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Accor Comes to Saudi Arabia

Accor Hotel Services Middle East will open a new hotel in the holy Saudi city of Madinah. The Pullman branded hotel will open in accordance with a management agreement with Munshaat Real... Read further
10.07.2014

New Cocktails at Lebua Hotel in Bangkok

Lebua, one of iconic destinations in Bangkok, Thailand, now will attract guests not only by its exceptional service, but also by new exclusive cocktails available in two bars - Café Mozu... Read further
09.07.2014

Marriott Opens First AC Hotels by Marriot in Paris

Marriott International debuted in Paris with its AC Hotels by Marriott brand. First in the capital of France, this is going to be the third AC Hotels by Marriott property in the country.... Read further
08.07.2014

New Concepts of Melia Sol Hotels

Melia, famous hotel company, has several brands dedicated to different types of tourists. Sol Hotels and Resorts is the brand for leisure rest hotels and beach rest resorts. Trying to offer... Read further
07.07.2014

New Hotel by Scandic in Berlin

Scandic added one more hotel to its portfolio. The company increased its presence in Germany by rebranding the Alsterhof Hotel in Berlin. The hotel will start operating as Scandic Berlin... Read further
04.07.2014

French Pastries in Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts

Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts launched new program together with famous pastry chef Johnny Iuzzini. The global éclair program will be available worldwide. According to it, guests of Le... Read further
03.07.2014

Regional UK Hoteliers Improve Their Results in May 2014

May 2014 was rather a mixed month for hotel industry of the UK. While hoteliers in South East of the country enjoyed growth of revenues, hotels in London couldn’t reach results of May... Read further
02.07.2014

Hotel Occupancy in Europe Added 3.2% in May 2014

According to the new data published by STR Global, May 2014 brought mixed results to European hotel industry. While some destinations like Athens (Greece) posted incredible increase... Read further
01.07.2014

Mobile Hotels by Scandic

Scandic Hotels has launched a very interesting program – hotel on the go. The popular Scandinavian hotelier offers Scandic To Go hotels that are available not in a fixed location, but... Read further
30.06.2014

Renaissance Opens a Hotel in Paris Hippodrome

Renaissance Hotels has just opened a hotel in one of most prestigious private leisure clubs in Paris. Renaissance Paris Hippodrome de St Cloud Hotel has 110 guestrooms and offers... Read further
27.06.2014

Exciting Summer Experiences in Peninsula Hotels

The Peninsula Hotels launched a new program called Peninsula Academy. The main aim of the program is to make summer rest of hotel guests even more exciting and unforgettable. Guests are... Read further
26.06.2014

The Dorchester Hotel in London Gets Burglarized

The Dorchester Hotel in central London suffered from smash-and-grab thieves who robbed jewelry displays of one of the best known luxury hotels in the country. A group of men on mopeds... Read further
25.06.2014

W Hotels to Debut in Shenyang

Starwood Hotels and Resorts will improve the presence of its brand W Hotels Worldwide in China by opening a hotel in Shenyang, a province in Northeast China. The property will start... Read further
24.06.2014

Street Art in London Hotel

These days more hotels try to show off their creative side by turning to art in general, and modern art in particular, so there’s no wonder why Andaz Liverpool Street hotel in London... Read further
23.06.2014

New Wellness Dining Platform in IHG Hotels

Soon IHG will debut with its brand new F&B platform that will be wellness themed. The theme “wellness” is a hot topic these days, so there is no wonder why so many hotels try to... Read further
21.06.2014

Art Meets Fashion in InterContinental Hotel in Davos

InterContinental Davos, Switzerland, has opened its new restaurant that will certainly attract fans of non-standard cuisine. Studio Grigio is the place, where visitors will enjoy not only... Read further
20.06.2014

First Ritz-Carlton Resort on Langkawi

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company announced that it will double its presence in Malaysia. According to a new agreement with AJ Resorts SDN BHD, the famous hotelier will open a hotel on the... Read further
18.06.2014

Mandarin Oriental Hotel to Be Closed

Mandarin Oriental Hotel, an iconic hotel in Manila, the capital of Philippines, will be closed this year after 38 years of glorious history. The sad news appeared recently in an official... Read further
17.06.2014

New Music Spa Treatments in Hard Rock Hotels

Now guests of Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos can enjoy a brand new concept of the brand’s spa called Rhythm and Motion. This concept is claimed to be the first music centred spa in the... Read further
16.06.2014

New Hotel Brand by Hilton

Hilton Worldwide has announced the launch of a new hotel brand named Curio. This will be a global soft brand with 4-5 star properties around the world.

