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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.

JD Wetherspoon is changing the way guests can book rooms at its hotels, removing to option to book via OTAs such as Booking.com

The Access Group has announced the acquisition of QikServe, a digital commerce platform, content management system, kiosk and mobile order and pay provider to the hospitality sector, in a major deal.

José Andrés already wears many professional hats—humanitarian, restaurateur, chef, author—and now he's adding hotelier to his resume. The decorated chef's hospitality group is expanding into the hotel business and opening its first hotel, The Bazaar House by José Andrés, in Georgetown in 2027.

Building on its legacy of innovation, Hilton has unveiled the world’s first hotel debit cards in the UK: Hilton Honors Debit Card and Hilton Honors Plus Debit Card, in partnership with travel debit card platform Currensea.

Four Seasons Hotel Milano has launched a new personal shopper and stylist experience. Available at Four Seasons Hotel Milan and Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, the new experience dubbed “So Chic, Darling!” takes fashion lovers to hidden shopping gems in Paris and Milan.

The property in Priorat, which offers 24 suites, has also been accepted into the prestigious Relais & Chateaux affiliation.

Accor adds another milestone in Indonesia with the opening of 191-key Swissôtel Nusantara – its first hotel in the country’s new capital in East Kalimantan – as well as the entry of its Mövenpick brand in Jakarta with the opening of 256-room Mövenpick Jakarta City Centre.

A former castle hotel with links to Robert the Bruce has been deliberately burned down, police believe. Converted stables at Airth Castle, which dates back to the 14th century, were set alight with the alarm raised at about 1am on Monday.

Thousands of unionized hospitality workers in the Bay Area, along with thousands nationwide, went on strike on Sunday. In San Francisco, about 1,500 members of Unite Here Local 2 were on strike, along with others in San Mateo County and San Jose.

Elephant & Castle Projects Ltd has asked architects CoDE to install their ‘signature’ bedrooms in its upcoming venue on Rodney Road. Photos of the rooms appear to show tiny alcoves just big enough to fit a single bed.

Centara Hotels & Resorts (CHR) is upbeat on the "upper midscale" segment trend as it launches a rebranded Centara Life, with plans to expand in Southeast Asia, Japan and the Middle East.

Croatian hotel owner and manager Arena Hospitality Group said it has opened a Radisson RED hotel in German capital Berlin.

Two of Britain's biggest hotel chains are making substantial investments in Mallorca, giving the island a vote of confidence and also underlining the fact that the local hotel industry is becoming more international.

The vertical sign stretched across three stories of the Manhattan hotel, which once welcomed the likes of Bob Dylan, Patti Smith, Andy Warhol and Janis Joplin.

Ennismore brand SLS Hotels & Residences will make its European debut with the opening of the SLS Barcelona this December.

Investment platform BC Partners Real Estate and property management company Hova Hospitality have acquired 30 hotels in Germany from AccorInvest.

Holidaymakers told cops they were assaulted by the Brits after complaining about the extreme noise they were making around the pool area.

American Airlines has opened a new hotel for its tens of thousands of flight attendants, pilots and other front-line workers who fly in for training each year at its 300-acre corporate campus near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

Anantara Hotels & Resorts proudly announces the inaugural Anantara Concorso Roma presented by UBS, an exclusive collector car concours set against the backdrop of historical Rome. In a celebration of La Dolce Vita, the event promises the very best in Italian design, hospitality and lifestyle hosted between 24-27 April 2025.