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RIU’s Anniversary Party in Mexico Draws 300 Attendees, Including Hotel Chain’s CEOs
RIU Hotels & Resorts celebrated their 25th anniversary in Mexico in style with a huge party at the Riu Plaza Guadalajara hotel on Thursday 12 January. The event was headed up by Miguel Torruco Marqués, Tourism Secretary for Mexico and Carmen and Luis Riu, CEOs of the hotel chain.

Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah appoints new general manager
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah has appointed Cora De Conceicao-Stuart as general manager. She will oversee all operations, including 319 guest rooms and suites, six restaurants and bars, the kids club, Waldorf Astoria Spa and the Pearl Club.

The Lux Collective’s LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort Launches 2023 with Heartwarming Tradition
The Tree of Wishes ceremony is the long-living tradition of LUX* Resorts & Hotels, taking inspiration from temples in Japan and China, native American tribes, and even Yoko Ono’s Wish Tree art installation.

INTRODUCING ASPEN HOSPITALITY
Three years ago, Aspen Skiing Company, a leading operator of ski resorts in North America, introduced its hospitality division, The Little Nell Hotel Group. Today, the group has been rebranded as Aspen Hospitality to reflect the scale and breadth of this growing division.

ATLANTIS THE ROYAL LAUNCHES WITH A STAR-STUDDED THREE-DAY GRAND REVEAL EVENT
A-list celebrities and influencers are jet-setting across the globe to join the biggest hospitality launch of 2023 at Atlantis The Royal. The Dubai based ultra-luxury hotel hosts its Grand Reveal this weekend with an array of world famous film, TV, music and entertainment royalty attending the star-studded three-day event, which boasts an exclusive once-in-a-lifetime red carpet performance from an international music industry legend.

Accor introduces Handwritten Collection - a global portfolio of hotels curated with passion
Accor, a world leading hospitality group, today announced an exciting new addition to the Group's unparalleled network of brands: Handwritten Collection, a global portfolio of charming bespoke hotels that offer an intimate and stylish hospitality experience.

Hard Rock International Acquires The Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas
Hard Rock International (HRI) on Friday received regulatory approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission for its acquisition of The Mirage Hotel & Casino from MGM Resorts International.

Andaz Brand Makes Debut in Thailand with Opening of Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach Resort
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced today the opening of Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, marking the debut of the Andaz brand in Thailand.

Hampton by Hilton Named No. 1 Hotel Franchise for 14th Consecutive Year
Hampton by Hilton, Hilton’s global powerhouse hotel brand and market leader in the industry is now the record holder for the most total and consecutive No. 1 rankings in the Hotels & Motels category of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500®.

John Halliday joins Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach as director of operations
John Halliday is the new director of operations at Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach.

Four Seasons and Atlantic Coast Hospitality Announce Plans for Luxury Hotel in Morocco’s Capital Cit
Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Atlantic Coast Hospitality, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based real estate development firm Q Holding, announce plans for the upcoming Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr, anticipated to open in 2023.

The Ultimate Plant Based Menus Await at Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts
Whether you have fully immersed yourself in Veganism this January or are simply after a comforting plant-based meal, Jumeirah’s got you covered. Here is everything you need to know on what Jumeirah Group has planned: