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New Hotels in Kyoto and Nagoya by Preferred

Preferred Hotel Group will open two more hotels in Japan under its upscale brand Summit Hotels & Resorts. The Asia Pacific portfolio of the hotelier now contains Kyoto Tokyu Hotel and... Read further
31.07.2013

Hyatt to Open a Hotel in Phuket

Hyatt Hotels Corporation continues its expansion on the market of Thailand. This time the internationally famous hotelier has announced one more addition to its portfolio. The company will... Read further
30.07.2013

New “Twitter Oriented” Hotel in Mallorca

Melia Hotels, a popular European hotel company, has definitely prepared something new for its clients. Do you like social networks and Twitter in particular? If so, you may like the... Read further
29.07.2013

Spain Recovers the Number of Visitor Arrivals

This May Spain was visited by as many as 9.8 million international tourists, showing a progress of 7.4% comparing to previous year. Therefore, during January-May 2013 Spain was visited... Read further
26.07.2013

Prince de Galles Hotel in Paris Reopens After Restoration

While some popular hotels in Paris plan to close for restoration purposes, others start working again. Prince de Galles in Paris is one of them. The hotel has been recently reopened after... Read further
25.07.2013

Hotel Plaza Athénée in Paris Auctions its Valuable Items

Have you ever dreamt of having old silverware or vintage linens? Hotel Plaza Athénée, one of famous luxury hotels in Paris, is going to auction many precious items this autumn, after... Read further
24.07.2013

Starboard Hotels to Build a Hotel on the Olympic Park Site

Starboard Atlantic Hotels has announced signing of a joint venture with Union Hanover Securities. According to the agreement, the hotel company has become the owner of the former 2012... Read further
23.07.2013

Organic Farming in Kirimaya Hotel in Khao Yai, Thailand

Travellers, who are concerned about the food they eat, and claim only the best and cleanest products, will certainly enjoy their visit in Kirimaya Mountain Retreat that is located in Khao... Read further
22.07.2013

Spice Concierge in Phulay Bay Hotel in Thailand

Concierge services have become very popular and sought after in many hotels around the world. Concierge will help you solve many problems quickly and professionally, but how about a... Read further
19.07.2013

DJ Lessons in Six Senses Zighy Bay Hotel in Oman

Middle Eastern hotels have always tried to amaze and attract visitors by offering unusual experiences or services. While some hotels offer extravagant events or tremendous luxury, Six... Read further
18.07.2013

Wealthy Chinese Travellers Prefer Brand Hotels

Hurun Report has recently published information about most important factors that wealthy Chinese travelers take into consideration when selecting a hotel to stay. According to the report,... Read further
17.07.2013

The Queen Elizabeth 2 to Start its Last Voyage in October

The Queen Elizabeth 2, an ocean liner known for its size and beauty, will soon make its last ride – the ship will reach China, where it will be turned into a floating hotel. Currently,... Read further
16.07.2013

Superb Fishing Organized by Swiss Hotel

Without a doubt, summer is a perfect time for such a well-known activity as fishing, but this time guests of Badrutt Palace Hotel in St. Moritz, Switzerland, are able to try something new... Read further
15.07.2013

New Generation of Hostels Threaten Budget Hotels in Europe

Budget hotels in Europe might lose their popularity in future as new and improved hostels become more comfortable while keeping their low rates. According to a report published by HVS... Read further
12.07.2013

Most Swedes Do Not Book Hotels in Advance

Quite interesting information has been published recently. According to Scandic’s statistics, vast majority of Swedes do not book hotel rooms in advance, preferring to make last... Read further
11.07.2013

New Budget Hotel Brand by Whitbread

The UK hotelier Whitbread PLC announced the launch of a new brand – Hub by Premier Inn - that will be mostly targeted at savvy travellers. The main concept of the brand is in building... Read further
10.07.2013

Ban on Palm Oil in Scandic Hotels

Scandic Hotels, popular Swedish hotel chain, is known as a company that is concerned about environmental issues. Starting from the mid-1990s, Scandic has reduced emissions of carbon and... Read further
09.07.2013

