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Emerald House Lisbon opens to first guests

Written by Leandro Agostini on January 18, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Hotel.

January 18, 2021 –Hilton has welcomed the opening of the Emerald House Lisbon, marking the debut of Curio Collection by Hilton in the Portuguese capital.

Emerald House Lisbon opens to first guests

The 67-room property is nestled among the historic palaces and charming churches, with rooms giving way to breath-taking views of the River Tagus and city itself.

The hotel is named after the street where it is situated, Rua das Janelas Verdes, which translates to “Street of Green Windows”.

Located in a restored building in a prime position, steeped in history and favoured by 18th century nobility, accents of the cultural heritage echo throughout the interiors, such as the ground floor, which was once a bakery, serves a variety of delicious breads and pastries.

Several items that belonged to the previous residents of the building, such as an antique bathtub, tiles and a sink have been kept and used as unique pieces of decoration in the hotel.

Art and antiques from the local area underpin a modern and elegant décor, creating a distinctive ambience perfect for those looking to discover authentic Lisbon.

Simon Vincent, executive vice president and president, EMEA, Hilton, said: “Hilton continues to expand in key destinations across the region, with nearly 30 openings in Europe last year, including Hilton Porto Gaia and new Curio Collection properties in leading locations including Paris, London, Cambridge and Sardinia.

“We are thrilled to be bringing the Curio Collection by Hilton brand to Lisbon for the first time – one of Europe’s most historic cities which has become an increasingly popular leisure destination over the past few years.

“Following the opening of Boeira Garden Hotel Porto Gaia in Porto last year, the Emerald House Lisbon marks Portugal’s second Curio Collection property and our sixth property in Portugal.

“With another six properties in the pipeline, we remain committed to providing exceptional accommodation in the very best global destinations.”

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Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen (China) prepares for debut

Written by Leandro Agostini on January 17, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Hotel.

January 17, 2021 –Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen, the latest property from the brand in the Greater Bay Area, is scheduled to open on January 20th.

Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen prepares for debut

The hotel is located on the upper floors of a striking new 79-storey building in the bustling Futian business district.

Each of the 178 luxurious rooms and suites – among the largest in the city – enjoy sweeping vistas of the cityscape, greenery of Lotus Hill Park, Bijia Mountain Park and Shenzhen Bay.

The Mandarin Club, located on the 78th floor, provides a private lounge experience for guests, with discreet service and dining in an intimate setting, while the spa offers an extensive range of wellness and beauty therapies, a fitness centre and an indoor swimming pool.

The eight stylish restaurants and bars include Cantonese fine-dining by Michelin-starred chef Fei and Spanish, European, Japanese and Pan-Asian restaurants, along with a sleek rooftop bar offering curated cocktails and rare malt whiskies.

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Scandic Hotels signs for new Sweden property

Written by Leandro Agostini on January 17, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Hotel.

January 17, 2021 –Scandic Hotels has signed a long-term lease agreement with Skanska for a new 210-room hotel in downtown Sundsvall, Sweden.

Scandic Hotels signs for new Sweden property

The new hotel, which will be attractively located in the harbour area, will be built of wood, giving it a very high environmental standard.

The hotel is expected to open during 2024 and will be called Scandic Sundsvall Central.

The hotel will have 210 rooms and a cosy restaurant and bar area on the ground floor.

One floor up, guests will be able to enjoy spa and wellness facilities, gym and meeting rooms while taking in the spectacular view of the Bothnian Sea.

The building’s frame, facade and interior will be made of wood, meeting the requirements for the high-ranking environmental certification, LEED Gold.

With its choice of energy-efficient materials and solar panels on the roof, the new hotel will maintain a very high energy standard and be 100 per cent climate-neutral during its lifetime.

Sundsvall is an attractive hotel market that boasts a strong local business community and growing tourism industry.

Scandic already operates two hotels in Sundsvall with a total of 312 rooms.

“Our new hotel in Sundsvall will be a modern and attractive meeting place ideally located in an exciting area where we can see a growing demand for hotel accommodations.

“We’ve been developing the hotel together with Skanska for the past two years and naturally, it feels extremely positive to be further strengthening our hotel offering in the city,” said Peter Jangbratt, head of Scandic Hotels Sweden.

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Marriott to take W brand into Greece

Written by Leandro Agostini on January 17, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Hotel.

January 17, 2021 –Marriott International has signed an agreement with Temes, a developer and operator in high-end tourism and real estate, to debut the W Hotels Worldwide brand in Greece with the opening of W Costa Navarino.

Marriott to take W brand into Greece

Expected to open in the summer, the property is anticipated to mark the latest addition to the expanding portfolio in Europe following locations in Spain, Switzerland and Portugal.

The new hotel will be located in Navarino Waterfront, the newest integrated resort of Costa Navarino – the prime sustainable destination in the Mediterranean.

The 13-hectare beachfront destination is located in Messinia, south-west Peloponnese.

