Disclosure: This article may contain affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group adds another iconic Radisson Blu hotel in Ethiopia, in the city of Bishoftu. The newly constructed Radisson Blu will open in 2020. Carlson Rezidor is operating a Radisson Blu Hotel in Addis Ababa, since 2011 and plans to open its second Blu in the city within the next 18 months.
SureStay Hotel Group™ has made its debut in Asia, marking the start of a new era of quality, affordable accommodation in the region. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Sukhumvit 2 welcomed its first guests this month, in the heart of downtown Bangkok.
Marriott International announced further expansion plans in Africa with seven new hotel signings. Marriott International was the first global chain to make a significant investment in Africa with the acquisition of Protea Hotels for $210 million in 2014. The company announced its future plans at the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF).
Hilton expands its hotel portfolio in the North America by announcing the opening of its newest hotel, the dual-branded Homewood Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport and H Hotel Los Angeles, Curio Collection by Hilton.
The Expedia group and Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts have announced a strategic technology partnership which will enable the global hotel chain to offer package bookings directly on www.bahiaprincipe.com US point-of-sale.
Hilton announced its commitment of over US$50 million over the next five years towards the Hilton Africa Growth Initiative to support the continued expansion of its Sub-Saharan African portfolio.
Marriott Hotels along with Asset World Corporation, A member of TCC Group, one of Thailand’s prominent conglomerates in real estate showcased its newest accomplishments, the Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park.
UAE-based master developer Nakheel and leading Thai hotel group Centara Hotels and Resorts reached an agreement for the 600-room beachfront resort and waterpark at Dubai’s Deira Islands. The resort will also be managed by Centara, whose portfolio already includes over 14,000 room keys across 67 hotels and resorts in Asia, Indian Ocean and the Middle East.
AccorHotels has signed an agreement to acquire Gekko, a major player in the business travel hotel reservation segment. The transaction, which values Gekko at €100 million, will have an accretive effect on AccorHotels’ financial performance from 2018.
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group announced the opening of the first Park Inn by Radisson Troyitska in Kyiv. This is Carlson Rezidor’s fourth hotel in Ukraine and third in Kyiv city.
AccorHotels is opening three new properties in the atolls of the Maldives. The new hotels are: the Mercure Maldives Kooddoo, the Pullman Maamutta Maldives and the Dhevanafushi Maldives Luxury Resort.
Protea Hotels by Marriott announced the opening of Protea Hotel by Marriott, Owerri Select in South-Eastern Nigeria, a development, which further consolidates its presence in the country.
Nobu Hospitality, founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, has seen tremendous growth spanning five continents; now Nobu Hotels announced its launch into South America.
Taveuni Palms is the recipient of the highest and most exclusive award, the "Signum Virtutis", the Seal of Excellence, from the 2017 Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards, in the Hotels and Resorts sector.
