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Friday 7 July 2023
Global Holdings buys Mondrian Park Avenue....
Sunday 18 June 2023
Hotel JAL City Bangkok, the 16th property to operate under the Hotel JAL City brand, opens 3rd July
Hotel JAL City Bangkok, the 16th property to operate under the Hotel JAL City brand, which is one of the most renowned hotel brands in Japan, is all set to open on 3rd July.
Tuesday 6 June 2023
MCR acquires three hotels in Florida.........The Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt properties are in the Sunshine State’s fastest-growing markets
Wednesday 24 May 2023
Hyatt to open a Thompson branded hotel in Palm Springs.
Hilton launches new long-stay brand.
Monday 15 May 2023
The Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa has officially opened
The Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa has officially opened in Murcia, southeast Spain, following an extensive refurbishment.
Mediterranean-inspired Guestrooms
Recreation and Wellness
Sunday 7 May 2023
Africa’s largest hotel Gets a Grand Opening
Africa’s largest hotel Gets a Grand Opening
Friday 28 April 2023
Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort Opens
Wednesday 26 April 2023
Andaz Nanjing Hexi opens
Contemporary Design Rooted in Local Culture
Hilton's first quarter results for 2023 released.
Friday 14 April 2023
The Incline Lodge: North Lake Tahoe’s Only Newly Renovated Boutique Hotel to Debut Summer 2023
Thursday 13 April 2023
Pivot Expands Portfolio with Two Boutique Hotels on the Jersey Shore
Kushner Companies taps award-winning management company to operate Wave Resort and The Bungalow
Tuesday 11 April 2023
Happy 50th birthday to Drury Hotels .......
Drury Hotels turns 50.....
Continued Growth
Tuesday 21 March 2023
IHG and AWC extend long-term strategic partnership with second Kimpton signing
New-build Kimpton Pattaya grows successful collaboration to 1,250 rooms across six properties and three brands
New-build Kimpton Pattaya grows successful collaboration to 1,250 rooms across six properties and three brands
Rajit Sukumaran, Managing Director, South East Asia and Korea, IHG said: “Our partnership with AWC goes from strength to strength and, thanks to this latest collaboration for Kimpton Pattaya, together we have now signed 1,250 rooms across six fantastic properties in the past three years, in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hua Hin and Pattaya.
Monday 6 February 2023
MCR — the 4th-largest hotel owner-operator in the U.S. — has acquired the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon
Friday 3 February 2023
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has confirmed the completion of the Dream Hotel Group lifestyle hotel brand and management platform acquisition
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Friday 18 November 2022
2022 Historic Hotels of America Annual Awards of Excellence Winners Announced
Historic Hotels Worldwide names the winners of the 2022 Historic Hotels Worldwide Annual Awards of Excellence
Historic Hotels Worldwide Best City Center Historic Hotel
This award is presented to a hotel located in a city center that best celebrates its history in the guest experience and provides exceptional customer hospitality and service.
Winner: Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian (1903) Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K.
Monday 14 November 2022
2023 Brits Travel Trends Revealed: Road Trips, Culture, Wellbeing and Technology
67% are also looking to technology to make travelling in 2023 seamless, with one in five (21%) wanting to use technology within their hotel stay, such as digital room keys and mobile check-in servicesResearch also reveals that there is likely to be a travel surge – as 59% of the nation are looking to travel more next year compared to 2022The new research comes as Hilton releases its 2023 Trends Report, a global study unpacking how traveller needs and interests are changing – with key themes uncovered as prioritising wellbeing, learning about local cultures, and using technology to create seamless stays
If 2022 was the year of the changed traveller, 2023 is set to be the year of the evolved traveller, as Hilton releases its latest global Trends Report: The 2023 Traveler: Emerging Trends that are Innovating the Travel Experience, A Report from Hilton, today.
New research from Hilton shows that Brits are looking to immerse themselves in local culture, prioritise personal wellness, take to the road, and become more tech-focused as they travel next year.
2023 is set to be the year of invigorated travel – with travel at top of mind for over half of Brits (59%) who are set to travel more in the next year compared to 2022.
Staycations Are Here To Stay
The pandemic prompted the re-emergence of staycations and is no surprise that this trend will continue, with one-fifth (23%) looking to explore the best of Britain through road trips in 2023.
With so much to explore, from the Cornish coast to the Scottish Highlands, holidaymakers will be spoilt for choice as they look forward to next year.
Culture Vulture
Keeping it local is even a trend for those looking to venture further afield, with nearly a third of Brits (29%) stating that immersing themselves in the local culture is a top priority when on holiday.
Nearly a quarter (23%) even states that being able to support the local community and culture is what they will consider the most when it comes to travelling in 2023.
Holiday Self-Care
A focus on health and wellness is often high on new year’s resolutions lists, and this is a top trend for travel, too – as over half of Brits (54%) see travel as a key part of their wellness routine – with a third of Brits looking for travel experiences that allow them to escape the stress of everyday life (32%).
The importance of wellness even plays into the type of accommodation they pick, with Brits selecting holidays based on addressing mental (31%) and physical (32%) wellness, having healthy options to eat and drink (40%), access to fitness activities or facilities (44%) and unique spa treatments (19%).
With this trend in mind, travel experts at Hilton are predicting to see an increase in holidays to more remote and secluded locations such as Legacy Hotel Cascais, Curio Collection by Hilton, which is nearby Portugal’s capital Lisbon; Hilton Garden Inn Da Nang in central Vietnam; and Hilton Skanes Monastir Beach Resort, on Tunisia’s central coast.
Smart Tech for Smooth Travel
Hilton anticipates tech will become an integral part of travel – with 67% of Brits caring most about ease and technology where travel is concerned, and one in five (21%) wanting technology to be used throughout a hotel stay to ensure a seamless stay.
For a frictionless travel experience, Hilton’s Digital Key allows travellers to bypass the front desk and go straight to their rooms. Additionally, enhanced booking options like Confirmed Connecting Rooms by Hilton allows families and friends to reserve adjoining rooms when booking online.
Rise of Bleisure Trips
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