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Hyatt Completes Acquisition of Standard International and Its Iconic Hotel Brands, The Standard and Bunkhouse Hotels

Recently opened The Manner sets a new standard for lifestyle hotels in SoHo, New York; The Standard, Singapore; Hotel Saint Augustine in Houston and The StandardX, Bangkok are slated to open this year

Hyatt Expands Inclusive Collection Portfolio in Europe with Opening of Dreams Madeira Resort, Spa & Marina

The 366-room family-friendly all-inclusive resort, located on the exclusive island of Madeira, marks the expansion of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection into Portugal

Al Habtoor Palace, Dubai Joins Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Legend Collection

Al Habtoor Palace, Dubai, one of the United Arab Emirates’ most prestigious independent hotels, has joined Preferred Hotels & Resorts’Legend Collection. Launched in 2015, the Legend Collectionis globally sophisticated, culturally refined, and promises unforgettable guest experiences, elevating extraordinary properties in remarkable destinations. Featuring exquisite accommodations, stellar and intuitive personal service, renowned dining, and exceptional spas, being part of this exclusive group is only designated for distinguished properties who represent the very highest levels of luxury.

Savills: UK hotel investment reaches £3.82 billion, surpassing 2023 full year total

UK hotel investment transactions reached an estimated £626 million in Q3 2024, according to Savills, 54% up on Q3 2023 figures. To put these numbers into context, the current year to date total stands at £3.82 billion, surpassing the total 2023 volume by £1.6 billion. Forecasts predict year-end volumes to reach £5 billion, bringing activity back in line with 2019 levels.

Suitably iconic

The luxury hotel space is soaring – but with growth comes competition. Hotel Management International talks to Brenda Collin of Preferred Hotels & Resorts to explore how membership of the global hospitality chain can offer properties benefits from branding to sustainability.

Preferred Travel Group Unveils Development Process and Vision for Companywide Climate Action Plan

The climate action plan will evolve the organisation’s “Believe in Travel” ideology to help make travel a force for good through climate action leadership

Minor Hotels Europe & Americas partners with Deepki to support its ESG leadership in the hospitality sector

Minor Hotels Europe & Americas uses Deepki to improve sustainability practices across its portfolio

Schaerer Coffee Soul “2-step” now available

Passion for coffee meets fully-automated perfection

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes 30 New Member Properties 

Independent Hotel Brand Strengthens its Global Portfolio in Q2   

Travelodge Opens First Hotel in Rotherham

Travelodge Rotherham Central has created 20 new jobs