It is already reported... Read further
12.06.2014

Special Yoga Program in W Hotels

W Hotels Worldwide has presented its new fitness program that was developed together with Tara Stiles. Currently, Fit with Tara Stiles is available in 45 W hotels worldwide, and their... Read further
12.06.2014

Gentleman’s tea in Milestone Hotel in London

The Milestone hotel in London decided to make an unusual campaign to celebrate Father’s Day. During the whole month of June the hotel will serve a special “Gentleman’s... Read further
11.06.2014

Hyatt to Open a Historic Hotel in Baden-Baden

Hyatt Hotels Corporation will open a hotel in a historic castle in Baden-Baden. The internationally famous hotel company will open a hotel in a 16th century castle in accordance with an... Read further
10.06.2014

Mövenpick Expands Its “Go Healthy” Campaign to Europe and Africa

Swiss hotel company Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts announced it will soon introduce its dining program to new continents. The Glattbrugg-headquartered hotelier is to expand its “Go... Read further
09.06.2014

Carbon-Negative Hotel in Scotland Welcomes Sustainability Fans

Three Glens house hotel in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, will surely attract attention of tourists who care about planet and prefer environment friendly hotels. Built in the middle of a farm,... Read further
06.06.2014

UK Consumers Like Making Purchases With Mobile Devices

According to the newest study conducted by Expedia Media Solutions, UK consumers prefer making purchases with their mobile devices, and the mobile market of the country outpaces even the... Read further
05.06.2014

Hard Rock to Open Hotel in Ibiza

Hard Rock International, the owner of the world famous chain Hard Rock Café, will soon open its first European property. That will be Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza that will start operating... Read further
04.06.2014

Scandic to Open Hotel in Bergen Airport, Norway

Scandic will soon build one of largest business hotels in Western Norway. The new hotel will be located in Bergen Airport. With Scandic Fresland Airport property, Scandic enhances its... Read further
03.06.2014

Accor Buys 97 Hotels in Europe

Accor announced one of biggest deals in the company’s history – the famous hotelier will purchase as many as 97 hotels in Europe for US$1.23 billion. Accor will buy two large... Read further
02.06.2014

Marriott Gives Away Reward Points to Social Media Users

Now users of social media can benefit from their love to popular online services and get hotel reward points that can be then used in Marriott hotels worldwide. The famous hotelier has made... Read further
31.05.2014

Wyndham Debuts in Doha with its Garden Brand

Wyndham Hotel Group brought its Garden hotel brand to Doha, Qatar. This will be the second property of the famous hotelier in the city with Wyndham Grand Regency being the first one... Read further
29.05.2014

Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Tokyo to Host Best Restaurant in the World

Mandarin Oriental hotel in Tokyo has announced details of its collaboration with Chef Rene Redzepi and Noma – the famous restaurant in Copenhagen, Denmark, that is called the best... Read further
28.05.2014

Nobu to Debut in Europe

Nobu Hospitality will soon make its debut in Europe by opening a hotel in London. The company signed management agreement with Willow Corp. Sarl, the owner of the hotel, according to which... Read further
27.05.2014

Ritz-Carlton is Inspired by Hemingway

Ritz-Carlton is currently in the process of creating a digital campaign for multiple social media channels, and the company wants customers to be a part of this program. For that purpose,... Read further
26.05.2014

Branson Joins Boycott of Dorchester Hotel in London

Richard Branson, a prominent figure and founder of Virgin Group (London), announced that he and his company will boycott Dorchester Collection hotel in London. The famous... Read further
23.05.2014