Designed by renowned Greek architects, Tombazis and Associates Architects, W Costa Navarino is inspired by the region’s traditional residential areas and set to use local, natural materials such as stone, wood and reed.

The distinctive interiors will be led by London-based MKV Design.

The Escape is expected to feature 246 stylish rooms, suites, and villas, many with private pools staged in the Bay of Navarino with stunning Ionian Sea views.

‘‘We are thrilled to build on our fantastic relationship with Teme to open W Costa Navarino, strengthening Marriott International’s presence in this Mediterranean paradise,” said Candice D’Cruz, vice president, luxury brands, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International.

“Joining our portfolio of coveted W Escapes around the world, W Costa Navarino will add a distinct take on modern luxury to Navarino Waterfront.
We look forward to welcoming free-spirited travellers to this new luxury playground.”

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New Urban Hotel opens organic farm with Michelin-Starred Chef

Written by Gill Dewar on January 14, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Hotel, Restaurant, Travel Advice.

January 14 2022 – New Urban Hotel opens organic farm with Michelin-Starred Chef

CHIANG MAI, THAILAND – Meliá Chiang Mai, a 260-key hotel to soon debut in Thailand’s mountainous north, has embraced the ‘farm to table’ social movement by establishing a farm to harvest produce for its restaurants, bars and spa.

The hotel, due to open on April 8 on Charoen Prathet Road in the heart of Chiang Mai, has partnered with ORI9IN The Gourmet Farm, a 198-acre gourmet organic farm located in nearby San Sai District overseen by two-star Michelin Chef turned sustainable farmer James Noble and his wife May.

Noble, a Briton who has run Michelin-starred restaurants in the UK, will work with local farmers to grow an array of fruits, vegetables and herbs for the hotel on its own two-acre farm on the broader ORI9IN property.

In addition to local seasonal produce such as young morning glory, red basil, lemongrass and passion fruit, the farm will also grow various kinds of tomatoes, salad leaves, and specialized ingredients such as padrón pepper that would otherwise need to be imported from Spain for the hotel’s authentic Mediterranean cuisine.

The partnership is a central plank of Meliá Chiang Mai’s ‘360° Cuisine’ program, under which the hotel aims to work closely with local farmers to help them improve sustainability and encourage ethical production to make communities and the overall food system more resilient.

The 360° Cuisine program not only gives guests peace of mind about where their food comes from but encourages them to visit the hotel’s farm to meet local farmers and learn more about sustainable farming and healthier eating.

Championing local procurement and sustainably sourced food, ORI9IN is the only farming operation globally that partners with a network of restaurants and hotels to focus on import substitution and reducing its carbon footprint without sacrificing flavour.

The hotel’s menus will highlight appetizers, main courses and desserts that feature ingredients from the farm. Example dishes include ‘Salmorejo con Tomate Triturado’ (fresh chilled tomato soup), ‘Fattoush Salad’ and ‘Fruta de Temporada’ (seasonal fruit platter). Ingredients from the farm will also be in various beverages at the hotel’s bars and Meliá’s signature YHI Spa.

“In addition to pursuing ‘farm to plate’ by sourcing organic produce that travels only a short distance to our hotel, our partnership with ORI9IN also comprises ‘plate to farm’ where we separate our food waste and bring it back to the farm as compost, thus minimizing waste as part of a truly 360° concept,” said Meliá Chiang Mai’s general manager Edward E. Snoeks.

The hotel will offer guests day trips to the farm that include a picnic lunch and a chance to learn more “about the journey their food and these products have made, as well as who has been a part of that journey”, said Noble.

“People often don’t know where food comes from, so we show them, albeit underscored by our passion for locally grown, sustainable ingredients,” he said. “This is also tourism that leaves no footprint on the land; we’re trying to show people that you can have a day out without harming what you came to see in the first place.”

Drawing on Meliá’s Spanish origins and celebrating Spain’s famed gastronomy, Meliá Chiang Mai’s dining landscape will feature restaurants Mai Restaurant and Bar and Laan Na Kitchen, bars Mai The Sky Bar and Tien Pool Bar, and lounges Ruen Kaew and The Level Lounge.

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Dubai’s Hottest Luxury Hotel In 2022

Written by Gill Dewar on January 14, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Hotel, Travel Advice.

January 14 2022 – Dubai’s Hottest Luxury Hotel In 2022.

Dubai’s skyline gets even more star-studded as Dorchester Collection brings its sophistication to the Emirates with the latest luxury hotel, The Lana.

Standing out amidst a dense grove of glossy skyscrapers of Dubai will be Dorchester Collections’s ‘The Lana’, a new luxury hotel that will overlook the Business Bay Area and set to be the epitome of ultra-luxury in Downtown Dubai. The Lana will open its doors to travellers during the tail end of 2022, just in time for the New Year celebrations.

