New Zleep Hotel In Aarhus, Denmark
Three months after Deutsche Hospitality took over the Scandinavian hotel brand, the twelfth hotel of the family-run Zleep Hotels opened on 04 June 2019 in Aarhus North, Denmark.
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Group To Open 17 Hotels And Create more Than 350 New Jobs In 2019
Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel chain announces the next wave of its ongoing UK expansion programme, extending more locations and more choice to UK travellers.
Minor Hotels and NH Hotel Group Announce the Forthcoming Debut of Luxury Anantara Brand in Spain
Minor Hotels and NH Hotel Group are pleased to announce the signing of an agreement to operate the Villa Padierna Palace, a hotel located in Marbella in the south of Spain. The property is owned by the Villa Padierna group and will be managed with immediate effect under a variable lease agreement. Following Minor Hotels' acquisition of NH Hotel Group in October 2018, this agreement will see the first integration of the two companies' portfolio of brands, with Villa Padierna to be rebranded to Minor Hotels' core luxury brand Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas in the coming months.
Scandic To Expand Two Norwegian Hotels
Scandic has made an agreement with property owner Eiendomsspar to renovate and expand Scandic Helsfyr in Oslo in conjunction with extending the lease agreement. Close to 200 new rooms will be added to the hotel, bringing the number of rooms from 253 to 450 and making Scandic Helsfyr the largest Scandic hotel in Norway. In addition to the new rooms, the conference facilities will be renovated and a new 300 m2 meeting space will be added. The expansion is expected to be completed during 2021, and is in line with Scandic's expectation of continued good demand development in the hotel market in the Oslo region.
The Fattal Hotel Group Enters Central London Market With The Addition Of Four Hotels
The Fattal Hotel Group has today announced that it has agreed to acquire the long-term lease on four Grange Hotels in London, marking the Group's first entry into the central London market.
Hilton Set to Triple Its Footprint in France with New Brands
Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) rapid expansion in France is set to continue, following franchise agreements to introduce five new properties under its focused service Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton brands. The five new hotels mean that Hilton's portfolio in France is set to triple in the next five years.
Swiss Timing For Innovative Hotel Group Yotel As It Introduces New Extended Stay YOTELPAD Brand To Switzerland
With the recent global rise in relocation, flexible accommodation and co-working spaces are fast becoming a new trend across the globe. In recognition, YOTEL recently launched YOTELPAD introducing its unique take on longer stay accommodation across North America. The innovative plug-and-play model gives guests instant access to the local community, maximising the clever use of space and without the hassle of daily chores like cleaning.
Accor is positioned as global leader in the lifestyle sector
A historic year for the Group with record openings and signings, and strong acceleration in the lifestyle sector, mainly due to the acquisition of 14 new brands that greatly strengthened the Group's portfolio in this segment.
Complete Remodelling Of Steigenberger Hotel Hamburg Owner Invests EUR 50 Million In Refurbishment – Construction Of New Presidential Suite And Rooftop Bar
Never change a winning team: Union Investment, the owner of the property, and Steigenberger Hotels AG have extended the lease for the hotel on Hamburg's Fleetinsel for another 25 years. The two parties have also agreed to carry out a comprehensive refurbishment of the hotel, which was built in 1992. Beginning with the underground garage and followed by the 8th floor, the hotel will be gradually updated, remaining open during refurbishment. The works are scheduled to start in spring 2019. Union Investment is investing around EUR 50 million in the upgrading programme.
First Magnuson Branded Hotel Launches in the UK
London UK/Spokane WA - Magnuson Worldwide marks a historic day as the Magnuson Hotel Fines Bayliwick, located in Bracknell, England joins the Magnuson family. The hotel will upgrade its market position to attract travellers via an affiliation with Magnuson Worldwide's international portfolio and global distribution platform.
Radisson Hotel Group And Sunnyseeker Hotels Sign Strategic Development Deal For Cyprus
Radisson Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups in the world, is delighted to announce the signing of a Master Development Agreement with SunnySeeker Hotels in the Republic of Cyprus. Building on an already-successful partnership, the new deal will see the group grow its existing portfolio in the country to six hotels and almost 1,000 rooms by 2025.SunnySeeker Hotels has been a partner for Radisson Hotel Group in Cyprus since 2015. This new agreement is a valuable opportunity for both companies to capitalize on each other's industry expertise, market position and global presence. It will see Radisson Hotel Group work hand in hand with SunnySeeker Hotels to develop and deliver new hotels on the Mediterranean island.
