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ITC Hotels launch Storii Solan – Business Traveller

16Apr

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ITC Hotels launch Storii Solan – Business Traveller

Storii by ITC Hotels expands its footprint with the inauguration of Storii Solan, nestled in the tranquil village of Kaba amidst the Kasauli hills. Spanning five acres, this boutique property offers luxurious suites and spacious rooms with private balconies, providing panoramic views of the valley and surrounding mountains. Embracing modern comforts and sustainable building practices, Storii Solan exudes a distinctive charm, adorned with lush greenery and vibrant blossoms that reflect the diverse seasons of Solan. Anil Chadha, Chief Executive of ITC Hotels, expresses excitement about Storii Solan’s addition, highlighting its appeal as an all-season destination for those seeking a serene retreat or intimate celebrations. The retreat epitomises natural beauty and cultural heritage, promisi...

IHG Hotels launches Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Bommasandra

12Apr

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IHG Hotels launches Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Bommasandra

IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its presence in Karnataka with the inauguration of Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Bommasandra. Situated conveniently along the national highway, the hotel offers easy accessibility to major corporate hubs including Electronic City, Jigani, and Bommasandra Industrial Area. As the sole international-branded hotel in the vicinity, Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Bommasandra anticipates a surge in corporate clientele. Positioned within a seven kilometres radius of esteemed companies such as Infosys, TCS, Wipro, and more, it stands as a prime choice for business travelers. Located 25 km from the city centre and 20 kilometres from the bustling MG Road, the hotel promises a strategic location for guests. Crafted to provide memorable experiences through its hos...

More than 50 hotels united for Ramadan drive by Marriott’s Business Council in the UAE this year – Business Traveller

10Apr

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More than 50 hotels united for Ramadan drive by Marriott’s Business Council in the UAE this year – Business Traveller

As part of its ongoing commitment to give back to the community, Marriott International Hotels in the UAE came together during Ramadan to help provide over 12,000 meals across the community. More than 50 hotels collaborated with The Giving Family, Dubai Municipality and Emirates Red Crescent on a number of initiatives, and the company also celebrated its annual Iftar for Cabs initiative in the UAE. The initiatives were organised by Marriott’s Business Council in the UAE. Pam Wilby, chair of Marriott Business Council UAE and multi-property general manager of Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel and Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, said: “We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our communities through our initiatives. Our initiatives during the...

Hilton to develop up to 100 NoMad Hotels following Sydell Group acquisition – Business Traveller

4Apr

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Hilton to develop up to 100 NoMad Hotels following Sydell Group acquisition – Business Traveller

Hilton has announced plans to expand the luxury lifestyle NoMad Hotels brand worldwide, following the acquisition of a majority controlling interest in the brand’s owner Sydell Group. There are currently two NoMad Hotels in Las Vegas and London – however the US property is excluded from the transaction, and will rebrand in the coming months. The NoMad London opened in 2021 within the Grade II listed former Bow Street Magistrates’ Court and Police Station in Covent Garden. To read our recent review of the property (published in March 2024), see: Hotel review: The NoMad London This hotel will be integrated into Hilton’s booking and Hilton Honors platforms later this year, and the group said that it “projects that as many as 100 NoMad properties will be developed globally over time, with a...

Accor expands with 22 new hotels across the Asia-Pacific region – Business Traveller

2Apr

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Accor expands with 22 new hotels across the Asia-Pacific region – Business Traveller

Accor has announced the signing of six new projects in the first quarter of 2024 in key markets across Asia. These recent signings include Pullman Living Bangkok Sukhumvit 16 and Pullman Residences Bangkok Sukhumvit 16, comprising a 200-key hotel and 225-key residential complex. The new property offers convenient access to Rama 4 Road, Ploenchit, Asok, and Thonglor, with amenities including restaurants, bars, an executive club floor, swimming pool, spa, and fitness centre. Novotel Living Bangkok Don Muang presents a combination of an 80-key hotel and 112-key serviced apartments, spread across 19 floors. Offering a range of amenities including restaurants, bars, an executive club floor, swimming pool, spa, and fitness centre. The property will be five minutes away from Bangkok’s Don Mu...