The word “Lana” in Arabic translates to “for us” and in Hawaiian to “floating gently in calm water”, therefore evoking the sense of serenity and generosity. It also stands as a metaphor for the collaboration between the Dorchester Collections and OMNIYAT, the real estate development group behind this project.

The architects Foster + Partners have envisioned this building keeping in mind the ever-changing and constantly rebuilding Dubai skyline. The hotel will be a landmark destination, with a contemporary building outline that will complement the calm waters of the Dubai Creek and create an ambience that invokes a sense of fluidity and calm.

Situated at a prime location, right in the middle of the Burj Khalifa district with the Dubai International Airport a mere 20 minutes away, the hotel provides stunning views of the deserts and the majestic Burj Khalifa.

The hotel has 225 unique guest rooms, out of which 69 are suites. These rooms are spacious and flooded with lights, courtesy of the floor to ceiling windows and cool interiors. Much like the architecture, the interiors are also modern, with a subtle blend of the traditional.

The interiors are done by the Parisian duo, Gilles & Boissier, including intricate details like stone parquet flooring, triple-height ceilings, and screen dividers that create an ambience that is at once welcoming discreet. Dark marble, rounded furniture, and soft hues of gold, beige, and olive are seen throughout the living spaces. A significant attribute of these larger than life rooms are the deep-soaking bathtubs, some of which will be positioned in the windows, affording occupants superb city views while they relax.

The 21 signature suites at The Lana are a lavish affair, as can be expected from Dorchester. The 333 m2 Presidential Suite is regal and residential, with a great view of the expansive property’s greenery. With abundant features such as two sitting rooms for entertaining, a garden room, dining room, and expansive private terrace that runs the length of the elevation, guests will feel right at home and bask in the comfort that is very carefully crafted in the details. The Royal Suite has a noteworthy 357 m2 of indoor and outdoor living space and two bedrooms wrapping around the north corner of the building.

Dorchester Collection’s ‘The Lana’ Highlight – Rooftop Pool & Cabanas, After Hours Lounge Partie

The hotel will be an exemplary culinary destination in Dubai, with a modern Mediterranean restaurant on the fourth floor that offers indoors and outdoors dining and private dining space. The floor will also be host to an Italian café, with indoor and outdoor seating. The Lana’s signature restaurant and lounge, along with a traditional patisserie, can be found on the hotel’s 18th floor, and guests can expect an experiential dining experience unlike anything else in Dubai.

The 29th floor will host the hotel’s spa, a wellness centre, and an up-to-date gym. In addition, the hotel’s rooftop pool on the 30th floor will be available only during the day to hotel guests and features a cabana service. It promptly transforms itself into a lounge at night and becomes host to some of Dubai’s hottest rooftop parties.

With the Dorchester motto of “Anything but Ordinary” for the service it provides and with an extraordinary legacy of celebrating only the excellent and the exceptional, The Lana Hotel is another feather in the cap of the Dorchester Collections.

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Israel’s hotel sector optimistic about 2022

Written by Gill Dewar on January 13, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Hotel, Travel Advice.

January 13 2022 – Israel’s hotel sector optimistic about 2022.

After two years of low occupancy rates due to the corona pandemic, industry leaders in Israel’s hotel sector are optimistic that the new year will bring about a reversal of fortune.

Hotel construction is at a five-year high, the Real Estate Appraisers Association in Israel revealed earlier this week in a report based on data taken from the country’s Central Bureau of Statistics.

According to the report, in the first three-quarters of 2021 hotel construction began on roughly 1.5 million square feet of real estate, compared with 505,000 square feet a year earlier.

The majority of the new construction is taking place in Tel Aviv. Hotels in the coastal city, heavily reliant on incoming tourism, have been among the hardest hit by corona travel restrictions.
Despite these hardships, Nahum Kara, director of sales and marketing at the Isrotel hotel chain, believes that tourists will return in the coming year in even greater numbers than pre-pandemic times, especially given that Israel has reopened its borders once more.

To build up real tourism it takes approximately six months, said Kara. This is for group business [travellers]. Individual tourists are more adventurous and they do come earlier.

Let’s hope that we’ll continue to open the borders and by Passover this year we’ll be full again.

The Isrotel hotel chain, which currently owns 20 establishments across the country, is investing $1 billion, or NIS 3 billion, for the purchase or construction of 12 additional hotels in Israel over the next five years, including eight in Tel Aviv alone.

In 2022, Isrotel plans to open three new hotels: one near Lake Kinneret (the Sea of Galilee) called the Goma Hotel, and two others in Tel Aviv called the Port Tower Hotel and the Alberto Hotel.

The first one is at the entrance of the Tel Aviv Port, which is the entertainment area of the city, and the second one is in the business center of Tel Aviv. It’s a boutique hotel with 92 rooms and a rooftop swimming pool.

Kara and others in the hotel industry are hoping for a strong recovery from tourism, which they believe is inevitable once the pandemic situation improves.

In 2019, a record-breaking 4.5 million people visited the Holy Land.

