Billionaire property developer Sam Arnaout buys two hotels in Sydney
Sam Arnaout bought the Cabramatta Hotel in west Sydney and the El Cortez Hotel in Canley Heights in a deal worth close to $200 million.
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Billionaire property developer Sam Arnaout buys two hotels in Sydney
Sam Arnaout bought the Cabramatta Hotel in west Sydney and the El Cortez Hotel in Canley Heights in a deal worth close to $200 million.
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Developing the brand: The Design Director panel discussion
From free flowing freedom to putting people back in a box, being a design director isn’t all soft furnishings and rainbows when designing a brand, as Hotel Designs found out during a recent panel session……
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Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel’s new Suite of Dreams—a part of its collab with Manchester United—is a dream come true for football fans.
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Review of 2024 – The year in European hospitality deals
If 2024 was the year when hospitality further cemented its place as a core asset class for real estate investors, it was also the year of Swiftonomics, sporting damp squibs, and a game of two halves for the European continent…
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Hotel Equities to operate Postcard Cabins locations
Hotel Equities has been selected to operate Postcard Cabins, a newly-acquired brand under Marriott International. Hotel Equities will manage Postcard’s collection of cabins across the U.S., helping Marriott expand its footprint in the growing…
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New international-brand hotels in Malaga city tower block welcome their first guests
The twin openings mark the arrival on the Spanish mainland of the long-stay Staybridge Suites offer from IHG, and the debut of Hampton by Hilton in Andalucía.
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Aussie Hotels at the Threshold of Franchising Boom: Embracing Global Trends
An article by Tamara Thiessen the growing trend of franchising in Australia's hospitality industry. Traditionally, property owners in Australia have favored maintaining the independence of their hotels…
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W Hotels Unveils Hotel Tales to Showcase Unique Guest Experiences
W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, unveils its new global series Hotel Tales. Presented in an editorial-documentary style, the series showcases the untold stories and unforgettable moments that can only happen at…
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Maine company wants to create a new American hotel chain
HomeAwhile, an apartment-style hotel being built in Scarborough, could set a blueprint for modern extended-stay lodging. The group behind it was shaped by working class roots.
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Should you try a ‘mattress run’? What to know about the hotel-points hack
As the year races to a close, some avid travelers are approaching the finish line of a very niche marathon.
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Accor: New Hotel and Resort Openings Worldwide in 2025
Accor continues to innovate and expand its portfolio with numerous openings scheduled for 2025. From luxury rail destinations to seaside wellness retreats, Accor offers a wide range of establishments while emphasizing sustainable development…
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Growth plans for demerged ITC Hotels
As it demerges from its conglomerate parent, ITC Hotels has set out plans to substantially grow its portfolio of hotels.
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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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Accor teams with space exploration company Orbite to forge new frontiers in hospitality
Orbite has raised $4 million in series A funding to grow its private luxury astronaut business and develop its Spaceflight Gateway Campus.
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LVMH Invests in French Boutique Hotel Group Les Domaines de Fontenille
Continuing its expansion into hospitality and experiences, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has invested in Les Domaines de Fontenille, the French boutique hotel group co-founded by a former fashion executive…
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UAE hotels show why industry ratings should not end with a 5-star
Dubai: Is it time the hotel industry started thinking beyond five-star ratings?
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Brands eye opportunities in Turkey
International hotel brands are doubling down on their commitment to open more hotels in Turkey.
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A Game of Hospitality Commercialisation in Boutique Hotels
Boutique hotels, once cherished for their authenticity and intimacy, are now being redefined by major hospitality chains.
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