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Sofitel St. James hotel in London has shown its exclusive Christmas tree

Hotel in London Sofitel St. James has decided to make this Christmas truly unforgettable for all guests. For this purpose the hotel’s management contacted and started collaboration with... Read further
14.12.2010

Hotels in Hemsedal (Norway) will offer “all included” service to their guests

Hemsedal is a popular alpine ski destination in Norway that is widely known and visited by tourists from all over the world. The resort can be reached by regular flights by Norwegian Airlines... Read further
14.12.2010

New hotel in Rome will be built to follow “Museum of the City” project

The government of the capital of Italy has decided to build a 30-key hotel in the center of Rome. It will be located in an ancient building on the legendary hill, where, according to the legend... Read further
10.12.2010

Le Méridien will build a hotel in Taiwan

Starwood Hotels & Resorts will debut with its culture oriented brand Le Méridien in Taiwan hotel market. The first property will be the 160-key Le Méridien hotel in Taipei. Currently there are over 100... Read further
10.12.2010

Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris will host Swarovski exhibition

The legendary hotel in Paris Four Seasons Hotel George V is launching an exhibition of Swarovski works from the “Chrystal castle” collection. Visitors of this hotel in France can see the unique works... Read further
08.12.2010

National Hotels in Saudi Arabia will be consulted by Paradores

Spain-based Paradores de Tourismo SA has been offered to assist in turning historic buildings into luxury hotels in Saudi Arabia. This decision has been made by Prince Sultan Bin Abd-al-Aziz-al-Saud... Read further
08.12.2010

Hilton opens a hotel in Pattaya with Gulf of Thailand views

Hilton continues concentrating on resort type hotels and opens new property, this time in Thailand. The new 302-key resort in Pattaya will be an upscale hotel located directly on Pattaya Beach... Read further
07.12.2010

Over 90,000 hotel rooms in Qatar will be built for 2022 World Cup

Last week it has been announced Qatar will host the famous soccer tournament – FIFA World Cup 2022. This means the increased number of tourists will visit this Middle East country during... Read further
07.12.2010

New Missoni hotel in Antalya will be opened in 2013

The Rezidor Hotel Group will expand its presence on Turkish Riviera by opening a hotel in Antalya. This time it will be a luxury hotel Missoni that is developed in collaboration with the famous... Read further
06.12.2010

18 middle class hotels in Sweden are sold by Accor

Accor has got rid of its hotels in Sweden. The company sold its entire portfolio – 14 hotels under the brand name Ibis and 4 hotels under the Formule 1 brand. Ibis hotels were in the property... Read further
06.12.2010

New hotel in Hainan will be opened by New World Hotels

New World Hotels follows the example of other famous hoteliers and tries to strengthen its positions on a fast growing Chinese market by opening new property in Hainan. This 350-key hotel... Read further
03.12.2010

Starwood makes a debut of its Four Points hotel in Thailand

Starwood Hotels & Resorts have launched its presence in Thailand by opening Sheraton branded Four Points hotel in Bangkok. The new 268-key property is located on Sukhumvit 15. As Sheraton representatives state, Thailand is currently... Read further
03.12.2010

Golden Tulip Mansion Suites hotel in Bangkok will be opened in February 2011

February 2011 is scheduled as the date of the opening of Golden Tulip Mandison Suites hotel in Bangkok. It will be located on the Sukhumvit Soi 20 Street in the business center of the city... Read further
02.12.2010

A luxury mansion will be turned into a 5-star hotel in Madrid

NH Hotels has recently purchased a luxury mansion built in the 19th century and located in the arts district of Madrid. The company has disclosed they will turn the building into... Read further
02.12.2010

New concept of menu in Coworth Park boutique-hotel in Ascot

John Campbell, the director of Food & Beverage division of Coworth Park boutique-hotel in Ascot (50 km away from London) has presented the concept of the new countryside... Read further
01.12.2010

Hilton Lake Taupo hotel in New Zealand has been selected as “The Best New Hotel of Australasia”

Asia & Australasia World Travel Awards is a prestigious annual ceremony that selects best hotels in the region. It is considered to be the “Oscar” in tourism industry and is valued high all over the world... Read further
01.12.2010

