
Loan deal backs greener hotels
A refinancing with a green loan has committed Australian hotel owner operator Pro-invest to maintaining and improving the carbon footprint of a portfolio of its Holiday Inn Express hotels

A refinancing with a green loan has committed Australian hotel owner operator Pro-invest to maintaining and improving the carbon footprint of a portfolio of its Holiday Inn Express hotels

Millio by Antonio Bullo: innovative material compound opens up new design opportunities.

The lifestyle brand of Choice Hotels International, Sleep Inn, has unveiled newly designed guest rooms and common areas that are a part of its new Scenic Dreams prototype.

With Asian travel volumes now returning to pre-pandemic levels, Hyatt is planning a well-timed tranche of hotel openings across the region in 2024

Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (HSH) has reported a strong rebound in its business, declaring 2023 a milestone year. The luxury hotel owner and operator returned to profit, as guests returned following the pandemic. With hotels around the globe, and a major presence in Asia, the group has watched as US, then European, and finally Asian hotels resumed profitable operations.

Experience heightened tranquillity and robust performance with Forest Group’s latest innovation: the advanced roller carrier designed specifically for hospitality settings.

Atwell Suites, a brand by IHG Hotels & Resorts, is continuing its growth across the United States with a hotel opening near Austin Bergstrom International Airport.

International brands are expanding their presence in Greece, as the hotel market develops the breadth of its offering, attracting a growing number of long haul leisure guests to the country

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is looking to increase its rollout of its extensive brand family, across markets in the Asia Pacific region, where it currently has close to 1,800 hotels.

Discover how wellness travel represents a significant opportunity for hoteliers to differentiate themselves, increase satisfaction, and attract new guests with Life Fitness.

DEOS Mykonos is on track to opening in spring 2024 as a part of the portfolio of hotels and residences making up The Set Collection.

With its roots in Europe, Accor is further deepening and broadening its presence with a strong roster of hotel openings across its Premium, Midscale & Economy brands

Thai hotel group Centara has set itself a growth target that will ensure it jumps into the top 100 of global hotel companies by 2027, as it looks to expand across key Asian markets

A premiere for the hotel industry in Germany. The lifestyle brand Ennismore opened its first hotel in Baden-Baden under the Tribe brand in 2023. The interior design and storytelling were developed by Studio Aisslinger (Berlin). The five-storey hotel has 136 rooms, which are operated by the Chocolate on the Pillow Group.

Global hotel giant Hilton is strengthening its lifestyle hotels offering by acquiring the Graduate Hotels brand. Currently a largely US brand, Graduate is now primed to expand globally

Growing global hotel group IHG Hotels & Resorts has hit the milestone of 1,000 hotels open across Asia Pacific, as it looks to exploit expected strong medium term growth in travel across the region

The newly signed 181-key Anantara Zanzibar Resort will be located on the northern coast of Zanzibar island in Tanzania.

The Jean – Georges rooftop restaurant, a supper club and stylish accommodation set apart this hotel combining Parisian boutique style with Irish hospitality.

Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria luxury hotel brand is expanding its presence from hotels to branded residences. Its first standalone branded residence project to be built outside the USA is planned for Dubai

With a commitment to major new investment, hostel operator a&o is now on the hunt for new European sites. It is seeking office and retail properties in city centres, to convert to its successful hostel format

Following the rebranding of an existing property, Avani Museum Quarter Amsterdam is set to open in the second quarter of this year.

Following the pandemic, Saudi Arabia has grown its tourism offer successfully, with international visitor numbers up 56% in 2023, compared with 2019.

Whitbread continues to grow its Premier Inn brand in its home UK market, while adding a presence in Ireland, and pushing on with expansion in Germany, where it has a strong pipeline of openings

The luxury hotel, part of IHG, deploys IRIS’ mobile ordering to enhance the guest experience, increase F&B revenue and streamline processes.

The Ruby Group has entered the Scandinavian market by securing its first project in the region – a 187-key hotel in Stockholm, Sweden.

InterContinental Hotels has signed two more luxury hotels in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to its growing pipeline in the region, as it supports the country’s 2030 Vision to grow its tourism sector

European apartment operator numa is ramping up its pace of expansion, building its team as it plans its portfolio growth across Iberia, Nordics, and Italy.