Hotels that are reliant on incoming tourism, like the five-star, Isrotel-owned Royal Beach Hotel in Tel Aviv, have been particularly affected by corona. Nevertheless, according to Kara, the hotel chain has emerged relatively unscathed thanks to its diverse property portfolio. Once Isrotel launches its eight hotels in Tel Aviv, it will own 20% of all the guest rooms in the city.

The decision to build several new hotels was taken several years ago. To build a hotel in this country, from the time you decide to build it, takes between four and 10 years, Kara said. So the decisions were taken well in advance.

Others in the hotel sector are also confident about the future.

The Margoa Hotel, a boutique three-star hotel in the nearby coastal city of Netanya, is preparing for rooms to fill up come April.

While real-estate companies continue to bank on a strong recovery in the hotel sector, whether bookings return to pre-pandemic levels this year will only become clear in the months to come.

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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to make Poland debut next month

Written by Leandro Agostini on January 12, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Hotel.

January 12, 2021 – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has entered into Poland with the 205-room upscale Wyndham Wroclaw Old Town.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to make Poland debut next month

Managed by Mogotel Hotel Group, a leading hotel operator in the Baltics, the property is expected to open early next month and will be located in the heart of the city centre.

One of the largest cities in western Poland and home to many renowned universities and research centres, Wroclaw combines rich history and charming architecture with a lively cultural scene across its museums, theatres, art galleries and workshops.

Perfectly positioned for exploring the central, picturesque Old Town with many attractions and landmarks, the hotel will feature stylish guest rooms, an expansive atrium and a top floor wellness area, with a state-of-the-art fitness room, sauna and steam bath.

The hotel will offer a wide range of food and beverage outlets including a gourmet restaurant, a cosy lounge and bar to relax and socialise.

Those travelling for business will also have access the 11 meeting rooms, which accommodate a total capacity of over 400 attendees.

In addition, the hotel is conveniently located just ten miles from Wroclaw’s International Copernicus Airport.

Wyndham Wroclaw Old Town is the latest addition in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts growing portfolio in Europe, including over 350 operational hotels across 30 countries and a development pipeline of over 90 properties.

Christian Michel, vice president development Europe, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts EMEA, said: “We are delighted to be launching our first hotel in Poland with our upscale Wyndham brand in collaboration with Mogotel.

“Poland is a country with strong development potential and a plethora of destinations that attract and suit different types of travellers.

“With favourable economic conditions and a large domestic demand, Poland brings exciting opportunities for our industry and perfectly fits our growth strategy for Europe.”

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The Langham, Gold Coast to open in 2022

Written by Leandro Agostini on January 12, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Hotel.

January 12, 2021 – Langham Hospitality Group will be managing its third luxury hotel in Australia.

The Langham, Gold Coast to open this year

Opening this year, the Langham, Gold Coast will feature 169 well-appointed rooms and suites.

The group will also manage the Jewel Residences, Managed by Langham which consists of 170 serviced apartments.

With their prime location on the beachfront in Surfers Paradise, the hotel and serviced apartments are in the central and tallest of the three landmark towers of the Jewel development.

It is the first and largest development with direct beach access to be built in the coastal city within the last 30 years.

The Langham, Gold Coast is located between the ground and 20th floors while the residences are on the 22nd to 49th floors which promises stunning city and ocean views.

The grand structure and shimmering exterior of the Jewel are reminiscent of three colossal quartz crystals, visible for miles from the Nerang River to the Gold Coast hinterland.

The crystalline forms of the towers are inspired by the gemstone shards discovered in the region which dates back thousands of years.

“We are excited to bring quintessential Langham service to the Gold Coast very soon,” says John O’Shea, general manager of the Langham, Gold Coast.

“The Langham is renowned for its exceptional hospitality, and when our hotel opens in 2022, we look forward to taking modern coastal luxury to new heights.”

Developed by AW Holding Group, the appointed architects for the Langham, Gold Coast and the Jewel are DBI Design and US-based Oppenheim Architecture + Design respectively.

The interior design firm for the hotel is Sydney-based Studio Aria which took the inspiration of the design concept from the prime coastal location and the nearby national parks and hinterland.

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Accor to open Rixos resort in Jeddah’s Obhur Bay

Written by Leandro Agostini on January 11, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Hotel.

January 11, 2021 –Further expanding Accor’s footprint in Saudi Arabia, this forthcoming opening will mark the Rixos brand’s debut in the country.

A new partnership in Saudi Arabia

In partnership with Dur Hospitality, Accor has announced the signing of Rixos Obhur Jeddah. The project involves revamping and enhancing the existing Makarem Annakheel Village development, transforming it into ‘a full-fledged tourist resort with a five-star luxury hotel’.

“We are pleased to partner with Dur Hospitality as we truly value their longstanding experience in the Saudi hospitality sector,” said Mark Willis, CEO of Accor India, Middle East, Africa & Turkey.