Sofitel Le Faubourg hotel in Paris has got the fifth star to its rating

According to a French classification of hotels Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg has been awarded with the fifth star. This is an important achievement for the Sofitel chain of hotels that is known by its ambitious goals... Read further
30.11.2010

City Inn launches new brand Mint Hotel and plans to open new accommodation in London

Edinburg headquartered City Inn chain of hotels has made a decision to change the name of its brand to Mint Hotel. The company’s managers state the new name is easier to memorize and it reflects the hotel’s... Read further
30.11.2010

Radisson Blu Royal hotel in Helsinki has been chosen as the best place for meetings

Every year tourism bureau of Helsinki, the capital of Finland, makes a special research, determining best places in the city. Internet-based voting “Best of Helsinki” is more an unofficial rating... Read further
29.11.2010

A hotel in Dubai gets Green Globe status

Radisson Blu hotel in Dubai, which operates for over than 35-years, has recently got Green Globe certification. The hotel was opened in 1975 and always tried to be environment friendly. After consulting with famous Dubai-based expert... Read further
29.11.2010

Centara opens a hotel in Karon Beach, Phuket

Centara chain of hotels has finally officially opened its new hotel in Phuket, a famous island in Thailand. Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket is located in Karon beach famous for its beauty and crystal water... Read further
26.11.2010

Jumeirah will open 2 new hotels in Maldives in 2011

Jumeirah Group will launch new brand name for its building hotels in Maldives – Jumeirah Dhevanafushi. The company yet doesn’t have any properties on this island, so the first hotel, Jumeirah Meradhoo... Read further
26.11.2010

Luxury hotels in Mauritius attract more tourists

In 2010 over 870 thousands of tourists have visited the island country Mauritius. Comparing to the previous year the growth estimates 5.6%. This trend is forecasted to continue until 2012 with the growth... Read further
25.11.2010

Rezidor renames its hotel in Cannes as Radisson Blu

Rezidor has decided to rebrand one of its properties in portfolio. This time this is 1835 White Palm hotel in Cannes (France) that will be turned to Radisson Blu 1835 Hotel & Thalasso this December. This 134-key hotel ... Read further
25.11.2010

First Hard Rock hotel in Punta Cana will be operating using “all included” system

Hard Rock International and Palace Resorts company has finished the reconstruction of its property in Punta Cana (Dominical Republic). New hotel, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, is located on huge territory... Read further
24.11.2010

Melia Buenavista Royal Service & Spa 5-star hotel in Cuba is scheduled for opening on December 1

Jardines del Rey, an archipelago on the northern part of Cuba, is famous for its pristine beaches and stunning landscapes. Soon a new place of interest will be opened here – a dolphinarium, the building of which... Read further
24.11.2010

Guests of hotels in Rome will pay a special tax for staying in this city

According to the law issued by the town council of Rome, all tourists who arrive in this city will pay a tax for staying in the capital of Italy. The money paid in the form of the tax will be charged as a pay for using... Read further
23.11.2010

Von Essen buys a luxury hotel in Wales

Llangoed Hall hotel in Wye Valley (Wales, 90 km from Birmingham) has been sold by its previous owner, Christie & Co, to Von Essen Hotels – a famous hotelier operating in a luxury segment. The price of the deal is kept in secret... Read further
23.11.2010

Bellevue Palace hotel in Berne offers special “Eat, Pray, Love” package

The bestseller “Eat, Pray, Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert, which has been recently turned into a movie, inspires thousands of women worldwide to start a single travel around the world. Especially for these female travelers... Read further
22.11.2010

Jumeirah Group will be responsible for managing 5-star hotel in Syria

New 5-star hotel in Damascus, Syria, will be managed by Jumeirah Group(Dubai based hotelier). The company has concluded the agreement with the property’s owner, Souria Holding. New hotel located in Baramkeh... Read further
22.11.2010

First Shangri-La hotel in Paris will be opened this December

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts starts its business on the territory of Europe. The first property will become Shangri-La hotel in Paris that will open its doors on December 17. Shangri-La Paris will show a perfect balance... Read further
19.11.2010

Four Seasons will open new hotel in Shanghai

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts plans to open new hotel in Shanghai. This time the company has decided to collaborate with a local developer in order to build a luxury segment hotel that will be located... Read further
19.11.2010

