I reluctantly agreed to do this end of the year preview in that the uncertainty barometer is near the top of the scale…
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Development
A Sydney-based property developer owned by wealthy Vietnamese businessman Anh Tuan Do has bought 259,000ha Broadmere Station in the Northern Territory from the estate of the late cattle baron Peter Sherwin…
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Aldo Rossi’s iconic Hotel Il Palazzo gets a refresh
Often described as one of Japan’s first boutique hotels, Fukuoka’s Il Palazzo has a new set of interiors that use colour and light to compliment Aldo Rossi’s original design…
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Sydney W Hotel sets new industry benchmark as high as its infinity pool
The glittering opening of the new $1 billion W Hotel in Sydney’s Darling Harbour, not only bumps up the volume of luxury accommodation but also signals to operators what offerings are needed to entice guests that now want an experience holiday, not…
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Australia attracts nearly US$10 billion of upper segment hotel projects
Hotel development is looking up in the Land Down Under, with almost US$10 billion of high end sites planned for Australia. According to the latest figures from THP, a minimum of 173 premium projects are underway, comprising 28,430 keys…
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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel plans $180 million renovation
Located on the Big Island of Hawaii, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection, has announced a $180 million renovation that will begin in the second quarter of 2024…
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Bangkok-based hotel to launch new property in Finland
Bangkok-based hotel owner, operator and investor, Minor Hotels announced the launch of the five-star “NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa” in Helsinki, Finland as a part of its expansion plans in the Nordic region…
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Cornish family plans luxury holiday resort with 450 lodges
A renowned development company, run by a Cornish family, is planning to build a holiday resort near Newquay. The proposals include up to 450 lodges, a swimming pool complex, three restaurants and sports and health hubs…
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Back to the 1920´s boutique feel and lifestyle.
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A Chic, French Residential Hotel Is Opening In New York’s West Village
Maison Villeroy is a very distinctive hotel in Paris: intimate, private, luxe without being showy about it. Starting November 13th, its parent company The Collection, which operates ultra luxury properties in London, St…
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Underground Hotel in London Offers Ultimate Sleeping Experience
A hotel in the centre of London wants to give you the best nights sleep - as long as you don't mind sleeping underground. The rooms are designed to create an environment that supports restful and rejuvenating sleep…
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IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 hotels across 19 brands, announces a slate of voco™ hotels properties across its European markets as the brand’s fast-paced growth continues…
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Brannan pleads guilty to some charges in federal trial connected to Pere Marquette development
One of the two developers on trial for misuse of funds tied to the troubled Pere Marquette Hotel redevelopment project has changed his plea on some of the charges against him…
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Historic Vilamoura building to be turned into five-star hotel
Five-star boutique hotel is planned - A 16th century property in Vilamoura named Estalagem da Cegonha has been purchased by Arrow Global, which plans to invest €90 million to renovate it and open a five-star boutique hotel…
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New developments planned for Capitol Plaza Hotel
The iconic Capitol Plaza Hotel in Frankfort will soon have a new look as developers are planning to revitalize the area…
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Robert Parker Hotel Collection sells Dalhousie Castle Hotel
The hotel has been sold to US investors and comes six months after owners Robert and Gina Parker announced their retirement…
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Owner of hotel that breached planning offers to knock down derelict mansion
The owner of a luxury hotel in Windsor, designed by Glasgow-based architect Unum, which breaches planning conditions, has offered to knock down a derelict house down instead of the hotel…
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Raleigh boutique hotel named one of the 'most incredible hotels' in the world
Heights House Hotel is one of 12 U.S. hotels to make the list, which was curated by travel experts. A Raleigh boutique hotel has been named one of the 60 "Most Incredible Hotels in the World," according to Fodor's Travel guide…
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Planning permission granted for epic £450m hotel close to London’s Olympia
The existing Hilton London Olympia hotel will be expanded to 905 bedrooms, marking the largest hotel to be built in London in a decade…
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Feds sue developer over unfinished Bear Lake resort in Garden City
Just off the main drag in Garden City, Water’s Edge Resort bills itself as a luxury retreat on the shores of Bear Lake. But the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, says the resort’s developer illegally used investor funds to pay himself…
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IHG says funding challenges holding back new hotel development
Holiday Inn owner IHG (IHG.L) said on Friday short-term funding issues were holding back development of new hotels, as it reported a quarter-on-quarter slowdown in its net room supply, a key revenue driver…
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Amherst IDA seeks proof that Uniland hotel has lived up to tax-break deal
The Amherst Industrial Development Agency has asked the developer of the Hampton Inn that received nearly $1.2 million in tax breaks to provide proof the hotel is a tourism destination…
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Young Thai Entrepreneurs Are Turning Their Ancestral Homes Into Chic Hotels and Restaurants
In Thailand, young hoteliers and restaurateurs are converting their family homes into stylish new businesses — and preserving the nation’s architecture along the way…
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New luxury hotel in Nara built from former governor’s home
NARA--Renovated from the former official residence of the Nara governor, a deluxe hotel opened inside Nara Koen park here, offering private hot springs and outdoor spas…
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