Company signs a record 154,000 rooms in 2024, positioning Hilton for continued strong growth with momentum across all categories (IN SHORT) Hilton experienced record growth in 2024, signing 1,430 new hotel deals and adding nearly 100,000 rooms to its portfolio. The company’s development pipeline now includes over 498,000 rooms. With a record 88,500 rooms under… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) SAS has launched two new domestic routes connecting Arlanda Airport to Halmstad City Airport and Kalmar Öland Airport, as part of its effort to strengthen Sweden’s domestic air travel network. These routes will improve accessibility and foster both leisure and business travel, contributing to regional economic growth. The services are designed to support… Read the full press release
TRIBE invites travellers to explore its expanding network of hotels across the globe, with new addresses recently debuting in Düsseldorf, Manchester and beyond. (IN SHORT) TRIBE, Accor’s design-focused hotel brand, has reached a milestone with 20 properties now open worldwide and over 40 more under development. The brand’s bold, modern approach prioritizes intelligent design, social… Read the full press release
Germany, Netherlands, Austria, UK and Türkiye to welcome new midscale conversion brand (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of four new Garner properties across Europe, expanding the brand’s presence in the UK, Germany, Austria, and Türkiye. Launched in 2023, Garner focuses on providing a flexible, midscale conversion option for hotel owners… Read the full press release
Chopra joins the hospitality group as it accelerates its growth in the market, targeting 50 new openings within the next decade (IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has appointed Rohit Chopra as its new Area Commercial Director for India as the company aims to expand its presence in the country. With over 26 years of experience in… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Marriott International has partnered with Zhong An Commercial Group to open W Hangzhou in 2031. Located in Hangzhou’s new CBD, the hotel will feature 270 guest rooms, including river-view options, and a range of luxury amenities. This expansion reinforces Marriott’s growing luxury footprint in Greater China, with over 70 luxury hotels now in… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels continues to strengthen its leadership position in extended stay with Everhome Suites’ growth (IN SHORT) Choice Hotels amplifies its presence in the extended stay market with the expansion of its Everhome Suites brand, unveiling new properties in Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Rochester, New York; and Somerset, New Jersey. Developed in partnership with Highside Companies,… Read the full press release
Company Plans to Welcome The Resort at Pelican Hill (Newport Beach, CA), Turtle Bay Resort (O’ahu, HI), and a Luxury Hotel in Midtown Manhattan (New York City) to Its Luxury Portfolio (IN SHORT) Marriott International, Inc. announces plans to convert three iconic luxury properties in the U.S. into brands within the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, adding… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Qantas and Perth Airport have struck an unprecedented 12-year commercial deal, marking a significant milestone in aviation history for Western Australia. The agreement entails Perth Airport’s investment of approximately $3 billion in new terminal facilities and a parallel runway, facilitating a surge in domestic and international flights. Qantas plans to relocate its operations… Read the full press release
Qatar Executive is currently the only international operator of the ultra-modern G700 on a private charter basis The Qatar Airways Group subsidiary was also the first Gulfstream customer to receive delivery of the aircraft (IN SHORT) Qatar Executive, the corporate jet subsidiary of Qatar Airways Group, has marked a significant milestone by welcoming two new… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels, a prominent hotel owner and operator with a global portfolio, has named Lokesh Kumar as Vice President of Development for the Middle East. With over 23 years of strategic leadership experience, Lokesh brings a wealth of expertise in managing owner relationships and executing public-private partnerships to drive revenue and optimize costs…. Read the full press release
Brand now available in more key international markets (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts is rapidly expanding its midscale conversion brand, Garner hotels, across the Europe, Middle East, Asia & Africa (EMEAA) region, signaling a significant stride towards its goal of achieving more than 500 hotels in the next decade. Following strategic agreements and successful… Read the full press release
Caption by Hyatt Experiencing Momentum Globally with Hotels Planned in the U.S. and Asia Pacific (IN SHORT) Hyatt Hotels Corporation celebrates the groundbreaking of Caption by Hyatt Chattanooga in Tennessee, marking the brand’s continued expansion and innovation in the hospitality sector. Developed by 3H Group Inc., the hotel combines upscale design with the convenience of… Read the full press release
“We’re investing in our brands, delivering great returns for our owners, and driving growth across the region” – Rajit Sukumaran, MD EAPAC (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts achieves a significant milestone with 1,012 open hotels in Asia Pacific, marking a remarkable expansion for the global hospitality company. Over the past year, IHG has welcomed… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of Emirates, has completed a year of substantial growth and investment, underlining its confidence in the continued importance of air cargo in global trade. In 2023, the division witnessed a 7% increase in cargo uplift, outperforming the market. To support future growth, Emirates SkyCargo added two Boeing 747-400Fs… Read the full press release
