On the 10-year anniversary of Barcelona’s clampdown on hosting1, Airbnb is calling on the city to rethink its approach to short-term rentals, as new analysis shows its policies are failing to ease housing and overtourism challenges.
KE Hotels is pleased to announce the expansion of its UK portfolio with the addition of three Hampton by Hilton hotels under new Hotel Management Agreements (HMA) as of October 2024. The properties now under KE Hotels’ management are Hampton by Hilton Newcastle, Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street, and Hampton by Hilton Sheffield.
Who or what is your most exceptional hospitality icon? That was the question posed by Hotelschool The Hague as it marked its 95th anniversary, inviting industry professionals, students, employees, and alumni to join in celebrating the people and objects that shape the world of hospitality.
With the acquisition of TOP INTERNATIONAL Hotels, Grand Metropolitan Hotels will expand its portfolio, leveraging synergies to enhance the competitiveness of its partner and member hotels in global markets. The integration of established processes, innovative technologies, and expert knowledge will be key to shared success.
The year 2024 marks a significant step forward in Covivio's drive to strengthen its position in the hotel sector. The Group is now entering a new phase in the development of its hotel management platform: the consolidation of the assets held jointly with AccorInvest, scheduled for the end of November, will trigger a change of scale in terms of size and growth momentum. This is an opportunity for Covivio to acknowledge the new dimension of its platform and give it a new identity: WiZiU.
TROO Hospitality has announced a milestone achievement with its first property in Central London, following a partnership appointment with Immersive Hospitality Management, to manage the iconic Corus Hotel Hyde Park, located at 1 Lancaster Gate.
Leading European hotel management company Cycas Hospitality today announced its appointment to manage YOTEL London Shoreditch. The vibrant and contemporary hotel, located in the heart of East London, brings the organisation’s portfolio to nine hotels and over 1,000 rooms within the UK capital, and over 55 properties under management across Europe.
"Tourism Doing Business – Investing in Armenia" guides investors and tourism professionals seeking in-depth knowledge about Armenia's tourism sector. It allows them to make informed decisions by showcasing Armenia's unique cultural heritage, robust economic growth, and supportive business environment.
S Hotels and Resorts PCL (SET: SHR), the hospitality arm of leading international development company Singha Estate PCL (SET: S) has partnered with The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment (SGX: 9CI), to reposition SHR properties in Edinburgh and Leicester under The Unlimited Collection brand. As part of the strategic move, Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel and The Grand Hotel Leicester will be rebranded under The Unlimited Collection, a brand that focuses on accentuating the unique cultural charms of each property. This collaboration will mark the Europe debut of The Unlimited Collection brand, which originates from Singapore.
The Lindner Hotel Group has received two awards in the main category Excellence in Brand Strategy and Creation for the new appearance and strategic repositioning of its Lindner Hotels & Resorts brand. The jury of the German Brand Awards explained its decision: Maintaining the balance between preservation and contemporary reinvention had succeeded outstandingly well.
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) in partnership with the International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) presented the prestigious ISHC Young Leader Award to Briana Swift, Regional Vice President of Development - Northern Europe, Hyatt.
Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort is thrilled to announce the remarkable achievement of Alessio Lazazzera, their esteemed General Manager, as the recipient of this year's esteemed "European Hotel Manager of the Year" Award bestowed by the EHMA - European Hotel Managers Association. This prestigious accolade recognises an active member who has demonstrated exceptional management prowess throughout the preceding year and over the course of their career.
Cycas Hospitality’s growth continues into 2024 following their landmark appointment to manage The Ormond Hotel in Dublin on behalf of the Ormond Group, a leading hospitality group from Southeast Asia. This will be Cycas Hospitality’s first property in Ireland and marks another significant step in their pan-European expansion.
McInerney Hospitality International Georgia has been appointed by Sunshine Hospitality and Management LLC to manage the Courtyard by Marriott Batumi in Batumi, Georgia.
Aimbridge EMEA, a division of global management leader Aimbridge Hospitality, has been appointed by Santa Maria Group to manage its independent, 402-key Grand Luxor Hotel & Village resort on the Costa Blanca beginning October 1, 2023. The deal marks a major milestone for both companies, signaling their joint ambition to accelerate growth and provide exceptional experiences in the market.
Valor Hospitality Partners, a global full-service hotel management company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the owners of the Petra Sea Resort in the Central Asian city of Batumi, Georgia. The groundbreaking partnership will mark the first master-planned, mixed-use development in the nation of Georgia and will include internationally branded resorts, serviced residents and extended stay apartments. Located on the Black Sea coast, the project will cover nearly 50 acres and include a wide variety of lifestyle food and beverage outlets, leisure and wellness facilities as well as retail spaces while offering stunning views of the coastline.
Cycas Hospitality has signed a hotel management agreement in its first partnership with Ennismore to operate the design-led 25hours Hotel Terminus Nord, bringing the hotel management company’s French portfolio to 10 hotels (over 1,500 rooms) in the region.
The new joint project will focus on two core issues, namely tourism marketing and community involvement in tourism on Thassos. The work is part of a wider focus to place local communities at the centre of tourism policies as the sector's recovery continues to gather pace.
Baglioni Hotels & Resorts, the leading luxury Italian hotel Collection, is thrilled to announce its new management takeover in the beautiful Italian seaside town of Forte dei Marmi in Tuscany. The brand plans to embark on an exciting renovation project to transform the former “Paradiso al Mare” 3-star hotel on Via Machiavelli into a 5-star Baglioni Hotel, set to open its doors in 2026.
The competition, launched around two categories – high school students and undergraduates - attracted applicants from leading educational institutions from across the country. In making their decision, the expert jury looked at the feasibility of the ideas presented by the teams through their social media campaigns as well as on their potential to contribute to the fulfillment of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.