W Hotel in Taipei Rewards Non-professional Food Photographers

International popularity of social networks and photo sharing services has given birth to a worldwide phenomenon – making photos of food. Nowadays, it’s absolutely usual to see a... Read further
22.05.2014

Tourism in Europe is in Bloom

The first quarter of 2014 showed clear growth in the number of international arrivals and overnight stays in Europe. Even though the result of first months cannot represent whole year,... Read further
21.05.2014

The Luxury Collection to Invest 300 Million Euro to Hotel Restorations

Starwood Hotels & Resorts announced that the company and its investors will spend over 150 million euro for restoration purposes. The company plans to spend that money on iconic hotels in... Read further
20.05.2014

Tour De France Boosts Hotel Bookings

This year, not only hotels in France, but also UK hotels can benefit from the legendary race that will kick off on July 2007. This is the first time Tour De France will pass through London... Read further
19.05.2014

New Cocktails and Soundtrack in Le Meridien Hotels

Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts announced new soundtrack that will be used in all hotels by this brand. The 24-hour soundtrack for lobby zone was made together with French Bossa Nova band... Read further
16.05.2014

Digital Check-in in Accor Hotels

These days many hotel companies try to serve their guests faster with the help of various digital services, and Accor is no exception. Recently, the company announced the new digital... Read further
15.05.2014

Hotel for Visitors with Horses

Coworth Park hotel located not far away from London has started offering new unusual services for equestrian guests. The property, which belongs to Dorchester Collection, now has a special... Read further
14.05.2014

Rezidor Adds Hotels in London, Edinburgh, and Kuwait

Carlson Rezidor Group keeps expanding its network of hotels, and this time the famous company added hotels to its Quorvus Collection. These are The May Fair hotel in London, the Symphony... Read further
13.05.2014

Hotels in France Post Declines for First Three Months of 2014

First trimester of 2014 cannot be called very successful for hotel industry of France. Even though the beginning of the year was quite uncertain, March results showed clear drop of main... Read further
12.05.2014

Hotels in London are the Most Expensive in Europe

According to the data provided by The Hotel Solutions Provider (HRS), London is currently the most expensive European capital to stay in after rates in its hotels added more than... Read further
09.05.2014

Hilton Opens Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam

Hilton Worldwide has finally opened a hotel in Amsterdam under its exclusive brand Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts. The property is located Herengracht, the area protected by UNESCO. The... Read further
09.05.2014

Thailand to Recover from Political Unrest

Last year, hotels in Bangkok suffered from political unrest with hotel occupancy being down almost whole Q1 of 2014. The latest Thailand Tourism Forum that gathered industry professionals... Read further
08.05.2014

Sky Weddings in Burj Al Arab

To be married couples who want to make a truly unforgettable and “one of a kind” wedding ceremony may be certainly interested in organizing their wedding in Dubai, where Burj Al... Read further
07.05.2014

A 17th-century Hotel Opens After Renovation

The Hotel Ritter Durbach is finally open after renovation and expansion. That is one of oldest hotels in the country as it was founded in 1656. Now guests are welcome to attend this hotel... Read further
05.05.2014

Shangri-La Opens a Hotel in Lhasa

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has marked its presence in one of the most exotic and undiscovered destinations in the world – Lhasa, which is the administrative center of Tibet.... Read further
03.05.2014

UK Chain Hotels in March 2014

March 2014 was another good month for chain hotels in the UK, especially hotels in the South West Region of the country, where the growth has been posted since January. In March, the hotel... Read further
02.05.2014

Occupancy in European Hotels is Up in March 2014

In March 2014, the European hotel industry had one more successful month with occupancy growing by 2.23% to 64.9% in total. The growth of the key indicator was posted in all popular... Read further
30.04.2014

High Booking Rates for Spring Bank Holiday

The long weekend of Friday 23 – Sunday 25 May 2014, which is also known as Spring Bank Holiday, will be very beneficial for European hoteliers. Currently, more than a half of rooms for... Read further
29.04.2014

