Hyatt, Playa enter exclusive merger talks
Already working together in the all-inclusive space, a merger or acquisition would give Hyatt a greater presence in the Caribbean and “add new incremental durable fee streams.”
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Grupo Vidanta, the leader in luxury hospitality and world-class entertainment in Mexico, proudly announces the official launch of VidantaWorld, a brand-new universe of luxury vacation experiences that aims to revolutionize the global travel and…
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Orient Express Corinthian – sails unfurled and interiors unveiled
Orient Express Corinthian, the first of the two Orient Express yachts, will set sail in June 2026 to cruise the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Caribbean seas. Here’s what we know…
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Members include Barceló Hotel Group, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, Kempinski Hotels, Meliá Hotels International, Minor Hotels, Pestana Hotel Group, and Radisson Hotel Group.
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Cloudbeds to Launch Hotel Industry-First Causal and Multimodal AI-Powered “Smart Hospitality Engine”
Cloudbeds has revealed plans to become the world’s first property management system (PMS) to connect every facet of hotel operations into a single intelligence network, powered by causal and multimodal AI…
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BANGKOK – Former Six Senses President Bernhard “BB” Bohnenberger has created a hotel management company whose ideals have already won over several owners to build authentic niche resorts in unique locations bearing the company’s name, Discover…
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Silversea plans world's southernmost hotel for Antarctica guests
In mountainous, snow-capped southern Chile, Silversea is developing what it bills as the southernmost hotel on Earth to provide greater comfort for its Antarctica cruisers.
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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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Radisson RED unveiled as Edgbaston Stadium hotel partner
Radisson has been announced as Edgbaston Stadium’s hotel partner as the Club releases more details of its award-winning Masterplan redevelopment.
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Keys to the Pool, Not the Room
Hotels are increasingly making some of their most enviable amenities available to day pass holders.
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Vatel Group expands with new Vatel Academy in Lyon
The Vatel Group has officially announced the opening of the Vatel Academy in Lyon.
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Howdy, partner! Lodging companies to management companies choose partnership over M&A
Sometimes, it’s better to rent or lease than to straight out buy. In homes and cars, yes—what about in the hotel business?
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Independent Hotel Show switches up awards for 2024
Entries have opened for the Independent Hotel Show Awards, with two new categories being introduced for 2024. Two new categories have been introduced for this year and nominations are open now.
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Global Hotel Alliance sees major shakeup in loyalty programmes; eyes Indian partners
Hotel loyalty programmes to consolidate over the next decade; AI to play big role in mining customer preferences, says GHA's chief executive officer Christopher Hartley.
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Accor Selects IDeaS as Global Revenue Management Software Provider
IDeaS and Accor announced that Accor has chosen IDeaS as its global revenue management software (RMS) provider…
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Telia Norway supplies infrastructure to support gaming stations at Quality Hotel Expo in Fornebu
Telia Norway said that it has supplied infrastructure to enable the Quality Hotel Expo in Fornebu on the outskirts of Oslo to equip some of its guest bedrooms with gaming room equipment that is as good or better than what visitors would have at…
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Hilton Partners With Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Hilton and Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) have announced a strategic partnership that will expand the luxury experiences offered by Hilton as SLH properties join the hotels of the growing Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels &…
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