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Luxury lifestyle property, ME Ibiza, one of the island’s hottest hotels, will re-open for its third summer season on 3 May 2016, with a host of new music and art events. Located on a secluded bay near Santa Eulalia on the East coast of the island, ME Ibiza has minimalist Ibiza-inspired interiors with spacious design that complements the stunning sea views. The hotel’s ambiance is the perfect balance between…
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company revealed its first hotel in Hungary, with the much-anticipated opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest. Located in the heart of the cultural and shopping district, the property is literally on the doorstep of Budapest’s heralded historic sites and minutes away from the glittering Danube River. “It is an absolute privilege to open the first Ritz-Carlton hotel in Hungary,”…
The 150 years old Hotel Schweizerhof Bern has been the leading hotel in Switzerland’s capital city, attracting a demanding clientele from all over the world. The five-star superior hotel is now celebrating its fifth anniversary in 2016 after its reopening in 2011. “We are delighted to be celebrating our 5th anniversary in April, along with our attendance at the Arabian Travel Market 2016,“ says Iris Flückiger,…
France, Turkey, USA and Spain round out top five destinations as Preferred Hotels & Resorts reports 21% growth in outbound bookings from Middle East Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest global provider of sales, marketing and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, has announced that room nights from outbound business originating from the Middle East region increased by 21% in 2015, when…
The world's largest hotel group has been created with the merger of Starwood and Marriott. Although Marriott had offered to buy out Starwood earlier, the Chinese Anbang consortium, owners of the Waldorf Astoria in New York, offered a better deal to Starwood prompting Marriott to make a counter offer that has now been accepted by Starwood shareholders. Starwood's 1,300 properties and Marriott's 4,400 hotels…
InterContinental Hotels Group has signed its first InterContinental hotel in Venice - InterContinental Venice – Palazzo Nani. The hotel will operate under a franchise agreement with Cordifin Group and H.n.h. Hotels & Resorts Management and open at the beginning of 2018. The building, converted from a stunning 16th century palace into an intimate 51-room InterContinental hotel, will feature a wellness…
Radisson is opening the Radisson Hotel Cheyenne. Located at 204 W. Fox Farm Road, the hotel offers 249 guestrooms and more than 18,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. “As one of our first openings for the brand in 2016, the Radisson Hotel Cheyenne represents our continued dedication to further expand throughout the Americas,” said Javier Rosenberg, chief operating officer, Americas, Carlson…
A record 47,431 rooms and 124 hotel projects are currently under development in Saudi Arabia, according to a new report. The majority of projects are in the final construction and pre-opening stages with 52 projects and almost 20,000 rooms set to open to the public throughout the Kingdom this year. Hotels with a 2016 opening date include: The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah (March); Kempinski Al Othman Hotel in Al…
Dhofar’s newest luxury hotel, Anantara Salalah - Al Baleed Resort, developed by a joint venture between Omran Hotels & Resorts & Musstir, is set to open this summer. The opening will be just in time for the upcoming season known locally as ‘Khareef’, which brings cooler temperatures and lush greenery. Welcoming guests with traditional Omani style, the resort, located between a natural lagoon and the beach,…
InterContinental Hotels Group has celebrated the opening of InterContinental London - The O2 on the Greenwich Peninsula, London’s rejuvenated historic, entertainment and financial gateway. The stunning 453-room InterContinental London - The O2 will bring a new level of glamour to cosmopolitan guests seeking to enjoy the allure of global etiquette, timeless experiences, and the city’s local heritage.…
DoubleTree by Hilton has announced the opening of its newest property in London, the 260-room DoubleTree by Hilton London ExCel. Located in the heart of London's up-and-coming financial hub, the hotel is owned and managed by Shiva Hotels. "We are excited to welcome this beautiful hotel to the brand's growing portfolio of more than 25 properties across the U.K." said Dianna Vaughan, senior vice president…
Park Inn by Radisson is opening the Park Inn by Radisson in Taguatinga, Brazil. “This hotel is a welcome addition to our portfolio as we continue to explore strategic growth opportunities across Latin America with our partner Atlantica Hotels International,” said Jeffrey Freund, senior vice president, Midscale Brands, Americas, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group.“Park Inn by Radisson hotels can be found all around…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with Grand Bay Hotel, to unveil the Sheraton Phuket Grand Bay Resort. Slated to open in January 2019 on Thailand’s largest island, the hotel will support the brand’s Sheraton 2020 goal of adding 150 hotels in the next five years. “We look forward to partnering with Grand Bay Hotel Co., Ltd. to expand Starwood’s robust footprint in Thailand,” said Rajit…
Luxury hotel brand Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Abu Dhabi-based private real estate investment company Eagle Hills, have announced the development of a new luxury hotel in Morocco, Fairmont La Marina Rabat-Salé. The 200-room hotel, set to open in 2019, will be located in La Marina Morocco, a coastal mixed-use development located between Rabat and the ancient city of Salé. “We are extremely excited to be…
In a uniquely secluded beachfront location along Sri Lanka’s southern coast, Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort will blend the private exclusivity of a secret paradise beach with easy access to an abundance of natural wonders and cultural gems when it opens in later this month. The allure of the resort is matched by convenient travel; Cinnamon Air offers a daily 30-minute sea-plane flight from Colombo’s…
The St. Regis Mumbai has opened its doors, marking the entry of the St. Regis brand in India and south-Asia. With this debut, the ultra-luxury brand has tripled its global footprint over the past decade, reaching 34 hotels in the most coveted destinations around the world. “The introduction of St. Regis to India marks a significant milestone for the brand’s expansion in south-Asia, and Mumbai displays a…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced the debut of the Westin brand in Egypt, with the opening of The Westin Soma Bay Golf Resort & Spa. Owned by Cascades Hotel Company Soma Bay, the year-round resort is situated at the highest point of the Soma Bay peninsula in Egypt’s Red Sea Riviera and sits at the center of the 18-hole championship golf course designed by Gary Player. “As a coveted resort…
Dubai developer Nakheel signed a management agreement with the Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. to operate a new St. Regis in Dubai. Set to open in 2018, The St. Regis Dubai - The Palm will be a part of Palm Tower, Nakheel’s 52-storey luxury mixed-use development and the centrepiece of Dubai’s world-famous, award-winning Palm Jumeirah Island. St Regis Dubai - The Palm will offer 289 guest rooms,…