InterCity Expands in Ingolstadt

Last month, InterCityHotel marked its presence in one of most famous cities of Bavaria – Ingolstadt, which is also known as an important city for automobile industry of the country.... Read further
28.04.2014

NH Hotel in Madrid to Open 3-star Michelin Restaurant

NH Hotel Group is currently in the process of reinforcing dining facilities in its hotels and adding high cuisine, and as a part of that process the company has announced the opening of a... Read further
25.04.2014

Digital Souvenirs by Marriott Hotels

JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts has marked its presence on the mobile applications market by launching CUR8, a special application that will help visitors share positive moments and travel... Read further
24.04.2014

Elevated Bar in the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Hong Kong

Now guests of the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Hong Kong can enjoy something new in the recently opened “Exclusive 12” Lounge & Bar. The main concept of the bar is “high above... Read further
23.04.2014

Melia Opens its First Hotel in Mongolia

Melia Hotels announced the opening of its first property in Mongolia. That is going to be Gran Melia hotel in Ulaanbaatar that will become the 13th Gran Melia branded hotel in the world and... Read further
22.04.2014

Hotel in Portugal Adds an Art District

Group Pestana decided to make the first hotel in Europe that will have its own art district. The name of the hotel that will get such an honour is already revealed – Pousada Cascais.... Read further
21.04.2014

Sky Spa in Banyan Tree Hotel in Macau

Macau is not only a gambling mecca for players from different parts of Asia and beyond, but is also a resort where visitors can try something new and exciting. For example, not many hotels... Read further
18.04.2014

Hotels in Athens Recover From Social Unrest

According to the latest reports prepared by STR Global, hotels in Athens had a very successful year in 2013, and, thus, managed to show a significant improvement of performance.... Read further
17.04.2014

Shangri-La Hotels Appoints Wine Ambassador

Hong-Kong headquartered hotelier Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has named the first wine ambassador of the company. This is Gerard Basset, who won the title of the Best Sommelier in the... Read further
16.04.2014

Waldorf Astoria Comes to Beijing

Hilton Worldwide has finally debuted on luxury hotel market of Beijing with its exclusive Waldorf Astoria brand. Even though Waldorf Astoria is the first hotel of this brand in the capital... Read further
15.04.2014

First Dual Branded Hotel in the Nordics

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group will open the first dual branded hotel in Oslo that will also become the first dual branded hotel in the region. These are going to be The Radisson Blu Hotel... Read further
14.04.2014

Las Vegas Increases Rooms in its Casino in Singapore

Las Vegas Sands, the biggest casino operator in the world, revealed its plans to add more rooms to the Marina Bay Sands project. The company has already asked authorities to provide more... Read further
11.04.2014

Maritime History in Stora Hotellet in Sweden

Guests of Stora Hotellet, which is located in the Swedish city of Umea, are welcome to try something really new. They can get acquainted with the maritime history of the city without... Read further
10.04.2014

Melia Opens ME Hotel in Milan

Melia Hotels International keeps developing its new lifestyle brand ME by Melia. This is a brand targeted at modern tourists who are keen on urban life and modern technologies. The hotelier... Read further
09.04.2014

Underwater Art at the Resort in the Maldives

These days many hotels try to offer something unusual and unique in order to attract more visitors. Art in hotels has become quite common – many hotels use their lobbies and other... Read further
08.04.2014

Signature Dishes by Kempinski GM

In summer 2013 President and CEO of Kempinski Hotels Reto Wittwer came up with idea for a challenge for all general managers of the group. They needed to create a signature dish that must... Read further
07.04.2014

Waldorf Astoria Comes to Indonesia

Hilton Worldwide has announced new management agreements in Indonesia, and one of them will be the first Waldorf Astoria hotel in the country. All the properties will be open in accordance... Read further
04.04.2014

Karl Lagerfeld to Design His First Hotel

Karl Lagerfeld, world famous designer who stands behind the Chanel brand, will try a profession of a hotel designer. His first works will be a hotel in Macau.

