Category: Hotels

Palladium Hotel Group has kicked off the 2019 season in Ibiza with the opening of Grand Palladium Palace Ibiza Resort & Spa, Grand Palladium White Island Resort & Spaand Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza on 5 and 12 April, with the seasonal openings of the group’s other Ibiza hotels imminent. New developments across the Ibiza portfolio are as follows. BLESS Collection Hotels arrives in Ibiza BLESS Hotel Ibiza, the second property of the BLESS Collection Hotels brand, opens in June reinforcing Palladium Hotel Group’s continued expansion in the luxury segment opening 150 new job opportunities on the island. Located in Cala ... Read more

Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton’s globally recognized midscale hotel brand, is celebrating strong growth in Africa with four open properties and an additional 14 in the pipeline just three years after opening its first hotel on the continent in 2016. Many of these properties represent first-in-country openings for Hilton Garden Inn and for the Hilton enterprise as a whole, including Botswana, Zambia and Uganda. Speaking from Africa’s Travel Indaba, John Greenleaf, global head, Hilton Garden Inn said, “We have positioned Hilton Garden Inn for success in Africa with a prototype developed specifically for the region. This prototype has been curated to ... Read more

Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive collection of passionately independent hotels, today welcomed Sankara Nairobi to its diverse and distinguished portfolio of over 171 hotels around the world, marking the debut for the brand in Kenya. Set in the heart of Westlands, Sankara Nairobi lies in the epicentre of the city’s commercial, retail, and entertainment quarter and boasts quintessential Kenyan charm and hospitality, contemporary interiors and carefully curated modern African art throughout the hotel. “We are thrilled to welcome Sankara Nairobi, a distinctive hotel which evokes the spirit and heritage of this vibrant city, to our portfolio,” said Alex Kyriakidis ... Read more

AKARYN Hotel Group, Thailand’s award- winning  luxury boutique hotel specialist, is preparing to spreads its wings and move into international markets for the first time, with the launch of its pioneering hospitality brands in Indonesia and Vietnam. In the coming months, two of the group’s much-loved hotel concepts will make their international debuts. Aleenta, the original barefoot luxury brand that first launched in Thailand in 2004, will be introduced to Bali, Indonesia’s “Island of the Gods”, and akyra, the trend-setting boutique brand, will arrive in Hoi An, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed port town in central Vietnam. Aleenta Retreat Bali will ... Read more

Al Badayar Oasis project Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has unveiled three new luxury hospitality projects worth AED 130 million at ATM 2019, which are nearing completion and slated for an official launch in the second half (H2) of 2019. Situated in three distinct historical and natural sites across the emirate of Sharjah, the three projects are Al Faya Lodge at Mleiha Archaeological and Eco-tourism, Kingfisher Lodge at Kalba, and finally, the Al Badayer Oasis being developed in the Al Badayer desert. The projects are poised as world-class additions to Shurooq’s growing portfolio of leading cultural and eco-tourism projects ... Read more

Clarks Inn Group of Hotels has opened its latest 52-room property in Chhattisgarh. The  property is located in the city-centre and is in close proximity to the Raipur Airport. This would be the first property by Clarks Inn in Chhattisgarh. “We are ecstatic to announce the newest addition, Clarks Inn Suites Raipur, to our ever-expanding portfolio. We are particularly thrilled to debut in the fast-growing hospitality market of Chhattisgarh with such a wonderful and top-of-the-line hotel property. We expect this property to be the most sought-after hospitality address of Raipur and will also strive hard to leverage our presence here ... Read more

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has recently announced the signing of a Taj hotel in Ahmedabad, which will be the fourteenth IHCL branded hotel in the state. “We are delighted to partner with Sankalp In to introduce the iconic Taj brand in Ahmedabad. With this announcement, IHCL reaffirms its commitment to Gujarat. The signing highlights the growth momentum of the company and is a great addition to our domestic portfolio,” said Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL. The hotel is strategically located on Sindhubhavan Marg and is spread over 1.4 acres of land. Slated to open ... Read more