Sol Kerzner to Receive IHIF Lifetime Achievement Award
The International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) is delighted to announce that Sol Kerzner (KCMG), will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award during IHIF 2019. The founder and former Chairman of Kerzner International Holdings Limited has carved a prestigious and pioneering career within the hospitality industry and is widely credited as a visionary who redefined the scope and scale of destination resorts. The youngest of four children, born in Johannesburg to Russian immigrants, Kerzner's early career began in accounting before taking the helm of the family owned and operated hotel chain. He bought his first hotel, the Astra Hotel in Durban, in 1962 and quickly went on to build South Africa's first 5-star hotel, the Beverly Hills hotel. Several more hotel development projects followed, expanding beyond South Africa, until 1979 which saw Kerzner's development of Sun City, the most ambitious resort project in Africa. The ten-year project encompassed four hotels, a man-made lake, two golf courses and an entertainment centre with an indoor 6,000-seat arena in which hosted many stars including Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli and Shirley Bassey. Many astute acquisitions, developments and expansions followed across the globe including the creation of the internationally recognised resort brand Atlantis, as well as the renowned luxury brand One&Only Resorts. Both brands continue to grow with new projects planned for One&Only Resorts in China, Montenegro and Saudi Arabia as well as significant extension plans for the Atlantis property in Dubai.On being announced as recipient of the IHIF Lifetime Achievement Award 2019, Kerzner said: "I have been very fortunate in my career to have received some awards that have generously recognised my achievements, but it is particularly special to be honoured by the IHIF with this lifetime achievement award from my peers at what is clearly the leading hotel investment conference in the world."Alexi Khajavi, Managing Director of EMEA Hospitality + Travel Group, Questex said: "This accolade represents so much more than just intelligent hotel development. The scale, complexity and exceptional standards of luxury involved in so many of the projects that Sir Sol has launched over his illustrious career are simply remarkable and groundbreaking within the industry. It is an honour to be able to present him with the award and we look forward to welcoming him to IHIF next month".The Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented during IHIF which takes place 4-6 March 2019 at the InterContinental Berlin in a dedicated session and accompanying interview, conducted by Michael Hirst OBE, Consultant to CBRE Hotels, at 15.05 on Monday 4th March.Continue to follow IHIF on Twitter @IHIF_News and use #IHIF2019 to stay up to date with the latest news from the leading annual meeting place for the industry. Also find us on Facebook,Instagram and join our LinkedIn group for industry insight and discussion. Advance registration rate expires on Friday 15th February. Full details and link to registration: www.ihif.com.
Hilton and Dominvs Group Strengthen Partnership with Four New UK Hotels
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and Dominvs Group have today announced plans to extend their partnership with new hotels planned in Bath and London. The news follows confirmation that the first hotel under Motto by Hilton - Hilton's new urban lifestyle brand - is under construction with Dominvs Group in Marylebone, Central London.
Six months after Kyriad Direct’s launch, Louvre Hotels Group boosts its brand expansion in France by opening 12 hotels
Louvre Hotels Group, subsidiary of the 2nd hospitality group in the world, is proudly announcing the opening of more than 12 hotels, in 12 cities and 800 Kyriad Direct rooms in France, by early 2019. Launched in April 2018, the Kyriad Direct brand is transforming 2-star hospitality by offering a personalized experience.
First Expands In Dalarna
Classic tourist destinationTällberg is one of Sweden's classic tourist destinations. The town only has 200 inhabitants, but no less than eight hotels.
Shaner Italia S.R.L./CS Hospitality Joint Venture Partnership Announces First Two Openings in Greece
The joint venture partnership comprised of Shaner Italia, S.R.L., a division of The Shaner Hotel Group focused on operating hotels in the Mediterranean, and Athens, Greece-based CS Hospitality today announced it will operate the newly constructed Academia Hotel in Athens, Marriott Autograph Collection, and Moxy Hotel in Patras. Both hotels are on schedule to open by mid-2019.
Grecotel Breaks New Ground in 2018 - €42 Million in Investments, 630 New Jobs
Grecotel, Greece's leading luxury hotel group, has completed a wide investment project exceeding €42 million and creating 630 new jobs. The largest employer of the Greek hotel industry, Grecotel currently has 6,100 employees.
IHG's avid hotels brand launches in Europe
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced a Multiple Development Agreement (MDA) with existing partner GS Star GmbH (GS Star) to bring 15 avid® hotels to the German market. This marks a significant milestone launching avid hotels, IHG's newest mainstream brand, in Europe for the first time.
Greek Aria Hotels Expands into Spain
Aria Hotels (www.ariahotels.gr), the renowned collection of boutique hotels and holiday residences around Greece, has announced its expansion into Spain, joining forces with local entrepreneur Ignacio Moreno de los Ríos, who will be the CEO of Aria Hotels Spain. Since 2012, Aria has been building a diverse portfolio of 25 boutique hotels and villas throughout Greece and the Greek islands based on providing a wholly authentic hospitality experience. The properties are often of historic importance in lesser-known island and mainland destinations and include unique locations such as a winery, a converted windmill, and a house with its own olive press. From its new offices in Madrid, Aria will now be applying its established philosophy to properties across Spain and plans to announce its first opening in the months ahead.
IHG Unveils Debut Locations for Kimpton® and voco™ Brands in the UK Through 12-Property Agreement With Covivio
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group®) has today confirmed the UK debut locations for its boutique brand Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants and its recently launched upscale brand, voco™ Hotels. This move follows the announcement made in May of an agreement with Covivio (formerly Foncière des Régions), to rebrand and operate 12 high-quality open hotels in the UK and one pipeline hotel. Nine of the hotels join IHG's brand portfolio today, making IHG the UK's leading luxury hotel operator. The remaining three open hotels are expected to join IHG's portfolio in Q3 2018.