The July Hotels is a series of premium life-centred apartment-hotels currently based in Amsterdam, welcoming you to have “your stay, your way”. City ID’s Boat&Co and Twenty Eight will be renamed The July - Boat & Co and The July - Twenty Eight and sit in The July brand portfolio. To illustrate its difference to the other hotels on the platform, ID Aparthotel will be renamed ID Aparthotel by The July.
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) (“HGV” or “the Company”) today announced that that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bluegreen Vacations (NYSE: BVH; OTCQX: BVHBB) for $75 per share in an all-cash transaction, representing total consideration of approximately $1.5 billion, inclusive of net debt. The combination will broaden HGV’s offerings, customer reach and sales locations creating a premier vacation ownership and experiences company.
WaterWalk, the nation’s most innovative flexible lodging brand, today announced the launch of its new website, marking a significant transformation in its online booking experience including an industry-first feature – the ability to instantly book unfurnished hotel rooms without traditional leasing constraints. WaterWalk is known for its unique hybrid business model in the extended-stay industry by providing both fully furnished ‘STAY’ units and ready-to-furnish, apartment-style ‘LIVE’ units that are equipped for customizable, longer-term bookings.
Mitsis Group, Greece's largest privately-owned hotel chain, is proudly launching its new brand identity, marking a significant milestone in its history. With a steadfast commitment to reinventing the travel experience, offering beyond all-inclusive services and an unwavering dedication to exceeding guest expectations, MITSIS is set to redefine modern luxury and hospitality.
S Hotels and Resorts PCL, the global hospitality company from Singha Estate PCL, has announced a major USD 27 million renovation of its resorts in Thailand and Fiji, including an investment of more than THB 500m (approx. USD 14.2m) to reimagine the design, facilities and guest experiences at its three SAii Resorts in Thailand – SAii Phi Phi Island Village, SAii Laguna Phuket, and SAii Koh Samui Choengmon – and FJD 28.5m (approx. USD 12.5m) to upgrade Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT), the fastest-growing hospitality company in Asia Pacific, announced the expansion of its franchise model in Greater China into the upscale full-service segment, with the inclusion of its award-winning DoubleTree by Hilton brand. The company announced 19 new franchise projects across its Hilton Garden Inn and DoubleTree by Hilton brands, including signings and intentions to sign, spanning key cities and emerging destinations such as Beijing, Shanghai, Haikou, Nanchang, and Zhangzhou.
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, today shared an update on its market leading position in the global extended stay, serviced apartments and private rentals segments including exciting new destinations for its Novotel Living brand. The forward-thinking extension of Novotel, one of the best-known midscale hotel brands in the world, is now operating in Singapore, Bangkok, Saigon, and Kazakhstan, with more locations soon to follow. With more than 380 extended stay hotels under 14 global brands, Accor is the world’s largest player in the category (outside the United States), with a high concentration of properties across Europe and Asia.
Preferred Hotels and Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is pleased to announce the addition of 15 new member properties, including six brand-new openings, to its global portfolio between July 1 and September 30 this year. Ranging from a 14-room country estate in France’s renowned Cognac region to a lush, urban oasis set to debut in Singapore’s bustling Orchard Road district, each of these distinct properties will greet travelers with the inimitable welcome, thoughtful service, and memorable guest experiences that have come to represent independent luxury hospitality. Highlights include:
In this episode, John Morhous, Chief Experience Officer at Flight Centre Travel Group, and Amir Amidi, Managing Partner in Travel and Hospitality at Plug and Play, joins Tara Erwin, Communications and Public Relations Manager with GBTA. They discuss Flight Centre's digital journey, the distinction between internal and third-party innovation projects, the impact of AI on the travel industry, KPIs for measuring innovation success, and share startup success stories within Flight Centre's digital initiatives, offering valuable insights into the evolving landscape of the travel industry. Made Possible by Plug and Play.
MGM Resorts International ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") recently disclosed that the Company identified a cybersecurity issue affecting certain of its systems and that its investigation into the issue was ongoing. On or around September 29, 2023, MGM Resorts determined that an unauthorized third party obtained personal information of some of its customers on September 11, 2023.
In the inaugural episode of "GBT-AI," a series exploring the role that AI has to play in business travel, host GBTA CMO, Kevin Fliess, GBTA's Chief Marketing Officer, brings together a panel of experts in the field of artificial intelligence and business travel. Joining the discussion are Tom Allen, CEO at AI Journal; Sam Hilgendorf, CIO at Fox World Travel; and Mat Orrego, CEO and co-founder of Cornerstone Information Systems. This episode serves as the foundation for a long-term conversation on the transformative impact of AI on the business travel industry. The panel explores the concept of generative AI and its potential to reshape various aspects of business, providing valuable insights and setting the stage for future episodes that will delve deeper into this evolving and impactful topic.
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, a part of IHG Hotels & Resorts(IHG), is launching a groundbreaking MEETINGS WITHOUT BOUNDARIES, a concept for the Greater China market, capitalizing on the rising demand for domestic cultural tourism and “BLEISURE” travel. Leveraging the group’s advantages and expertise in experiences and destinations, MEETINGS WITHOUT BOUNDARIES satisfies the needs of the modern business traveler that seeks a quality lifestyle and cutting-edge innovation.
Mission Hill Hospitality, a leading select service and extended stay hotel investor, announced it has acquired the 129–key Residence Inn by Marriott in Breckenridge, Colorado.
Gavin Faull grew up in Tikorangi thinking he would end up working in a grocery store and drive a delivery van just like his dad.
Outbound Hotels is a new collection of locally-minded hotels and experiences in beautiful outdoor destinations from Jackson Hole, WY, to Mammoth Lakes, CA. Each property is a place for travelers to disconnect so they can reconnect with nature and what matters: good times, good people, and all-around good vibes. At Outbound, outside is just the beginning!
Waterton, a Chicago-based national real estate investor and operator, announced the official launch of its new Outbound Hotels brand, a collection of locally-minded hotels offering differentiated lodging options for lifestyle travelers seeking outdoor-inspired experiences in boutique settings. From Yosemite National Park and Jackson Hole, WY to the vistas of Mammoth Lakes, CA and the bucolic Green Mountains of Vermont, every Outbound Hotels-branded property gives visitors a curated connection to the outdoors.
MGM Resorts International (the "Company" or "MGM Resorts") issued a statement on cybersecurity issue.
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) announced today it marked its 35th Anniversary. The Society was established in 1988 by 19 founding members to promote the awareness and advancement of the hospitality consulting profession and to foster a high ethical standard for the industry. Thirty-five years later, ISHC has become the leading source of hospitality expertise, boasting over 200 members spanning more than 26 countries in over 50 functional areas across the hospitality spectrum. ISHC members are leaders in their respective areas of expertise.
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: HST) (the “Company”), the nation’s largest lodging real estate investment trust, today provided an update regarding the impact of the Maui wildfires and other recent weather events on its hotels and the communities where they operate.
Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, announced its first fully woman-owned franchise since launching its new RIDE with Red RoofSM initiative. The property is a Red Roof Inn & Suites conversion located in Richland, Miss., and is the second hotel in owner Kalpana Patel’s portfolio. It brings the number of Red Roof properties owned or partially owned by women to more than 35%.