InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) has acquired from Ruby SARL the Ruby™ brand and related intellectual property for initial purchase consideration of €110.5m (~$116m1). Ruby is a premium urban lifestyle brand for modern travellers in…
The Rape of Nanking, also known as the Nanjing Massacre, remains one of the darkest chapters of World War II and has had lasting implications for China, Japan, and international perceptions of wartime conduct. This…
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Simultaneous property and hotel operations acquisition to reconsolidate portfolio under single ownership Portfolio comprises 645 rooms across three hotels in Paris and one in each of Lille and Cannes New hotel management agreement signed with…
As travel rebounds from the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, family travelers are increasingly seeking unique and memorable experiences when selecting a destination. While this trend is not new, it has gained momentum post-pandemic, as…
In the wake of Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s recent assertion that their upcoming Gemini AI aims to become a “universal AI agent” useful in everyday life, hoteliers are asking a pivotal question: How can they…
The beginning of a new year always presents the perfect opportunity to debate which trends faded and which came to fruition over the course of the past year, while looking ahead to identify new ones…
Nobu Hospitality has announced the continued expansion of its global footprint in 2025 – from the highly-anticipated Nobu Hotel Toronto, perched above the historic Pilkington Glass Factory, to the brand’s first foray into Italy, with…
A fire that ripped through a luxury central London hotel popular with celebrities started accidentally from a pizza oven, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) has said.Chiltern Firehouse was partially destroyed by the Valentine's Day fire,…
Marcus Rashford Barcelona Adalah Impian Besar Saya – Marcus Rashford penyerang muda berbakat asal Inggris, belum lama ini mengungkapkan harapannya untuk bisa bergabung dengan Barcelona suatu hari nanti. Meski saat ini ia masih menjadi andalan bonanza…