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To have, or have not & Russian Tourists in 2015

2015-03-09 by Phil Butler

When Russia’s influence on the Ukraine government of Viktor Yanukovych got challenged by a kind of rampaging western hegemony, all Europe should have studied more closely these relationships. Now, over a year in, the 2015 summer tourist season will probably be a disaster. Regardless of who we lay the blame on for the current west-east detente disaster, […]

Tags: Crete hotels, Cyprus travel, Europe hotels, European commission, Greece tourism, hotel revenue, NATO, rouble, Russia sanctions, sanctions, Ukraine

Coming in 2015: The Lavish Olympic Lagoon Resort Paphos

2014-10-10 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Announcing the first luxury all-inclusive hotel coming to Paphos in 2015, Kanika Hotels & Resorts will present Olympic Lagoon Resort as a fix for well fixed vacationers.

Tags: Cyprus hotels, Cyprus resorts, Cyprus tourism, Europe hotels, Kanika Hotels & Resorts, Med resorts, OLYMPIC LAGOON RESORT, Papho, resorts

InterContinental Hotels Group Europe adds 2 properties

2014-09-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

IHG logo

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has announced the signing of InterContinental® Lisbon and Crowne Plaza® Porto. Both hotels will be run from agreements between Hotelgal SA, a subsidiary of Global Hotels & Resorts, and IHG. InterContinental Lisbon is to open in a few weeks, while Park Atlantic Hotel Porto is to become Crown Plaza Porto later this Autumn.

Tags: Europe hotels, IHG, Portugal hotels

IHG to open another Hotel Indigo, in Paris this time

2014-09-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Hotel Indigo logo

Hotel Indigo, an InterContinental Hotels Group brand, is set to open a Paris contingent. Scheduled to debut at the last of September, Hotel Indigo Paris will debut in the city’s entertainment quarter.

Tags: Europe hotels, hotel openings, hotels, IHG

Motel One Expands Europe Footprint

2014-08-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Motel One

German budget hotel group Motel One has just released its 2014 half year performance results. The hotel group, which has grown to offer more than 50 hotels in 4 countries, also reached €114 million euro in sales versus €95 million in the previous year.
The group also reported on four new hotels and occupancy rates in excess of 72% across their prope

Tags: Europe hotels, Germany hotels, hotel news, Motel One, Swiss hotels

Interstate Hotels & Resorts Adds Eight Europe Hotels

2014-08-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Interstate Hotels Logo

Leading US hotel management company, Interstate Hotels & Resorts has just announced having opened or signed eight new hotels in the European and CIS markets. The properties, spread across the United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belarus and Kazakhstan, are all under top international franchise brands.

Tags: Europe hotels, hotel management, hotels, Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Jim Abrahamson

Far East Hospitality Acquires First Stake in Europe Hotels

2014-08-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Quincy Hotel by Far East Orchard

The hospitality arm of Far East Orchard Limited, Far East Hospitality has announced having acquired 50% interests in a portfolio of property companies that own 4 Europe hotels.

Tags: Berlin hotels, Copenhagen hotels, Europe hotels, Far East Hospitality, Frankfurt hotels, hotels

Domes of Elounda Unveils 20 Fabulous Crete Villas

2014-08-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Courtesy Domes of Elounda

In news from one of Greece’s most popular luxury beach resorts, Domes of Elounda has unveiled 20 newly constructed luxury villas and more.

Tags: crete, Crete beaches, Crete hotels, Crete villas, Elounda, Europe hotels, Greece, Greece hotels, Moon Spinners

CPI Hotels Acquires Mamaison Hotels & Residences

2014-07-10 by Aleksandr Shatskih

CPI Hotels Acquires Mamaison Hotels & Residences Jan Kratina, CEO and chairman of the board of CPI Hotels

Czech hospitality group CPI Hotels continues their growth by expanded further into the European market yesterday. The group’s acquisition of luxury hotel group Mamaison Hotels and Residences is a significant move. Mamaison, which has hotels in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary and Russia, is one of the most popular hotel brands in several major cities.

Tags: CPI Hotels, Europe hotels, hotel groups, Mamaison Hotels, Mamauison, Prague hotels

Hard Rock International Commemorates Opening First European Property with Legendary Celebration

2014-06-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Hard Rock

Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos – with locations from Bali andSan Diego to Singapore and Macau – celebrated the highly anticipated Grand Opening of its first European property, Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza, in Spain on June 13, 2014. Hard Rock inaugurated the contemporary property with an unrivaled celebration featuring the brand’s signature Guitar Smash and performance by three-time Grammy award winner, Nile Rodgers, and Chic.