Ennismore to open London and Edinburgh hotels in early 2024 – Business Traveller

30Dec

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Ennismore to open London and Edinburgh hotels in early 2024 – Business Traveller

Global lifestyle hospitality company Ennismore has outlined plans to unveil 18 new hotels in 2024, adding more than 5,600 rooms to its portfolio. Forthcoming openings include 25hours Hotel The Oddbird, Jakarta; The Hoxton, Vienna; 25hours Hotel Paper Island in Copenhagen; Mama Shelter Nice, SLS Barcelona; Mama Shelter Dubai Business Bay; JO&JOE Budapest; Hyde Perth; Hyde Bodrum; Rixos Golden Horn, Istanbul; and Rixos Obhur Jeddah. The group is also set to open two new properties in London and Edinburgh early next year. As previously reported Hyde London City will be housed within the redeveloped 15 Old Bailey. Located close to St Paul’s and City Thameslink stations, and on the same street as The Central Criminal Court of England and Wales (commonly known as the Old Bailey), the Victo...

Three Dubai hotels to join JW Marriott and Autograph brands – Business Traveller

29Dec

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Three Dubai hotels to join JW Marriott and Autograph brands – Business Traveller

Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH) has announced plans to reflag three of its Dubai properties under Marriott’s JW and Autograph Collection brands. From 1 January, 2024 The Address Dubai Marina will be known as the JW Marriott Hotel Marina, while the Vida Downtown Dubai Hotel will become Hotel Boulevard, Autograph Collection, and Manzil Downtown Dubai Hotel will be rebranded as The Heritage Hotel, Autograph Collection. ADNH said that as part of the rebranding process “each property will undergo carefully planned enhancements to deliver tailored and world-class experiences”. The group owns other significant properties in the region through its hotel division, including The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas, Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel and Resort, Le Meri...

Council Bluffs Convention and Visitors Bureau receives grant funding for 2024

24Dec

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Council Bluffs Convention and Visitors Bureau receives grant funding for 2024

Pottawattamie County, Council Bluffs receive $20,000 in grant money Updated: 10:21 PM CST Dec 23, 2023 Council Bluffs Convention and Visitors Bureau received a $10,000 grant for its winter travel marketing initiative.Pottawattamie Tourism Committee also received $10,000. They'll use the funding to redesign its tourism website.The grants came from the Iowa Tourism Office. The organization received 77 tourism grant applications seeking nearly $640,000 in funding. They ended up giving $398,000 to 45 organizations."Dating back to the summer of 2020, the Council Bluffs CBV has leaned into digital marketing in a big way to draw visitors to the city and count...

19Dec

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What’s New at Texas Hill Country Hotels

Driving west out of Austin toward Fredericksburg, the road narrows to one-lane blacktop, and the edges of the city’s suburbs gradually give way to a different kind of Texas, one of ranches, old wooden churches, farm stands and wineries.This is the Texas Hill Country, a 31,000-square-mile area of rocky karst hills considered the threshold between the Southeast and the Southwest. As the center of the state’s wine tourism, and with a more temperate climate than the nearby cities, the region has lured visitors for generations, whether for the hiking or the tempranillo wine or to just get away from it all.Figuring out where exactly the Texas Hill Country begins and ends is a task best left to local songwriting legends like Willie Nelson and Lucinda Williams, but over a recent weekend, with Ms....

CitizenM to open hotels in Austin, Boston and Miami – Business Traveller

16Dec

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CitizenM to open hotels in Austin, Boston and Miami – Business Traveller

CitizenM is expanding its presence in the US with three planned openings in Austin, Boston and Miami. This will take its total number of hotels to 36 across Europe, North America and Asia. Each property will be designed by long-standing Amsterdam-based partner Concrete, with interiors drawing inspiration from the local community. All properties will also include a gym and 24/7 canteenM. CitizenM Austin Downtown will open in early 2024 in partnership with Turnbridge Equities. The 17-storey tower will house a 344-room hotel with a rooftop pool and bar, a 24/7 canteenM and a gym. CitizenM Boston Back Bay will open in summer 2024 and will mark the largest property in the brand’s portfolio, located on the northern side of the Parcel 12 mixed-use development in the Back Bay neighbourhood. The ...