A couple of days ago Hilton Hotels & Resorts opened its fourth hotel in India. The 204-key Hilton hotel in Chennai is the first accommodation by the famous hotelier...
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09.03.2011
Recently it has been revealed that several resorts in Thailand will change their operating companies. One of them is Baan Taling Ngam Resort & Spa – the oldest upscale resort on...
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09.03.2011
Accor SA, a Parisian-headquartered hotelier, has created 2 new applications for cell phones. Before this the company released only an app for iPhone. This application will be also renewed in the nearest...
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08.03.2011
IHG will present its first hotel-boutique in Thailand by launching a property in Phuket in 2014. The hotelier will run this accommodation according to the agreement with...
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08.03.2011
Due to violence in Libya and especially in its capital Tripoli the majority of famous internationally-branded hotels have decided to suspend their work.
It has been revealed Marriott suspends all activities...
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06.03.2011
A Kuala Lumpur-based company Landmarks Bhd. is starting the production of a super resort on the Bintan coast, Indonesia. The company has a large plot of land of 835 acres dedicated...
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06.03.2011
Hotels in London keep improving their performance, remaining the leaders among hotels in Europe. In January 2011 the growth was, however, a bit slower comparing to previous...
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03.03.2011
Hilton Worldwide will open 2 new hotels in China in the nearest future. The properties include the first hotel by the Garden Inn brand. Both properties will be managed through a franchising...
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03.03.2011
We have already mentioned the creation of the first and only capsule hotel in China. Its owner has been inspired by similar capsule hotels in Japan and has made a decision to open a hotel in...
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02.03.2011
Strategic Hotels & Resorts, a Chicago-based hotelier, has sold its hotel in Paris – the 192-key Marriott Champs Elysees. The buyer of the leasehold interest is unknown. Actually, the seller didn’t make any...
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02.03.2011
Marriott International has announced the opening of 3 hotels in Europe. One of them will be opened under the Renaissance brand and the other two under the Courtyard...
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01.03.2011
The famous Paris-based hotelier plans to sell a part of its hotels in order to reduce the company’s debt that will reach € 1.2 billion in the end of this year. Accor continues its strategy of selling assets...
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01.03.2011
Travelodge, a British hotelier specializing on budget accommodations, has announced the opening of 35 new properties in 2011. This has become possible due to good results in 2010 – the company...
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28.02.2011
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, a famous Asian hotelier, has announced the launching of the new hotel brand Kerry Hotels. This will be the 5-star brand and the first property under it will become...
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28.02.2011
Hotel in Rome will get incredible profits this May as they raise their rates up above normal. You can reserve a room in a 2-star hotel for 330 Euro per night and a 4-star hotel in Rome near Vatican...
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26.02.2011
India and China definitely become hotel destinations as both countries have reported about increase in foreign arrivals. In India there increase in 2010 estimated 9% (in previous year this country...
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26.02.2011
Two large and famous hoteliers, Sol Melia, with properties mainly in Europe, and a Chinese hotelier Jin Jiang, have concluded an agreement about cooperating in such spheres as marketing...
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25.02.2011
Morgans Hotel Group has revealed its plans concerning the expansion into Middle East. The company will start from opening a hotel in Qatar. A Mondrian hotel is currently in the process of renovation...
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25.02.2011
Hilton has just revealed the news concerning the signing of the agreement with TCC Hotel Group concerning the opening of a hotel in Bangkok under the DoubleTree...
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24.02.2011
Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts has announced the change of the managing organization for its Sheraton hotel in Phuket. Starting from June 30 Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket will be rebranded to...
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24.02.2011
The father of the legendary singer Michael Jackson is usually connected with music business. However, he has decided to try his luck in a new field and has become one of the primary...
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23.02.2011
Today W Hotels Worldwide celebrates the opening of its 40th property globally. This time this is the brand new flagship hotel in London located on Leicester Square. This 10-story accommodation on the corner of Wardour Street and...
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23.02.2011
It has been finally revealed that Bulgari Hotels & Resorts will open its new hotel in London. This is going to be the third property by this brand that specializes on ultra-luxury...
