Hotel News

Leal steps down as chief executive of Virgin Hotels
Raul Leal has stepped down as chief executive of Virgin Hotels after leading the company for ten years. A new leader is expected to be named in the coming weeks.

Ace Hotel Brooklyn set to welcome first guests
Designed from the ground up in partnership with long-time Ace collaborators Roman and Williams, who shaped both the building and the interiors, the property has 287-rooms.

Rosewood Rome pencilled in for 2023 opening
Rosewood Hotels has been appointed by real estate firm Antirion SGR to manage Rosewood Rome, which will open in 2023 in the heart of the capital city.

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kathmandu-Thamel opens in Nepal
Located in the centre of Kathmandu, the capital and largest city in Nepal, the newly built hotel opened earlier this week and is part of a vibrant rejuvenation project.

Ascott celebrates record year of growth in 2020
The Ascott added a record of over 14,200 units across 71 properties globally in 2020. Despite Covid-19, the figure exceeds the number of units secured in 2019.

Cheval Collection to open new London property
Cheval Collection has announced an expansion in London. From the spring, the company will offer a stylish additional property consisting of 30 apartments at Cheval Lexham Gardens.

Volkart to lead two Ritz-Carlton properties in Miami
Jacqueline Volkart has been appointed dual general manager at the newly re-imagined, 376-room Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and the 95-room Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour.

Las Vegas Sands founder Adelson dead at 87
Sheldon Adelson had recently resumed cancer treatment and was taking a leave of absence from his roles as chairman and chief executive officer of both Las Vegas Sands and Sands China.
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Hazard to lead Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos
John Hazard is a passionate global hotelier with over 19 years of hotel management experience across the United Kingdom, Middle East and the Caribbean.

Eigelaar appointed resort general manager at the Belfry
The Belfry Hotel & Resort, an award-winning luxury hotel and resort in Royal Sutton Coldfield, has announced the promotion of Chris Eigelaar to the role of resort general manager.

Marriott International signs for huge Vietnam project
Marriott has signed an agreement with Vietnam-based real estate firm Masterise Homes to develop a dual-branded residential and office/hotel project in Ho Chi Minh City.
St. Regis Cairo welcomes first guests in Egypt
Marriott International has announced the opening of the St. Regis Cairo. Rising tall on the banks of the River Nile, the hotel is an illustrious icon weaving a powerful story of luxury in the region.