designer leads with head and heart
Now, more than ever, fresh perspectives about design aesthetics in hospitality settings are required to succeed in a COVID-informed world…
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Jason Friedman's survival formula
As hoteliers try to recover from the damage done by the coronavirus, now is the time for hotel science experiments, according to Jason Friedman, founder and managing director of Bangkok-based J.M…
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New Radisson Individuals brand launches
Radisson Hotel Group has launched a new conversion brand aimed at encouraging independent hotels and local, regional chains to join the group’s platform.
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HVS Report - Hong Kong Site 3 - A Hotel Perspective
In the coming months, a true gem of a site in the heart of Hong Kong will be sold. Located in front of its iconic skyline, Site 3 measures 4.76 hectares between Jardine House (the one with the round windows) and the Star Ferry pier…
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