W Hotels News
New leadership for W Dubai - the Palm
Peter Katusak-Huszvar joins the 349-key hotel after a two-year stint at Accor’s SO/Vienna, where he oversaw the renovation of all the rooms and public spaces.
W Dubai – the Palm to reopen in July
Located on Palm Jumeirah, W Dubai – the Palm has been an immensely popular summer destination since it first opened – boasting a range of food and beverage venues and outdoor activities.
Bottura to return to W Dubai – the Palm
Chef Massimo Bottura is returning to W Dubai – the Palm this month to host an intimate Italian dining experience for a limited number of guests. The event will take place at the famous chef’s only restaurant outside of Italy, Torno Subito.
W Hotels expected to make Cairo debut in 2024
Marriott International has entered into an agreement with Landmark Sabbour to bring the W brand to Cairo, underscoring the growing demand for luxury in Egypt.
Breaking Travel News interview: Gerald Chevasson, general manager, W Muscat
Having opened in the summer, W Muscat has added a fresh new dynamic to the hospitality scene in Oman. Here Breaking Travel News chats with Gerald Chevasson, general manager of the hotel, about what is on offer at the property, recognition by the World Travel Awards and the future of tourism in the Middle East.
Marriott acquires W New York – Union Square in $206m deal
Marriott International has purchased the 270-room W New York – Union Square in the heart of Manhattan’s dynamic Union Square neighbourhood. The company paid $206 million for the property, with plans for a significant renovation.
Marriott signs for W Hotels property in Toronto, Canada
The nine-story, 255-room property located at 90 Bloor Street East in Toronto’s fashionable Yorkville neighbourhood, will be surrounded by high-end boutiques, galleries and design studios as well as chic cafes, polished bars and fine-dining restaurants.
Breaking Travel News interview: Anne Scott, general manager, W Dubai – the Palm
Opening in February this year, W Dubai – the Palm saw Marriott expand its presence in one of the fastest growing hospitality markets in the world. Here Breaking Travel News chats with Anne Scott, general manager of the property, to find out more about what it brings to the tourism sector in the Middle East
W Aspen & the Sky Residences launches to guests
W Aspen is nestled slope-side on Aspen Mountain - an 11,212-foot summit internationally-renowned for skiing and snowboarding - tucked in at the end of Durant Street, where Aspen’s famous Red-Light District once thrived.
W Muscat opens to first guests in Oman
W Hotels Worldwide has announced the opening of W Muscat, the brand’s newest beachfront W Escape and the second to open in the Middle East this year.
W Dubai – the Palm to host Wake Up Call in October
Designed to reward loyal members of Marriot Bonvoy with insider access to the brand’s long-standing passion for music, the music festival series takes the experience off the fields and onto fabulous hotel grounds.
Revamped W Washington DC returns to market
The newly renovated W Washington DC has been officially unveiled. The Beaux Arts landmark is located a stone’s throw from the White House and had completed a $50 million floor-to-rooftop redesign.