Branson sells Mallorca Son Valenti hotel to top Danish Banker
Kim Fournais, Saxo Bank’s Founder and CEO, has acquired the hotel property, Son Valenti, which spans more than 200 hectares, from Virgin Hotels Collection under the Virgin Group.
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Hilton doubles down on Southeast Asia with new signings
Hospitality giant Hilton has announced a significant expansion in Southeast Asia with the signing of 11 new properties across Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia.
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Aimbridge’s new CEO is busy fixing the company. He’s doing it with a rolling pin.
Imagine a layer cake. Multiple sheets of stacked cake bound by frosting. All the layers are connected, but when the tines of a fork dig in, it can be a deep dive from the top section to the bottom one…
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IHG and NOVUM open first co-branded hotel in Germany
IHG Hotels & Resorts and private hotel operator NOVUM Hospitality have jointly opened their first hotel in Germany following a recent partnership.
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IHG builds pipeline in Caribbean and Latin America
Supported by a string of development and management partners, IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its luxury and lifestyle portfolio across Mexico and the Caribbean.
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Novotel announces ocean protection partnership with WWF
Novotel, Accor’s founding brand, today announced the launch of an international partnership with WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) that will see Novotel champion the protection and restoration of the ocean through science-based action and…
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Marriott International, Inc., announced its plans to expand its portfolio in France with the expected addition of 10 properties with over 1,000 rooms by the end of 2025. The anticipated openings will further strengthen the company’s footprint in…
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Lodging company chiefs agree: India is the next big play
Hotel company CEOs are some of the most pollyannaish folk in business. The biggest cheerleaders of travel and hospitality have a duty to tell it like they think it is—even if it’s not. Leave the honesty to the hotel developers and lenders…
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LE: Global construction pipeline at all-time high room count
The Q1 2024 Global Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) reveals that the total global pipeline hit an all-time high for room counts and highlights a significant increase in full-service projects at the close of the…
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Oyo Launches Premium Vacation Rental Homes in UK
While Oyo's global expansion plans had been on pause mode during Covid, the hospitality company now seems to be diversifying its geographic footprint.
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Hilton names Kevin Osterhaus, president, global lifestyle brands
With nearly 350 existing lifestyle hotels and another 350 expected to join the portfolio by 2028, Hilton is set to double its presence in the fast-growing lifestyle category in the next four years.
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Marriott shares details on new midscale brand at NYU
Less than half a year after Marriott International President and CEO Anthony Capuano teased a new transient midscale brand, the company has announced new details on the project, if not an official name, during the NYU International Hospitality…
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Hotel development is a complex undertaking. It requires little of the skills to operate and monetize the asset. Owners and architects are often ill-equipped to measure up the requirements for running a successful hotel a few years down the…
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Addressing the Unseen Challenges of Hotel Work
Stellar customer service, exquisite facilities, and well-stocked amenities are the hallmarks of the hotel industry. Guests and patrons expect hospitality when paying for these services, whether for vacation, business, or other purposes…
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Hotel Lotte plans asset light expansion route
Following a boom year for profits in its hotel and resorts division, South Korea's Hotel Lotte has committed to increase its rate of expansion for the business both in its home market, and in adjacent markets such as Vietnam…
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What’s Happening at The Hotel Show, 4-6 June at Dubai
The Hotel Show 2024 is fast approaching, with the organizers announcing the participation of 28 countries.
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A hotel boom is underway in Jamaica
During the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association's Marketplace tourism conference in Montego Bay earlier this month, Jamaica's tourism minister Edmund Bartlett said Jamaica's room count will increase by 2,000 rooms this year and by 20,000 in five…
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Dissolving Architecture into Nature: Dorte Mandrup Designs Hotel in Norway's Arctic Circle
Danish architecture studio Dorte Mandrup has just released the designs for its new project in the Arctic Region. Teaming up with high-end Norwegian adventure and outdoor brand Norrøna, the studio has designed a nature hotel. Situated in…
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