Nikki Beach Resort & Spa, managed by HotelBrain, to host World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony

World Travel Awards has confirmed Nikki Beach Resort & Spa in the beautiful region of Porto Heli, Greece, will host the Europe Gala Ceremony 2018. The prestigious event will take place on June 29th, welcoming hundreds of industry leaders from across the continent to the one-of-a-kind hotel.

Sabre to launch new lodging solution in 2018

Sabre Corporation has announced the development of the new Sabre Content Services for Lodging, a technology solution that will integrate multiple sources of content. These include the Sabre global distribution system and non-GDS sources such as aggregators, re-distributors, agency-sourced hotel content and other sources as identified.

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara welcomes first guests

Ritz-Carlton has announced the newest addition to its collection of luxurious global properties, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. Recently acquired by Carey Watermark Investors Incorporated and Carey Watermark Investors 2 Incorporated, the former Bacara Resort & Spa has undergone a multi-million-dollar renovation which included all 358 guest rooms and suites as well as enhancements to the resort’s six culinary venues.

Sabre to launch new lodging solution in 2018

Sabre Corporation has announced the development of the new Sabre Content Services for Lodging, a technology solution that will integrate multiple sources of content. These include the Sabre global distribution system and non-GDS sources such as aggregators, re-distributors, agency-sourced hotel content and other sources as identified.

Corinthia Palace Hotel prepares for Mdina Grand Prix in Malta

Priceless rare and classic cars will take to the roads of Malta next week in a four-day annual celebration of vintage four-wheeled vehicles. The 2017 Malta Classic takes place October 5th-8th with over 70 pre-1976 cars taking part in hill climb, static shows and motorsport events.

Aer Lingus partners with Booking.com for hotel offerings

Aer Lingus has signed a new partnership with Booking.com, the world leader in connecting travellers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay. Aer Lingus Hotels, now powered by Booking.com, is available via aerlingus.com and has been integrated into the airline’s wider digital channels.

Aer Lingus partners with Booking.com for hotel offerings

Aer Lingus has signed a new partnership with Booking.com, the world leader in connecting travellers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay. Aer Lingus Hotels, now powered by Booking.com, is available via aerlingus.com and has been integrated into the airline’s wider digital channels.

The Aviary NYC opens at Mandarin Oriental, New York

Mandarin Oriental, New York and Chicago-based co-owners chef Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas of the widely-acclaimed Alinea Group have announced the opening of The Aviary NYC. Featuring a distinctive culinary approach to cocktails and service, the restaurant also includes The Office NYC, a speakeasy-style environment, balancing the world of old and new.

Párisi Udvar Hotel, Budapest, joins Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced plans for the Párisi Udvar Hotel in Budapest to join the Unbound Collection by Hyatt. The property joins the Hôtel du Louvre in Paris as the second hotel in the collection in Europe and third outside of the United States.

Dukes Dubai introduces Pool Butler service to suite guests

Dukes Dubai has introduced the Pool Butler, a complementary personalised service to ensure guests staying in the hotel’s luxurious suites. The offer will let guests continue to receive outstanding service while relaxing by the hotel’s outdoor pool and 14th floor infinity pool.

Protea Hotel by Marriott, Owerri Select, opens in Nigeria

Protea Hotels by Marriott has announced the opening of Protea Hotel by Marriott, Owerri Select in south-eastern Nigeria, a development which further consolidates its presence in the country. The 90-room hotel, developed by African Capital Alliance, a leading investment firm, and Kunoch, is located in Owerri city, the capital of Imo state.

Ibis rolls-out new mobile check in procedures

Ibis has announced the completion of the roll-out of its new guest welcome programme across all ibis, ibis styles and ibis budget hotels in the UK, aided my mobile technology. The new approach sees ibis employees using mobile devices to access the information they need for everything from check-in to housekeeping and breakfast within one app.

Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga set to open next month

Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga will open its doors to guests as of October. With the famous Latvian National Opera House by its side and the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, at its feet, the hotel presents a whole new level of comfort and elegance to both city guests and locals.

Burton to lead to Laguna Lăng Cô, Vietnam

Angsana Lăng Cô, under the management of the Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, has appointed Brett Burton as the area general manager of the two beachfront resorts located within the world-class integrated resort Laguna Lăng Cô in Central Vietnam.

Golfer Scott joins Mandarin Oriental global advertising campaign

Professional golfer and Masters champion, Adam Scott, has been welcomed as the newest celebrity fan to join Mandarin Oriental’s USD multi-million global advertising campaign. The campaign connects Mandarin Oriental’s well-recognised symbol – the fan –with international celebrities who regularly stay at the group’s hotels.

