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Grand Metropolitan Hotels has acquired the iconic luxury hotel collection brand Voile d’Or Hotels and Resorts. In the strategic move, Grand Metropolitan Hotels gains the full Brand and IP rights, and all management contracts associated with the 100 year old luxury brand with future expansion plans in additional destinations already in place.

The former state operator of Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport Ltd. (not to be confused with the current operator Medjunarodna Zračna Luka Zagreb - MZLZ) issued a public call earlier this month inviting interested investors to express their interest in participating in an international competition for the selection of an investor for the construction of a new hotel and mixed-use centre near Zagreb Airport. 

Hospitality workers across the Canary Islands are threatening to strike over the busy Easter holiday period in an ongoing dispute over pay.

Abu Dhabi-based Rotana has become the latest hotel group to join the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA).

Sabre is exploring a sale of its hospitality software unit SynXis, in a deal that could be worth more than $1 billion and help the travel technology provider reduce its debt, according to people familiar with the matter.

A massive earthquake has hit Myanmar and Thailand (plus possibly surrounding countries) and caused severe damage to many buildings including well known hotels in Bangkok.

Reynaers Middle East, a leading global provider of aluminium solutions, has announced the successful completion of the World Heart Hotel and Mall in Baghdad. This striking architectural landmark offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Iraqi capital. The project was brought to life in collaboration with Alumex Aluminium, Reynaers’ authorized fabricator in Iraq.

Belfast is set to welcome Hilton’s first Tempo by Hilton hotel outside of the US as the Virginia-based hotel group sets eyes on 1,000 hotels in the EMEA region.

Kokomo Capital has acquired a historic building in the heart of Rome for repositioning into a boutique hotel.

Dalata's strategic review, which may put a sale sign on the company, reflects the mixed outlook for European hotel assets. Investors are balancing tourism's strength against economic uncertainty.

Toxicology reports for three American tourists found dead at a luxury hotel in Belize last month confirm their deaths were caused by ‘fatal exposure to carbon monoxide poisoning’, DailyMail.com can reveal.

Jumbo Stay, the one-of-a-kind aircraft hotel housed in a Boeing 747-200 at Stockholm Arlanda Airport in Sweden, has declared bankruptcy. If a buyer is not found, the iconic plane may be dismantled and sold for scrap, according to Swedish daily Upsala Nya Tidning.

A lawsuit filed in Nevada last week says Trump Hotel Las Vegas was negligent in failing to prevent her death after a revolving door allegedly struck her and caused a fall.

Simultaneous property and hotel operations acquisition to reconsolidate portfolio under single ownership, portfolio comprises 645 rooms across three hotels in Paris and one in each of Lille and Cannes.

Rest and recovery are critical parts of an active lifestyle and for gym-goers who wish they could do it all in one place, GymNation launched the world's first in-gym hotel.

Dorchester Collection has announced the appointment of Philippe Leboeuf as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 2025. This decision follows the departure of Eugenio Pirri. Leboeuf joins the company with extensive experience in luxury hospitality, which is expected to support the continued development of Dorchester Collection’s global presence.

Singapore billionaire Asok Kumar Hiranandani’s Royal Group of Companies has acquired the former Westminster Bank building in London, with plans to turn the property into a luxury all-suite hotel.

Radisson Hotel Group has signed four conversion properties in Bergen, introducing its Radisson Individuals and Prize by Radisson brands to the country.

A 37-year-old foreign national was apprehended in the early hours of Friday, March 21, accused of a string of hotel robberies in the Attica region. The suspect faces charges of repeated robbery, violence against employees, forgery, and violations of laws related to drugs and weapons, according to the Hellenic Police (ELAS).

OYO-parent Oravel Stays aims to rapidly expand SUNDAY Hotels, targeting 100 global properties by the end of next fiscal year. The premium brand launched in May 2023 spans 10 countries and has seen strong demand. Key markets like India, UK, and UAE have already witnessed openings, with a strategic focus on both business and leisure hubs.

A Delhi-based content creator almost got away with a free meal at a five-star hotel by pretending to be a guest, until her ploy was caught and she was forced to pay ₹3,600 for the meal she had just enjoyed. 

China’s Cyberspace Administration and Ministry of Public Security have outlawed the use of facial recognition without consent.

Luxury lifestyle brand Nobu Hospitality has announced a new development in Manchester, UK, which is set to offer a luxury hotel, restaurant and residences.

Radisson Hotel Group is thrilled to announce the signing of four new conversion properties in the stunning city of Bergen, Norway, adding 519 guest rooms to its expanding portfolio. These new additions come as part of the Group’s successful partnership with Magic Norway AS.