As it was... Read further
03.04.2014

Hotel Loyalty Program by Worldhotels

On April 24 Worldhotels will officially launch its loyalty program named Worldhotels Peakpoints. The all-virtual loyalty program is absolutely free to join, and its members can get benefits... Read further
02.04.2014

UK Chain Hotels in February 2014

The UK hotel market started the year with improving results, showing two consecutive months of growth. They posted year-on-year increase of all top indicators and managed to reach... Read further
01.04.2014

Profitable February for Hotels in Europe

According to the data provided by STR Global, in February 2014 hotels in Europe posted mostly improved results. Occupancy was growing in majority of regions, adding 3.3%. The average... Read further
31.03.2014

New Hotel brand by Yoo Hotels

Yoo Hotels announced the launch of its new hotel brand named Yoo2. The first hotel under the new brand has already been opened in Istanbul.

Yoo2 is described as modern and... Read further
28.03.2014

Wellness Tourism in Europe

ITB Berlin Convention 2014 brought some interesting data regarding the state of wellness tourism in Europe. While many tourists seem to be unaware of it, global wellness tourism is already... Read further
27.03.2014

Hotels in Europe to See the Growth of RevPAR in 2014 and 2015

According to the newest study conducted by PwC, RevPAR (revenue per available room) of main 18 European cities is expected to grow in 2014 and 2015. This concerns all the cities... Read further
26.03.2014

New Bed Program in Four Seasons Hotels

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced the launch of The Four Seasons Bed – new program that helps customers select a personalized bed that fits their specific requirements.... Read further
25.03.2014

Hilton Opens Hotel in Munich Airport

Hilton Worldwide has announced the opening of one more property in Germany. This will be a hotel in Munich airport. The 389-guestroom property will be a rebranded one, and it will operate... Read further
24.03.2014

Glorious Start of 2014 for Hotels in Milan and Amsterdam

In January, hotels in Milan and Amsterdam showed improved results in all main figures. Gross operating profit per available room added 6.2% in Amsterdam accommodations, and tremendous... Read further
21.03.2014

New Hotels in Turkey by IHG

InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) follows its ambitious plan of expanding the company’s presence in Europe. This time one of largest hotel companies in the world has... Read further
20.03.2014

New Displays with Recommendation for Travellers in Indigo Hotels

Hotel Indigo is a brand that connects visitors and the neighborhood, and this is a true gem for visitors who want to explore little discovered places rather than popular destinations that... Read further
19.03.2014

Hilton Bans Shark Fin in Asia Pacific Properties

Hilton Worldwide reported that starting from April 1, 2014, no dishes with shark fin will be served in the company’s properties across Asia Pacific. That means the company will not... Read further
18.03.2014

Two New Hotels in Germany by IHG

IHG has announced the opening of two new hotels in Germany. The properties will be opened in accordance with multiple development agreements (MDA) with long-term partners of the... Read further
17.03.2014

Starwood Debuts With Its Luxury Collection Brand in South Korea

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of the first hotel in South Korea under the Luxury Collection brand. The property will be opened together with Parnas Hotel Co. Ltd.... Read further
14.03.2014

New Hotel Brands by Carlson Rezidor

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group (CRHG) will soon add two new brands to its portfolio. The new brands are called Radisson Red and Quorvus Collection. The first brand is described as... Read further
13.03.2014

Five New Brands and 27,000 Guestrooms by Marriott for Europe

Marriott International definitely considers Europe one of its main markets, and the recent news only proves that. Just in four years, the globally famous hotelier has signed 27,000 new... Read further
12.03.2014

Silent January for French Hotel Industry

January is traditionally relatively quiet month, and this year’s January is no exception for hotels in France. Accommodations in one of most popular European countries had quite a bad... Read further
11.03.2014

Starwood Hotels and Resorts to Open 60 Hotels in Europe

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has very ambitious plans regarding its expansion in Europe. The internationally famous hotelier plans to open there as many as 60 new hotels by 2020. Starwood is... Read further
10.03.2014

Theatre in Guestrooms in Holiday Inn Hotel in the UK

The Holiday Inn Hotel in Winchester, the UK, has recently started offering quite an unusual service – theatre performance right in the hotel. The performing actors are from the Theatre... Read further
07.03.2014