“We are confident that Rixos Obhur Jeddah will become an outstanding destination taking the hospitality and tourism services in Jeddah, the Bride of the Red Sea and the Kingdom, to the next level. This resort is Rixos’ first project in the Kingdom and we hope this will be the first of several projects on which the group collaborates with Dur Hospitality across the Kingdom.”

Dur Hospitality’s chairman of the board Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Issa added: “The partnership with Accor is aligned with our strategy to enhance our capabilities and cement our leading position in the Kingdom’s hospitality sector by offering our guests the best services and experiences available in the hospitality industry locally and internationally. This partnership simultaneously contributes to developing the sector’s role in achieving the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which inspires us to keep pace with the guests’ expectations and provide them with the latest premium hospitality products and services.”

Luxurious resort experiences

Billed as ‘the first luxurious integrated resort in Jeddah’, Rixos Obhur Jeddah will meet the increasing demand for luxurious hospitality paired with high-quality leisure activities in the area. Among its many highlights will be a fun water park and an exclusive private beach.

The resort will host guests in 247 residential units, including 174 rooms and 73 villas with a Club Prive lounge, as well as a fine-dining restaurant, two specialty beach restaurants and a lounge bar.

Other amenities are to include a central ballroom for events, meeting rooms, a fitness centre, a spa, kids and teens clubs, and several swimming pools. All of this will be set amid green landscaping, golden beaches and a port.

Willis concluded: “Rixos Obhur Jeddah will offer an unparalleled hospitality experience. Guests will enjoy unique entertainment offering as well as diverse and multiple leisure activities, especially families who will live unforgettable moments together.”

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Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin reopens to guests

Written by Leandro Agostini on January 11, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Hotel.

January 11, 2021 –Radisson Hotel Group has kicked off 2022 with the launch of its newly-redesigned German flagship property in the heart of Berlin.

Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin reopens to guests

The first Radisson Collection hotel in the country offers an exceptional hotel experience in an unparalleled location in Berlin-Mitte.

Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin has just completed an extensive twelve-month renovation, which encompassed the redesign of all guest rooms, a reimagined front-desk space and an exciting new lobby, bar and restaurant design.

The famous AquaDom, a large freestanding cylindrical aquarium with 1,600 tropical fish, remains the centrepiece of the hotel lobby and underwent a thorough modernisation.

The hotel features 427 elegant rooms and suites across six floors.

The interior design combines wood tones with subtle grey and plum tones, accented by impactful artwork and stylish decorative accessories, which allow the rooms to feel highly contemporary and cosy at the same time.

Beneath the aquatic AquaDom, the Atrium Bar is the place to meet, enjoy coffee and cake, a wide range of spirits, beer, wine and expertly crafted cocktails, as well as a selection of smaller dishes throughout the day.

Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin offers 2,750 sqm of meeting spaces spread over 15 multifunctional meeting rooms on three floors.

“After an extensive creative design process and all the hard work that was put into creating our German flagship hotel, we are excited to launch Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin.

“The unparalleled location on the river right in the centre of Berlin-Mitte, the new interior design with its close attention to detail, and our signature Radisson Collection service level will make this hotel a fixture in the five-star hotel market in Berlin,” explained Oliver Staas, general manager of the hotel.

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Rosewood São Paulo opens in Brazil 2022

Written by Leandro Agostini on January 11, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Hotel.

January 11, 2021 – Rosewood São Paulo has officially opened its doors, heralding Rosewood Hotels & Resorts entrance into South America.

Rosewood São Paulo has officially opened its doors

Centrally located in the heart of the vibrant city near the lively Avenida Paulista, Rosewood São Paulo is a metropolitan oasis set within the historical enclave of Cidade Matarazzo.

The complex of elegantly preserved buildings from the early 20th century have been carefully transformed into private residences, high-end stores and entertainment venues.

Anchoring the 30,000 square-meter mixed-used lifestyle hub, Rosewood São Paulo occupies the historic former hospital, Matarazzo Maternity, as well as a striking new vertical garden tower.

Spearheaded by entrepreneur Alexandre Allard, recognised for his involvement in the renaissance of the House of Balmain, the property was designed by leading international figures including the Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel and artistic director Philippe Starck.

The new hotel is also home to a ground-breaking collection of 450 site-specific artworks, all created in partnership with local artists whose work draws from the multiplicity of the Brazilian experience.

Featuring 160 guestrooms and suites along with 100 Private Rosewood Suites available for purchase, the luxurious accommodations are spread across the restored Matarazzo Maternity and the vertical garden tower.

“It has been a true honour to help bring such a unique hotel project to life in one of the world’s most dynamic cities,” said managing director, Edouard Grosmangin.

“The team behind Rosewood São Paulo has spent a decade on this project to ensure it honours and celebrates the heritage of the city while breathing new life into the destination.

“In doing so we’ve created a hotel that is a true love letter to the city, the nation, and its people.