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21.02.2011
Hyatt Hotels Corp. is going to open its first hotel in Shanghai under the luxury lifestyle brand Andaz. This is also going to be the first property under this brand in whole...
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21.02.2011
Accor, a Paris-based hotelier, wants to make its middle-scale hotel brand Novotel to undergo green certification by the end of 2012. Currently the portfolio of hotels by this brand reaches 400...
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20.02.2011
Hilton Worldwide has concluded an agreement concerning the opening of a hotel in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates. This has become possible due to the contract with...
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20.02.2011
Swire Hotels, a Honk Kong-based hotelier, has recently revealed to publics its new hotel brand Chapter Hotels. The hotels under this brand will be opened mostly in the...
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19.02.2011
During this year several popular upscale hotels in Thailand will change their managing organizations and, thus, their names as well. The first property to swap its flag will be the Langham Place Samui...
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19.02.2011
Among the brands owned by the famous hotelier Marriott there is a Middle East influenced brand Saray Spa. The brand is new and so the company plans to launch it in many...
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18.02.2011
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts has decided to change the managing organization for its hotel in Manchester, England. From now the 85-key hotel Princess on Portland will be renamed to...
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18.02.2011
The 221-key Ambassadeur hotel located in the Cote d’Azur resort will soon change its managing company. Starting from the beginning of 2012 this property of Renaissance Hotels will be operated by...
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17.02.2011
Starwood has revealed its plans concerning the opening of 2 new hotels in Bursa, Turkey. This city is known as an industrial center with rich cultural heritage. In order to make it possible, Starwood...
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17.02.2011
Zinc InVision has revealed its ambitious plans concerning the opening of 28 new properties in the Middle East and North Africa. For this purpose the company will invest US $180 million into...
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15.02.2011
Accor, a famous European hotelier, expands its business and sees the Middle East as one of its priority markets with 18 new projects in pipeline due by 2014. This will add over 4,800 new...
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15.02.2011
One of best resorts on the west coast of Huelva, Spain, is sold to the Berlin-headquartered company Precise Hotels Collection. The previous owner of the 5-star El Rompido Golf hotel...
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13.02.2011
A couple of days ago one of the most popular hotels in Chinese city Shenyang was almost destroyed by fire. The 5-star Dynasty Wanxin Hotel was severely damaged...
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13.02.2011
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, a European hotelier headquartered on Palma de Mallorca, has reported its increasing sales in 2010. Comparing to 2009 the company’s sales feature an increase...
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11.02.2011
MGM Resorts international has revealed its plans concerning the opening of its first hotel in India. The first property will become the 480-key hotel in New Delhi, which is scheduled for opening in...
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11.02.2011
New London hotel, which is currently under construction in Knightsbridge area, may be operated by Marriott International. The hotelier wants to flag the new property, which building costs estimate...
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10.02.2011
Hilton has revealed its plans concerning its future development in India. The company plans to open as many as 19 new accommodations in this country by 2016. This will bring another 3,000 guestrooms...
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10.02.2011
Chinese hotelier Swissôtel changes its owner. Now the company will be run by TA Global – a Malaysian Property developer, which has bought the stakes of the company for US $60.75 million...
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09.02.2011
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts opened its first accommodation in London 41 years ago. That was an Inn-type hotel in one of parks of the UK capital. The hotel also was the company’s first...
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09.02.2011
Accor, a Paris-based hotelier, plans to concentrate its efforts on exploring Asia Pacific region and opening there as many properties as possible. 2010 was quite successful in this area as Accor...
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08.02.2011
A group of 5 holiday camps in the United Kingdom named Pontins has been recently acquired by Britannia Hotel Group. Because of this deal the camp company has been prevented from...
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08.02.2011
Hotels in London and the UK hotels in general traditionally occupy the first place in whole Europe when it comes to calculating the performance. In 2010 London accommodations were still leading...
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06.02.2011
It’s reported that InterContinental hotels in Germany will be terminated on April 1. All three properties represent the luxury segment and are owned by...
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06.02.2011
The Rezidor Hotel Group definitely pays a lot of attention to Sweden. Recently the company has announced the opening of new Radisson Blu hotel in Gothenburg and now it’s going to launch new...
