Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group has signed a business alliance agreement with Walton Asset Management Co., Ltd., to manage Shama Luxe Sukhumvit Bangkok, a luxury serviced apartment in the heart of Bangkok. The signing marks an important milestone for ONYX Hospitality Group as it expands its Shama brand and launches the Shama Luxe brand into the luxury serviced apartment market.
Accor opens The Sebel Wellington in the heart of the Hutt
The highly anticipated The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt is set to open next week (May 10, 2023), delivering the city’s only premium 4.5-star apartment-style hotel.
JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa debuts in Florida
JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today unveils its newest property in Clearwater Beach, Florida, with the opening of JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa. Located along a secluded stretch of what has consistently been named “America’s Best Beach,” the luxurious new beachside property creates an oasis of coastal elegance and offers a serene destination to reflect and recharge.
Dusit International showcases expanding portfolio at the Arabian Travel Market 2023
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, will showcase its expanding portfolio of international properties – including its first hotels in Europe, Japan, and Nepal – at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023, held from 1 – 4 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Meyer Jabara Hotels adds top performing Holiday Inn Express Aiken to its Growing Portfolio
Meyer Jabara Hotels has been selected by Miami-based Pappas Hotels to manage the 95-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Aiken, S.C. The limited-service hotel without food and beverage is a top performer in the IHG portfolio. This deal marks the fourth Holiday Inn Express to be managed by MJH and its third hotel in South Carolina.
Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke to open its sixth property in London – Ember Locke
Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke has announced it will open its sixth Locke in London in July 2023, with the brand expanding to the city’s exclusive Kensington and Chelsea neighbourhoods. The aparthotel, spread across eight floors, will comprise 121 apartments, ranging from studios to duplex one-bedroom apartments. The lobby and common areas will be complemented by a coffee shop, bar, restaurant, small stage for live performances, co-working space, meeting room, and garden. Additional facilities include a gym and laundry room. Prominently situated on the historic Cromwell Road, the hotel is in a neighbourhood rich with culture and is within walking distance of some of London’s most famous museums, including the Natural History Museum, the V&A, the Science Museum and the Design Museum.
The MAINE launches in IBIZA this summer
This summer, Ibiza will see the arrival of The MAINE’s newest international location; introducing MAINE Ibiza.
Rosewood Hotels and Resorts to debut in the Maldives with Rosewood Ranfaru
One of the most coveted island destinations on the planet, the Maldives are considered by many to be the ultimate luxury wanderlust experience. This picturesque archipelago boasts bright white sands, warm calm waters and a standard of hospitality that is second to none.
Radisson RED to arrive in Belgrade, Serbia
Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the debut of its bold and cutting-edge upscale Radisson RED brand in Serbia with the signing of Radisson RED Belgrade, set to open later this year. Located just minutes from the capital’s historic center, Radisson RED is the first Radisson RED branded hotel to be operated by PPHE Hotel Group’s Croatian subsidiary Arena Hospitality Group. This collaboration is made possible under the extended strategic partnership between Radisson Hotel Group and PPHE Hotel Group, through which both companies intend to leverage each other’s brands and strengths.
Peru puts sustainable tourism in the spotlight
Peru is home to some of the world’s most unique and protected landmarks and landscapes and in a bid to preserve this pristine natural environment and promote sustainable travel, PROMPERÚ (the official tourism board of Peru) is urging travellers to consider its eco-friendly destinations, operators and experiences on their travels.