“We look forward to welcoming the world to experience São Paulo’s dynamic offerings first-hand and provide the place from which a cultural journey can begin and end.”

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Radisson Blu hits the slopes in Turkey

Written by Leandro Agostini on January 10, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Hotel.

January 10, 2021 – Radisson Blu Hotel, Mount Erciyes is a welcome addition to Turkey’s popular winter sports destination.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Mount Erciyes

A winter wonderland courtesy of Radisson Blu

As well as being Radisson Hotel Group’s first winter sports hotel in the country, the new Radisson Blu Hotel, Mount Erciyes is also only its second property in central Turkey’s Kayseri province. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, the scheme offers guests direct access to top ski lifts, ski slopes and après ski facilities.

Yilmaz Yildirimlar, area senior vice president for Central and Eastern Europe, Russia and Turkey at Radisson Hotel Group, said: “We are delighted to open our first ski hotel in the Kayseri province. Radisson Blu Hotel, Mount Erciyes is the perfect addition to our growing brand umbrella as we continue expanding our Turkey footprint. We would like to thank the owners for their trust in Radisson Hotel Group.”

Combining adventure with relaxation

The property aims to provide the best of both worlds – the chance for travellers to get stuck into all of the adventure activities that the region has to offer, and ample opportunity for them to indulge in some rest and relaxation.

This scheme’s 60 guestrooms include premium rooms with balconies, and impressive suites, while common areas feature roaring fireplaces and comfy sofas, perfect for chilling out after a hard day on the slopes. Guests can also recover with a rejuvenating swim in the indoor and outdoor pools, and refuel at the Breakfast Room buffet, all-day dining establishment the Main Restaurant and self-service venue The Ski Lounge.

Last but not least, there’s a meeting and event space that can hold up to 40 guests.

Menderes Karaküçük, general manager, said: “The hotel is a perfect spot for winter sports and ski lovers. Our experienced team is excited to welcome our guests for the perfect choice for ski, snowboarding, and other mountain sports with our ‘Yes I Can!’ service ethos.”

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JW Marriott Hotel São Paulo to open in 2022

Written by Leandro Agostini on January 10, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Hotel.

January 10, 2021 – Marriott International has signed an agreement to debut JW Marriott Hotel São Paulo in Parque da Cidade.

JW Marriott Hotel São Paulo in Parque da Cidade.

The property will be converted from an existing luxury hotel.

The hotel is expected to open in quarter two of the year.

Strategically located along Avenida Nações Unidas within proximity to major business and exclusive entertainment areas in the city, JW Marriott Hotel São Paulo is expected to feature 258 spacious, well-appointed guestrooms.

There will also be a full-service restaurant, a lounge/bar, a luxurious spa with five treatment rooms, an indoor/outdoor swimming pool, a state-of-the-art fitness centre and other high-end amenities.

In addition, the hotel will offer six meeting spaces totalling more than 1,000m², making it a prime destination for business meetings and conferences.

The growing presence of global companies in the area has fuelled corporate demand for hotels and continues to position Parque da Cidade and São Paulo as a major global and tourism hub.

“We are thrilled to continue expanding our long-standing presence in Brazil in the luxury segment and with one of our flagship brands,” said Bojan Kumer, regional vice president, Marriott International.

“Brazil is a key and strategic market in our portfolio and today’s signing further underscores our growth commitment to the country.

“We look forward to positioning JW Marriott Hotel São Paulo as the leading luxury hotel in the city and country.”

Marriott International currently operates 11 properties in Brazil and over 300 across the Caribbean and Latin America region.

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Eight hot London hotel openings for 2022

Written by Gill Dewar on January 10, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Hotel.

January 10, 2022 – Eight hot London hotel openings for 2022

Following a bumper year for new openings in 2021, London is set to welcome a swathe of new properties this year, giving event profs plenty of fresh options to choose from.

First up, One Hundred Shoreditch, the second London property from Lore Group, will open its doors in February, featuring 258 stylish rooms, and a number of restaurants and bars including the Rooftop, offering panoramic views of East London.

One Hundred Shoreditch will also be home to five meetings and events spaces suitable for everything from private dining and receptions to meetings and weddings. The largest room, surrounded by floor to ceiling glass, offers views of the London city skyline.

Chateau Denmark is a new hotel in the West End of London that will be opening this spring. Located along Denmark Street, the hotel pays homage to the British music scene, and will offer 55 “session rooms and apartments”.

The West End will also welcome Broadwick Soho in June 2022. This vibrant, 57-bedroom, independent luxury hotel is created by a group of friends and the first London hotel designed by designer Martin Brudnizki, of The Wolseley and Annabel’s fame.

The boutique property will offer 57 bedrooms including one penthouse and nine suites with many rooms offering private balconies overlooking the streets, an authentic Italian restaurant, and a rooftop cocktail bar.

