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Hyatt Announces Plans To Add Hotels In New Markets In Europe, Africa, And The Middle East
Plans to add hotels in 13 new destinations by 2028; Spain remains key growth market; new joint venture with Spanish Grupo Piñero drives all-inclusive growth
Meeting modern guest preferences
As more drinkers consider low or no-alcohol alternatives, brewers and distillers are scrambling to secure the right flavour profi les. Innovators are rushing ahead, experimenting with different ingredients, flavours and production methods. Dan Cave speaks to Rohan Radhakrishnan, co-founder of Quarter; and Professor Sotirios Kampranis, founder at EvodiaBio, to get the lowdown on some booze-free bar options.
Plan of action
Ed Schofield, a lecturer in business development and strategy at Glion Institute of Higher Education, and former GM for Renaissance hotels in the UK, discusses the hotel business plan – and why it’s important
Hyatt Continues Brand-Focused Evolution With Appointment Of Javier Águila As Global All-Inclusive Portfolio Leader
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the next step in its evolution toward a more brand-focused organization: the appointment of Javier Águila as President, Inclusive Collection, effective March 1, 2025, in addition to his current role as Group President, EAME, overseeing Hyatt’s Europe, Africa and Middle East region. The appointment of a dedicated leader for Hyatt’s global all-inclusive portfolio spanning approximately 55,000 rooms reflects greater focus and differentiation to maximize the potential of Hyatt’s 11 Inclusive Collection brands. This includes the Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts brand, which last month entered Hyatt’s portfolio as part of a 50/50 strategic joint venture with Grupo Piñero. Águila serves on the Board of the joint venture.
A season of change
Jane Pendlebury, CEO of HOSPA, reflects on the associations’ busy and transformative autumn.
Power plants
Hotel biophilia is now a multi-billion-dollar business – and it’s not hard to see why. Integrating the beauty of nature into lobbies and suites to increase wellness, it’s a tactic that guests themselves are craving. But speak to the experts and genuine biophilia involves more than simple beautification, with designers instead building entire properties with the local environment in mind. Andrea Valentino explores, talking to Larry Traxler of Hilton and Damien Perrot of Accor.
Savouring elegance
With three Michelin stars and a boutique hotel to match, Akelarre in San Sebastián offers a high-end culinary and hospitality experience in the Basque Country. Ellys Woodhouse investigates what makes this offering stand out.
Pioneering the future
A visionary approach for a connected, sustainable and technologically advanced hotel industry is front of mind for EHMA’s robust expansion and digital mastery in luxury hospitality.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Announces Key Leadership Appointments In The United Kingdom
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent luxury hotel brand and a global provider of sales, marketing, and distribution services to member hotels, has announced two new leadership appointments in the United Kingdom. Strengthening its London-based team, Anna Moore has been appointed as Regional Director, U.K. and Ireland and Dan Clark is now Vice President, Global Leisure Sales – Europe.
BWH Hotels finds an oasis in Manchester
Manchester is the new hot spot for hotel brand BWH Hotels as they announce two new partners in the city for their luxury WorldHotels Crafted brand.