A chain of Kosmopolito hotels in Hong Kong make an appearance in mainland China

Hong Kong based Kosmopolito Hotels International Ltd. has announced the launching of its first hotel in Shanghai. This chain of hotel-boutiques has become very successful in Hong Kong, where it owns such award... Read further
18.11.2010

Special promotion for all guests of Sofitel hotels in Europe

A chain of Sofitel hotels that belongs to Accor group has offered a special promotion to all guests. Make a reservation for 2 nights in any hotel of the Sofitel brand during the period from the 26th of November to the... Read further
18.11.2010

Starwood opens St. Regis Lhasa Resort in Lhasa

Have you ever dreamt of visiting Tibet? Now Starwood will help you to make your rest not only unforgettable, but comfortable as well with its new hotel in Lhasa. The resort is located just several minutes away from... Read further
17.11.2010

Hotels in Helsinki show a 9% increase comparing to the previous year

According to forecasts of experts, this year is going to become the most successful for tourism in Helsinki in its history, exceeding the result of 2008. The total number of overnight stays has increased... Read further
17.11.2010

Hilton will open Conrad hotel in Seoul

IFC Seoul, a Korean-based company, has concluded an agreement with Hilton Worldwide concerning the managing of Conrad hotel in Seoul. Conrad Seoul will be located on the territory... Read further
16.11.2010

Barcelo Jandia Club Premium hotel in Canary Islands will be “adults only”

Barcelo Hotels & Resorts, an owner of a chain of hotels across Europe, opens new hotel Barcelo Jandia Club Premium in Fuerteventura Island of Canary archipelago. This property will be the second hotel marked... Read further
16.11.2010

Marriott will grow its presence in India from 11 to 100 hotels

Marriott International plans to open new hotels in India in the nearest future, steadily increasing their number up to 100 by 2015. Currently the company has only 11 hotels in this country. New properties will be opened... Read further
15.11.2010

Home Inns chain of hotels in China plans to launch upscale business accommodations

Shanghai based Home Inns & Hotels Management Inc. has decided to expand its portfolio by opening new hotels that will target business travelers who demand upscale service. The company is known for owning over 700... Read further
15.11.2010

Aston will open new hotel in Jakarta

International hotelier Aston group has expanded its portfolio of accommodations in Indonesia by opening new hotel Aston Paramount Serpong Hotel & Conference Center in the capital of this... Read further
12.11.2010

Barceló Lina hotel in Santo Domingo is renamed as Barceló Santo Domingo

Famous for its advantageous location, comfortable rooms with modern equipment and refined cuisine in its restaurants, Barceló Lina hotel in the capital of Dominican Republic has been closed and opened... Read further
12.11.2010

Special New Year promotions by Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide

International hotelier Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide has launched new promotion that will help travelers to save up to 30% on hotel rooms. This special New Year offer is valid until... Read further
11.11.2010

5-star Vidago Palace hotel in Portugal celebrates its 100th birthday

Portuguese 5-star hotel-palace Vidago Palace, which is known as the “diamond” among other historical hotels in Europe, celebrates its 100th birthday. The hotel is located just one hour away from Porto city... Read further
11.11.2010

The largest Holiday Inn hotel in Southeast Asia will be opened in Singapore

IGH, the owner of a famous international hotel brand Holiday Inn, has disclosed plans to open its biggest hotel in Singapore. For this purpose the company has concluded an agreement with... Read further
10.11.2010

Marriott purchases Berners hotel in London to turn it into the London Edition

Marriott International, a famous hotelier, has recently launched new hotel brand – Edition hotels. The first property under this brand name will be opened within several weeks in Hawaii. Now Marriott acquires... Read further
10.11.2010

Premier Inn hotel will be opened in Abu Dhabi International Airport in 2012

Premier Inn, a chain of hotels oriented on budget travelers, has signed an agreement concerning the opening of a 300-key hotel in Abu-Dhabi (the United Arab Emirates). The hotel, scheduled for opening in 2012... Read further
09.11.2010

