Rooms with a view – hotels embrace innovation, WTM London

Rooms with a view – hotels embrace innovation, WTM London

Hotel distribution was a recurring theme across the technology-focused sessions on the opening day of WTM London.  Startups, futurists, brands, and technology suppliers alike presented their own perspectives on the current landscape for hotels and alternative accommodation, the demands being placed on the sector by post-pandemic travelers and how hotels can benefit from wider e-commerce […]

Airbnb is introducing a total price display and updating guest checkout

Airbnb is introducing a total price display and updating guest checkout

Total price display: Starting in December, Airbnb will begin rolling out the option to display total prices in countries without existing price display requirements. The total price will include all fees before taxes and be shown in search results, as well as on the map, filter, and listing page. Before confirming their booking, guests can still […]

TIME Hotels expands into Morocco

TIME Hotels expands into Morocco

UAE-headquartered hospitality company signs agreement to manage equestrian eco-resort in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains Dubai, United Arab Emirates: UAE-headquartered TIME Hotels has signed an agreement to manage 35 luxurious lodges in an equestrian eco-resort in Ifrane’s National Park in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, its first property in the North African country. The Atlas Crown Collection by TIME […]

Hilton Announces Signing of DoubleTree by Hilton Ben Guerir, Morocco

Hilton Announces Signing of DoubleTree by Hilton Ben Guerir, Morocco

Strategically located in the Mohammed VI Green City, the highly anticipated property is the first internationally branded hotel in Ben Guerir, Morocco BEN GUERIR, Morocco – Hilton announced the signing of DoubleTree by Hilton Ben Guerir, Morocco. Scheduled to open in 2023, the signing signals the debut of DoubleTree by Hilton and the entry of global hospitality brands into […]

Hilton Announces Signing of Its First Hilton Garden Inn Property in Mauritius

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Set to open in 2026, Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Mauritius will provide affordable and upscale accommodation with best‑in‑class amenities for business and leisure travellers PHOENIX, Mauritius – As one of Hilton’s fastest-growing brands in Africa and the Indian Ocean, Hilton Garden Inn announced the signing of Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Mauritius, in partnership with Ebène Square Ltd. The new […]

IHG Hotels & Resorts expands Mexico presence with two brand debuts in Guadalajara

IHG Hotels & Resorts expands Mexico presence with two brand debuts in Guadalajara

Guadalajara, Mexico – IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the arrival of new properties in Guadalajara from two of its brands – Candlewood Suites and avid hotels. The first, Candlewood Suites Guadalajara Galerías, is located on Avenida Manuel J. Clouthier, east of the city and near Plaza Galerías. It is part of the Plaza Grüncom Clouthier mixed-use development and […]

InterContinental Lusaka ushers in a new era of luxury

InterContinental Lusaka ushers in a new era of luxury

Lusaka – InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, on Tuesday (Nov 1) reopens a new era of luxury with the unveiling of  InterContinental Lusaka after a two-year multi-million dollar renovation. InterContinental Lusaka has been a landmark in the city for over 50 years and has been deemed one of Zambia’s icons […]

IHG® strengthens its new generation luxury offering in Saudi Arabia with the signing of InterContinental Al Khobar Dana Bay

IHG® strengthens its new generation luxury offering in Saudi Arabia with signing of InterContinental Al Khobar Dana Bay

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Reaffirming its commitment to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, IHG® Hotels & Resorts has signed a Management Agreement with Dana Bay Tourism Company to open InterContinental Al Khobar Dana Bay and expand its luxury footprint in the Kingdom. IHG Hotels & Resorts recently celebrated the 75th anniversary of the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand. From one […]

IHG brings the 1st voco Hotel to Guangdong Greater China

IHG brings the 1st voco Hotel to Guangdong Greater China

Shanghai – InterContinental Hotels Group on Wednesday (Nov 2) announced a new partnership with Shenzhen Tian An Yuncheng Investment Development Group Co., Ltd to develop the first voco™ hotel in Guangdong province – voco Shenzhen Bantian Cloud Park. Scheduled to open in 2027, the hotel will be built on Phase 3 of Bantian Tian An Cloud Valley, one of […]