The exclusive bathroom manufacturer Kaldewei will once again cause a stir with a spectacular presentation at the Fuorisalone 2024 from 15 to 21 April in Milan. Together with the Frankfurt interior label e15 and the celebrated British designer Bethan Laura Wood, Kaldewei invites you to the Casa Flash Art in the Palazzo Durini at the heart of the vibrant design metropolis. At this premium location of the Italian art magazine Flash Art, Kaldewei and e15 will present exciting and surprising designs and furniture for progressive bathrooms. The surface concept by designer Bethan Laura Wood is no less spectacular, which transforms glazed bathroom objects into true works of art in a playful and colourful way.

A rebrand of the Deutsche Hospitality to H World International has signalled a global push to expand the European brand stable into additional markets across Asia and the Middle East

Parent company of The Standard Hotels, Standard International, is on track to expanding across Europe with upcoming openings in Belgium, Portugal and Ireland.

The fastest growing hotel group in Africa, Radisson is looking to consolidate on its lead by increasing its rate of hotel signings in key city markets across the continent

Frasers Hospitality has announced the opening of its third Fraser Suites property in Bahrain, Fraser Suites Al Liwan Bahrain in the area of Al Hamala.

By connecting hotel providers and travel sellers, this integrated tech solution from Amadeus delivers personalized offerings to leisure travelers and enhanced control to travel sellers

The award-winning House Collective has announced plans to open the House in Xi’an as the latest addition to its growing portfolio of ultra-luxury properties.

Oman has revealed plans for the creation of the new Omani Mountain Destination (OMD) on Jabal al Akhdar, making it Oman’s highest altitude development at 2,400m.

With a reverse listing on the Singapore stock market, Thai investor DGTO has signalled it plans to expand its current portfolio of 17 UK hotels, which operate under IHG, Hilton and Marriott brands.

Club Med, the all-inclusive resort brand owned by Chinese conglomerate Fosun International, has firmed up plans for a slew of openings and property refurbishments.

Following its 2023 acquisition of midscale Mexican hotel group City Express, Marriott is doubling down on its expansion in Central and Latin America with a raft of new signings across all segments of the hotel space

A landmark on the London skyline, and once the UK’s tallest building, the BT Tower is being decommissioned and will be converted to use as a hotel, with guests enjoying stunning views across the city

Raffles Hotels & Resorts is to debut a resort at 2,300 metres in the mountains of NEOM, as a part of Saudi Arabia’s year-round mountain destination Trojena.

Chef Sin Ji-hun of Pierre Gagnaire à Séoul was lauded for his flawless course, meticulously crafted down to the finest detail. Pâtissier Bae Yeong-san, from the culinary team, showcased elegantly plated desserts inspired by the theme of the four seasons.

The five-star Hotel Gabrielli is set to reopen at the beginning of 2025 in a privileged position overlooking the Venetian lagoon.

Marriott International has signed an agreement with Morogoro Mishama Company to open Le Méridien Zanzibar Resort in 2025.

A new Nordic hotel chain has been launched by partners, investor Slatto and experienced hotel operator Strawberry group

The Masseria AuraTerrae is a unique project where the historic identity of the location has been safeguarded by meticulous and avant-garde restoration work through the adoption of mostly hidden innovative technologies and eco-friendly facilities. Located in the northwest of the Municipality of Polignano a Mare, bordering the territory of Conversano, in the province of Bari valuable structure rests on a hill overlooking the coast from Mola di Bari to Monopoli, and harmoniously fits into an enchanting bucolic landscape, with 180° panoramic views of the sea.

The opening of Moxy Halifax Downtown marks the hotel brand’s entry to Canada. True to the brand, the hotel comes with vibrant communal areas and stylish design.

The five-star Ara Maris hotel will make its debut in Sorrento this spring with a design concept that aims to capture the essence of the destination.

Ennismore is accelerating the growth of its lifestyle hotels, resorts and hospitality venues, with a strong pipeline of international projects due to open through 2024

Geberit is proud to present the AquaClean shower toilets at Refugium Lunz Boutique Hotel, Austria.

Kimpton Virgilio is now open in the vibrant Polanquito area of Mexico City with the promise of a personalised experience and original culinary offering.