Tags: Europe entertainment, Europe events, Europe hotels, Europe restaurants, Hard Rock, Hard Rock Cafe

TripAdvisor Awards All Mamaison Hotel Properties for Outstanding Traveler Reviews

2014-05-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Mamaison Pachtuv Palace

Proof that Mamaison Hotels & Residences commit to customer service and quality; all the properties in the group have a reason to celebrate with their guests this year

Tags: Europe hotels, hotel news, Mamaison Hotels, press release

Top 3 Inexpensive Hotels Perfect for Your Summer Vacation [Discount]

2014-05-30 by Argo Contributor

Prague from the Danube

Summer is almost here, and with it comes the busiest vacation season of the year. Of course, for travel lovers any season is a good time to hit the road, but summer is especially nice for travels with the whole family in tow.

Tags: Budapest hotels, budget hotels, Croatia hotels, Europe hotels, hotels, loyalty coupon, Prague hotels

Sofitel Tirana Palace On the Build

2014-05-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Tirana Albania

Luxury hotel chain Sofitel announced last week a management agreement for the new Sofitel Tirana Palace in Albania’s capital city. Located just a few kilometers from the city center in Tirana, the hotel is a mix of Greco-Roman architecture and Versailles-like splendor inside.

Tags: Accor, Albania hotels, Europe hotels, hotels, Sofitel, Tirana travel

Ritz-Carlton Announces 15 New Hotels Worldwide

2014-05-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Ritz

In news from the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, plans to open 15 new hotels by 2016 promise to expand on the chain’s already worldwide footprint to equal 100 hotels and resorts. Cairo to Bali, upcoming hotels in the luxury chain are set to engage guests with new experiences and destinations.

Tags: Europe hotels, hotel openings, Luxury Hotels, Ritz-Carlton, World hotels

Worldhotels Kicks Off Global Rewards Program

2014-04-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Worldhotels' Tivoli Lisboa

One of the leading independent, upscale hotel groups, Worldhotels has just announced having launched their global loyalty program,”Worldhotels Peakpoints”. All the groups 500 hotels, across 65 countries, are scheduled to take part.
According to the news from the hotel group, guest are to receive 300 welcome points

Tags: Europe hotels, hotel rewards, hotels, World hotels, Worldhotels Peakpoints

Langham Hospitality Group Plans $1.5 Billion Expansion

2014-04-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Langham Hotels

Langham Hospitality Group says they intend to acquire hotels in Miami, New York, San Francisco, and and other cities internationally. The Hong Kong based company announced they have set aside up to $1.5 billion for the expansions.

Tags: Asia hotels, Europe hotels, hotel expansions, hotel investing, investing, World hotels

Europe to Get 900 Plus New Hotels

2014-04-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

IHG Hotel Indigo

According to a STR Global Construction Pipeline Report, some 925 new hotels with 149 thousand plus rooms are under development in Europe.

Tags: Europe hotels, hotel construction, Russia hotels, Thompson Hotels, travel

Europe Hotels Get Thumbs Up from PWC for 2014

2014-04-13 by Phil Butler

The PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) European Cities Hotel Forecast is out revealing high expectations for growth in the coming year. According to the report economic signals show 17 to 18 major cities in Europe, many suggested to benefit from the 2014 European forecast.

Tags: AirBnb, Dr. Andrew Sentance, Europe hotels, hotel bookings, hotel market, hotel marketing, hotel revenues, hotel trends, PricewaterhouseCoopers, PWC

Europe Rooms Looking Up According to Experts

2014-04-10 by Phil Butler

The Blue Palace

Key people and analytical indicators predict a very positive Europe Hotel market going forward. With the European bond market ramping upward, and big hotel players making huge investments, most analysts agree Europe travel may be coming out of the recessive woods. Despite the positive signals though, price cramping and other considerations will continue to prove problematic for some hoteliers.

Tags: Barry Sternlicht, Crete travel, Europe hotels, Europe travel, Greece, Grotto Homes, hotels, ITB report, Royal Blue Resort and Spa, travel industry, villa rentals

Most Romantic Hotels to spend the Holidays

2013-12-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Winter holidays are one perfect way to close out a year. After so much work and travail, it´s time to relax and enjoy Christmas and New Year´s eve with the loved ones.

Tags: Europe hotels, France hotels, Germany hotels, Île de Ré, Paris hotels, romantic hotels

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