Thomas Cook seeks to expand own-brand hotel options with LEMY deal

Thomas Cook has entered into a strategic partnership with LMEY Investments, a Swiss-based hotel property development company, to develop and grow Thomas Cook’s own-brand hotel portfolio.

Starwood Capital Group takes 30 per cent stake in Yotel

Starwood Capital Group has committed to making a strategic investment of $250 million in Yotel. The deal includes acquiring a 30 per cent stake in the company and investing in real estate acquisitions for new build, hotel conversion and adaptive reuse properties as Yotel expands its international scale.

Four Points by Sheraton stops off in Nairobi in search of best brews

Four Points by Sheraton has embarked on the Nairobi leg of its global trip discovering the world’s best brews. The journey kicked off at the new Four Points Hurlingham in a trail that culminated with an exclusive preview of the soon to open, Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport.

Gomboshaw appointed director of sales at Iberostar Grand Hotel Portals Nous

July saw the opening of Iberostar Hotels & Resorts’ first The Grand Collection hotel in the Mediterranean: the Iberostar Grand Hotel Portals Nous. As part of its strategy to promote and position the new hotel as a top seller and guarantee its success by meeting the targets set, the company has recently appointed Geraldine Gomboshaw as its new director of sales.

Starwood Capital Group takes 30 per cent stake in Yotel

Starwood Capital Group has committed to making a strategic investment of $250 million in Yotel. The deal includes acquiring a 30 per cent stake in the company and investing in real estate acquisitions for new build, hotel conversion and adaptive reuse properties as Yotel expands its international scale.

Four Points by Sheraton stops off in Nairobi in search of best brews

Four Points by Sheraton has embarked on the Nairobi leg of its global trip discovering the world’s best brews. The journey kicked off at the new Four Points Hurlingham in a trail that culminated with an exclusive preview of the soon to open, Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport.

Nagoya Prince Hotel Sky Tower to open in October

Nagoya Prince Hotel Sky Tower is opening in Nagoya on October 2nd. Occupying the 31-36 floors of the impressive newly-constructed Global Gate building in the Sasashima Live 24 region, the hotel has 170 guest rooms, an exclusive club lounge, a restaurant, a gym and a business centre.

AccorHotels reveals new leadership team for UK & Ireland

AccorHotels has announced a new management team for the UK & Ireland, featuring strategic hires from outside the business and several internal appointments.

AccorHotels reveals new leadership team for UK & Ireland

AccorHotels has announced a new management team for the UK & Ireland, featuring strategic hires from outside the business and several internal appointments.

New marketing leadership for St. Regis Doha, Qatar

The St. Regis Doha has announced the appointment of Rebecca Platt as director of marketing. With over 15 years experience in the hospitality industry, Platt brings extensive marketing and digital knowledge to the property.

Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel joins Relais & Châteaux

With its reputation for combining five-star service and luxury within a relaxed and intimate environment, Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel has been invited to join the prestigious hotel group, Relais & Châteaux.

Airbnb guests generate £522 million for London restaurants

Airbnb has released a report highlighting that guests to London have spent £522 million in local restaurants since September 2016. The report, Airbnb: Generating $6.5 billion for restaurants around the world, focuses on 44 cities, including London, and showcases the benefits guests bring when they stay in local neighbourhoods. 

The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, welcomes first guests in Malaysia

The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, has opened today on the Malaysian island. Set in a tranquil private bay, the resort is surrounded by an ancient jungle, while its beachfront is sheltered by trees and gently lapped by the Andaman Sea.

Rosewood to convert US embassy into second London property

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by global real estate investment firm Qatari Diar to manage a new hotel located on picturesque Grosvenor Square in London’s prestigious Mayfair.

Four Seasons Hotel Dalian on track for 2020 opening

Luneng Group and Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts have announced plans to open a luxury hotel in Dalian, located in the Liaodong Peninsula in north-eastern China. Situated within the Donggang (East Harbour), Four Seasons Hotel Dalian will open in the redeveloped financial and commercial hub of the city.

Rosewood to convert US embassy into second London property

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by global real estate investment firm Qatari Diar to manage a new hotel located on picturesque Grosvenor Square in London’s prestigious Mayfair.

Bonafous to lead global sales strategy at Mövenpick

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has appointed experienced hotel professional Julien Bonafous as vice president, sales, a new role created to support the hospitality firm’s on-going expansion drive.

Rosewood to convert US embassy into second London property

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by global real estate investment firm Qatari Diar to manage a new hotel located on picturesque Grosvenor Square in London’s prestigious Mayfair.

Gran Hotel Miramar reveals new Botanical Spa by Sisley

Following its recent €65 million overhaul, Malaga’s brand new grand dame, Gran Hotel Miramar, can now invite guests to enter into a world of senses at its exclusive new Botanical Spa by Sisley.

