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The highly anticipated Hopewell Hotel, one of Hong Kong’s largest five-star hotels will soft open and welcome its first guests today. Commanding breathtaking views of Victoria Harbour and surrounded by captivating hillside greenery, Hopewell Hotel is dedicated to offering an unparalleled sense of space, comfort and functionality.

Cinnamon Hospitality Academy, a pioneering initiative by Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and the Swiss Hotel Management Academy (SHMA), officially commenced operations by welcoming its inaugural batch of 43 students.

MiCoB, a construction 3D printing company from Gujarat, has unveiled a project featuring 30 3D printed cottages at Nagoa Beach, Diu, and is inspired by the traditional “Bhunga Huts” of Gujarat’s Kutch region. 

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and General Hotel Management (GHM) have announced the opening of The Chedi Hegra, which is said to mark a new chapter in the development of AlUla as a world-class tourist destination.

At a ceremony in Madinah, Archipelago has been named as one of five global hotel chains to be selected to brand and operate hotels and serviced residences in the upcoming Islamic World District (IWD) area of Knowledge Economic City (KEC), a 6.8 million square meter mixed-use project in the holy city of Madinah. 

The international Hilton brand is set to debut in the Republic of Moldova’s hospitality market by opening its first hotel in Chișinău in a significant boost to the country’s HORECA industry.

US millionaire and age-reversal enthusiast Bryan Johnson is in India to promote his book Don't Die. Over the past week, Mr Johnson has posted some interesting discoveries on social media from his travels around the country. And his latest post is about a Bengaluru hotel selling "clean air".

The blaze has been extinguished but the fire brigade's evacuation order is being maintained due to the amount of smoke accumulated inside the building.

Budget operator B&B Hotels, which operates 870 properties worldwide, has opened its first UK hotel at London Heathrow.

A video circulating on social media left viewers both surprised and amused, showing a dramatic mix-up between two couples who ended up at a hotel together. The clip, which gained lakhs of views, appeared to depict a chaotic situation after the couples discovered they’ve arrived with each other’s spouses.

An eight-year-old boy was tragically killed when a ‘guardian’ statue fell and crushed him at a famous luxury hotel.

Maybourne, the operator of iconic London hotels including Claridge’s, has announced plans to nearly triple its number of hotels by 2035, including opening a new site in the UK.

SUNDAY, a luxury hotel brand by OYO and SoftBank, launches its first international properties in the UK and UAE. With this move, OYO aims to bolster its premium portfolio worldwide. SUNDAY Lansbury Heritage in London and SUNDAY Holiday International Hotel in Dubai mark the brand’s significant overseas expansion.

Meliá Hotels International has announced the expansion of its INNSiDE by Meliá brand in the Dominican Republic, which is deemed a strategic destination for the company. 

Fortress Investment Group LLC has struck a £350.5 million ($444.5 million) agreement to acquire British hospitality chain Loungers PLC. The deal, which values Loungers’ equity at approximately £338 million, will remove the company from the London Stock Exchange (LSE), ending its public trading status since 2019.

A majority of job seekers surveyed in the restaurant and hospitality industry, 75%, believe that getting a new job is the best way to get a raise. This is according to a survey of 100 industry professionals by OysterLink, a job board focused on the restaurant and hospitality industry.

Most of these hotels have been onboarded under the company’s mid premium and upper budget brands such as Townhouse and Collection O catering to both business and leisure tourists, said a release.

Newly announced signings include Hilton’s first Turkish ski resort, Bodrum’s first Tapestry Collection by Hilton and further expansion for the Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton brands.

Rocco Forte Hotels, which was started almost 30 years ago by the Forte family and already has a strong footprint in Europe’s luxury tourism market, plans to open its first 5-star hotel in Greece.

Jumeirah, a member of Dubai Holding, has partnered with South Africa’s Thanda Group to expand the luxury brand into Africa, as it aims to diversify its portfolio of destinations. The companies have launched a private island and safari reserve.

From individuals to large companies, Hong Kong-based investors are flocking to Japan’s lodging and retail property sector – venturing even into non-traditional hotel segments – driven by the value they see in potential financial returns and other meaningful rewards.

Indonesia’s planned VAT hike to 12% in 2025, coupled with a 50% cut in government travel budgets, threatens hotel earnings, consumer spending, and jobs.

Police have arrested two Buddhist monks and a hotel owner in connection with the theft of an ancient metal Buddha statue with a dragon canopy, valued at over Rs. 20 million.

Atlantica Hotel Management has proudly announced its rebranding to ‘‘Wavemaker Hospitality’’, a dynamic house of brands in exceptional destinations in the Mediterranean region.