Raffles London at The OWO is slated to open in late 2022, marking the luxury brand’s debut in the UK. Located in the former Old War Office on Whitehall, the property will offer 120 rooms and suites, 85 branded residences, an extensive wellness space and 11 restaurants and bars, including a rooftop restaurant and bar with views across Whitehall, The Mall and on to Buckingham Palace.

The luxurious Peninsula brand is also expected to make its long-awaited UK debut this year. Celebrating the best of British culture, The Peninsula London is located at a prestigious address overlooking Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Arch at the heart of Belgravia. It will offer 190 rooms and suites, a grand entrance and colonnaded courtyard reception, and a grand ballroom to host spectacular events.

Due to open in winter 2022, The Hoxton, Shepherd’s Bush will be the fourth Hoxton in its hometown of London and marks the first time heading west for the East London-born brand.

Designed by Ennismore Design Studio, The Hoxton, Shepherd’s Bush will have 237 rooms of various sizes including an all new and most affordable ‘Hideout’ category; a central bar and open lobby with laidback and eclectic vintage seating; a retro pastel restaurant, terrace and courtyard; a retail space; and The Apartment meeting and events space.

Sustainable brand 1 Hotels is set to debut its first UK flagship, right in the heart of Mayfair and overlooking Green Park. With nine storeys and 184 modern, eco-conscious guest rooms, the 1 Hotel London is also set to feature a farm-to-table restaurant with seating amongst a garden, a bespoke fitness and wellness centre, and a communal lobby bar designed to ‘inspire gatherings and new friendships’.

And finally, Park Hyatt London River Thames at Nine Elms, is expected to open in 2022 and will be located within R&F UK’s Nine Elms development on the south bank of the river.

The Nine Elms area, which is directly opposite Westminster and close to the new US embassy, has undergone significant regeneration. The 203-room hotel will be a part of R&F UK’s new developments here, which all together comprise 18 buildings housing 2,300 apartments and over 120,000 sq ft of commercial space, shops and restaurants.

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Manchester City sign Emirates Palace partnership

Written by Gill Dewar on January 7, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Hotel, Sports.

January 07, 2022 – Manchester City sign Emirates Palace partnership

Emirates Palace has signed a new agreement with Manchester City FC, establishing the property as the official luxury hotel partner of the club.

The deal will see the brand featured in various places, including Etihad Stadium, the training ground and on a training kit.

The hotel has previously been used by Manchester City’s first team as a base during warm weather training visits to the United Arab Emirates.

In addition, City Football Schools, based in Abu Dhabi, currently use the pitch facilities at the hotel to host educational and community sessions with children in the region.

The Premier League club, founded in 1880, has won the European Cup Winners’ Cup; seven league championship titles, including five Premier League titles, and six FA Cups.

“The partnership with Manchester City reinforces Emirates Palace’s position as the ultimate destination for sports, leisure and recreational facilities in the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

“With our FIFA-approved football pitch and other award-winning facilities, we are excited to be the training ground for the Premier League Club and to host educational and training sessions for sports enthusiasts and children and of the region,” said Michael Koth, general manager of Emirates Palace.

In addition, as part of its community outreach programmes, Emirates Palace will continue to welcome Abu Dhabi-based City Football Schools to use the pitch facilities, and will host educational and training sessions for children of the region.

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Mama Shelter reveals extensive 2022 expansion plans

Written by Gill Dewar on January 7, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Hotel.

January 07, 2022 – Mama Shelter reveals extensive 2022 expansion plans

Mama Shelter will add three new properties to their collection in 2022, with more than 19 openings planned between now and 2025.

Each hotel will pay homage to the local culture, while maintaining the fun and creative vibe and characteristics the brand prides itself on.

Mama Shelter is landing in Lisbon and will be the first Mama address on the Iberian Peninsula: Mama Lisboa is scheduled to open next week.

Situated between the lively Príncipe Real district and the monumental Praça Marquês de Pombal, the hotel will have breath-taking views across the entire city from its rooftop.

The 130 rooms and restaurant – a new take on a traditional French brasserie – will immerse guests in the dynamic vibe of the city for a real Lisboeta experience.

Mama Paris La Défense will open in March, as Mama Shelter’s third Parisian hotel.

Its 211 rooms will look out to the whole of Paris and the skyline of La Défense.

Other highlights include a Space-themed American diner, a sports bar and many Ateliers.

In late 2022, Mama Shelter is travelling to the Middle East for the final opening of the year: Mama Dubai.

It will be a real pearl in the desert, with 197 rooms and 192 apartments, a range of dining outlets, a terrace with four swimming pools, an outdoor CineMama and so much more.

In January next year, Mama Shelter will be heading to eastern Europe, where Mama Bucharest is going to be opening in the French neighbourhood with 123 modern and stylish bedrooms.

France will also come under the spotlight in early 2023 with the opening of Mama Rennes.

Located in Place des Lices, in the town centre, the 119-room hotel will include a restaurant, a rooftop and a spa with a swimming pool.

