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A new initiative aimed at enhancing Northern Ireland’s vibrant nightlife and supporting its thriving hospitality and tourism industry has been launched.

HTF MI recently introduced Global Extended Stay Hotel Market study with 143+ pages in-depth overview, describing about the Product / Industry Scope and elaborates market outlook and status (2024-2032). 

Singapore’s Pan Pacific Orchard has been recognised as the world’s best new skyscraper by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). The 23-storey-tall building has four open-air terraces with different themes and is an absolutely amazing architectural marvel.

The Hotel Association of India (HAI), the apex body of the Indian hospitality industry, has taken a major step toward strengthening industry-academia collaboration by partnering with nine prominent hotel groups to mentor institutes of hotel management. This initiative was announced at the World Tourism Day 2024 celebration, presided over by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

Hard Rock International has broken ground on its latest European project, with the 394-room Hard Rock Hotel Malta set to open in 2026.

The former Nara Prison, a historical property from Japan's Meiji era, is set to be transformed into a luxury hotel. Scheduled to open in spring 2026, HOSHINOYA Nara Prison will be the first hotel in Japan converted from a former prison.

Thousands of hotel workers are threatening to strike Friday. That would impact many downtown Boston hotels.

Kamah Hotels & Resorts, an upcoming luxury and wellness brand, proudly announces a major partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Together, they have signed a US$70 million deal to develop four new hotels—one in Dubai and three in India—under the Trademark Collection by Wyndham.

The Asian developer who in 2020 bought the former Chemina textile factory in Alenquer at public auction for 1.1 million euros has withdrawn from the project to transform it into a hotel, the mayor said.

Choice Hotels International has relaunched Radisson Individuals in the Americas as an upper upscale soft brand, focusing on full-service, boutique, and independent hotels.

Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, brings its boundary-breaking experience to the Catalonia capital of Spain. The highly anticipated opening of Moxy Barcelona marks Moxy Hotels' entry into Spain, welcoming fun-hunting guests to the vibrant Sants neighborhood, an ideal base for exploring the bustling city and beyond.

Located in Antalya, Turkey, Nickelodeon Land is expected to open in early January 2025 and will have three unique areas based on PAW Patrol, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Star Trek. The latter area will feature a 5D attraction called Star Trek: Wild Galaxy and is based off the animated Star Trek Prodigy.

UAE head-quartered hospitality brand TIME Hotels announced their expansion into Asia with the launch of two new brands, HALO by TIME and VIVI by TIME, at Future Hospitality Summit in Dubai this week. Both brands will make their debut in the Maldives and scheduled to open in Q4, 2026.

A 17-year-old girl found dead in a hotel room in the Dotonbori area of the city of Osaka on Saturday was strangled to death, according to autopsy results disclosed by the Osaka Prefectural Police.

Alchemy Step Hotel Group has announced the acquisition of FLI Group, adding eight hotels in Belgium to its expanding portfolio. This move strengthens ASHG’s presence in the European hospitality market as part of its strategic growth plan.

A partnership with New Zealand hotel owner Heritage Hotels will see TFE take over management of five properties, adding more than 500 rooms to the TFE managed portfolio. The hotels will be rebranded under TFE’s brand flags, aiming to driver further visibility for the hospitality assets.

Scandic Hotels signs a long-term lease with AXA for a 174-room hotel in Stuttgart, set to open in late 2025 after renovations to meet brand and eco-friendly standards.

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Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, is pleased to announce the signing of a groundbreaking new partnership with The Summary Executive Properties, for the world’s first standalone Swissôtel branded residences.

Mercure Hotels, part of Accor's global hospitality portfolio, has reached a major milestone with the opening of its 1,000th property. This achievement highlights Mercure’s position as a leading brand in the midscale and premium hotel segments.

The UK’s largest independent hotel group has announced the purchase of four properties to join its existing portfolio – further expanding its footprint and enhancing its reputation for delivering bespoke hospitality experiences.

The Michelin Guide on Wednesday revealed the brand’s new One, Two, and Three Key distinctions for the 58 most outstanding hotels in Thailand. Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, and The Siam were the top rated hotels.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that Hyatt has entered into agreements with Destination Gold Coast Consortium for an Andaz resort in the Gold Coast, Australia. Destination Gold Coast Consortium is a joint venture between parent company, The Star Entertainment Group, and its two partners, Far East Consortium and Chow Tai Fook Enterprises. 

The turnover per occupied room (ADR) increased by 7.3% in August compared to the same month last year, which was a record. The data published on Monday this week by Spain's national statistics institute (INE) showed that hotels earned 34% more than in 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic, and even turnover increased by 7% compared to what had been their best year so far, 2023.