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Staff urged to speak to authorities if they have experienced an unsafe workplace as Anton Forte resigns from hospitality association.

The Tempus, near Ellingham has teamed up with Kielder Observatory, home of one of the most remarkable public observatories in the UK.

Police have arrested a 17-year-old youth accused of stealing from several hotel rooms in Malaga city. The minor was caught after sneaking into the community swimming pool area of a residential development in the Monte Sancha district of Malaga city, which he accessed by jumping over a fence. 

A Lake District hotel, run by the same family for over 30 years, has been sold to a Cumbrian businessman.

Ascendant Capital Partners, a leading real estate investment and operating company, together with global hotel management firm Highgate and global investment manager Centerbridge Partners, debuts Monterey Beach Hotel, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel, which re-opens today after a significant renovation and rebranding effort worthy of its iconic stature. 

The Indian hospitality industry is experiencing an unprecedented boom, and experts are predicting this is only the beginning of a multi-year growth trajectory. Capitalizing on this momentum, Sankhadeep Dutta, a renowned serial entrepreneur, is gearing up to launch his own chain of hotels in September this year. 

Criterion Capital has secured £25 million in financing from Bank of London and The Middle East PLC (BLME) for an office to hotel conversion in Trafalgar Square.

Hilton formally opened the Conrad Chongqing, its 700th hotel in Greater China and the Conrad brand’s debut in the country’s western region.

The Standard is part of a category of hotels that Hyatt and all major groups covet. Hyatt's CEO has previously said adding luxury and lifestyle brands can create a “network effect,” driving loyalty program growth and engagement.

Marriott has signed a long-term licensing agreement with Sonder which is expected to add over 9,000 rooms to Marriott’s portfolio by year-end and around 1,500 rooms to its pipeline over the next few years.

Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of The Bolton Stadium Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals, located at the Toughsheet Community Stadium in North West England.

A 19-year-old British tourist has died after falling from a hotel balcony in Ibiza. She fell from the sixth floor of Hotel Vibra District, an adults-only four-star hotel in San Antonio at around 3am today.

Italy: Owned by the Federici family, the 26-bed Palazzo Talia has reopened in Rome following a three-year restoration by three design and architecture firms. Public spaces such as the restaurant, bar and wellness spa, as well as the hotel’s signature suite, has been transformed by studiolucaguadagnino. It marks the company’s first hospitality project.

Room rates in hotels close to Wembley stadium have sky rocketed again after “out of town” Taylor Swift fans with tickets to concerts scrambled to secure accommodation. Analysis of prices at hotels within a three miles radius of the venue show they have gone up more than five fold from an average of £89.14 a night a week ago to £475.40 now.

Air India has expressed deep concern and anguish following an “unlawful incident of intrusion” and an attack on one of its flight attendants at a hotel near London-Heathrow International Airport (LHR).

Heimstaden and Core Hospitality have signed a 15-year contract on the lease and operations of the hotel "A Place to" in Esbjerg, Denmark. The hotel will also expand from 117 guest rooms to 214 guest rooms and will change its name as it seeks to partner with an international brand.

The newly opened Mövenpick Resort Antalya Tekirova features 383 rooms designed for guest comfort amidst Tekirova's breathtaking atmosphere. Alongside its magnificent natural surroundings, the resort boasts various accommodation options and rich culinary experiences which guarantee unforgettable memories.

IHG Hotels & Resorts returns to the US Open Tennis Championships for the sixth year as the official hotel partner and hotel loyalty program, bringing a long-standing cultural debate around the sport to life, is a tennis ball green or yellow?

Jaume Fuster, 27, said that despite the throngs of sunseekers that descend on the island every summer, most ordinary Mallorcans aren't seeing the economic benefits.

The Philippines’ Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) brings back its annual online travel sale on 1 September. HSMA made the announcement at a press event on Wednesday, 14th August.

Swedish hotel property group, Pandox, has confirmed speculation that it has entered a negotiation phase to potentially acquire a hotel portfolio in London for approximately €260m (£222m). However, the group has stressed that current negotiations “may not necessarily” lead to an agreement, and that it is not certain that the transaction will be successfully concluded.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts officially introduced its Trademark Collection brand to South Korea with the opening of La Vie D'or Hotel and Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham. The new hotel elevates the Company's presence in South Korea to over 30 hotels and joins nearly 20 Trademark hotels across Asia Pacific.

Voaara, opening September 2024 in Madagascar, is a new barefoot luxury resort, comprising elegant, tropical-style bungalows and villas, introducing a pioneering community-led resort concept to the region.

Far East Hospitality, Singapore’s home-grown hospitality management company with a global presence, has announced a significant milestone in its sustainability journey. All 16 of its hotels in Singapore have achieved the prestigious Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Industry Criteria for Hotels Certification.