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Paval Holding, owned by the founders of DIY chain Dedeman, together with the hotel operator Apex Alliance, bought the 5-star hotel complex Waldhaus Flims Wellness Resort, the Swiss municipality Flims announced, quoted by Economica.net. The terms of the deal have not been made public.

Located just a few steps from the iconic Spanish Steps and the Via Condotti, the hotel’s innate elegance has been home of international patrons and Roman nobility since the mid 16th century.

Yesterday voco hotels, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' premium portfolio, opens voco Stockholm - Kista, a brand-new contemporary hotel in the lively district of Kista. Offering a laid back and inviting oasis for all types of travellers, the hotel marks IHG Hotels & Resorts' re-entry into the Swedish market.

Two German tourists have been arrested in Mallorca after damaging a hotel by defecating in a lift and emptying fire extinguishers during their stay.

Saudi Arabia decided on Wednesday to cancel fees for issuing commercial activity licenses for hotels, hotel apartments and residential resorts in the kingdom, according to state news agency SPA.

The Premier League have cleared Chelsea's controversial sales of two hotels to a sister company in a help to avoid breaches of Profit & Sustainability Rules, a report has revealed.

The Rixos Tersane Istanbul – located in Tersane Istanbul, a oastal destination in the city’s Golden Horn aka Haliç – has officially opened its doors. Inaugurated with the presence of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the property has 432 rooms, including 57 suites with waterfront views.

Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the further expansion of its footprint in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with the signing of two new properties: Radisson Collection Residence, Amman Abdoun, and Radisson RED Amman Downtown. This significant development underscores the Group’s commitment to growth in key markets and the expansion of its core brands.

Holland Shipyards Group has been awarded a project by Good Hotels to construct their latest floating hotel, Flotilla, according to the company's release.

Accor Pacific’s Novotel Sydney City Centre officially became the company’s 100th hotel to receive Ecotourism Australia’s Sustainable Tourism Certification.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened its first Hotel Indigo in the Middle East, located in the Jabal Akhdar mountain range outside of Muscat.

Police were called to the hotel in Bang Lamung district around 5am. Police and rescuers found the body of 62-year-old Byung Yong Lee, who reportedly fell from the 10th-floor balcony of his room and landed on a fifth-floor terrace. There were no signs of physical assault, police said.

The Egyptian prosecution office has ordered the detention of two Israeli citizens for assaulting three hotel workers in the Red Sea town of Taba, near the border with Israel, Egyptian security sources said on Sunday.

The Hotel Group (THG), an affiliate of Hotel Equities, in partnership with co-owners Hogback Development Company, announce it has acquired land to develop a Marriott StudioRes in Moses Lake, WA. StudioRes is Marriott International’s new midscale, extended stay lodging brand appealing to investors for its focus on the short-term rental market and building/design efficiencies.

The French group is aiming to reach 3,000 establishments within the decade, and has strengthened its team with the arrival of Sami Mendil as Global Head of Real Estate.

Food wholesaler Gilmours is freezing prices of essential products in a move it says will help struggling hospitality businesses - but there is no such move planned for households as food price inflation stalls.

The Bermuda Hotel Association has awarded a total of $25,000 in scholarships to two Bermudian students pursuing hospitality studies overseas.

 Thousands of U.S. hotel workers in several cities are on a multi-day strike after contract talks with hotel operators Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, and Hyatt Hotels reached an impasse, the Unite Here union said on Sunday.

Minor Hotels, a global hospitality leader with over 550 hotels, resorts and residences in 56 countries, has announced plans to launch its Avani Hotels & Resorts lifestyle brand in Singapore, marking the group's entry into the country. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027, the 13-storey upscale property aligns with Minor Hotels' expansion strategy to strengthen its footprint in major global destinations.

IF you fear the dreaded 7am sunlounger dash, there is a hotel in Europe that has a clever method so you never have to. St George Beach Hotel & Spa Resort in Cyprus' Paphos has introduced a new rule that means every single guest is given their own sunbed on arrival.

A New Zealand tourist tragically died after falling from a hotel balcony near the beach in central Pattaya. The victim, identified as 36-year-old Akuhata Edward Robert Hammond, fell from the balcony of his room on the 7th floor. His body was found caught on air conditioning pipes and electrical wires on the side of a nearby building, where he died instantly. The scene was described as gruesome.

IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to reintroduce its InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand to Serbia, marking its return after a 20-year absence. In partnership with Delta Holding, the new InterContinental Belgrade is scheduled to open by the end of 2026.

Aspen One, the parent company of Aspen Hospitality, Aspen Skiing Company, and Aspen Ventures is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Toscano as Chief Executive Officer of Aspen Hospitality. Toscano is a veteran hospitality leader perfectly suited to lead the next phase of Aspen Hospitality's rapid growth. Toscano will join the team in a transition from current leader Alinio Azevedo starting on September 16th.

Guests at nearly three dozen Boston hotels could experience less-than-desirable visits fueled by staff shortages as early as this weekend should thousands of hospitality workers go on strike due to unsuccessful contract negotiations.