New Hotel in Paris by Marriott

Marriott International has announced new addition to its portfolio. The famous hotel company will rebrand Paris Ambassador Hotel in Paris to Paris Marriott Opera Ambassador Hotel. The... Read further
08.07.2013

New Concept of the Mercure Brand by Accor

Last week Accor has revealed the brand new concept of its Mercure brand. The midscale chain currently has more than 700 hotels worldwide, and Accor wants to increase the number of... Read further
05.07.2013

First Results of Wyndham’s Energy Reduction Program

According to the latest report of Wyndham Worldwide, the company has achieved the reduction of energy use of 8%. The hotelier started the program approximately one year... Read further
04.07.2013

New Design of JW Marriott Hotel in Cannes

JW Marriott Cannes has changed the look of its public areas that are now even more glamorous. Thanks to the design developed by JOI-Design, visitors of the hotel will feel like... Read further
03.07.2013

New “Smart Thinking” Platform in Holiday Inn Express Hotels

IHG has launched the new “Smart Thinking” platform for its Holiday Inn Express brand. Trying to make the brand even more tech savvy and sophisticated, the internationally famous... Read further
02.07.2013

Starwood to Expand in the Holy City of Makkah

Last week Starwood Hotels & Resorts announced three new hotels in the holy city for all Muslims – Makkah (also known as Mecca). The internationally famous hotelier will open... Read further
01.07.2013

Dalian Wanda Group to Expand in London

Dalian Wanda Group, a Chinese hotel company, has announced its European expansion plans. The company wants to open a luxury hotel in London. The property will also include commercial space,... Read further
28.06.2013

Luxurious Sandwich in The Hullet House Hotel in Hong Kong

The Hullet House has prepared a real surprise for guests of its restaurant. The Hong Kong hotel has created a unique club sandwich and claims that their club sandwich is the most expensive... Read further
27.06.2013

Hilton Worldwide Enters Macedonia

The European country of Macedonia is not a frequent guest on hotel news websites, but, nevertheless, the hotel industry of the country is developing. This time Hilton Worldwide has... Read further
26.06.2013

New Lounge Design in Swissôtel Hotels

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has announced their new lounge zone called “DesignLab”. According to the Zurich-headquartered company, this lounge reflects “modern... Read further
24.06.2013

New Wellness Programs in Trump Hotels

The Trump Hotel Collection has launched a combination of three different programs targeted at wellness and vitality of hotel guests. The new programs are the result of the growing demand... Read further
24.06.2013

Top Sought After Hotel Rewards

Hotel loyalty programs are a great way to save on travelling or get nice bonuses. This is the main reason why millions of travellers around the world join these programs. The latest study... Read further
21.06.2013

New London-based Hotel Company

Even in a crowded hotel market there is space for new players. This time the newcomer is GuocoLeisure Ltd. The Singapore-listed company was registered in London last week. Currently, the... Read further
20.06.2013

First Diaoyutai Boutique Opens in China

Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality (DMH) has announced the opening of the first accommodation under their new brand “Diaoyutai Boutique”. This will be a boutique hotel in Chengdu... Read further
19.06.2013

Local School Help in Chiang Mai Hotel

These days many people want not only get new travel experiences; they want to be engaged in local lifestyle, deal with people from other cultures, and explore heritage of different... Read further
19.06.2013

Instagram Competition in Four Seasons Hotel in Hong Kong

The Four Seasons Hong Kong has started a very interesting competition that will be surely of a great interest for fans of the popular online service Instagram. Absolutely everyone, both... Read further
17.06.2013

Bright Future of Luxury Hotels in Spain

The latest study by Jones Lang LaSalle forecasts success of luxury hotels in Spain, particularly in Madrid and Barcelona. Such a statement may look rather strange as the state of Spanish... Read further
14.06.2013

Mandarin Oriental Opens a Hotel in Shanghai

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the opening of the first property in the city of Shanghai. The new hotel is named Mandarin Oriental Pudong, and it is located on the bank of the... Read further
13.06.2013

Hotels in London Increase Their Profits in April

April was definitely a good month for hotels in London as they reached first increase of gross operating profit in 2013!

