Hotel development: Covivio Hotels successfully issues a €500m Green Bond
Covivio Hotels, Covivio's hotel property subsidiary, today announced the successful completion of its €500 million Green Bond issue, maturing in May 2033.
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Why going green is not just good for the planet, it’s also good for hotels’ bottom line
Ireland has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and all business sectors must be cognisant of this and integrate sustainability into their strategic planning.
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CoStar, hotels slam consumers' ‘fanciful’ room pricing lawsuit
Commercial real estate information giant CoStar and a group of high-end hotels have asked a U.S. judge to dismiss claims that they improperly shared data to keep room prices artificially high, calling the case "fanciful."…
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ITB China, a premier event in Shanghai, is an influential travel trade show focusing on the Chinese travel market. The event showcases diverse travel products and services, attracting participants from various sectors such as leisure, MICE, and…
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RiseHY sees 5,700 ‘Opportunity Youth’ join Hyatt
Hyatt since introducing its RiseHY program in 2018, more than 5,700 Opportunity Youth (those from under-resourced communities, between the ages of 16 and 24) have joined Hyatt or a Hyatt hotel. This marks a significant step toward Hyatt’s global…
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ARTIC launches Hospitality Excellence Programme
Al Rayyan Tourism and Investment Company (ARTIC) has launched the ARTIC Hospitality Excellence Programme, in collaboration with its sister company, Al Rayyan Investment in Education and Sports (ARIES), to offer internship opportunities across the…
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Wyndham names new CDO, Chip Ohlsson to step down
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has named Amit Sripathi as chief development officer. Sripathi earlier served as head of M&A and strategic development at Wyndham. In his new role, he will lead the hospitality company’s North American franchise sales team…
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Bjarke Ingels’ Not A Hotel Setouchi Converges Scandinavian and Japanese Design
Architecture studio BIG and Japanese hospitality brand Not A Hotel have teamed up to design a trio of villas located on Japan’s Sagishima Island. Helmed by architects Bjarke Ingels and Leon Rost, the villas are a convergence of Japanese and…
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Leading a major property developer with an eye on art and culture
This series explores topics surrounding women who began their careers in Japan following the implementation of equal opportunities employment legislation in the mid-1980s. With many now reaching the age of retirement, it is hoped their stories can…
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Kempinski Hotels Appoints Barbara Muckermann as Group Chief Executive Officer
Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group Kempinski Hotels announces today the appointment of Barbara Muckermann as Chief Executive Officer. Muckermann previously was responsible for leading Silversea Cruises (part of Royal Caribbean Group), the world’s…
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Raffles London at the OWO Comes to Life
The transformation of the Grade II-listed Old War Office (OWO) in Whitehall—London’s political hub located adjacent to Buckingham Palace—into Raffles Hotels & Resorts’ first UK property was a daunting challenge…
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China hotel chain H World begins foray into Thailand
H World Group, a Chinese company operating more than 9,000 hotels at home, will develop markets in Southeast Asia with an eye toward establishing a global chain based on its proprietary platform for reservation and customer management…
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Spark by Hilton to make European debut in London’s Romford
Hilton is to add the first UK property under its Spark by Hilton brand…
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Hotels across Europe remove two 'free' items from tourists' rooms amid new rules
UK tourists going on holiday to 21 European countries including Greece may notice changes to certain services and items provided in rooms.
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Mandarin Oriental Mayfair unveils uniform designs
Mandarin Oriental Mayfair has unveiled the designs for its uniform, ahead of the hotel’s long-awaited opening.
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AI-powered in-room tablets with WiFi detection built into the platform can identify in real time just how healthy the WiFi connection is in each room.
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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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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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