Hotel News

Bermingham appointed chief executive of Virgin Hotels
Virgin Hotels has confirmed James Bermingham has been appointment as chief executive of the company, effective immediately. He replaces Raul Leal, who stepped down in January.

Expansion work begins on Sandals Royal Barbados
Sandals Resorts International continues its development in the Caribbean as Sandals Royal Barbados breaks ground on an exciting new expansion, just in time for the summer season.

ATM 2021: New Hotel Summit to debut in Dubai
Recent hospitality industry reports published by STR and Colliers International have revealed that hotels in the United Arab Emirates have put up a strong performance during the Covid-19 pandemic.

voco Hotels to add two new Scottish properties
Marked with the upcoming opening of voco Grand Central in Glasgow and voco Edinburgh – Haymarket, the company is seeking to boost its place in the city break market.

Kempinski boosts stake in Resense Spa
Resense will continue to operate as an individual spa company and Kempinski will use its infrastructure and expertise to further integrate wellbeing into the Kempinski hotels’ operation.

Redaelli to lead Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
The Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers has unveiled its new executive leadership team in the Middle East. The property will be led by experience hotelier Alessandro Redaelli.

Katara Hospitality signs with Accor for Maison Delano Paris
Katara Hospitality has announced a new partnership with Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, for an exciting new evolution of the iconic Delano brand, Maison Delano.

Atlantis Aquaventure expansion to open on Monday
It is the announcement that thrill-seekers the world over have been waiting for: brand new, world-exclusive waterslides and two brand-new towers are being launched at Atlantis from March 1st.

Bear Grylls Explorers Camp opens in Ras Al Khaimah
RAK Leisure has announced the first Bear Grylls branded accommodation in the world is now available to book. The camp is situated on Jebel Jais, the highest mountain in the UAE.

Marriott-Sorenson Centre for Hospitality Leadership to be established
The location has been set up to honour the memory of Arne Sorenson, the Marriott International chief executive who died earlier this month from pancreatic cancer.

Nobu Hospitality unveils plans for Hamburg property
The Nobu Hotel Elbtower Hamburg will offer 191 spaciously designed guest rooms and suites, a 200-seat Nobu restaurant, a stylish terrace bar and lounge with views of the River Elbe.

Accor reports €2bn loss for 2020 as Covid-19 takes toll
Accor, however, said it was “ideally positioned to benefit from the recovery” this year, citing the global vaccine roll out and a gradual recovery in tourism.