For an impressive ninth consecutive year, Protea Hotels by Marriott has been named South Africa’s Coolest Hotel Brand in the Sunday Times Generation Next Survey for 2019. This coveted recognition further re-enforces the brand’s deep understanding of a rapidly evolving market and its growing traction in South Africa. “Designed for the progressive yet pragmatic traveler […]
Category Archives: Hospitality
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Jun
Jun
Club Med, the leader in premium all-inclusive holidays, has announced the evolution of their Asia Pacific (APAC) organisation into two specialised Business Units – APAC Markets and APAC Resorts. As of 1 July 2019, the new APAC Regional Organisation includes Greater China, Japan, Korea, India, South East Asia and the Pacific. This reorganization allows Club […]
Hospitality, Hotels, News
Palladium Group continues to remove single-use plastics & reinforces its environmental policy
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Jun
Jun
Palladium Hotel Group celebrated World Environment Day and World Oceans Day with initiatives in all its hotels throughout last week and a campaign aimed at raising awareness of the role that people and companies play in fighting climate change and preserving the environment. The Spanish hotel company, which belongs to Empresas Matutes Group, has been […]
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Jun
Jun
While Sri Lanka gets worldwide attention drawn to its natural world, tourists flock to experience Sri Lanka’s jewels in the wild. Thus, it is imperative to develop a sustainable model to showcase Cinnamon’s stewardship towards environment and conservation. Cinnamon even bagged the title ‘Best Wildlife and Marine Tourism Service Provider’ at the PATA InSPIRE Awards […]
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Jun
Jun
Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo has partially reopened on June 12, seven weeks after the property was attacked by a suicide bomber on Easter Sunday. The Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo was one of three hotels hit by the suicide attacks on April 21 and suffered extensive damages. While the other two hotels reopened in recent weeks, most […]
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Jun
Jun
AKARYN Hotel Group, Thailand’s award winning luxury boutique hotel specialist, is inviting groups of friends to enjoy fun-filled breaks together, with a new package that lets BFFs experience interesting local activities and create their own high-end slumber parties. Under the “Great Mates Escapes” offer, groups of pals can stay at five-star hotels and resorts in […]
Africa, Hospitality, Hotels, News
Marriott International opens second Four Points by Sheraton in Tanzania
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Jun
Jun
Marriott International, Inc. has announced the opening of its second Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Tanzania, Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam, New Africa Hotel. The original New Africa Hotel was built as the official residence of Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1896. It was used as a hospital during World War I before […]
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Jun
Jun
The Green team of Meluha, The Fern, an ecotel hotel at Hirandani Powai, Mumbai organized a poster competition on the theme beat air pollution on the occasion of world environment day. All the departments from the hotel participated in the competition. The team explored their artistic creativity to depict the theme in myriad ways. The […]
Hospitality, Hotels, India
G Villas Manali – a newly opened boutique style cottage launched in Manali
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Jun
Jun
Snuggled amid mountains and the river Beas, G Villas located at one of the posh places in Manali and next to Bollywood Actress Kangana Ranuat’s luxurious cottage. Draped in lush greenery and surrounded with mountains enveloped with white snow, and exceptionally designed abode strive to make Hotel G Villas, a perfect destination for newly married […]
Hospitality, Hotels, India, News
The Fern Hotels & Resorts opens The Fern Residency Karad in Maharashtra
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Jun
Jun
The Fern Hotels & Resorts, India’s leading environmentally sensitive hotel chain has opened- The Fern Residency, Karad in Maharashtra. This takes the tally to 60 hotels managed by the company. Commenting on the opening of the hotel, the COO of the company Suhail Kannampilly said, “We are increasing our presence in Maharashtra very rapidly and […]
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Jun
Jun
Rock Salt, the signature restaurant of Cinnamon Bey Beruwala is Sri Lanka’s first eatery to offer hot lava rock cuisine wherein the meal is a toast to the coast: prawns, squids, and fresh fish. With an open show kitchen, guests have the freedom to don the chef’s hat and prepare their own meals with the […]
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Jun
Jun
Hilton has announced the signing of a management agreement with Growthpoint Properties, South Africa’s largest REIT, to open a hotel under its lifestyle Canopy by Hilton brand. The 150 guestroom Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof is expected to begin welcoming guests in 2021 and will be the brand’s debut property in Africa. Canopy by […]
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May
May
For more than 60 years, sustainability has been part of Club Med’s DNA. Club Med resorts are extremely vigilant with energy efficiency, saving, treating and recycling water, promoting renewable energy sources, controlling the water treatment and recycling techniques. Sustainability Initiatives: Bye to single-use plastic: Club Med has taken efforts to eradicate single-use plastic items from […]
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May
May
Shrikant Wakharkar has joined Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty as the General Manager of the waterfront luxury resort and Lulu Bolgatty International Convention Centre. Wakharkar has a combined experience of 30 years in the areas of managing, mentoring, coaching and motivating in the hospitality industry. In his previous roles, Wakharkar has held leadership positions in Food […]
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May
May
Pride Hotels has launched ‘Pride Terrace Valley Resort Gangtok’, the group’s first property in North East India. The luxury resort is prominently located at National Highway 10, Ranipool, Gangtok, 18 km from Pakyong Airport and is well connected by road, rail and air. With major tourist attractions namely Nathu La Pass, MG Road, Rumtek Monastery, […]