Iconic chef to close London restaurant
Pierre Koffmann, who mentored a generation of British chefs including Marco Pierre White and Gordon Ramsay, plans to shutter his… Read More »Iconic chef to close London restaurant
Hospitality Industry News
Hospitality industry news worldwide covering lodging, restaurants, catering, travel, airlines and hotel industry.
Istanbul eerily quiet after bombings
Agence France-Presse put out a story on Istanbul’s tourism industry saying the city is eerily quiet nearly a week after… Read More »Istanbul eerily quiet after bombings
André Witschi leads hotel business of Thomas Cook
Karl Schattmaier resigns and André Witschi is the new Chief of Hotels & Resorts of European tour operator Thomas Cook.… Read More »André Witschi leads hotel business of Thomas Cook
Legalization plan of ‘Marwood’ – Only China is left
Marriott International announced it has received authorization from competition authorities in Saudi Arabia and Mexico to proceed with its acquisition… Read More »Legalization plan of ‘Marwood’ – Only China is left
Jin Jiang takes over luxury hotel from Kempinski
The former Kempinski hotel in the city of Xi’an in China will be managed by Jin Jiang International. The hotel chain… Read More »Jin Jiang takes over luxury hotel from Kempinski
Hilton opened second hotel in Wuhan, China
Hilton Worldwide opened a second hotel in Wuhan in Central China. The Hilton Wuhan Riverside offers 228 rooms and suites… Read More »Hilton opened second hotel in Wuhan, China
Next travel tech revolution is coming – Real-time reviews for hotels
Expedia revealed a new real-time tool for guest reviews just after check-in into their hotels, CNN reported. Premier impressions of… Read More »Next travel tech revolution is coming – Real-time reviews for hotels
Singapore to Welcome Two Iconic Luxury Brands from the Marriott International Portfolio
Marriott International and South Beach Consortium (a joint venture between City Developments Limited (CDL) and IOI Properties Group Berhad) today… Read More »Singapore to Welcome Two Iconic Luxury Brands from the Marriott International Portfolio
Saco launches Locke, design-led aparthotels for the modern traveller – Due to open first property in October 2016 in London
The Serviced Apartment Company, Saco, unveiled its new aparthotel brand, Locke, which encapsulates the company’s ambitious plans to drive the… Read More »Saco launches Locke, design-led aparthotels for the modern traveller – Due to open first property in October 2016 in London
AccorHotels finalizes the disposal of a portfolio of 85 hotels in Europe to a new franchised operator
As part of the transformation of the HotelInvest asset base, AccorHotels announces the sale of a portfolio of 85 hotels… Read More »AccorHotels finalizes the disposal of a portfolio of 85 hotels in Europe to a new franchised operator
Iconic hotel opens doors to flood victims
It could be a month or two until an iconic West Virginia resort reopens after deadly, damaging floods, but its… Read More »Iconic hotel opens doors to flood victims
Radisson expands in Saudi
Two Radisson Blu hotels are announced for Saudi Arabia: the Radisson Blu Resort Half Moon Bay, Al Khobar (158 keys)… Read More »Radisson expands in Saudi
Two Staybridge Suites announced in Mexico
InterContinental Hotels Group and Mexico-based Alkoer announce a joint venture to develop two Staybridge Suites hotels in the cities of Irapuato and… Read More »Two Staybridge Suites announced in Mexico
New funding values Airbnb at US$30 billion
Airbnb is in talks for a new round of funding that would value the company at US$30 billion, according to… Read More »New funding values Airbnb at US$30 billion
Barcelona cracks down on home-rental sites
Barcelona city hall announces a 20-fold hike, to 600,000 euros (US$660,000), in the maximum fine that can be levied against… Read More »Barcelona cracks down on home-rental sites
Marriott Hotels Set to Open Deluxe New Beach Resort in Hainan
Marriott International is set to open Xiangshui Bay Marriott Resort & Spa, a new beach resort under the flagship Marriott… Read More »Marriott Hotels Set to Open Deluxe New Beach Resort in Hainan
Conrad Washington D.C. to be opened in early 2019
Hilton Worldwide and the Qatar Investment Authority started now construction of 360-room, high-end luxury hotel Conrad Washington, D.C. Opening is… Read More »Conrad Washington D.C. to be opened in early 2019
HSMAI starts Europe Mentor Programme
HSMAI Region Europe announce the mentors of the HSMAI Region Europe Mentor Programme. Ingunn Hofseth, president & CEO, said: “We… Read More »HSMAI starts Europe Mentor Programme
Donald Trump further expands his hotel empire – Six new luxury properties in the pipeline
The world is just good enough: US billionaire Donald Trump is never satisfied with easy-to-reach goals, which he shows currently… Read More »Donald Trump further expands his hotel empire – Six new luxury properties in the pipeline
Keyless entry to Starwood hotels
The travel industry witnessed a groundbreaking turning point in the hotel experience with the launch of SPG Keyless in the… Read More »Keyless entry to Starwood hotels