Hotel News

How COVID-19 'unified' competitors in the tourism industry: Sandals CEO
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, fierce competition drove the tourism industry. Businesses worked independently, with no sense of shared mission. Now, more than two years on, one industry executive said that's all changed. On a recent episode of Influencers with Yahoo Finance,Sandals Resorts Executive Chairman Adam Stewart explained how COVID-19's effects on the economy helped to "unify" players in the tourism industry.

RIU launches its new premium ‘Elite Club’ service
RIU Hotels & Resorts will launch its new exclusive service on November 26 with the opening of the Riu Palace Kukulkan in Cancun. Elite Club by RIU customers will have access to rooms with the best views, a personalized check-in and check-out service and premium drinks, among other benefits.

Four Seasons Expands in Egypt with Addition of Three New Luxury Hotel and Residential Projects
Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, in partnership with real estate development corporation Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG), announces plans for an extensive portfolio expansion in Egypt with the addition of new hotels, residential offerings and significant property enhancements.

Nobu Hospitality Announces 30th Hotel - Nobu Hotel Tulum
The globally iconic and fastest growing luxury lifestyle brand, Nobu Hospitality, in partnership with RCD Hotels, has announced the launch of a Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences in the chic beach destination of Tulum, Mexico.
Luxury hotel Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi will open in the capital this year.
Luxury hotel Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi will open in the capital this year. Located at Abu Dhabi Breakwater and housed in a giant pink-arched skyscraper that towers over the island, the new Rixos hotel will welcome guests from October. The hotel's all-inclusive concept will start in 2023, an Accor spokesperson has confirmed

FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS REVEALS INNOVATIVE RETAIL EXPERIENCE
Fontainebleau Development, a designer, builder, owner, and operator of premier hospitality, commercial, retail, and luxury properties, is revealing the first details for the new luxury retail experience to debut within Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Radisson Hotel Group announces the introduction of its first Radisson Collection hotel in Istanbul
Radisson Hotel Group announces the transformation and re-opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Vadistanbul as a Radisson Collection hotel, following an extensive renovation. Located in one of the city’s prime residential and commercial districts, Radisson Collection Hotel, Vadistanbul will be the Group’s second Radisson Collection property in Turkey and the first in Istanbul.

REOPENING OF KEMPINSKI HOTEL CHENGDU’S EXECUTIVE LOUNGE
After more than a year, the Executive Lounge at Kempinski Hotel Chengdu has been reopened this summer with an elegant, comfortable and sophisticated private experience with distinctive services and privileges.

DUSIT reports 2Q22 financial results
Dusit Thani Public Company Limited (DUSIT), one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has reported its 2Q22 results, including total revenue of THB 1,408 million, a 78.5% increase on the same period of last year; EBITDA of THB 54 million, up 99 million YoY; and net loss of THB 258 million, a THB 118 million improvement over the same period of last year.

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts to pioneer luxury hospitality in Pyeongtaek
Pyeongtaek is ready to welcome the world’s first and largest international hotel brand – InterContinental Hotels & Resorts – as it continues to grow its reputation and stature. Scheduled to open in 2025, the prestigious 244-room InterContinental Pyeongtaek will be the first global hotel brand in the Gyeonggi Province city and form a key part of its exciting future expansion plans and long-term ambitions.

Gaylord Hotels Celebrates the Triumphant Return of ICE!
Gaylord Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, is thrilled to announce the long-awaited return of ICE!, the brand’s legendary Christmas marquee experience, that will once again anchor Christmas at all five Gaylord Hotels this upcoming festive season.

New Study Reveals Which Hotel Booking Website Offers the Best Deals
Travel insurance comparison site InsureMyTrip examined relevant data to determine which hotel booking website offers travelers the most cost-effective choices.