New marketing leadership for Hilton London Metropole

Hilton London Metropole has announced Laura Feetham’s appointment as marketing and public relations manager. Feetham has extensive experience in digital and content marketing, branding, design and campaign management.

Epic Apart Hotel completes £1m expansion in Liverpool

Epic Apart Hotel is set to complete a £1 million expansion at its Duke Street property. The refurbished Victorian building, which originally boasted 17 modern apartments, has increased in size by 7,000 sq ft, giving Epic’s third property in the city seven additional apartments.

Round Hill Hotel & Villas takes new European sales representation

Round Hill Hotel & Villas, a tropical hillside resort located just outside of Montego Bay in Jamaica, has appointed ClubCenturia as its new sales and marketing representative for the UK. The organisation will also take up the role in Europe and Russia from October 1st.

The Student Hotel outlines plans for Vienna property

The Student Hotel will open its first Austrian co-living and co-working destination on the Nordbahnstrasse, at the heart of the up-and-coming second district of Vienna. Construction of the 37,878 sq m Student Hotel is expected to start in early 2018, for an opening in quarter two of 2020.

First all-sand hostel opens on the Gold Coast, Australia

Gold Coast residents this morning woke up to discover the world’s first beachfront hostel made entirely of sand. Hostelworld and Gold Coast Tourism commissioned world champion sand sculptor Dennis Massoud to create this impressive structure straight out of the very golden sand the area is famed for.

Emaar Hospitality Group rolls out Oracle Opera across Rove Hotels

Emaar Hospitality Group is rolling out Oracle Opera, the globally operated property management system, across its Rove Hotels. A key part of the organisation-wide digital transformation at Emaar, the implementation across current and future Rove Hotels projects is being undertaken by Key Information Technology.

Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana takes top World Travel Awards title

Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana has been honoured by the 2017 World Travel Awards. The new deluxe hotel is the winner of the award for Cuba’s Leading Hotel Suite 2017- Suite Presidential Lorca @ Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana.

Ramada Encore hotel opens in Busan, Korea

Wyndham Hotel Group has introduced its first Ramada Encore hotel to Busan with the opening of Ramada Encore Busan Haeundae. While bolstering its portfolio of midscale offerings in south-east Asia, Wyndham Hotel Group is offering business and leisure travellers accommodation in the heart of South Korea’s second largest city.

InterContinental Hotels Group unveils new avid hotels brand

InterContinental Hotels Group today revealed the name of its new high-quality midscale brand, avid hotels. IHG also showcased a brand logo and renderings of the hotel exterior, public space and guest rooms.

Twenty Grosvenor Square, a Four Seasons Residence, to debut in London in 2018

Finchatton has partnered with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts to offer the first standalone Four Seasons Private Residences, located at Twenty Grosvenor Square in London. Opening in 2018, the residences will be the first Four Seasons Private Residences to be operated independently of a Four Seasons hotel or resort.

First all-sand hotel opens on the Gold Coast, Australia

Gold Coast residents this morning woke up to discover the world’s first beachfront hostel made entirely of sand. Hostelworld and Gold Coast Tourism commissioned world champion sand sculptor Dennis Massoud to create this impressive structure straight out of the very golden sand the area is famed for.

Ramada Encore hotel opens in Busan, Korea

Wyndham Hotel Group has introduced its first Ramada Encore hotel to Busan with the opening of Ramada Encore Busan Haeundae. While bolstering its portfolio of midscale offerings in south-east Asia, Wyndham Hotel Group is offering business and leisure travellers accommodation in the heart of South Korea’s second largest city.

InterContinental Hotels Group unveils new avid hotels brand

InterContinental Hotels Group today revealed the name of its new high-quality midscale brand, avid hotels. IHG also showcased a brand logo and renderings of the hotel exterior, public space and guest rooms.

Four Seasons embarks on Astir Palace Vouliagmeni restoration

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and Astir Palace Vouliagmeni, the Greek hospitality market leader, have announced plans to bring the first Four Seasons hotel to Greece on the Astir Palace peninsula. Following extensive upgrades to the existing hotel, the new hotel will debut as Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens in spring 2018.

The Sarojin welcomes new Two-Bedroom Pool Residences

Following an increase in demand from multi-generational visitors, The Sarojin, Thailand’s luxurious 56-roomed boutique residence, is introducing seven Two-Bedroom Pool Residences. The new accommodations are designed to help older families make the most of the resort’s tranquillity, as well as adding value to their stay.

The Sarojin welcomes new Two-Bedroom Pool Residences

Following an increase in demand from multi-generational visitors, The Sarojin, Thailand’s luxurious 56-roomed boutique residence, is introducing seven Two-Bedroom Pool Residences. The new accommodations are designed to help older families make the most of the resort’s tranquillity, as well as adding value to their stay.