Autograph Collection Hotels, announces its debut in Hungary with the opening of Dorothea Hotel, Budapest, Autograph Collection. Housed across three historic buildings in Budapest’s iconic District V, the new hotel is named after Archduchess Dorothea, an influential character of the 1800s who brought significant cultural and economic development to the city alongside her spouse, Palatine Joseph. Evoking the charm of Hungary’s golden age, Dorothea Hotel invites guests into an unexpected city centre sanctuary where the past seamlessly merges with the present.
Digital disruption: how hotels are embracing change
The strategic adoption of new technologies not only amplifies guest attraction but also catalyzes heightened revenue and a sustained competitive edge.
Scandic meets Nordic Swan Ecolabel’s new stricter environmental requirements
Scandic reached a sustainability milestone by recertifying all of its previously ecolabeled hotels according to the Nordic Swan Ecolabel’s new, tougher environmental requirements.
Unlocking hidden savings in the golf industry: the power of cost segregation
A quality cost segregation study looks at all of the real property improvements associated with your golf course, golf resort or golf community and reclassifies much of that property into shorter tax-lived 5 and 15-year property.
Today and Always, Accor stands with women around the world
On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we reaffirm our commitment to standing together as a Group in support of our female Heartists® and all women across the globe.
Salamanca to host the first UNWTO International Seminar on Tourism Law
On 30 November and 1 December, the First International Seminar on Tourism Law will be held, organized jointly by the University of Salamanca, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Sorbonne University.
Wael Soueid appointed General Manager at Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort in Faro
Wael Soueid, also a French national, joins Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort in Portugal from Anantara Tozeur Sahara Resort in Tunisia, where he was credited with creating innovative guest experiences such as the Berber Nights experiences and horse riding as well as introducing a Green Zone, offering guests a chance to immerse themselves in the desert landscape and culture.
Clément Rousseau appointed Director of Golf at Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech
Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech, the luxury resort nestled in the heart of Marrakech, is delighted to announce the appointment of Clément Rousseau as Director of Golf.
Nobis Hotel Palma, a five-star property set in a historic palace
Housed in one of Palma’s oldest buildings, the newly opened Nobis Hotel Palma offers contemporary luxury steeped in 1,000 years of history. Interior design by the award-winning team at Wingårdhs and architecture by the Spanish studios Jordi Herrero Arquitectos and Eduardo Garcia Acuna Arquitectos reimagines the historic setting and reveals its centuries of layers while infusing it with new life. What was once an ancient fountain is now an intimate dipping pool. A serene historic nine-meter-high ceiling is housed in a former escape-route tunnel. Soaring nine-meter-high ceilings provide a magnificent backdrop for a unique cocktail bar. Also featuring two original inner courtyards, a rooftop terrace, and a signature restaurant helmed by renowned Mallorcan chef Xema Álvarez, Nobis Hotel Palma merges the past with the present, striking a harmonious balance between old and new.
IHG debuts Vignette Collection brand in Doha
IHG Hotels & Resorts, has announced the signing of its first Vignette Collection hotel in Doha in partnership with Hospitality for Success H4S Hotels & Residences, one of Al Baladi Holding companies. Set to open by the end of Quarter 1, 2024, Velero Hotel Vignette Collection Doha Lusail is IHG’s fifth Vignette Collection hotel signing in the MEA region, following those in Zimbabwe, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Kuwait. IHG continues to bring brands from its luxury & lifestyle portfolio to the region, offering its guests exceptional design, bespoke service and meaningful experiences.
