Press Releases

Luis and Roberto Riu Rodríguez: key figures in the generational handover at the RIU Group

Luis Riu Rodríguez and Roberto Riu Rodríguez, the sons of Luis Riu Güell and members of the fourth generation of the Riu family, have played an important role at the chain for several years, leading expansion projects and analysing investment opportunities, as well as working in the RIU Group's Technical Advice Office (GAT), which is responsible for the chain’s major refurbishment projects and designing, constructing and fitting out all of the company’s new hotels. Having initially carried out this task alongside their father, they’re now flying solo and each of the brothers oversees certain regions and projects.

Super 8 Unveils Next Generation Guestroom Design

Super 8 by Wyndham owners looking to revitalize their guestrooms can now adopt the cutting-edge INNOV8TE 2.0 design package. The next iteration of the INNOV8TE program, developed in collaboration with experienced owners and top design experts, combines sleek, stylish upgrades with increased operational efficiency. Available across the U.S. and Canada, INNOV8TE 2.0 is a cost-effective upgrade that elevates the hotel experience, starting at just $1,850 per key*.

Novotel and ALL Unveil the Ultimate Football Experience: A Permanent Hotel Room in Paris Saint-Germain's Parc des Princes

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Novotel Hotels and ALL, Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme are proud to announce the opening of. "La Suite Novotel by ALL.com" - an exclusive permanent hotel room within the legendary Parc des Princes stadium, home of the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) football club, one of the biggest in the world.

IHG Hotels & Resorts ‘Flipped’ upside down hotel room delighted festival goers and welcomed star-studded line up at Lollapalooza Berlin

IHG Hotels & Resorts turned festival goers world’s upside down with the debut of IHG Hotels & Resorts Flipped at Lollapalooza Berlin last weekend. The playful, upside-down hotel room captivated the crowd and portrayed the spirit of Berlin amongst the vibrant atmosphere of Lollapalooza. Throughout the weekend, the unique photo hotspot was a must-see attraction, and gave guests the opportunity to capture their ultimate festival moment whilst inviting them to step into a world where hospitality meets the unexpected.

Beaches® Resorts unveils latest Multi-Gen Travel Trends, introduces the "Generation-Cation℠"

A new Censuswide survey by Beaches Resorts reveals every member of the family wants a seat on the plane. The Caribbean's leading family-friendly all-inclusive resort brand tapped into the ultimate experts in family travel, parents themselves, by polling more than 1,000 North American families with respondents ages 25-45. The results uncovered a growing desire to bring three or more generations together for more diverse and enriching family travel experiences. Among the findings, 74% of respondents who have taken a multi-generational vacation remain excited by the idea of extended family getaways, with 67% of all parents prioritizing family travel to maximize time across generations.

Becoming a hospitality entrepreneur: Bridging cultures & opportunities

Raised in New Delhi into a family where few have had the chance to travel abroad, it was always a dream of Sarthak Sharma’s to explore and immerse himself overseas. Yet, like many at the crossroads of choosing a university course - he was torn between a safe, traditional engineering course at a local university or an international university that would offer him a progressive and future-proof career.

Marriott International Named in Top 5 of 2024 PEOPLE® Companies that Care List

Great Place To Work® and PEOPLE magazine have recognized Marriott International as one of the 2024 PEOPLE® Companies that Care. This marks Marriott International’s (Marriott) fifth consecutive year on the list and highest placement to date at number four. Marriott’s inclusion on the list is a recognition of the company’s focus on its sustainability and social impact platform, Serve 360: Doing Good in Every Direction.

Choice Hotels Announces First Contract Awarded Under Recently Reintroduced SOAR Program to Support Hotel Ownership Opportunities for Historically Underrepresented Entrepreneurs

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, announced its first contract under the recently reintroduced SOAR (Supporting Ownership Access and Representation) program, designed to create hotel ownership opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs. Damon Healey of Eternal Companies, a real estate investment and asset management firm, executed a contract to convert two hotels in Georgia to Suburban Studios, one of Choice's four extended stay brands. The pair of properties opened on May 30.

Introducing La Dolce Vita Orient Express: Reservations Open For Italy’s First Luxury Train

Italy's first luxury train, La Dolce Vita Orient Express, will commence its covetable journeys in Spring of 2025, with bookings now open at orient-express.com. The new all-inclusive train journey provides eight exclusive round-trip "Made in Italy" itineraries departing from Rome, highlighting sought-after destinations like Venice, Matera, Tuscany, Piedmont, Portofino, Abruzzo and Sicily. On-board, guests will enjoy dishes created by acclaimed three-Michelin starred Chef Heinz Beck, who will oversee cuisine onboard the rail journeys.