First Hospitality, a national hotel management and development company, is pleased to announce an agreement to acquire the majority of the hotel management agreements of Hostmark Hospitality Group, headquartered in Schaumburg, IL. This strategic move significantly expands First Hospitality’s geographic presence, augments its collection of restaurants and bars, and promises to bring added benefits to its expanded portfolio, which will include more than 70 hotels nationwide.
Raising the Barre: Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort brings ballet retreat to Baa Atoll
Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort, a natural island hideaway on the western edge of the heart-shaped Baa Atoll, is bringing classical ballet to its shores with the launch of a new “Baa Atoll Ballet Retreat”. This exclusive retreat, featuring Royal Ballet-trained dancer Karis Scarlette, is set to grace the island of Fares from 6th to the 19th of November 2023.
VisitBritain puts importance of business events sector in spotlight, hosting first ‘Ambassador Reception.’
VisitBritain has been putting the importance of the business events sector in the spotlight, hosting its first ‘Ambassador Reception’ to recognise city sector and academic ambassadors who continue to secure new international business events in Britain.
Pullman Hotel Auckland – where convenience meets tranquility in the heart of the CBD
Pullman Hotel Auckland, located in the bustling CBD, invites guests to experience the perfect blend of convenience and calm at their newly refurbished establishment. With its prime location, stunning views of both Waitemata Harbour and Albert Park, and a host of exciting amenities, the hotel is the ideal destination to rest, rejuvenate, and explore the vibrant city.
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Alfursan reveal exclusive partnership for Saudi National Day
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced a partnership with ALFURSAN, the award-winning loyalty programme of Saudia Airlines, to launch a limited time offer allowing IHG One Rewards and ALFURSAN members to earn triple ALFURSAN Reward Miles when booking a stay at any IHG Hotels & Resorts property worldwide.*
Hotel Leadership conference looking to break boundaries
Hoteliers are to be challenged to embrace emerging technologies at the Hotel Leadership Conference 2024, which takes place at Park Plaza Riverbank London on 15-16 January.
Hoteliers demonstrate appetite for change
The evolution of F&B has been brought to the front of minds this week, as the biggest names in hospitality met in Manchester to discuss the changes that need to be made to drive positive change in the industry.
Chatrium Grand Bangkok wins prestigious “Best City Hotel” award
Chatrium Grand Bangkok, the five-star hotel that blends the timeless grace of Thai culture with the grandeur of international hospitality, has won the coveted title of “Best City Hotel” in Robb Report’s “Best of the Best” awards for 2023!
Southeast Asia Hotel and Resorts need to urgently leverage sustainability and grasp “The Green Premium”: Phist
Hotels and resorts around Southeast Asia are failing to understand the “green premium” and how to leverage it to attract quality guests, according to leading figures in the region’s hospitality industry.
WTTC unveils the power of Retail Tourism
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today launched “Global Retail Tourism: Trends and Insights”, a report set to change the way we think about shopping tourism.