Mama Dijon will open in the spring, with 124 rooms on five floors.

There will also be a restaurant serving up a typical Mama menu: a mix of local flavours and signature dishes.

A highlight will be the CineMama, the hotel’s very-own private cinema.

Mama Shelter will end the year with the opening of Mama Sao Paulo, a sun-kissed Mama full of samba, cachaça and wild nights.

This second Brazilian Mama will have 123 rooms and will embrace the local culture from within.

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Hilton Garden Inn lands with a Bang in Thailand

Written by Leandro Agostini on January 6, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Hotel.

January 06, 2021 –

Hilton Garden Inn Phuket Bang Tao gives the brand a foothold in Thailand’s world-renowned tourism hotspot.

Hilton Garden Inn takes a punt on Phuket

Hilton Worldwide’s third property on the sun-soaked island of Phuket has opened its doors. Thailand’s first Hilton Garden Inn hotel is located near the popular Bang Tao Beach, and is within a stone’s throw of lots of local highlights, including shops, entertainment facilities and attractions like the Laguna Phuket Resort Complex and Boat Avenue.

The 177-key Hilton Garden Inn Phuket Bang Tao is also just a 25-minute drive from the island’s international airport.

Jenny Milos, vice president of focused service and all suites brands, Asia Pacific, Hilton, said: “Being one of the strongest focused-service brands in the market, Hilton Garden Inn is rapidly growing throughout Asia Pacific with almost 50 operating hotels and 110 properties in the pipeline. With the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Phuket Bang Tao, we look forward to serving the evolved preferences of modern travellers, expressed through the brand’s signature positive, upbeat service, its luminous spaces and modern amenities, and its stylish and approachable design delivered at an affordable price point.”

What to expect at Hilton’s latest outpost

The hotel offers guests two rooftop swimming pools, as well as a 24-hour fitness centre complete with LifeFitness equipment. The brand’s signature restaurant, Garden Grille & Bar, serves up local and international fare, while The Pool Bar on the roof offers delicious cocktails with panoramic views.

Paul Hutton, area vice president and head of South East Asia for Hilton said: “We are delighted to welcome our third Hilton hotel in Phuket with the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Phuket Bang Tao, where our portfolio in Thailand now spans 14 distinctive hotels and resorts. Hilton Garden Inn’s brand entry to Phuket Island’s vibrant hospitality scene is testament to Hilton’s commitment to deliver exceptional hospitality experiences.”

The property was developed, and is managed, by GCP Hospitality.

Christophe Vielle, CEO and co-founder of GCP Hospitality, said: “The opening of Hilton Garden Inn Phuket Bang Tao is especially significant for us. It marks the first and only Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Phuket and further confirms GCP Hospitality’s commitment to expand its hotel portfolio in Thailand.

“This hotel also serves as a promise from GCP Hospitality to bring world-class hospitality to some of the world’s most exciting destinations. Bang Tao is a location that perfectly marries nature with urban living – making it the perfect fit for travellers seeking to discover the best that Phuket has to offer.”

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Six Senses the Palm, Dubai signed for 2024 opening

Written by Leandro Agostini on January 6, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Hotel.

January 06, 2021 –

Six Senses will mark its entry into the United Arab Emirates’ market with a 60-room hotel and 162 branded residences along a private stretch of beach on Palm Jumeirah.

Six Senses the Palm, Dubai is set to open in late 2024.

Coral is the main inspiration for the architectural narrative, with the undulating rooflines, silhouettes, and cellular facades resembling its natural form and beauty.

This creates outward-looking environments that are shaded and protected from the sun.

As the popularity of tranquil beachfront locations grows, the Six Senses hotel and branded residences will offer a new dimension in community living, and further elevate the burgeoning real estate and hospitality sector.

The Majlis is a central part of Emirati life.

Community and ceremony will therefore be foremost at Six Senses the Palm, Dubai, enhanced by over 60,000 square feet of amenities.

Facilities include restaurants, bars, indoor cinema, pool, squash court, kids’ club, and games room, library, shared workspace, function and meeting rooms.

Another highlight of the resort is the central garden.

This naturally shaded landscape forms a series of mini jebels (hills), meandering valley paths, and romantic courtyards.

It will be a hub for activities including badminton, yoga, and football, all accessed via bridges, stepping-stone paths and tunnels wrapped in native beach planting.

The main pools and sun decks are banked by undulating native planting, which flows down to the beach.

Commenting on the announcement and the foray into the UAE market, chief executive of Six Senses, Neil Jacobs, said: “Six Senses the Palm, Dubai marks a new milestone for the brand as it enters this remarkable destination.

“From the bottom of the ocean to the signature rooftop bar, our concept celebrates the natural beauty of the Gulf, the solidarity and hospitality between host and visitors, and the journey that Dubai has been on, with its unique Emirati traditions and bubbling optimism for the future.”

Source: breakingtravelnews

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