A BEACH resort dubbed the "North Korean Benidorm" is set to welcome its first guests – and even Brits could be welcome.
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A BEACH resort dubbed the "North Korean Benidorm" is set to welcome its first guests – and even Brits could be welcome.
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the completed acquisition of the brands and most of the affiliates ofpioneering lifestyle hospitality company Standard International, parent company of The Standard and Bunkhouse Hotels brands. This…
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Isrotel’s hotel chain Aluma acquires Rome’s Savoy Hotel for $75m
The hotel is now set to undergo a substantial renovation, with a €30m investment planned before its reopening.
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How a Provençal farmhouse became a local hotspot
The Mas Candille hotel, which now boasts a Clarins spa and Michelin-star chef, is the coolest place to stay in Mougins, says Lisa Grainger.
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Massive investment in luxury Algarve hotels
Following the official inauguration of the renovated Governor's Palace, Highgate Portugal is preparing to invest almost €50 million to renovate four hotels in its portfolio in the Algarve, namely the São Rafael Atlântico and the three hotels and…
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Owners’ how-to guide for successful transient-to-extended stay hotel conversions
Owners and developers are already well aware of the benefits of transforming a transient asset into an extended stay hotel. In this exclusive interview, Extended Stay America shares next-level tips for managing the conversion more effectively…
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Former paper mill in Zurich transformed into Dada-style boutique hotel
The Home Hotel Zürich, a member of Design Hotels, has opened its doors, with interiors that draw on the 20th-century avant-garde art movement Dada.
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BlueCove bets on Korean Wave as value-add pays
South Korean asset manager BlueCove Investment is betting on robust demand dynamics from domestic and international travellers for the country’s hotel sector. South Korea has become one of Asia Pacific’s top-performing hospitality markets in the…
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Wanderlust: Upcoming investments in Romania’s luxury hotels
Recent news underlined that by 2028, Romania was set to inaugurate 13 new five-star hotels, including prestigious brands such as Mondrian, Hyatt, and Kempinski. According to Mordor Intelligence, the Romanian hospitality industry is constantly…
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How Iconic Luxury Hotel's transformed the Mayfair Townhouse
Earlier this year we caught up with Andrew Stembridge, executive director at Iconic Luxury Hotels to discuss one of the company’s hotels. The Mayfair Townhouse was the winner of this year's HAMA Europe Asset Management Achievement Award and we were…
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Bob W, OCIM launch fund to convert old offices into serviced apartments
Bob W, the Finnish tech-powered hospitality company, has joined hands with Osborne+Co Investment Management (OCIM) and launched a £120 million ($155.55 million) equity raise to purchase and repurpose hotel and office buildings into short-term…
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The iconic Mirage in Las Vegas is closing today after 34 years
Mirage Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip is closing Wednesday, ending 34 years in business. The resort will throw a farewell event, with doors officially closing this afternoon.
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EARTH-BUILT HOTEL OPENS IN SAUDI ARABIA
Dar Tantora The House Hotel is a boutique eco-hotel in AIUIa’s Old Town, a labyrinth of 12th-century mud and stone brick buildings that surround an ancient fort.
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Hamburg's new green hotel, events space opens in converted WWII bunker
Hamburg's latest tourist attraction, a converted World War II bunker now serving as a green hotel, bar and events space, opened to the public in July.
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Man gave up on Tintern hotel housing plan after years of delay
A DEVELOPER says he ran out of patience waiting for council planners to decide whether or not he could build houses on the site of a former hotel right opposite Tintern Abbey.
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Dusit Hotels and Resorts unveils an exciting lineup of new destinations
Dusit Hotels and Resorts has unveiled new destinations, a sustainability initiative and the reopening of Dusit Thani Bangkok and Dusit Princess Al Majma’ah, Riyadh.
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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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6 characteristics of a successful adaptive reuse conversion
While there is no magic formula or linear one-size-fits-all approach to the adaptive reuse of commercial buildings for housing, the Ankrom Moisan team has come up with a unique framework: “The Rule of Six.”…
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