IHG aims to seize growth and empower a new chapter in Greater China’s hospitality industry (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts is focusing on expanding its presence in Greater China due to its significant growth potential and mature consumer market. The CEO of IHG, Elie Maalouf, and the executive committee visited Greater China to explore… Read the full press release
Hyatt brands enter new markets, recent acquisitions broaden offerings for the industry’s fastest growing loyalty program Chicago, IL, 2023-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) continues to strategically grow its luxury and lifestyle brand footprint with a strong development pipeline of more than 30 planned hotels and resorts in the Americas region through… Read the full press release
Signed projects include the anticipated debut of Fairfield Inn by Marriott in the country ISTANBUL, TURKEY, 2023-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) reinforced its long-term commitment to Türkiye with the announcement of 13 deal signings comprising over 2,000 rooms. The signings are expected to further enhance the company’s footprint in… Read the full press release
Newly signed properties will grow Hyatt’s leisure, lifestyle, luxury and all-inclusive offerings in top Mexico destinations CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced the strategic growth of its brand portfolio in Mexico, a top leisure and business travel destination for global and domestic travelers, with new luxury and all-inclusive hotels and… Read the full press release
The emerging IHG Hotels & Resorts’ brand reaches milestone in just five years of its first-ever hotel opening DENHAM, UK, 2023-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Launched in 2018, voco hotels has quickly become the fastest-growing brand within IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Premium collection with properties in 18 countries and new-to-market hotels opening in Japan,… Read the full press release
Chicago, IL, 2023-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The renovation and expansion of Terminal 5 at O’Hare International Airport was named the 2022 Public Project of the Year at the 43rd Annual Awards Banquet of the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA), Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) announced this evening…. Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2023-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, today (06 February 2023) announced the acquisition of its first property in Switzerland as it continues its growth trajectory and international expansion. The flagship property – Le Richemond – was founded in 1875 and is… Read the full press release
World’s largest hotel franchising company well-positioned for future growth following a year in which it added new brands, entered new markets and attracted new, diverse hotel owners PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2023-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels across more than 95 countries, is setting… Read the full press release
Expansion will create up to 50 additional, direct jobs with dnata Latest technologies and sustainable solutions will maximise operational and environmental efficiency Facility will be capable of processing 100,000 tonnes of cargo annually Erbil, Iraq, 2023-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has broken ground on its… Read the full press release
New property brings upscale brand’s hallmark design and luxury amenities to growing New England portfolio ROCKVILLE, Md., 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues its expansion throughout New England with the grand opening of its newest hotel in Connecticut: the Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area. This addition will… Read the full press release
Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 2022-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA and TechTalent Software have announced a strategic partnership to launch a Research and Development center in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. The new center will support SITA’s focus on accelerating the development of new passenger processing and government solutions. As the recovery in air travel gathers pace, there is… Read the full press release
Building on the long-term partnership with Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG), Four Seasons to expand Egyptian collection with a new hotel and residential community in New Cairo Capital, a new hotel in Luxor and additional Private Residences in Sharm El Sheikh as part of its multi-million-dollar expansion Toronto, Canada, 2022-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading… Read the full press release
With strong RevPAR acceleration in 2021, Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands are well positioned to respond to growing travel demand in the Americas CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (March 23, 2022) that Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels in the Americas continue to outperform in leisure,… Read the full press release
WORLD’S MOST DIVERSE HOSPITALITY GROUP CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE GROWTH IN THE REGION SURPASSING THE 500 HOTELS MILESTONE WITH A ROBUST PIPELINE OF NEW HOTELS OPENING IN 2022 AND BEYOND Paris, France, 2022-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor is advancing through 2022 with a continued focus on expanding its presence across Greater China, offering more hotels to travelers… Read the full press release
All-new lounges planned for both airports with significant renovations in the near term SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines has targeted a significant, multi-million dollar renovation and expansion of our most popular Lounges with plans for all-new locations at both at Seattle and Portland airports in the coming years. The revitalization of two current… Read the full press release