Game On: The Rise of Competitive Socialising in Hospitality
In the bustling world of hospitality, trends come and go. But one recent development stands out for its unique blend of entertainment, interaction, and social engagement: competitive socialising.
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Wimmer Communities and Crescent Hotels & Resorts have expanded their decades-long partnership with the opening of a new dual-branded property, known as The Marriott Center located within the Poplar Creek Town Center in Brookfield, Wisconsin…
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European hotel properties ‘poised to lead surge in hospitality investment’
The European hotel sector is in for “an active year” in 2025, according to a report by a real estate adviser.
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COMO Hotels and Resorts takes to the high seas
COMO Hotels and Resorts has announced its plans to expand into cruising, launching its new and extraordinary ‘COMO Journey: Into the Arctic’ – an exclusive 11-day expedition that offers the opportunity to explore the pristine wilderness of the…
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Choice’s pipeline more valuable than what it’s replacing
While Choice Hotels International’s third-quarter earnings had a lot of positive news, with record quarterly revenue and improving full-year RevPAR guidance, President and CEO Patrick Pacious can’t help but look ahead to an even more optimistic…
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WH studio's nanxi hotel inspired by clustered treehouses and leaf anatomy
A newly completed hotel by WH Studio, known as the Nanxi Happy Pastoral Wild Hotel Treehouse, presents an evolution in treehouse-inspired design. Following the success of WH Studio’s 2019 Xianghu Senbo Resort Treehouse in Hangzhou (see designboom’s…
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Ten-storey hotel collapse in Argentina leaves one dead and several trapped
A 10-storey hotel collapsed in Argentina, leaving one person dead and seven still trapped in the debris…
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One Direction star Liam Payne dies aged 31 in hotel balcony fall in Argentina
One Direction Liam Payne has died in Argentina after falling from the balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires, police said.
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Park Plaza Hotel owner refinances £150m in debt
PPHE Hotel Group, the owners of Park Plaza Hotel and Holmes Hotel, has refinanced more than £150m in debt…
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Collective Hospitality successfully acquires majority of Selina Hospitality PLC
This acquisition represents a significant milestone in Collective’s strategic expansion of its lifestyle and experiential travel businesses.
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Zleep Hotels and Core Hospitality merges
All 14 Zleep Hotels in Denmark are merging with the management company Core Hospitality to create one of the largest hotel operators in the country.
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Northern Ireland luxury hotel chosen to host prestigious global hospitality awards
Northern Ireland’s renowned Galgorm has been selected to host the World Luxury Awards 2024. The prestigious event will take place on October 19, 2024, with a second ceremony at Ayana Resort & Spa in Bali on October 16…
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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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Cvent announces AI-powered offerings for hoteliers
Cvent unveiled new AI-powered solutions within the Cvent Supplier Network (CSN), including a natural language search feature.
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Movinn launches high-end aparthotel in prime Malmö location
Movinn Sverige is relaunching Hotel Duxiana under a new brand, turning it into a premium 21-unit aparthotel.
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Seoul to Open First-Ever Hotel on a Bridge, Offering Panoramic River and City Views
The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on May 19 that the Jingnyeo Cafe located within Ichon Hangang Park on the Hangang Bridge will be transformed into the View Hotel, reopening on July 16.
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Preferred Hotels & Resorts Adds 15 New Member Properties
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has announced the addition of 15 new member properties to its global portfolio between January and March 2024. The new additions span 13 countries and four continents, further amplifying the brand's presence in key markets…
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces that World of Hyatt is offering members new access to earn and redeem at a collection of more than 700 boutique and luxury hotels and villas around the globe with Mr & Mrs Smith, the luxury travel platform…
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