Marking the beginning of a new era of luxury in Mexico, the highly anticipated Rosewood Mandarina welcomes guests to enjoy the captivating energy and cultural reverence of the Pacific coast. Nearly a decade in the making, this all-suite sanctuary was conceived to express an ancient harmony with the natural world...
Radisson Hotel Group Opens Manchester’s First Radisson-Branded Hotel and Company’s First Verified Net Zero Hotel
Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel, has opened its doors, bringing a fresh addition to the city’s hotel offering and delivering a stylish stay in an unrivalled central location. It is Radisson Hotel Group’s first hotel to open that has achieved Verified Net Zero status, achieving...
International Traveller Spend in the UAE to Reach a Record AED 228BN This Year, Reveals WTTC
Latest data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed that international visitor spend in the United Arab Emirates is set to reach a record AED 228.5BN in 2025, 37% above the previous peak of 2019.
Achieving the Perfect Business Trip: New Study Reveals Top Challenges and Technology Solutions for Success
While business travel drives critical business outcomes, it can also come with challenges for organizations and employee travelers alike. These challenges can sometimes make the pursuit of the “perfect business trip” seem like a distant fantasy. Yet, it is an aspiration the industry can work to achieve — with travel...
Placemakr Expands to Reno, Nevada, with its Signature Pop-Up Hotel
Placemakr, a flexible-use hospitality and multifamily operator, today announced the launch of its newest pop-up location in Reno, Nevada. Operating in partnership with Pacific Development & Bridge Investment Group and managed alongside Greystar, Placemakr Reno is the company’s first expansion into the Silver State. The property is open for bookings...
ibis Bolsters European Foothold with New Addresses across the Region, Including the First ibis Styles in Estonia
ibis, the pioneer of accessible high-quality affordable accommodation with over 2,500 hotels throughout nearly 80 countries around the world, continues its growth trajectory across Europe, with new properties under its ibis, ibis Styles and ibis budget brands. Recent openings span Germany (Berlin and Neckarsulm), Spain (Madrid) and Belgium (Hasselt), with...
The Ruby Group Signs Second Hotel in Geneva as It Continues Its Swiss Expansion
The Ruby Group announces a new Lean Luxury hotel in Geneva, developed in partnership with PSP Swiss Property, one of Switzerland’s leading real estate companies. The project is the group’s second hotel in Geneva, its third in Switzerland and its 34th hotel in total.
Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts Launches ‘Legacy Hotels’ to Redefine Regal Retreats
Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts has officially launched its ultra-luxury brand, Legacy Hotels, at The Great India Travel Bazaar 2025. Showcased among global travel leaders, the new vertical is set to redefine aristocratic hospitality by transforming royal residences into immersive, world-class palace stays for the discerning traveler.
From Opulence to Oasis: How BLINK Design Group Reimagined Caesars Palace Dubai as a Banyan Tree Sanctuary
BLINK Design Group has released new images of its striking two-phase transformation of the former Caesars Palace Dubai into Banyan Tree Dubai. The first phase, which took just one month, offered a subtle yet strategic refresh, breathing new life into pivotal public spaces - from the arrival experience and lobby...
Whitebridge Latin America & Caribbean Hotels Monitor (May 2025 – Issue 14)
According to World Bank, the LAC region is expected to grow by +2.1% in 2025 and +2.4% in 2026, making it the slowest growth region in the world for these years. Low investment (reflected in the limited number of deals done, below), high debt costs, local issues and an uncertain...