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citizenM to open new Champs-Élysées property
With the help of long-time collaborators and architects Concrete Amsterdam, an existing building is currently being refurbished into a 151-room tech-savvy citizenM hotel.
Mövenpick Residences Phu Quoc opens in Vietnam
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a new address showcasing its signature Swiss hospitality in Vietnam. Mövenpick Resort Waverly Phu Quoc is the first international premium resort to open along Phu Quoc’s idyllic Ong Lang Beach.
Atlantis, the Palm prepares for record-breaking year ahead
Atlantis, the Palm has reported record-breaking 2019 with an average occupancy of 90 per cent. The increase in visits is a result of strong footfall from top source markets, as well as from diversified markets, and is in line with the tourism strategy set out by Dubai Tourism.
Palmeraie Rotana Resort takes brand into Morocco
Making its first foray into the Moroccan hospitality sector, Rotana has signed a management agreement to operate the Palmeraie Resort in Marrakech. The hotel will open under its new name, Palmeraie Rotana Resort.
Grand Lucayan sold to Royal Caribbean-led consortium
The government of the Bahamas has sold the Grand Lucayan to a partnership between Royal Caribbean International and Bahamas Port Investments. Authorities hope to reinvest $250 million in the hotel and the redevelopment of the cruise port.
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch opens in South Africa
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch and Marriott Executive Apartments Johannesburg Melrose Arch have opened in South Africa. The opening marks the debut of Marriott Executive Apartments and the first purpose-built Marriott Hotel in the country.
Four Seasons Hotel Doha opens following renovations
Four Seasons Hotel Doha is now open and welcoming its first guests following extensive renovations and a complete redesign by Pierre-Yves Rochon.
Kempinski to operate two hotels at Universal Beijing Resort
Kempinski chief executive Martin Smura has unveiled plans for two new hotels in China, both to be based at Universal Beijing Resort. The Universal Studios Grand Hotel and the NUO Resort Hotel – Universal Beijing Resort are designed to be destinations unto themselves.
Aman to launch new wellness focuses Janu brand
Janu launches with three forthcoming hotels which are already under construction: Montenegro, Al Ula in Saudi Arabia and Tokyo, as well as a robust pipeline of future hotels.
Centara Reserve to launch with Samui property
Centara Hotels & Resorts has launched Centara Reserve, a luxury hotel concept dedicated to creating personal moments and memories in iconic destinations.
Great Garden Escape to the Newt to launch this spring
Starting every weekend from April 10th and running until September, a first-class carriage will take guests from London Paddington to Castle Cary on a scenic journey deep into the West Country.
Osuna to lead Meliá Koh Samui in Thailand
Spanish-born Ernesto Osuna has taken charge of the opening of the 159-room and 31-suite luxury resort overlooking Choeng Mon Beach, on Koh Samui’s north-eastern coastline in the Gulf of Thailand.