Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel’s new Suite of Dreams—a part of its collab with Manchester United—is a dream come true for football fans.
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Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel’s new Suite of Dreams—a part of its collab with Manchester United—is a dream come true for football fans.
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Hotel Equities to operate Postcard Cabins locations
Hotel Equities has been selected to operate Postcard Cabins, a newly-acquired brand under Marriott International. Hotel Equities will manage Postcard’s collection of cabins across the U.S., helping Marriott expand its footprint in the growing…
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In the hotel industry, there are no mixed signals on mixed-use development
Live, work, play has become a credo for a growing real estate portfolio where residents can combine their homes, employment and diversions in one compact setting. Mixed-use developments that include hotels are not a new idea, but they do fit…
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How Marriott Adds Boutiques With its Design Hotels’ Brand
Design Hotels is a Marriott brand that isn't quite a Marriott brand. It's more like an exclusive hotel club where 60% of owners have never run a boutique before. New boss Stijn Oyen is fine-tuning its strategy…
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Core investors returning to Italian hotel market
Over the last couple of years value-add investors have dominated the Italian hotel market with buyers flocking to buy tired, run-down or unbranded hotels before invariably renovating and repositioning them upmarket…
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Sacked Finance Boss Wins damages after charging £11,700 hotel bill to his corporate card
A high-profile finance executive was dismissed after using his company card to cover a stay at one of the globe's most renowned hotels, following the theft of his wallet, as revealed in an employment tribunal…
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U.S, France and Italy Witness a Surge in Luxury Hotel Costs with $1,000-Plus Nightly Fees
The luxury hotel market is experiencing an upscale transformation, with a significant increase in the number of properties worldwide setting their average room rates at $1,000 or more.
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Isrotel’s hotel chain Aluma acquires Rome’s Savoy Hotel for $75m
The hotel is now set to undergo a substantial renovation, with a €30m investment planned before its reopening.
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Forte dynasty takes next steps
Charles Forte talks about investment from Saudi fund, pipeline and maintaining Rocco Forte Hotels’ classic luxury position.
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Italy could hike tourist tax to 25 euros a night for most expensive hotel stays
Italian cities could reportedly impose a charge of up to €25 (£21) for visitors to stay per night as part of increasingly draconian laws to stop over-tourism.
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Insolito Marsala: The New Face of Sicilian Hospitality
In Sicily, summer is known to last longer. This year, in a city historically tied to hospitality and welcome, the atmosphere of vacation and relaxation will linger until October. The city of Marsala is ready to host the first edition of "Insolito…
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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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Dolce & Gabbana Give Hotel Cala di Volpe a Colorful Makeover
Dolce & Gabbana has selected Hotel Cala di Volpe, a Luxury Collection Hotel to host its takeover DG Resort, creating the ideal poolside getaway for summer 2024 with Carretto Siciliano-inspired décor.
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Mohari outbids LVMH’s Bernard Arnault by €309 million in battle over Venice’s iconic Hotel Bauer
Mohari Hospitality Ltd is in exclusive talks to purchase Venice’s five-star Hotel Bauer, according to people familiar with the matter, beating other bidders including billionaire Bernard Arnault.
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PERCHED at an unbelievable 15,000 feet on an Italian mountain lies one of the world's most remote hotels…
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Rocco Forte Hotels creates exclusive luxury sports car experience through Italy for summer
Rocco Forte Hotels has created an exclusive experience offering guests the chance to enjoy a customiseable journey through a combination of eight hotels across nine regions of Italy, travelled to via Ferrari, Lamborghini, or Maserati, during summer…
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How the Ferragamo family built a niche in luxury hospitality
The Ferragamo name may be most synonymous with high-end fashion, but the Italian family has long had a foothold in luxury hospitality.
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Perillo Tours says it's been 'kicked out' of some hotels in Italy
A major shift in booking practices among some hotels in Italy is forcing one tour operator to look for alternate accommodations for its groups.
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