Even though there was a sudden small decrease in... Read further
12.06.2013

Myanmar Wants to Attract More Tourists

The government of Myanmar is very interested in attracting more tourists to the country. For this purpose, it has launched a partnership with the Asian Development Bank and the government... Read further
11.06.2013

IHG Opens the First Heritage Hotel in Asia

InterContinental Group (IHG) has unveiled the opening of its 200th hotel in China – the InterContinental Shanghai Ruijin. Despite such a huge portfolio in the country, this... Read further
10.06.2013

Hyatt Opens its New Hotel in Seoul

Hyatt has announced the opening of the first Hyatt Place hotel in Seoul. It will also become the first Hyatt Place hotel in Northeast Asia.

The opening of the new hotel has... Read further
07.06.2013

Leading Hotels to Showcase Its Hotels in a Movie

The Leading Hotels of the World has recently collaborated with filmmakers, and the result of this partnership can be seen in the Italian movie named “Viaggio Sola” (or... Read further
06.06.2013

Scottish Beef in the Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, Scotland

The Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, Scotland, has announced a very interesting new service in its restaurant. From now, guests of the hotel can choose the beef they want to order just like... Read further
05.06.2013

Golden Anniversary of Cavalieri Hotel in Rome

This year Rome Cavalieri, a popular hotel in the capital of Italy and a part of the Waldorf Astoria portfolio, celebrates its 50th anniversary. Therefore, all guests of the hotel are... Read further
04.06.2013

The Total Debt of Hotels in Ireland is More Than 6 Billion Euro

It was revealed that the total debt of hotels in Ireland has reached a tremendous sum – 6.7 billion euro. More than one third of hotels in the region experience financial difficulties.... Read further
03.06.2013

Cairn Refurbishes Famous Scottish Hotels

Cairn Hotel Group is to rebrand and refurbish two very famous and well-respected hotels in Scotland – the Royal British Hotel in Edinburgh and the Station Hotel in Aberdeen. Both the... Read further
31.05.2013

Gold iPads for Guests of Burj Al Arab Hotel

Jumeirah Group often tries to please its VIP visitors by offering exclusive rewards or promotions. This time the famous hotelier has a fantastic promotion for all visitors of the luxurious... Read further
30.05.2013

Complimentary Breakfasts in Marriott Hotels

Marriott Hotels has announced a new addition to its Marriott Rewards program. Now participants with Gold and Platinum status will have an opportunity to enjoy free breakfast. The promotion... Read further
29.05.2013

Ashford Castle Changes Its Owner

Ashford Castle, a tremendously beautiful castle-hotel in Ireland, has recently changed its owner. The 83-guestroom hotel in Cong is now owned by the Red Carnation Hotel Collection.... Read further
28.05.2013

Aloft Hotels Reports Ten Thousand Check-ins Using its New System

According to Aloft Hotels, more than ten thousand guests have already checked-in using the company’s new “smart check-in” system that is nothing like the traditional... Read further
26.05.2013

Starwood Develops Solar Power in Its Hotels

Starwood Hotels & Resorts will work over its brand new solar power program, according to which the company’s hotels will use solar batteries to meet their energy needs. At the first... Read further
24.05.2013

New Offerings in Hyatt House Hotels

From now guests of Hyatt House hotels will enjoy some new services and other benefits that will surely make their stay more comfortable. First of all, all guests are welcome to enjoy... Read further
23.05.2013

Grand Kempinski Hotel in Shanghai is Finally Open

Kempinski Hotels, one of the oldest and most respected European luxury hotel chains, has added one more property to the hotel market of Shanghai. The company has made an agreement with... Read further
22.05.2013

New Loyalty Program by Wyndham

Just like many hotel companies, Wyndham Hotel Group has a special rewards system called Wyndham Rewards. Previously it was mostly targeted at frequently travelling customers, but now... Read further
21.05.2013

Viceroy to Build a US$1 Billion Hotel on Palm Jumeirah

Viceroy Hotel Group has announced the building of a luxurious hotel on Palm Jumeirah. Set to open in 2017, Viceroy Dubai will cost US$1 billion, and will mark the company’s debut... Read further
20.05.2013

Gritti Palace Hotel in Venice is Finally Open Again!

