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Sixth Street, another US-based investor, has also tabled an offer to buy the mid-market hotel chain owned by KSL Capital Partners, Sky News learns.

Manchester's iconic Hotel Gotham has been sold to new owners in a multi-million pound deal. Leonardo Hotels, one of the fastest growing hotel groups in Europe, has confirmed the aquisition of the landmark site for an "undisclosed sum".

Travelodge, the UK's first budget hotel brand which operates approximately 600 hotels, announces that it is acquiring six hotels, totalling 773 rooms, in Spain from Louvre Hotels Group.

Oahu's Turtle Bay Resort will undergo a rebranding and relaunch under Marriott International's Ritz-Carlton flag.

The NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa opened May 16, representing the debut of the NH Collection brand in Finland.

 Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the unveiling of its new Taj website. Designed with the signature ‘Taj’ touch, the all-new www.tajhotels.com introduces a digital experience that resonates with the brand’s vision and enhances the guests’ booking journey.

Figures from hotel sector analyst Lodging Econometrics (LE) showed that 45 hotels opened in Europe during the first three months of the year adding a total of around 6,000 new rooms. Another 281 new properties are forecast to open during the rest of the year adding just over 39,000 rooms. Although overall numbers for 2024 were down from the company’s previous estimate of 350 new hotels and 48,600 rooms opening this year.

Calling all pioneers in sustainable travel and hospitality! The World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) has extended its entry deadline to May 31st, giving you one last week to gain global recognition for your work.

Specialist national brokerage firm, HTL Property, as exclusive agency, present the former Byng Street Boutique Hotel Orange for sale via an Expression of Interest campaign.

The board of Wood Group has rejected a third takeover offer from Sidara. The latest cash offer of 220p per Wood share represents an increase of approximately 3.8% to the previous proposal of 212p, submitted on 14 May, which was a 3.4% uplift on the original 205p proposal submitted on 30 April.

The developer behind the plan to convert the former Trinity Episcopal Church into a hotel, restaurant, and events facility has withdrawn from the project.

Barely a month after it was formed, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) task force set up by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has found alarming hygiene issues in restaurants and hotels across the city, so much so that questions about consumer health are being raised.

Radisson Hotel Group has expanded its global portfolio with the launch of Radisson Hotel Muscat Panorama, the group's first Radisson-branded property in Oman's capital, Muscat.

A rundown hotel in West Pensacola that has been the source of code enforcement and sheriff’s office complaints for at least two years is finally getting cleaned up.

Siliguri, 25th May: In an unusual turn of events, a gang of thieves broke into a hotel on Sevoke Road, Siliguri, and feasted on the food before making off with various items.

SINGAPORE – Popular buffet restaurant Edge at Pan Pacific Hotel has had its operations suspended by the authorities after 16 people who dined there fell sick.

The owner of the West Walkerville Hotel says the fire that destroyed the building on Friday was a real shock, but he's not giving up on the space even if their immediate plans now have to change.

Swiss International Residences commences construction in Lahore, anticipated to open doors on January 1, 2027

Guests looking for a low stress, family-friendly getaway can now book and enjoy an idyllic, all-inclusive escape at the newly opened Wyndham Alltra Samaná. Located in the charming town of Las Galeras in the Samaná province of the Dominican Republic, the hotel boasts ocean views, pristine white sands and endless, all-day entertainment for all ages.

The Continental Group of Hotels Nigeria stole the limelight at the 2024 International Hospitality, Tourism and Eco-Sustainability Forum where it swept the most prestigious awards in the hospitality industry.

Theo Bortoluzzi moves from Kerten Hospitality to 21 House of Stories, aiming to drive expansion across Europe with innovative hospitality solutions under a unified community-focused brand. Bortoluzzi is joining 21 House of Stories after over 4 years at Kerten Hospitality where he was responsible for the development and growth of the group’s brands, directly contributing to the signing of 13+ contracts across the EMEA region.

Two employees of a Colorado Wyndham hotel who were accused by comedian Mark Curry of racially profiling him have been suspended.

Bentley Legacy Holdings (BLH), through its partnership with Pendant Capital, has expanded its portfolio of boutique hotel assets with the acquisition of The Raphael Hotel, Autograph Collection, a historic Kansas City landmark blending classic with contemporary elements. Bentley Legacy Group (the management arm of BLH) has assumed management of the hotel.

Hotel supplier Gympak announces that Linn Örneskog will immediately take responsibility for the sales of the company's products and services to Croatia's over 1000 hotels. Starting from the month of May, Gympak has a representative in the Croatian hotel market in the form of Swedish-Croatian Linn Örneskog.