What Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt execs think about development in 2025
A trade war in recent months spurred uncertainty not seen in the global financial markets since the start of the pandemic…
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What Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt execs think about development in 2025
A trade war in recent months spurred uncertainty not seen in the global financial markets since the start of the pandemic…
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The 'king' of Britain's migrant hotels has officially become a billionaire after amassing his fortune by housing asylum seekers for the Government.
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Milan-based Traveltech startup Hotiday announces a €5.5 million capital raise in order to expand its portfolio of European destinations, enhance the range of services offered, establish new partnerships with tourist accommodations, and grow the…
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French and spanish hoteliers unite against Booking.com
Two law firms—Eskariam in Spain and Geradin Partners in Paris—are teaming up with hoteliers in France and Spain over what they call "excessive commissions" from Booking.com…
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Tongcheng beefs up its hotel management, as Wanda buys more time
It’s not a match made in heaven, at least according to shareholders of Tongcheng Travel Holdings Ltd. (0780.HK), which last week announced it would buy the hotel management, construction and design business of Wanda Hotel Development Co…
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A Fireside Chat with Reggie Aggarwal, CEO CVENT
The 2025 Penn State Hospitality Executive of the Year Award Ceremony and Keynote Speech on April 8, 2025, featured a warm welcome from Dr…
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China’s Tongcheng Travel to Buy Wanda Hotel Manager for USD342 Million
Tongcheng Travel Holdings, a Chinese online travel services provider, has agreed to acquire Wanda Hotel Management Hong Kong for about CNY2.5 billion (USD342 million), beefing up its hotel assets and competitiveness…
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Global awards launched for hotels welcoming dogs
The Roch Dog Friendly Hotel Awards 2026 will be the first scheme of its kind to benchmark international standards in canine hospitality.
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Meyer and Morfield Unveil Plans for Floating Hotel in Cardiff
Meyer Floating Solutions and Morfield Floating Hotel have unveiled plans to bring a landmark floating hotel to Cardiff Bay, an on-the-water hospitality destination designed to enrich the city’s waterfront and elevate visitor experiences…
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THE UK could be about to become home to Europe's biggest theme park, with a deal set to be confirmed next week…
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Hotel development booms in Africa, boosted by Egypt and Marriott
This year’s Hotel Development Pipeline Report, the definitive study of international hospitality development projects in Africa, reveals record activity. There are 577 hotels and resorts, with 104,444 rooms, in the development pipeline, up by 13.3%…
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Star power: how celebrity can boost branded resi performance
From Oscar winners to supermodels and musicians who sell out arenas, celebrities have long played a role in defining luxury lifestyles and boosting revenues. One only has to look at the impact of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour on hotel performance to…
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The European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) convened its 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Warsaw, Poland, from March 28 to 30, 2025. The event brought together senior hospitality leaders and general managers from Europe’s top luxury and…
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Accor unveils first Orient Express train
In partnership with LVMH, the revived brand sets on its maiden voyage with the first train to be followed by two hotels and the first yacht.
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Julia Selyukova has been appointed General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest
From Doha, a striking modern metropolis, to the timeless Pearl of the Danube, Julia Selyukova brings a holistic vision of luxury hospitality to Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest. With nearly two decades of hospitality leadership and global…
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Saudi Arabia to Add New Hotel Rooms by 2030 as Part of Vision 2030 Hospitality Expansion
Saudi Arabia is making ambitious strides to reshape its tourism and hospitality landscape as part of its Vision 2030 initiative, with a plan to deliver 362,000 new hotel rooms by 2030. This massive expansion reflects the kingdom’s commitment to…
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Thai hotel chain plans US expansion to cash in on White Lotus craze
Minor International, whose hotels in Thailand feature in the hit HBO series The White Lotus, plans to expand into the United States to cash in on the newfound global fame that has seen room bookings skyrocket since the show began airing in February…
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Living in a hotel – the rise of branded residences
Changing lifestyles, global migration patterns – and plenty of wealthy people – are fuelling the demand for standalone properties built and managed by luxury hotels and consumer brands
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