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04.02.2011
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has announced the launching of its new concept Swissôtel Living. The first property to use this concept will be Swissôtel The Bosphorus...
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04.02.2011
Hilton hotel in Valencia is a 304-key property in one of the most picturesque and the third largest city of Spain. The hotel changed its owner recently. The new owner of the accommodation is...
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03.02.2011
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has announced new ownership concept named Anantara Vacation Club, which will be turned to action together with RCI. The company owns 3 accommodations in...
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03.02.2011
Private investors David and Frederick Barclay have bought the controlling stake in Myabourne Hotel Group, which is famous for owning 3 hotels in London present in the list of most prestigious...
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02.02.2011
Dubai Duty Free, the retailer in Dubai International Airport, also owns a 5-star hotel at the Aviation Club. As it has been recently announced, this hotel will be operated by...
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02.02.2011
Emaar Hospitality Group LLC, the Dubai-based hotelier, has revealed its plans concerning the opening of 5 hotels under the Address Hotels & Resorts brand. The hotels may be opened until...
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01.02.2011
The Rezidor Hotel Group has announced it will build new Radisson Blu hotel in Gothenburg (Sweden) together with Winn Hotel Group. The opening of the new property is scheduled for the beginning...
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01.02.2011
Tough times and economic crisis are still the reality for Greece, meaning financial difficulties for hoteliers as well. The local N. Daskalantonakis Group is no exception...
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29.01.2011
MWB Group Holding PLC, a London-based company and the owner of Malmaison (the boutique-hotel brand), has concluded an agreement with Rome-based Magellan Hospitality concerning...
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29.01.2011
Good news for the shareholders of the Paris-based hotelier Accor. After tough times and huge debts the company plans to get a profit of 5% in 2010. Such optimistic news has appeared after...
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28.01.2011
Two companies, Jin Jiang Hotels and Thayer Lodging Group, have created a joint venture JT Realty Advisors. This Shanghai-based company is now going to launch its own hotel brand named...
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28.01.2011
It has been announced that new hotel on the Yamu Peninsula of Phuket (Thailand) will be managed by Como Hotels and Resorts. This accommodation will be located in Phang Nga Bay...
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27.01.2011
This January is definitely not the best time to stay in UK hotels as you will need to pay 14% more or will even face higher rates. This increase concerns hotels of all budget segments...
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27.01.2011
St. Valentine’s Day, one of the most popular holidays, may become less romantic for tourists as they will not be able to get any alcohol in Dubai hotels. The reason for this decision is in the fact...
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25.01.2011
Cinnovation CG, a Singapore-based investment company, has concluded the agreement with InVision Hospitality, which specializes on hotel management, concerning the opening of 30 hotels...
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25.01.2011
Oslo-based Choice Hotels Scandinavia has announced the creation of its new brand Comfort Xpress, which is targeted to savvy clients. First properties under this brand will become a hotel in...
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24.01.2011
Dubai building boom is still in full bloom and new hotels appear all the time. Just to prove this Al Habtoor Group has exposed its plans concerning the building of a new hotel in...
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24.01.2011
RBS or Royal Bank of Scotland has just sold 4 Hilton hotels in its ownership. The sum of the contract exceeds £100 million. The hotels, which have been sold by RBS, are Hilton Brighton Metropole...
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22.01.2011
Lloyds Banking Group may try to sell Mint Hotel Group in the nearest future. The forecasted sale price is around £550 million. Mint Hotel is the new brand as this name appeared just in November...
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22.01.2011
Carlson has revealed its ambitious plans concerning the opening of 19 hotels in India this year. The new properties will be opened under the Park Plaza, Park Inn, Country Inns...
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21.01.2011
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide has reported the company will build 3 hotels in Muscat, Oman. All three properties are currently under construction and are scheduled for opening...
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21.01.2011
Hotels in France, Germany and Belgium– Accor have sold 49 properties in Europe. The total sum of the deal estimates 378.4 million of Euro. The new owner of the hotels is a joint venture between...