European Destinations Welcomed 5% More Tourists in 2013

According to the report published by ETC experts, in 2013 European destinations benefited from the increased number of visitors. Last year the growth of international tourism estimated... Read further
06.03.2014

Glorious Start of 2014 for Hotels in Yorkshire & Humberside

The beginning of this year can be called very positive for hotels in the regional UK, but Yorkshire and Humberside properties posted a significant growth of all major figures – while... Read further
04.03.2014

Hotels in London Have Boosted Demand for the Marathon Weekend

It is reported that already more than 50% of all guestrooms in London hotels are booked for the London Marathon that will take place on Saturday and Sunday 12 and 13 April 2014. The... Read further
03.03.2014

Improved Performance of Hotels in Manchester in 2013

Last year brought improvements to all major stats of Manchester hotels. They posted increases in RevPAR and demand. The growth was reached in all but one month of 2013. The positive trend... Read further
28.02.2014

Prices of Hotels in Europe Fell by 7%

Hotels in France, Poland, Cyprus, Italy, Portugal, Turkey and Poland reported the drop of average daily rates. In some areas the price per night fell to the level of January 2011. This... Read further
27.02.2014

Melia Opens its First Hotel in Austria

Melia Hotels International opened its first hotel in Vienna, Austria. The hotel is located in the new landmark of the city – beautiful skyscraper called the Dohau City Tower.... Read further
26.02.2014

New Mobile App by Marriott Hotels with Simple Checkout

These days more people use smartphones and, as a result, many companies release special applications for popular gadgets. Marriott Hotels is no exception, and so its Marriott Mobile is... Read further
25.02.2014

Newly Built Hotels by IHG to Receive Green Certification

While many hotel companies make renovations and adjustments in order to receive green status, IHG wants to provide certification while the hotel is still not open and so it can start... Read further
24.02.2014

Generation X is Keen on Spa Travel

Each generation has its peculiarities, and Generation X that overtakes Baby Boomers is no exception. This age group has its own approach to travel in general and hotel spas in particular.... Read further
21.02.2014

Starwood to Debut in Al Ain with Its Aloft Brand

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide will soon open a 172-guestroom Aloft hotel in Al Ain. This will be the first Aloft-branded hotel in the emirate. The property is a newly built one, and... Read further
20.02.2014

Urban Resort in Kyoto by Ritz Carlton

The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company has opened The Ritz Carlton hotel in Kyoto, which is, as the hotelier states, the first “urban resort” in Japan. This is also the fourth Ritz... Read further
19.02.2014

Chinese Businessmen to Reach 10% of Global Acquisitions

In future years, Chinese investors are expected to become among main buyers of hotels around the world – by 2017 the share of acquisitions by businessmen from this country will grow... Read further
18.02.2014

Special Grant for Teachers from Hilton

This year, Hilton Worldwide will again offer special grants to English language teachers. Developed together with Institute of International Education (IIE), the annual Teacher... Read further
17.02.2014

Business Travellers Seek Personalization and Efficiency

The latest report published by Amadeus UK throws light upon business travellers and their needs and wants. During the survey, over 400 business travellers from the UK were asked to name the... Read further
14.02.2014

Fashion Inspired Cocktails in Dukes Hotel in London

If you are keen on fashion or, even more, if you plan to visit London Fashion Week that starts soon in the capital of the UK, you may be interested in visiting Dukes St. James London hotel... Read further
13.02.2014

Hyatt Launches Hotel in Amsterdam Airport

Hyatt Place hotel in Amsterdam Airport finally greets its visitors. The opening of the new hotel is a part of the global expansion strategy aimed to expand the number of Hyatt Place hotels... Read further
12.02.2014

Golden Tulip to Make Big Expansion in MENA

Golden Tulip Hotels, Suites & Resorts has announced its major expansion in MENA region. The company will open six new hotels in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Tunisia.

