Whitbread to focus on Premier Inn following Costa sale

Whitbread has entered into an agreement for the sale of Costa to Coca-Cola for £3.9 billion. The move will leave the company free to focus on its Premier Inn brand.

Bench Events praises government interest in Kenyan development

When Theresa May, the British prime minister, touched down in Nairobi with a group of business leaders in her wake and keen to talk about championing investment in Africa, she was following in the footsteps of a British company, Bench Events.

Robbins appointed chief operating officer at 21c Museum Hotels

A founding partner of 21c Museum Hotels, Robbins has been with 21c Museum Hotels since 2005 having previously served as chief hospitality officer.

Whitbread to focus on Premier Inn following Costa sale

Whitbread said the deal offered a substantial premium to the value that would have been created through the previously announced demerger.

Whitbread to focus on Premier Inn following Costa sale

Whitbread said the deal offered a substantial premium to the value that would have been created through the previously announced demerger.

Bethke appointed general manager at Kempinski Hotel Bahia

Following a more than 20-year long career with brands such as Capella Hotels and Ritz Carlton, the hotelier re-joins Kempinski after his most recent assignment as general manager at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Rockwell East aparthotel to open in London next month

Rockwell East, a new 57-apartment aparthotel and all-day dining café, owned by London-based property developers Marldon and designed by Waldo Works, will open in London next month.

Reinisch to lead rebranded Al Habtoor City in Dubai

Al Habtoor Group has appointed Fredrik Reinisch to the role of complex general manager at Al Habtoor City. The three-hotel complex in Dubai is currently rebranding, with Hilton replacing Marriott as operator. 

Rockwell East aparthotel opens in London

Rockwell East, a new 57-apartment aparthotel and all-day dining café, owned by London-based property developers Marldon and designed by Waldo Works, has opened in London.

Armani Hotel Dubai seeks to eliminate food waste

Armani Hotel Dubai is advancing its sustainability initiatives and has partnered with leading tech-firm Winnow to avoid wastage of food resources.

Armani Hotel Dubai seeks to eliminate food waste

Armani Hotel Dubai is advancing its sustainability initiatives and has partnered with leading tech-firm Winnow to avoid wastage of food resources.

W Kuala Lumpur takes brand into Malaysia for first time

W Kuala Lumpur has opened, marking the brand’s first-ever hotel in Malaysia. Owned by Tropicana Corporation Berhad, W Kuala Lumpur opens its doors in the heart of the capital, steps from the world-famous Petronas Twin Towers.

Hilton Heathrow unveils environmentally conscience Portobello Burger

Hilton has announced the launch of a new tasty and environmentally friendly dish, the Portobello Burger, at Hilton London Heathrow Airport.

Grand Hotel Villa Torretta Milan Sesto joins Curio Collection by Hilton

The 16th century property joins more than 55 one-of-a-kind Curio Collection by Hilton hotels around the world, including ten in Europe – two of which are also in Italy.

Hyatt House set for Frankfurt debut in 2023

The hotel will be integrated into Four Frankfurt, a large mixed-use development in the centre of the city by Groß & Partner, that will be comprised of four towers and will include residential and office facilities, as well as retail spaces and hotels.

Hyatt House set for Frankfurt debut in 2023

Hyatt has entered into a franchise agreement with HR Group for a Hyatt House hotel in Frankfurt, Germany.

citizenM unveils Worldcenter property in Miami

Netherlands-based citizenM has announced plans to open a 348-key hotel within Miami Worldcenter, one of the largest private mixed-use developments underway in the United States, occupying 27 acres in the heart of the Downtown Miami.

Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort to open in December

Marriott International has announced the forthcoming debut of Westin Hotels & Resorts in the Maldives with the opening of the Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort in October.

Black appointed executive chef at Como Point Yamu

Como Point Yamu, a contemporary oceanside resort overlooking the Andaman Sea, has appointed Steven Black as executive chef.

Phan Ing Pai takes up Onyx leadership role in China

Phan will be responsible for leading the operations team in the Greater China region, providing support to all operational properties across the region and ensuring all properties are in line with the group’s established operational standards.

Phan Ing Pai takes up Onyx leadership role in China

Phan will be responsible for leading the operations team in the Greater China region, providing support to all operational properties across the region and ensuring all properties are in line with the group’s established operational standards.

Mövenpick to rebrand Nai Lert Park Hotel in Bangkok

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has expanded its Thailand portfolio to nine properties kingdom-wide after signing an agreement to rebrand and manage the renowned Nai Lert Park Hotel in downtown Bangkok.

GoldenEye to unveil refreshed spa offering in December

As part of the six-month development, two additional spa huts designed by Chris Blackwell will open bringing the total number of treatment rooms to five.

W Hotels opens flagship property in Xi’an, China

W Hotels has announced the opening of W Xi’an, the brand’s seventh hotel in Greater China and the largest W to open in Asia Pacific. Owned by Vanzhong Real Estate, the hotel is located in the Qujiang District, adjacent to Quijiang Pool Park.

W Hotels opens flagship property in Xi’an, China

W Hotels has announced the opening of W Xi’an, the brand’s seventh hotel in Greater China and the largest W to open in Asia Pacific.

