IHM multimedia reporter Isha Borkar speaks to award-winning chefs, restaurant general managers and F&B concept developers, about what it takes to be a successful destination dining venue.
BHN editor Eloise Hanson outlines six hotel and travel trends expected to shape the industry in 2023.
BHN editor Eloise Hanson examines the transition from hotel brands into short-term rentals and homes.
UK: Marriott International has signed an agreement with Gulf Islamic Investments [GII] to introduce The Lucan, Autograph Collection Residences, in London.
Worldwide: EDITION Hotels has appointed Josh Fluhr as senior vice president and global managing director, succeeding Dan Flannery.
UAE: W Dubai – Mina Seyahi has opened on the Jumeirah Beach coastline, overlooking the Arabian Gulf.
Worldwide: Two new build superyachts, Ilma and Luminara, are slated to set sail in 2024 and 2025 respectively as part of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.
Kenya: Marriott has signed an agreement with Baraka Lodges LTD to open the JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge within the Mara National Reserve in 2023.
Saudi Arabia: Marina Krasnobrizhaya has been named general manager of The St. Regis Riyadh, joining from The Park Tower Knightsbridge, a Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott in London.
Spain: The Madrid EDITION marks the debut opening for the brand in Spain, part of Marriott International.
US/UK: University-anchored hotel brand Graduate Hotels has launched a Victory Lap initiative whereby four graduates will travel across the portfolio and capture content.
Worldwide: Independent lifestyle hotel brand The Standard has revealed 14 global openings, which would almost triple the group’s portfolio size over the next five years.
The Netherlands: Zien Group, the parent company of Eden Hotels, has opened the Jan Luyken Amsterdam as part of a new independent hotel brand.
UK: The 58-bedroom Riverside Hotel in Kendal has been sold by South Lakes Hotels to Interesting Hotels Group off a guide price of £4.5 million.
BHN editor Eloise Hanson checks in with Rami Zeidan, founder and CEO of Life House, to learn about his greatest achievements, worst mistakes, and what he’s yet to accomplish. They also discuss what challenges independent hotel owners face, what prompted the partnership with metasearch engine KAYAK, as well as future plans to introduce a new brand.
UK: Singaporean investor KOP Group has purchased the 105-room Burns Hotel located in Earls Court, London off a guide price of £35 million.
Greece: Hotel franchising company Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has added the 171-room Ajul Luxury Hotel & Spa Resort to its Registry Collection, marking the first hotel opening in Europe for the luxury soft brand.
US: Real estate development, brand and design firm LEFT LANE will open the Hotel Bardo Savannah in February 2024, a Leading Hotels of the World property.
US: Hotel owner and manager Sonesta International has debuted two soft brands – Classico A Sonesta Collection, and MOD A Sonesta Collection.
UK: Luxury hospitality company Belmond has promoted its chief operating officer Dan Ruff to CEO, effective 1 July 2023.