Sarovar Hotels has announced the opening of Nirvana Sarovar Portico in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Gorakhpur is Sarovar’s 5th city in Uttar Pradesh after Agra, Jhansi, Lucknow, Vaishali and Vrindavan. The hotel was inaugurated in the presence of Jayant Narlikar, IAS, Commissioner, Gorakhpur and Ajay K Bakaya, MD, Sarovar Hotels & Resorts. Owned by AD Sons Reality Nirvana Sarovar Portico is located in the heart of the city and business center of Gorakhpur and strategically positioned 15 minutes away from the airport, giving express connectivity to and from city and to all city’s business and entertainment zone. It’s a contemporary hotel ... Read more

Preferred Hotels & Resorts has recently announced the addition of 25 new member hotels to its global portfolio. These exciting new properties deliver authentic, and one-of-a-kind experiences . The Fullerton Hotel Sydney (Sydney, Australia) Situated in the heart of Sydney’s Central Business District on Martin Place, The Fullerton Hotel Sydney resides in the city’s landmark Victorian-era General Post Office building. Set to launch in October, the luxury hotel will feature 416 elegant guestrooms and suites, replete with carefully curated art pieces. Guests will be able to enjoy heritage walking tours that reveal the building’s origins and its connection to the ... Read more

Best Western Hotels & Resorts has launched its new SureStay Plus Hotel Brand in India with the opening of a first SureStay Plus hotel in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Each of the 57 rooms spread across three categories and 8 suites of the hotel offers boutique-style charm with every modern comfort, complemented by excellent views of the city. “We are delighted to unveil SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Indore, an exciting midscale brand that will redefine the hotel landscape in Indore,” said Atul Jain, Best Western’s Chief Operating Officer for India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. “By combining the ease and ... Read more

Vivin Luxury Suites has opened the doors of its newest luxury hotel in the Thiruvananthapuram city’s vibrant and most happening place. Echoing the Kerala architecture, the 7-storey landmark hotel features an exquisite selection of spacious rooms with incredible city views. Nestled in the heart of the city and within walking distance to the newly opened Central Mall, and the city’s finest shopping and dining precincts, Vivin Luxury Suites offers a stylish urban retreat for leisure and business travellers. All the rooms at Vivin have the traditional Kerala style with custom designed furnishings, luxury bedding and ethnic surroundings. One of main attractions of ... Read more

AKARYN Hotel Group, Thailand’s award winning luxury boutique hotel specialist, is embracing multi-generational travel by opening its extraordinary accommodation and amazing activities to all ages at its urban and resort destinations across Thailand. Multi-generation travel is one of the biggest trends in the world today, especially in Asia, as travellers focus on reconnecting with their loved ones and sharing life’s most memorable moments. With its choice of stylish city hotels in Bangkok and Chiang Mai and blissful beachfront resorts in Phuket and Hua Hin, AKARYN Hotel Group is perfectly positioned to create unforgettable experiences for extended families. Whichever destination guests ... Read more

Grand Mercure Mysore has completed 3 years of successful operations on 8th April, 2019. The event was marked with numerous engaging activities organized at the hotel for guests and patrons. Marking the landmark occasion, the hotel team performed a surprise flash mob in an effort to engage the in-house guests and onlookers to become part of the celebrations. The surprise event turned out to be a remarkable celebration, compelling people from varying age groups to revel in the spirit of the moment. This was followed by a cake cutting ceremony. Grand Mercure Mysore celebrated this event with full gusto, and ... Read more

Ajith Nair has been appointed as the Director of Sales and Marketing for Leela Raviz Kovalam. In his new role, he will be responsible for leading and improving all aspects of sales and marketing communications, promoting brand strategies and providing the best Leela Raviz hospitality to the guests. Ajith has been in the hospitality industry for over 17 years. Prior to joining Leela Raviz Kovalam, he was with Accor Hotels. Ajith is a lover of literature, a sportsperson and a music enthusiast. Ajit’s hands own acquaintance being from Kerala’s renowned traditional hospitality clubbed with his International experience will take Leela Raviz ... Read more

Hospitality firm OYO said it will be scaling its executive stays offering SilverKey to 19 cities across the country by the end of 2019. SilverKey hotels are currently operational in 10 cities such as Kolkata, Gurugram, Delhi, Noida, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Coimbatore and Thiruvananthapuram, OYO said in a statement. The company has identified corporate travel segment as a key engine of growth for the year and has stepped up engagement in this segment, it added. It also aims to increase the number of SilverKey hotels to 400 with over 8,000 rooms by the end of 2019, OYO said. The ... Read more