Johnson returns to lead Brown’s Hotel, London

Rocco Forte Hotels has announced the return of hotelier Stuart Johnson to Brown’s Hotel as managing director. He will take up the role on September 3rd.

Generator goes global with Miami property

Generator, the leading experience and design-led accommodation brand has opened its doors in Miami. Generator Miami fuses old American glamour with Cuban spice making it an authentic yet contemporary location for a US adventure.

Cheval Residences overhauls online presence with new website and app

Cheval has also become the first serviced apartment brand to adopt the new multiple property functionality built by Criton, the UK’s first app builder for the hospitality industry.

Johnson returns to lead Brown’s Hotel, London

Rocco Forte Hotels has announced the return of hotelier Stuart Johnson to Brown’s Hotel as managing director. He will take up the role on September 3rd.

Johnson returns to lead Brown’s Hotel, London

Rocco Forte Hotels has announced the return of hotelier Stuart Johnson to Brown’s Hotel as managing director. He will take up the role on September 3rd.

Dusit expands into Qatar with new Doha hotel

Dusit International has signed a management agreement with the Al Majed Group to operate Dusit Doha Hotel. Set to open in quarter four of this year, the property will be the group’s first Dusit-branded hotel in Qatar.

Anantara launches private jet experience in partnership with MJets

The Anantara private jet experience has launched, offering incredible voyages of discovery around the Maldives, Sri Lanka and Thailand.

Guenther appointed general manager of Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, Jordan

Marc Guenther, a German national, has been appointed general manager of Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, Jordan. He is now at the helm of the renowned hotel at the lowest point on Earth.

InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong prepares to welcome World Travel Awards

The luxurious InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong is making final preparations as it steps up to host the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2018.

Barceló Group expands operations in Dubai ahead of Expo 2020

Spanish hospitality company Barceló Hotel Group will debut its newest project, Occidental IMPZ Dubai, next month. With close proximity to the Expo 2020 site and only 30 minutes away from the Dubai airports, the new hotel will be in the epicentre for corporates and offer an array of modern meeting and conference rooms for exhibitors.

Kempinski Riga welcomes launch of Stage 22 rooftop bar

Latvia’s first five-star luxury Kempinski Hotel has inaugurated Stage 22, a stylish rooftop spot in the heart of the pulsating capital.

InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong prepares to welcome World Travel Awards

The luxurious InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong is making final preparations as it steps up to host the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2018.

InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong prepares to welcome World Travel Awards

The luxurious InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong is making final preparations as it steps up to host the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2018.

Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiading opens to first guests

Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiading is the first Hyatt-branded hotel in north-west Shanghai, providing a one-stop, energising hotel experience for travellers and local guests to connect with who and what matters to them most.

New afternoon tea from the Sanya Edition Hotel

The first hotel to enter China from the Edition brand, the Sanya Edition Hotel has been praised by guests for its stylish design style and exciting multi-functional activities.

Lanesborough launches movie nights in partnership with the White Company

Debuting in December, just in time for Christmas, the experience is held in the intimate surrounds of the club’s member’s only lounge and is replete with Michelin-star cuisine, soul-enriching spa treatments, and a private film screening of guests’ choosing.

Kandalaft to lead Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences One Dalton Street, Boston

In preparation for the debut of the second Four Seasons property in Boston, Reed Kandalaft has been appointed general manager of Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences One Dalton Street.

InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland to open doors in late 2018

Developed by Shimao Group and managed by InterContinental Hotels Group, the luxury hotel, mostly below ground, is poised to welcome guests with an amazing landscape in a deep pit of a former quarry in southwestern Shanghai.

Aventura Hotel opens at Universal Orlando Resort

Staying in the heart of Universal Orlando, guests at Universal’s Aventura Hotel enjoy exclusive theme park benefits and hotel amenities at a price perfect for value-savvy travellers.

InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland to open doors in late 2018

Developed by Shimao Group and managed by InterContinental Hotels Group, the luxury hotel, mostly below ground, is poised to welcome guests with an amazing landscape in a deep pit of a former quarry in southwestern Shanghai.

Quinta do Lago introduces the Campus to high-level athletes

Quinta do Lago is putting the finishing touches to the Campus, a state-of-the-art sports base that will provide athletes and sports enthusiasts with everything they need to succeed at the highest level.

Millennium Hotels signs Chelsea FC partnership

Millennium Hotels & Resorts has signed an exclusive three-year partnership with Chelsea Football Club ahead of the Blues’ first home game of the season. Franck Kermarrec, senior vice president, Millennium Hotels & Resorts, commented: “We are delighted to be the official hotel partner of Chelsea Football Club for the next three years.”

Millennium Hotels signs Chelsea FC partnership

Millennium Hotels & Resorts has signed an exclusive three-year partnership with Chelsea Football Club ahead of the Blues’ first home game of the season.

Arora Group prepares to open dual-branded property in Heathrow

The dual-branded property, Crowne Plaza London – Heathrow Terminal 4 and Holiday Inn Express London – Heathrow Terminal 4, between them boast a total of 761 bedrooms.

Arora Group prepares to open dual branded property in Heathrow

The dual-branded property, Crowne Plaza London – Heathrow Terminal 4 and Holiday Inn Express London – Heathrow Terminal 4, between them boast a total of 761 bedrooms.