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Bonnar takes top job at Travelodge
Craig Bonnar has been serving as interim chief since the start of this year and has been a member of the group operating board since his appointment as chief operating officer in 2017.

JA Resorts reaches historic milestone in Dubai
JA Resorts & Hotels is celebrating 40-years of operation in the United Arab Emirates, having first opened both the JA Hatta Fort Hotel and JA Beach Hotel at Jebel Ali Beach in 1981.

Rosewood signs for new property in Hangzhou
Located in Wangjiang New City, an emerging hub of innovation in the heart of the city, the new build luxury hotel will occupy real estate within a mixed-use development project.

Fulham Town Hall prepares for new life as luxury hotel
The careful restoration and considered redesign of the Grade II listed building will look to celebrate the building’s history and embrace the local neighbourhood.

IHG Hotels & Resorts reports gradual recovery over first quarter
Just four per cent of properties operated by IHG Hotels & Resorts remained closed in the first quarter, as the hotel giant continued to battle back from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai management to change hands
By mutual agreement with the owners, Kempinski has confirmed it will end its management deal at the Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai on the Palm Jumeirah. The decision took effect on May 1st.

Le Méridien Maldives Resort to open this summer
Secluded in a south-eastern pocket of Lhaviyani Atoll, the property is located on a natural island defined as “island surrounded by vast lagoon” in Dhivehi, the local parlance of the Maldives.

New culinary leadership for Sofitel Dubai the Palm
Sofitel Dubai the Palm has announced the introduction of a new culinary team. Irish-born Kevin Fleming joins the hotel as the head chef across all the restaurant offerings.

Travelodge unveils plans for new UK properties
Travelodge has announced it expects to open 17 new hotels across the UK in 2021, creating 360 new jobs and growing its hotel network to 597 locations in the UK, Ireland and Spain.

JA Lake View Hotel to reopen this week
After a one-year hiatus, JA Lake View Hotel has confirmed it will reopen on Sunday. The hotel will be offering attractive summer rates to entice international travellers and GCC staycationers alike.

Atlantis, the Palm offers delectable Iftar feast
Throughout the holy month of Ramadan, Atlantis, the Palm invites United Arab Emirates residents to break fast at Iftar or enjoy Suhoor at the celebrated Lebanese restaurant Ayamna.

Delphina prepares for Sardinia reopening in June
Delphina hotels & resorts will reopen all of its properties in Sardinia from June as Italy bounces back from the Covid-19 pandemic. Over €15 million has been invested during lockdown to improve the brand.