If you want to spend some truly unforgettable time in Venice, we suggest considering the newly reopened Gritti Palace! This hotel was closed 15 months ago for an extensive renovation.... Read further
17.05.2013

New Name on Hotel Map of Europe – Abidos Hotels

Abidos Hotels has announced its debut in Europe. The company has concluded a management agreement with Zbyszko Hotels concerning the management of two hotels in Poland. Commending the new... Read further
16.05.2013

Hilton Hotel in London Gets New Lobby

Guests of Hilton London Metropole will be certainly pleased to see the recently renovated lobby of the hotel even though only the first phase is completed at the moment. When it comes to... Read further
15.05.2013

IHG to Open Crowne Plaza Hotel in Newcastle

InterContinental Group (IHG) has announced the signing of a new Crowne Plaza hotel in the UK. This will be Crowne Plaza Newcastle – Stephenson Quarter. The hotel will be... Read further
14.05.2013

The Tallest Hotel in Europe to be Built in Spain

Apogee Investors and Mobilona Space hotels have announced the building of a tremendously large, tall and expensive hotel complex in Spain. The hotel will be built on a man-made island near... Read further
13.05.2013

Whitbread Reveals its UK Expansion Plans

Whitbread, leisure hotels giant mostly known for the Premiere Inn brand, has revealed its very ambitious expansion plans concerning the growth of Premiere Inn’s portfolio in the UK.... Read further
10.05.2013

Free Beer in Four Points by Sheraton Hotels

Four Points by Sheraton is a brand that is mostly targeted at business travellers, so there’s no wonder why the company constantly conducts various studies with just one aim – to... Read further
09.05.2013

Radisson Blu Riverside Opens in Sweden

Radisson Blu Riverside hotel has been recently opened in Sweden. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, the owner of the brand, decided to open its new hotel in Gothenburg, a large city and a popular... Read further
08.05.2013

Hotels and Restaurants in India Start a Strike

Over 10 000 hotels and restaurants throughout India called a one day strike in order to show their disagreement with the new service tax that is to be imposed on all restaurants that have... Read further
07.05.2013

Luxury Comes to Manila

Luxury hotels are not widespread in Manila, Philippines, so if you plan to make a visit to this city, you may be glad to know that there is a new name in the list of top quality... Read further
06.05.2013

Hotels in Europe Post Average Results for March 2013

March 2013 cannot be called a profitable month for hotels in Europe as vast majority of destinations posted mixed results. In the newest report by STR Global we can see that occupancy... Read further
03.05.2013

Starwood Debuts in Liverpool with its Aloft Brand

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, has announced the signing of a new destination with its sensationally popular Aloft Hotels brand. The new hotel will be opened in Liverpool. The hotel... Read further
03.05.2013

Pullman to Manage a Hotel in Liverpool Exhibition Centre

Pullman Hotels announced that it had won the tender concerning the building and managing of a 200-guestroom hotel in the future Liverpool Exhibition Centre. The cost of the project is... Read further
01.05.2013

First Indigo Hotel in Italy

IHG (InterContinental Group) has announced the opening of its first Hotel Indigo in Italy. One of the largest hotel companies in the world will open an accommodation under this... Read further
30.04.2013

New Cocktails in Renaissance Hotels Specially for Mother’s Day

Renaissance Hotels has announced quite an unusual promotion for Mother’s Day. Now all visitors of Renaissance Hotels all over the world are welcome to try some brand new variations of... Read further
29.04.2013

Hotel Dedicated to Sports Opens in Phuket

Last year a very interesting hotel was opened in Phuket. Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club is even told to be the first sports hotel in Asia.

The Sports Hotel has 78 guestrooms... Read further
26.04.2013

Ayala Land to Open a Chain of Budget Hotels in Philippines

Ayala Land Inc., a property giant from Philippines, has announced the launch of a new hotel brand that will mark the company’s diversification and expansion to the market of... Read further
25.04.2013

China to Become the Largest Business Travel Market in the World

According to the report by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), tourism sector of China is likely to reach a substantial growth of 15% in 2013. The country is also on... Read further
24.04.2013

A Vineyard Resort is to Open in Tagaytay

Global Estate Resorts Inc. (a company owned by tycoon Andrew Tan) is preparing something really special. The company will open a resort dedicated to wine in Tagaytay, Philippines.... Read further
23.04.2013

Rezidor to Launch a Hotel in Istanbul Airport

The Rezidor Hotel Group has announced the opening of a hotel in one of the most dynamic places in Turkey – Istanbul Ataturk Airport. One of the most quickly developing hotel companies... Read further
22.04.2013

“Hotel Stories” Book by Luxury Collection

It is not a secret that hotels are usually located in most beautiful places in the world, or in places popular because of their location or historic heritage. Quite often hotels themselves... Read further
19.04.2013

Pentahotels Expands in Belgium

New World Hospitality will enter Belgium. The company has announced the opening of five hotels in the country. All of them will operate under the Pentahotels brand.

This has... Read further
18.04.2013

Opulent Hotel Crillon in Paris Sells its Treasures at an Auction

On April 18-22 one of the most famous luxurious hotels in Paris will sell lots of treasures at an auction. Opulent Hotel Crillon is to sell the majority of its furniture and some... Read further
17.04.2013

The Autograph Collection Debuts in the UK

The Autograph Collection, a popular hotel brand that unites independently owned hotels in upscale segment has reported its debut in the UK. The brand, which is owned by Marriott... Read further
16.04.2013

W Comes to Mainland China

W Hotels Worldwide has reached a very important milestone in its development – the company has opened its first hotel located in mainland China – W Guangzhou. This hotel has also... Read further
15.04.2013

2013 Hotel Companies World Ranking

MKG has released its list of the most famous hotel brands in the world. The list includes companies with the biggest number of hotels around the world, proves Anglo-Saxon supremacy, but at... Read further
12.04.2013

New Hotel Brand by India’s Park

The Park Hotels, one of the few Indian boutique hoteliers, has announced the creation of a new hotel brand. The brand’s name is “Zone by The Park”. This is going to be an... Read further
11.04.2013

European Business Travellers to Make a Record in 2013 and 2014

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has issued its report concerning the state of business travel segment in Europe and its prospects for 2013 and 2014. In spite of... Read further
10.04.2013

Kempinski Puts on Hold its Hotel in North Korea

Kempinski Hotels reported that it had postponed the opening of the Ryugyong hotel in Pyongyang (North Korea). The official reason for such a decision is an increasing political... Read further
09.04.2013

New Food and Beverage Program by Marriott

Marriott International has revealed the brand new food & beverage program for its JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts and Fairfield Inn & Suites brands.

The new menu and dishes in it... Read further
08.04.2013

IHG Sells the Iconic London InterContinental

Last week IHG announced the sale of the company’s leasehold interest in one of the most famous hotels in London – the 447-guestroom InterContinental London Park Lane. The sum of... Read further
05.04.2013

The Government of Bali Plans to Standardize Room Rates

The governor of Bali, Made Mangku Pastika, has made quite an interesting announcement. The government of the island wants to standardize room rates in local hotels. This is how local... Read further
04.04.2013

New Loyalty Program by IHG

IHG has announced the new loyalty program and will also offer some new services like free Internet to all loyalty program members.

The hotelier’s loyalty program was... Read further
03.04.2013

Four Premiere Inn Hotels in Scotland

Premiere Inn has announced the opening of four more hotels in Scotland. Thanks to the new addition, the rapidly expanding portfolio of the company will be enlarged by almost 400 new... Read further
02.04.2013

New Hotel in Vienna by Kempinski

Kempinski has finally opened its Palais Hansen Kempinski hotel in Vienna. The iconic hotel is located in a historical building that was built as a hotel for the 1873 World... Read further
01.04.2013

Kerzner Enters Europe

Kerzner International will enter Europe with its One&Only brand. The hotelier plans to open a hotel in Montenegro. According to Kerzner International Holdings Ltd, Paradise Island, Bahamas,... Read further
29.03.2013

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