Once considered relatively niche, the luxury segment of the hospitality industry has exploded in recent years, with rising global wealth and increasing desire for personalized and immersive experiences driving the interest. In 2023, the international luxury hospitality industry was valued at USD 140.28 billion. And it’s expected to grow to...
Accor announces opening of Grand Mercure Wuhan International Expo Center
Accor Greater China is pleased to announce the opening of an exciting new addition to its diverse collection of Grand Mercure Hotels & Resorts. Grand Mercure Wuhan International Expo Center invites guests to discover the beauty of the Yangtze River, the vibrant culture of Wuhan, and the rich heritage of...
Mews surpasses 1,000 customers in France
[Paris: 24 September 2024] – Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, now powers over 1,000 properties across France. The milestone makes France the country with the highest number of Mews customers, highlighting the nation’s appetite for digital transformation and modern hotel management software.
Accor achieves 1,000 Mercure hotels milestone
Mercure Hotels, a brand synonymous with local discovery and exploration, has reached a historic milestone with the opening of its 1,000th hotel. Having celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023, the brand is more popular among hotel owners than ever before, with strong growth momentum around the world. Notably, nearly 30...
Accor Unveils Novotel Goa Panjim in the Heart of Goa
Novotel, a leading global brand within the Accor portfolio, proudly announces the opening of its fourth Novotel property in Goa, marking a new chapter in its growth in the region. Strategically located in the charming capital of Panaji, the hotel offers modern elegance blended with the vibrant allure of Goa,...
Unlocking the Strategic Opportunities of the Wellness Market: Insights From the Inside
The wellness market is booming, having grown from $4.9 trillion in 2019 to $5.6 trillion in 2022. As consumer preferences shift towards holistic health and recharging, hotel owners have an unprecedented opportunity to capitalize on this trend. By integrating wellness-focused amenities and services into their properties, owners can enhance guest...
Leveraging the Ancestral Diet Trend to Upgrade Your Hotel Breakfast
Like fashion, dieting has its trends that come and go. It used to be low-fat everything, while now many of us are all about low carb to blunt those insulin spikes. Full continental breakfasts are still a mainstay; just now their presence is padded by the likes of avocado toast,...
Waldorf Astoria Set to Debut in Abu Dhabi
With elegantly designed rooms, enticing culinary options and seamless service, the property will enjoy a prime location next to Abu Dhabi’s lush mangroves.
The legendary Dusit Thani Bangkok reopens after a landmark transformation
Dusit Thani Bangkok, the flagship hotel of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has made its highly anticipated return after a stunning transformation as part of the upcoming Dusit Central Park project opposite Lumpini Park in the heart of the city.
Hilton Annual Trends Report Predicts 2025 to Be the ‘Year of the Travel Maximizer’
2024 was the Year of the Great Recharge, where sleep retreats made headlines, mindful drinking rose in popularity and wellness-themed guest rooms took off. Today, as the post-pandemic leisure travel boom normalizes, travelers surveyed in Hilton’s annual Trends Report are looking to pair their desire to relax and recharge with...