There is... Read further
11.02.2014

Hyatt to Open Hotel in Heathrow Airport

Hyatt announced the opening of its second European property under the Hyatt Place brand. Hyatt Place London Heathrow/Hayes will join Hyatt Place Zurich Airport. The hotel is set to open in... Read further
10.02.2014

Iconic London Cinema and Historic Pub to be Turned into a Hotel

West End cinema, a famous movie theatre in the heart of London, and an adjacent pub known for many famous people among its frequent guests, are to be demolished in order to build a... Read further
07.02.2014

Mandarin Oriental to Open a Hotel in Bali

Hong Kong-based hotelier Mandarin Oriental has announced the opening of a luxury resort on the Indonesian island of Bali.

The hideaway resort is set to open in 2016. Located... Read further
06.02.2014

Hotels in China Try to Lower Their Ratings

While many hotels around the world try to get as high rating as possible, Chinese hotels are desperate to lower them. The reason for this is the new government law, according to which... Read further
05.02.2014

New Coffee Break Options in Mira Hotel in Hong Kong

The Mira hotel in Hong Kong has added new coffee break options for its MICE services. Different menus have different names and feature different food.

The first one, Yum Cha... Read further
04.02.2014

Private Island in the Maldives

If you want a truly intimate and secluded holiday, this hotel might be the best choice. Velaa Private Island is one of islands in the Maldives. The island was named after turtles that nest... Read further
03.02.2014

Crowne Plaza Opens Hotel in Serbia

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the opening of hotel in Belgrade, Serbia. The new hotel will work under the Crowne Plaza brand, and will be the first hotel... Read further
31.01.2014

Hotels in Europe Post Growing Occupancy in December 2013

The last month of 2013 was rather successful for European hotels as the occupancy in the region added 3.6% and estimated 56.5%. Previous year marked the beginning of recovery. Most... Read further
30.01.2014

Fairmont Opens Its First Hotel in Malaysia

FRHI Hotels & Resorts will open its first hotel in Malaysia under the luxury Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand. The hotel will be opened in accordance with the management contract with KLCC... Read further
29.01.2014

Hottest Spa Trends of 2014

Spafinder Wellness has published its new annual report, in which it defined all main wellness trends of 2014. The report is based on experience and surveys of more than 20,000 spa centres.... Read further
28.01.2014

New Cloud-Based Meeting Concept in Hilton Hotels

Hilton Worldwide has announced new meeting planning concept for its hotels. More interactive and up-to-date, the concept will be available in all Hilton properties globally that are... Read further
27.01.2014

Luxury Travellers Do Not Rely on Social Media

Luxury Link, website dedicated to luxury travel, conducted a survey, asking more than 6000 high-end travellers about their habits and preferences. The survey showed that rich people do not... Read further
24.01.2014

IHG Expands Its Presence in Poland

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of largest hotel companies in the world, will open a hotel in Poland. This will be Holiday Inn Dabrowa Gornicza Katowice. The hotel is... Read further
23.01.2014

New Meeting Concept in Marriott Hotels

Marriott Hotels is currently launching the new “Meetings Imagined” concept that’s aim is to make meetings more productive and efficient. The hotelier hopes that with... Read further
22.01.2014

Lagerfeld Partners with Hotel de Crillon in Paris

Hotel de Crillon in Paris announced the beginning of collaboration with Karl Lagerfeld, world famous designer. He will redesign two suites of the iconic hotel. The hotel, which was built in... Read further
21.01.2014

Food Trucks Have Proven Their Success in Four Seasons Hotels

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts reported its new food truck service has become a real success. The FS Taste Truck debuted in the US last year. Initially it was planned to use trucks for one... Read further
20.01.2014

InterContinental Opens a Hotel in Davos

InterContinental has recently opened its new hotel right above Lake Davos. The hotel is a definite attention catcher with its futuristic design and spectacular location. Without a doubt, it... Read further
17.01.2014

Paris Gears Up French Industry in November 2013

November cannot be called a great month for French hotel industry as the majority of hotels posted mostly flat results. Only Paris and several more hot destinations made the whole picture... Read further
16.01.2014

