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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. 

Palladium Hotel Group has launched a new luxury sub-brand to its portfolio, named Grand Palladium Select Collection. The group has revealed its first hotel under the brand will open in Costa Mujeres, Mexico in January 2025.

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has unveiled a plan to double in scale in just six years, with its new Accelerate 2030 strategy.

O TOWER and Hilton signed a management agreement on November 27, 2024, to establish a Waldorf Astoria hotel in the Mohammed VI Tower, set to open in 2025. The hotel will occupy floors 29 to 46 of the 250-meter tower located on the banks of the Bouregreg River between Rabat and Salé.

A worker fell to his death during a nighttime painting operation at Lotte Hotel World in Jamsil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, according to police on Friday.

Airbnb has launched its latest Christmas ad, highlighting the difference between staying at a hotel versus an Airbnb over the Christmas period.

Times are changing in the Middle East. If it wants to be a market for all, it needs hotel products to match.

What was intended to be a passionate hotel room rendezvous turned into nothing more than a smoldering chamber of sorrow after approximately 20 candles lit by a Marine sparked a fire that left the room’s confines crispier than intended.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has opened its first Wyndham Garden hotel in India: the 81-room Wyndham Garden Sonipat Murthal in Haryana.

Qarlbo AB, the Swedish investment group renowned for nurturing brands with a forward-looking approach, is proud to introduce Miramis, a new luxury hospitality brand crafted for discerning travellers seeking memorable and authentic experiences. With its launch, Miramis represents Qarlbo’s commitment to develop iconic properties in emerging destinations.

The city's first hotel of its kind and first Design Hotels member, the Granger Hotel combines original architectural details dating back to 1904 with custom contemporary artworks and a curated selection of vintage and bespoke furniture. 

The viral beauty trend of ‘skincare fridges’ is coming to London hotels late next week, just in time for shoppers who want to pamper themselves after a day of shopping ahead of Black Friday.

Hilton has unveiled plans for its first Signia by Hilton property outside the United States, with the signing of a 272-room hotel in Amman, Jordan. This marks the international debut of the luxury brand, known for its modern amenities, personalized service, and exceptional meeting and event facilities.

InterContinental Singapore positions itself as the ‘Home of Champagne’. It offers one of the largest hotel Champagne collections of any hotel with over 200 bottles, and is home to an official caveau for the Embassy of the Confrérie du Sabre d’Or.

Following a $340 million property-wide renovation, the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas has officially joined the Destinations by Hyatt brand.

With the 2025 budgeting season in hospitality underway, it’s not too late to compare marketing spend in hospitality to the broader economy. As per Gartner CMO Spend Survey, the average 2024 marketing budgets are 7.7% of total revenue, the lowest post-pandemic spend.

Sommet Education is excited to announce a long-term strategic collaboration with Mandarin Oriental, the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. 

Hotel group Iberostar will open its first hotel in Aruba next month. The five-star, 240-suite JOIA Aruba by Iberostar (pictured) will open in December 2024 on Eagle Beach.

With its 656 hotel rooms, congress hall, restaurants and bars, Strawberry's new hotel at Arlanda will be Stockholm's largest hotel and the Nordic region's largest airport hotel. The property owner is Swedavia Real Estate. The hotel will open in the first quarter of 2029.

Minor Hotels is expanding its presence in Africa and has announced the addition of Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel.