Springboard Hospitality, a leading hospitality management company with 45 independent and branded properties in 13 states throughout the U.S., today announced the addition of The Ozarker Lodge in Branson, Missouri to its growing portfolio. Nestled in a valley, surrounded by the idyllic landscape of the Ozark Mountain Range, The Ozarker Lodge will be the first true boutique hotel experience in Branson, led by a talented group of individuals from independent investment platform Eagle Point Hotel Partners and hospitality branding and experience design agency Longitude°.
Introducing the new cable car at Hotel Iyaonsen in Iya Valley, a well-noted locale in the inbound tourist market
Hotel Iyaonsen (Iyakei Onsen Kanko Co., Ltd.; Location – Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture; CEO – Yoshihiro Ueda) will introduce a new cable car on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. The new Cable Car No. 4, designed under the supervision of mural artist Hideki Kimura (the “free-wheeling rocking muralist from Kyoto” who has more than 200 works to his name both in Japan and abroad – https://ki-yan.com/), is adorned with Iwa Tsutsuji (Kamchatka bilberry) blossoms on the outside and Yabu Tsubaki (Japanese camellia) blossoms on the inside.
Solaz, Los Cabos reopens its doors with expanded suite offerings and a fresh dining concept
The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, is thrilled to once again welcome guests to Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos. The 34-acre beachfront oasis overlooks the Sea of Cortez and invites guests to discover the enduring beauty of Los Cabos as it reopens, revealing new luxury suite offerings and a fresh dining concept.
Doors open at the Vibe Hotel Adelaide just in time for ‘Mad March’
The launch of the 123-room, design-led Vibe hotel signifies the completion of the Flinders East precinct, more than twenty years in the making by its South Australian developers, GuavaLime and Loucas Zahos Architects. TFE Hotels’ Group Chief Operating Officer, Chris Sedgwick, said he was proud to bring Vibe Hotels’ distinctive style of Australian hospitality to Adelaide and to the Flinders East Precinct.
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, the Brand’s flagship property, is now open
1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle hotel brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, announces the opening of 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, its flagship nature-and-wellness-focused island oasis overlooking a storied stretch of Kauai’s North Shore. Guests seeking solace and serenity at this sustainable sanctuary can swim, snorkel, bike, paddle, kayak, soak up the sun and surf off a legendary beach where Native Hawaiians lived in harmony with nature for generations and a laidback surf scene still thrives. The dramatic peaks of the Namolokama and Mamalahoa mountains loom over a verdant valley whose iconic waterfalls capture the breathtaking bounty and beauty of Hawaii’s famed “Garden Island.”
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts signs with AWC to open the first property in Thailand
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of world leading hospitality group Accor, and Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), Thailand’s leading integrated lifestyle real estate group, today announced the signing of the first Fairmont hotel in Thailand. Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit is set to open in 2024 as the first project signed under AWC’s multi-property framework agreement with Accor, elevating Bangkok as a global hub for luxury leisure, business and group travel. Under this partnership, AWC and Accor will open more than 1,000 keys across multiple Accor-branded hotels in key tourist destinations throughout the country, providing unique offerings and experiences for guests, and strengthening Thailand as a sustainable tourism destination.
Danang Marriott Resort and Spa opens its doors, new family and lifestyle oasis to Vietnam
Danang Marriott Resort & Spa recently opened its doors on Vietnam’s stunning central coast, offering fantastic facilities for fun-filled family vacations, seafront escapes and unforgettable events overlooking the ocean. Nestled on Non Nuoc Beach, close to downtown Danang, this stylish retreat made its debut late last year and has already become one of the city’s most popular places to stay, meet, dine and unwind.
Accor brings emblems collection to Vietnam’s “Pearl Island”
Accor, a global hotel leader and the region’s largest international hotel operator, continues to reinforce its leadership position with the announcement of a new flagship destination for its newest luxury brand, Emblems Collection in Phu Quoc. This marks the brand’s debut in the Vietnam market.
Marriott International signs agreement with Grandi Immobili Italiani S.r.l.
Marriott International today announced it has signed an agreement with Grimit S.r.l. to bring The Ritz-Carlton brand to Italy, signaling a commitment to strengthening its portfolio of properties across the company’s luxury brands in Italy. Through a significant conversion of the former Hotel Grande Bretagne in Bellagio, the brand will bring its legendary service and elegant aesthetic to Lake Como, one of Italy’s most coveted destinations.
IHG continues its expansion in Phuket with two Holiday Inn Resort conversions
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the growth of the Holiday Inn brand in Thailand, following a franchise agreement with Destination Group a hospitality and restaurant leader in Thailand to rebrand two resorts in Phuket.