Hotels in London Post Improved December 2013 Results

In December 2013, London hoteliers showed improvement of all main figures. The latest report by STR Global shows that the last month of 2013 can be called nothing but successful.... Read further
15.01.2014

European Hotels Posted Flat Results in November

November 2013 was rather a flat year for many European hoteliers. The survey made by HotStats shows that such popular destinations as Frankfurt, Prague, and Barcelona had mostly flat RevPAR... Read further
14.01.2014

Hilton Opens Hotel in Istanbul

Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center is finally open, and guests of this magnificently looking hotel are welcome to stay on one of 34 floors of the building. Created on the... Read further
13.01.2014

Iconic Hotel Am Steinplatz in Berlin Reopens

Hotel Am Steinplatz has always attracted visitors and tourists by its unusual design reminiscent of Moorish style, its olive-green façade and eye-catching stucco features. The building has... Read further
10.01.2014

Wyndham Celebrates Its 100th Hotel in Germany

Last year was definitely successful for Wyndham in terms of expanding its portfolio in Europe. The internationally famous company managed to open as many as 50 hotels in Germany, making the... Read further
09.01.2014

Most Guests Prefer to Leave Positive Comments

The massive survey conducted by PreviewPro proves that the majority of travellers are satisfied with hotels and the share of negative reviews is only 10%. This conclusion is based on... Read further
08.01.2014

New World Hotel in Beijing is Finally Open

New World hotel in Beijing is finally open and accepts guests. The new hotel is located in Chongwenmen area near the Temple of heaven. The building of the hotel is a low-rise one, and it... Read further
06.01.2014

Hyatt Expands its Presence in China

Hyatt has announced its plans concerning the opening of Hyatt Regency hotel in Beijing, Wangjing, China. This is going to be the first Hyatt Regency hotel in this key city. The hotel will... Read further
27.12.2013

Two New Properties by Holiday Inn Express in Germany

IHG will open two more hotels in Germany together with its long-time partner Foremost Hospitality HIEX GmbH. The new franchised properties will operate under the Holiday Inn Express brand.... Read further
26.12.2013

First Alpine Hotel by W Hotels

W Hotels has finally marked its presence in Swiss Alps. The brand’s owner, Starwood, opened W Verbier and The Residences at W Verbier. Both the hotels are a part of a large... Read further
25.12.2013

Investors are Still Looking for Hotels in London

It may seem that hotel supply in London doesn’t allow new members come to the market, but investors have another opinion, and they still consider the market the most attractive one as... Read further
24.12.2013

Scotland Yard Building to Become a 5-star Hotel

The building of the legendary police station, Scotland Yard, that is located in Whitehall (London), will soon be turned into a luxury hotel. The building has been leased by Galliard... Read further
23.12.2013

Oakwood Worldwide to Open its Eighth Hotel in Tokyo

Oakwood Worldwide, one of the leading companies in the sphere of serviced apartments and corporate housing in the world, will soon manage one more hotel in Tokyo, increasing the total... Read further
20.12.2013

Two New Hotels in the UK by Choice

Choice Hotels Europe, the company that is part of Choice Hotels International and managing company behind such hotel brands as Clarion, Quality, and Comfort, has announced the launch of two... Read further
19.12.2013

Christmas Preparations of Hotels

Christmas is, without a doubt, one of the most beloved holidays, and special holiday decoration is an essential part of the holiday. Of course, hotels do not stay away from the Christmas... Read further
18.12.2013

Japanese Politicians Want to Legalize Casinos

Lawmakers from the Japanese leading Democratic Party submitted a bill that will allow opening casinos in the country. Now Japan is one step closer to what is expected to become the... Read further
17.12.2013

New Ritz-Carlton Program for Kids

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co. has announced the launch of the new program targeted at youngest visitors. The program is organized together with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures... Read further
16.12.2013

Andy Murray to Open a Hotel in Scotland

Andy Murray, tennis legend and Wimbledon champion, will open a hotel next spring. The hotel will be located in the home town of the player – Dunblane, Scotland. The luxury hotel will... Read further
13.12.2013

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