Ritz-Carlton hotel in Dubai is sold to an undefined buyer

The Union Properties PJSC has sold its Ritz-Carlton hotel in Dubai that is scheduled for opening in December of this year. The sum of the deal for the luxury hotel located in Dubai International Financial Centre... Read further
09.11.2010

Hyatt Regency will open new hotel in Dusseldorf

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, a famous international hotelier, will launch its new hotel in Dusseldorf, Germany. Hyatt Regency Dusseldorf will open its doors for new guests in the 15th of December... Read further
08.11.2010

L'Hôtel de Crillon hotel in Paris will be bought by a group of Saudi investors

Famous L'Hôtel de Crillon hotel in Paris is prepared for selling by its current owner, Starwood Capital Group. The buyer is already known. This is going to be a Saudi Arabia-based investment group... Read further
08.11.2010

Fairmont Royal Pavilion hotel in Barbados is open again

On November 1st Fairmont Royal Pavilion hotel in Barbados has been opened after a 2 month reconstruction. The hotel, that occupies 11 acres of beautiful local nature, continues following its colonial style... Read further
05.11.2010

Sol Meliá opens new hotel in Cuba

Sol Meliá launches new hotel Meliá Buenavista All Inclusive Royal Service & Spa on Cuban island Cayo Santa Maria. This hotel, which will be opened on December 1st, will become the 25th property... Read further
05.11.2010

1 000 new rooms will be launched in hotels in Barcelona

Hoteliers find Barcelona a hot place these days and continue opening new properties in this European city. Over a thousand of new rooms will be opened here within several months... Read further
04.11.2010

Ruka Village Hotel in Finland will be opened in the nearest future

Ruka, an Alpine ski resort in Finland, is constantly improving its infrastructure. Currently the building of Ruka Village Hotel is almost complete. The resort will set up a pedestrian zone across... Read further
04.11.2010

Marriott opens 2 new hotels in France and 1 new hotel in Switzerland

A couple of days ago Marriott International has concluded 3 franchise agreements concerning Renaissance hotels in Europe. The hotels are scheduled for opening in 2011-2013. Renaissance Hotel Lucerne... Read further
03.11.2010

Clarion hotel in Sweden launches first mobile phone check-in

Clarion hotel in Stockholm (Sweden) has started the world’s first check-in with the help of a mobile phone. In order to launch this project, the company had to make agreements with such vendors as... Read further
03.11.2010

Starwood’s Luxury collection gets new property in portfolio

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Group has made new acquisition into its Luxury Collection. This time this is Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa hotel in Dubai. Al Maha is an upscale 42-suite resort and spa. The property is owned by the Emirates... Read further
02.11.2010

Newly opened Koh Samui hotel in Thailand becomes the debut of W Hotels in Southeast Asia

Famous hotelier, W Hotels Worldwide, opens its first hotel on the territory of Southeast Asia. W Retreat Koh Samui is a luxury hotel consisting of 75 villa located on the popular Samui Island... Read further
02.11.2010

Majorca hotels join new system of classification

All hotels in Majorca will soon join brand new system of classification. Just as before, the rating will be measured in the quantity of stars. However, now crucial role will be devoted to the quality... Read further
01.11.2010

Elite Plaza Malmö hotel is opened in Sweden

Brand new hotel in Sweden is opened in Malmö. 4-star hotel Elite Plaza Malmö is located in the heart of the city on Gustav Adolfs torg. The hotel has very advantageous location for tourists... Read further
01.11.2010

A 6-star boutique-hotel will be opened in Dominican Republic

Two companies, Cap Cana SA and Solaya Hotels, have made an agreement concerning the building of a new luxury 6-star boutique-hotel in Dominican Republic. The total area of the resort estimates... Read further
29.10.2010

First hotel in Doha under the U brand name will be opened in August 2011

Absolute Hotel Services, the company owning the “U” hotel brand, is going to open its first hotel in Doha under this brand. The 120-key U hotel in Doha will be opened in August 2011. Guests will be offered to choose from... Read further
29.10.2010

Now hotels in UK struggle with unwished guests using a database

We often select hotels on the basis of reviews and feedbacks made by other people. Hoteliers also want to have the same experience and Guestscan Ltd. offers this opportunity... Read further
28.10.2010

The new world’s biggest hotel is now Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong

