Marriott International, Inc. proudly announced the opening of three premium brands hotels in Vietnam’s popular leisure destinations: Nha Trang Marriott Resort & Spa, Hon Tre Island, Danang Marriott Resort & Spa, Non Nuoc Beach Villas, and Renaissance Hoi An Resort & Spa. Owned by the leading hospitality company in Vietnam Vinpearl, the three newly opened hotels will be offering travelers unique and distinctive experiences while they explore the beauty of Vietnam.
Comfort® Hotels unveils new look and feel with first rise & shine™ prototype opening in Mountain Grove, Missouri
Choice Hotels International, Inc. unveiled a new Comfort Hotels look and feel with the opening of the first, new construction Rise & Shine™ prototype in Mountain Grove, Missouri.
Radisson Hotel Group opens first Radisson RED in Finland
The first Radisson RED hotel has arrived in Helsinki, the green capital of the world’s happiest country. Situated in a new, modern building in the city’s oldest park, Kaisaniemi Park, the new hotel offers inspiring art and contemporary design in the beating heart of Helsinki.
Le Meridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort unveils sustainable restaurants
Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort, which brings culturally-infused hospitality to a secluded stretch of Phuket’s sunset coast, is inviting diners to discover four of the island’s newest and most exciting dining venues, which blend culinary creativity with sustainability to create memorable moments.
S Hotels & Resorts embarks on major renovation for SAii Resorts in Southern Thailand
S Hotels and Resorts PCL, the global hospitality company from Singha Estate PCL, has announced a major USD 27 million renovation of its resorts in Thailand and Fiji, including an investment of more than THB 500m (approx. USD 14.2m) to reimagine the design, facilities and guest experiences at its three SAii Resorts in Thailand – SAii Phi Phi Island Village, SAii Laguna Phuket, and SAii Koh Samui Choengmon – and FJD 28.5m (approx. USD 12.5m) to upgrade Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort.
City Edge South Melbourne listed for sale
South Melbourne’s recently developed City Edge Apartment Hotel has been listed for sale. Located at 51-59 Palmerston Crescent on a 789sqm corner site, the South Melbourne five-storey hotel has a 10-year lease to City Edge. The building comprises 125sqm of retail space on the ground floor, 69 apartments, a hotel reception, administrative offices, a conference room, a gym, and basement parking.
Thailand’s first ‘INNSiDE by Meliá’ hotel celebrates grand opening
Towering over Bangkok’s trendy On Nut neighbourhood, INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit has cut the ribbon on a host of remarkable facilities ranging from integrated co-working spaces to a sky-high transparent infinity pool and rooftop tapas bar.
Marriott International to expand luxury Portfolio in Vietnam with signing of JW Marriott
Marriott International, Inc. has announced the signing of agreements to open three new luxury resorts in Vietnam. The signings mark the expected debut of two new brands into Vietnam – Ritz-Carlton Reserve and The Luxury Collection on the tropical paradise of Hon Thom Island in Phu Quoc. Additionally, Marriott also announced Vietnam’s third JW Marriott Hotel set for Trang An, the serene UNESCO World Heritage destination in northern Vietnam.
Six hotels that reflect the lineage of their locale
As outlined in Design Hotels’ inaugural Further Forecast trend report, the industry is currently witnessing a radical shift away from extractive developments and toward the exploration of indigenous knowledge systems and practices. Other ways of knowing and existing provide hoteliers, conscious travelers, and cultural tastemakers alike with old ways to tackle new problems. With this in mind, we’ve rounded up six hotels that were both inspired by and root their philosophies in ancient traditions and ancestral wisdoms.
The Hideaway, a modern speakeasy hidden in Chelsea, opens with live music and DJ nights
The Hideaway, an art deco modern speakeasy, hidden just off Lower Sloane Street in Chelsea is now open for nights of wild abandon (or just a nice drink after work) with weekly live music nights on a Friday where you can expect jazz, blues, rock and gypsy sounds. The Hideaway launches this winter season with a delicious and innovative cocktail menu and tasty bar food with an Asian European twist.










