Hotels
Homewood Suites opens first Mexico property
Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of upscale, all-suite, residential-style hotels, is continuing its international expansion with the opening of its first property in Mexico, located in the burgeoning business hub of Torreon, Coahuila.
Britain's most stylish boutique hotel guidebook is back
This Christmas, boutique hotel experts Mr & Mrs Smith return with their eagerly anticipated second UK/ Ireland guidebook.
Scented hotel rooms? Hampton Inn says nonsense
The old saying goes, “the nose always knows.” When it comes to a hotel stay, the traveler’s nose – it seems – notices and knows more. In a survey released today the majority (86 percent) of travelers say the smell of fresh air and linens is a better indicator to them that a hotel room is clean – compared to 14 percent who feel that the smell of cleaning products is more indicative.
Waldorf-Astoria Collection announce special discovery experiences
The Waldorf-Astoria Collection have announced an invitation to guests staying at one of the Collection’s four celebrated hotels or its Arabian palace, to discover each property through experiences designed especially for each locale.
‘Jumbo’ birth at Anantara Resort Golden Triangle
The Elephant Camp at Anantara Resort Golden Triangle welcomes it’s first ever baby elephant to be born in the camp! After 22 months of tender loving care, Makam, the Elephant Camp’s 20 year old Asian elephant delivered a female calf of jumbo proportions. The latest member of the Anantara family tips the scales at about 90 kilos.
IHG opens 150th hotel at Dubai Festival City
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is proudly celebrating its legacy as the first truly international luxury hotel brand in the world with the opening of its 150th hotel - InterContinental Dubai Festival City.
Express by Holiday Inn to launch 20 hotels across Spain
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the owner of the Express by Holiday brand, has announced the signing of a 20-hotel franchise agreement with the British investment group Zinnia Hotels Properties Holdings.
Coco Resorts gain European customers
St. Lucia’s award-winning boutique hotels – Coco Kreole and Coco Palm – will thank suppliers in London next week for a 400% increase in business from the British and wider European markets, the hotels’ managing director Feolla Chastanet reports.
Bedarra Island achieves international acclaim
Voyages Bedarra Island has achieved international acclaim, winning the award for Leading Boutique Resort in both Australia and Australasia at the 2007 World Travel Awards.
12 Apostles Hotel & Spa - Improving on perfection
An exclusive haven for both local and international guests, The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa in Camps Bay, Cape Town, is the epitome of relaxed style and subtle sophistication. The recipient of numerous international awards, guests will exclaim when they see the elegantly refurbished Leopard Room Bar and Lounge and the Azure Restaurant.
Thanda honoured at Imvelo Awards
Thanda Private Game Reserve was honoured to be the joint recipient of the Chairman’s Award together with Voluntours at the sixth annual Imvelo Awards for Responsible Tourism in Village Deep, Johannesburg last night.
See New Year in style at Charlton House
Experience a two-night celebration at the boutique country hotel - be cared for, relax and party. What better way to start 2008 then celebrating New Years at Charlton House Hotel owned by Roger Saul, founder of fashion label Mulberry.
Rectory Hotel opens deli in Cirencester
The Rectory Hotel has just opened its very own deli, The Rectory Kitchen & Cellar in the heart of Cirencester. Local residents and Cotswold visitors love the quiet mews location - drawn in by the delicious smell of home-cooking - and find whatever excuse they can to stop for coffee and macaroons or a light lunch and a glass of wine.
IHG signs first hotel in Denmark
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the owner of the Crowne Plaza brand, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with CPH Hotel Management A/S for the new Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers. The new-build hotel will open in late summer 2009, comprising 365 guest rooms.
Try something new with El Gouna’s A-Z Challenge
Due to the range of exciting activities to enjoy in the Red Sea’s premier leisure destination resort, El Gouna is challenging guests to live life to the full by trying something new while on holiday.