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20.01.2011
Accor, a famous hotelier, has recently signed an agreement with the British company Focus Hotels Ltd. concerning the opening of 10 hotels in the UK. This will add another 763 guestrooms...
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20.01.2011
The rumors tell Hilton is planning to open Waldorf Astoria hotel in Liverpool, England. Currently there are no 5-star hotels in the city. The news has appeared concerning the local...
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19.01.2011
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts is going to start its business in India by launching the first hotel in New Delhi. The hotel will be opened through a franchise agreement with the owner...
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19.01.2011
Famous 953-key Le Méridien Montparnasse hotel in Paris will soon change its owner. The existing owner, Unibail-Rodamco, will sell the property to Accor. The new owner in its turn has decided...
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17.01.2011
The rumors concerning the sale of Accor’s stake in famous chain of Lucien Barriere Hotels et Casinos finally got approved. The European hotelier has confirmed the deal with a France-based...
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17.01.2011
China-native 7 Days Group Holdings Ltd. managed to open 231 accommodations in China in 2010. Among them 146 properties are net managed and the rest 85 – net leased-and-operated...
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14.01.2011
The second property by Hilton in Vietnam will be built in Da Nang city. Recently the company has signed a management agreement with the local developer...
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14.01.2011
Wyndham Hotel Group is currently in the process of signing a management deal for the new hotel in Chongqing. The 48-store and 350-key Wyndham Chongqing North Hotel is owned by...
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13.01.2011
Shanghai hotels in ultra-budget segment have new competitor – the first capsule-type accommodation. Such hotel has been recently opened at Shanghai Railway Station...
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13.01.2011
Lucien Barrière is a chain of hotels with 14 hotels in France and 1 accommodation in Marrakesh. The total number of guestrooms in the portfolio estimates 2,000. Lucien Barrière brand contains...
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12.01.2011
London hoteliers make absolutely positive forecasts about their trading future and call 2011 and 2012 the most promising years. In April the world’s attention will be focused on the UK...
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12.01.2011
Shanghai based hotelier Home Inns & Hotels Management Inc. plans to continue its expansion this year as well, opening from 260 to 280 hotels in 2011. This will increase the total size of the portfolio...
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11.01.2011
Beijing has revealed its plans concerning the building of the copy of the famous Burj Khalifa tower, the tallest building in the world. The tower is originally located in Dubai...
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11.01.2011
A group of London-based hoteliers and a former snowboard instructor are planning to launch what they call “alpine hotel brand” that will collect midscale hotels in Europe and then in other parts...
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10.01.2011
Sri Lanka has suddenly become one of the hottest destinations in the Southeast Asia, so no wonder why hoteliers are eager to add to their portfolios accommodations in this magnificent...
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10.01.2011
Olivier de Geffrier, the entrepreneur and hotelier specializing in hotels in Paris, has revealed his plans concerning the opening a chain of boutique-hotels in the capital of France...
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09.01.2011
According to the data provided by ITB World Travel Trends Report, in 2010 Europeans made more travels, but the trips were shorter and, thus, cheaper. The results vary slightly comparing to the previous...
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09.01.2011
Hilton Worldwide, which currently has 2 hotels in India, opens its third property, celebrating the returning to Mumbai, the business and entertainment capital of India. The hotel will be located just...
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06.01.2011
Yamu hotel-resort in Phuket is a luxury property that has greatly suffered due to the global financial crisis. This led to suspension of the project and its destiny was unclear until...
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06.01.2011
America’s Best Franchising Inc. is an Atlanta-based hotelier, which plans to open 7 new properties in India under its own brand 3 Palms Hotels & Resorts. All hotels will be referred to an upscale...
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05.01.2011
One of the iconic London hotels, Grosvenor House, was sold to Sahara India Pariwar conglomerate that is owned by an Indian billionaire Subrata Roy. The property’s previous owner...
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05.01.2011
Finally publics have been presented official news about the luxury L’Hotel de Crillon in Paris. The property has been sold to a member of Saudi royal family for 250 million of Euro. The name of the buyer...
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30.12.2010
The United Arab Emirates have 2 main tourist centers that are internationally famous – Abu Dhabi and Dubai. While Dubai is still considered #1 and this is proven by major hotel metrics...