In March 2011 Ritz-Carlton returns in Hong Kong and this will be celebrated by the opening of the biggest hotel in the world. Ritz-Carlton hotel in Hong Kong will be opened in the giant Commerce... Read further
28.10.2010

Hilton will build 8 new hotels in China

Jukkasjarvi village located in the northern part of Sweden 200 kilometers away from Polar circle offers new service for all guests – ice sculpture creation master classes. Special courses will be held... Read further
27.10.2010

Hilton will build 8 new hotels in China

China hotel market becomes a hot place these days. Right after Hyatt has announced the building of new hotels, Hilton signs a multi-hotel building agreement for 8 properties... Read further
27.10.2010

All clients of Emirates Airlines are offered a free night in Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa in Australia

Emirates Airlines have made an agreement with famous Australian resort Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa and now offer new promotion. All clients of the airlines, who have made flights to any city of... Read further
26.10.2010

Hyatt expands its presence in China

China hotel market is currently an attractive place for hoteliers from all over the world, so there’s no wonder why many famous companies do everything to launch new properties... Read further
26.10.2010

Tourism department of Thailand prizes Royal Cliff Beach Resort hotel with the “Award of Excellence”

Royal Cliff Beach Resort is a well-known and popular hotel in Thailand. This is confirmed by multiple awards that this resort has won during its history. Now Royal Cliff Beach Resort has one more... Read further
25.10.2010

Fattal will turn its hotels in Israel into luxury palaces

Israel based company Fattal Hotel Management Ltd. has decided to change the category of two hotels in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem that are in property of this organization. After renovation the hotels... Read further
25.10.2010

Fiesta Hotel Group launches new hotel in Ibiza

Fiesta Hotel Group, an owner of a chain of hotels in Europe, will open new property in a popular European resort – Ibiza. Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel will be the second property on the island... Read further
22.10.2010

Hilton Dalaman hotel in Turkey wins two hoteliers’ “Oscar” awards

Hilton hotel in Dalaman (Turkey) is a relatively new hotel, but it has already won popularity and wide recognition as one of the best hotels on the territory of Europe. Now this recognition is proven... Read further
22.10.2010

Jamaica hotels expect more visitors because of gaming laws loosening

Jamaica government bodies are worried about the tourists’ flow in the country and plan to attract more visitors by loosening the local gaming law. This way the country can compete with the United... Read further
21.10.2010

A chain of Shangri-La Hotels in Hong Kong opens its Golden Circle loyalty program to public

Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts is a popular chain of hotels in Hong Kong that contains not only accommodations, but also restaurants and a SPA center. Recently the company has made sufficient changes... Read further
21.10.2010

The number of hotels in Middle East will be now increased by Langham

Langham Hotels International will debut on the Middle East market by launching a hotel in Doha, the capital of Qatar. Langham Place hotel will have 290 rooms and is scheduled for opening in the... Read further
20.10.2010

Hotels in Mecca have increased their rates up to 31%

Currently Mecca is a hot place as during the holy month Ramadan it’s visited by pilgrims from all over the world. However, this year they will need to pay 31% more comparing... Read further
20.10.2010

Hotels in Innsbruck will offer a Club Innsbruck Card

Club Innsbruck card is a popular ski-pass that will help you to enjoy alpine ski in 8 Austrian ski regions. The pass covers not only the price for ski lifting, but also transporting costs... Read further
19.10.2010

Qatar-based fund is planning to build a luxury hotel in London

Qatar Holding LLC plans to create a luxury hotel on the roof of a famous Harrods trading center. The hotel in London will provide upscale service and luxury apartments for all visitors. Currently Harrods considers several opportunities... Read further
19.10.2010

Mandarin Oriental hotel in Tokyo offers the most expensive hotel rental in the world

How much do you think a hotel rental can cost? Mandarin Oriental Tokyo has started advertising of its rental that estimates US $671,000 per night. This price includes the rental of the entire hotel... Read further
18.10.2010

Etap opens new hotel in Berlin

Etap has recently opened its 69th hotel in Berlin. Etap Hotel Berlin Alexanderplatz is distinguished by its advantageous location as the hotel’s guests have simple access to all most notable parts... Read further
18.10.2010

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