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30.12.2010
DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Varna-Golden Sands will be officially opened in spring 2011, making this the debut of the DoubleTree brand in Bulgaria. The hotel will be located in a popular resort...
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28.12.2010
Continuous growth allowed hotels in London top the list of the most profitable accommodations in Europe. According to the HotStats study conducted by TRI Hospitality Consulting, London hoteliers...
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28.12.2010
Starting from December 2010 Hotel El Prado hotel in Madrid will be functioning under the name All Seasons Madrid Prado. This will be the first property under the new brand owned by...
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27.12.2010
Rocco Forte and Family Ltd. has recently got rid of the luxury hotel in Geneva. The buyer is the investment company, which is represented by Cedar Capital Partners. The sum of the deal is not disclosed...
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27.12.2010
Just like other famous hoteliers, Marriott continues its expansion on the Chinese market and signs one more management deal, this time with Sanding Holding Group Co. ltd. for a hotel in Yiwu...
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26.12.2010
Mardan Palace hotel in Antalya is the most expensive resort in Europe in terms of building costs. The 546-key accommodation was opened last year and its building costs estimated...
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26.12.2010
Hilton is definitely making an expansion on the European market as within last 3 years it has opened as much as 50 hotels in this region! The properties are opened under different brands...
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24.12.2010
Jumeirah Group will manage one more property in China. This time this hotelier has made an agreement with Liuhe Group. According to the deal Jumeirah will operate Qiandao Lake based...
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24.12.2010
Brand new Banyan Tree Al Wadi resort and hotel in the Arab Emirates, which is owned by the famous chain of resorts Banyan Tree, has announced the opening of the unique beach...
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23.12.2010
Shanghai Tower J-Hotel, which is currently under the building process, will be opened by Interstate Hotels & Resorts in 2014, making it the highest hotel in the world. The hotel will be located in Shanghai...
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23.12.2010
Hong Kong-based hotelier Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts plans to build 2 new properties. These are a hotel in Chennai, India, and a hotel in Nanchang, China. Shangri-La hotel in Nanchang will be the sole...
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20.12.2010
Famous Palace of Versailles will soon pass through outbuilding, after which luxury hotels in France will have one more competitor. The hotel in Versailles will have 23 rooms and is planned...
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20.12.2010
Sheraton Hotels& Resorts continues its expansion on the Chinese market by opening 3 more properties by the end of January. Among them will be the third hotel in Shanghai and the first hotel...
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19.12.2010
The UK native Alternative Hotel Group has made a decision to rebrand its properties and operate on the market under the name De Vere Group. All hotels in the United Kingdom owned by this...
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19.12.2010
A hotel in Abu Dhabi, one of the main cities in the United Arab Emirates, can become internationally famous because of the most expensive Christmas tree in the world. One of the most luxurious...
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18.12.2010
Sofitel Luxury Hotels, an upscale hotelier based in France, opens 3 new properties this week. These are Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom, Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra and Sofitel So Mauritius...
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18.12.2010
A Dubai based management company, Shaza Hotels is famous for its strict following of Islamic values, so there’s no wonder why it’s expanding its business in the Middle East. Recently the company has opened its first hotel...
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17.12.2010
Club Méditerranée, a Paris based hotelier, has posted its financial statement for 2010 (financial year ends on October 31). The company is very optimistic about its position in 2011...
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17.12.2010
Hotels in Poland in the mountain region have recently become a popular place, so there’s no wonder why high class accommodations are opened here faster than in the rest...
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16.12.2010
Palm Holdings, a London based hotelier, has recently bought 2 upscale boutique-hotels in Edinburgh. The company will brand them together with the other 2 hotels of the same segment...
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16.12.2010
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) will soon debut on the hotel market of Malaysia with its first property under the InterContinental brand. Starting from February 1, 2011, Nikko Hotel Kuala Lumpur...
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15.12.2010
Qatar, which has recently won the right to host FIFA 2022 World Cup, is currently experiencing a shortage of 55,000 guest rooms to settle all guests, football teams and mass media. The country plans to have around 240 hotels fully operating...
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15.12.2010