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Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach launches Kids Club hotel in Sydney

A Sydney beachside hotel has listened to the cries of holiday-deprived parents around the country, and introduced a new feature that’ll satisfy both adults and kids alike — and just in time for the sugar-fuelled Easter period. In a bid to give parents some much-needed time out, and allow the kids to remain completely entertained — Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach has announced a “Sydney hotel first” by launching an internal ‘Kids Club’ attached directly to their accommodation premises. The new club, which the chain claims to be a “first” for the harbor city, allows parents to essentially drop their kids… Read More

Refurbished Tygart Hotel reopens in Elkins

From left- Robbie Morris, David Clark, Gayle Manchin and Jerry Marco ELKINS, W.Va. — The Tygart Hotel in downtown Elkins has reopened following a $18 million renovation project spearheaded by Woodlands Development & Lending and community leaders. The project is funded largely through tax credit investments, investors, and financing from Davis Trust Company, Pendleton Community Bank, and Freedom Bank. The building was built in 1907 and boasted many prominent guests as Hotel Gassaway, including a ten-year stay by US Senator Jennings Randolph, according to Woodland Development & Lending executive director David Clark. The effort to bring the Tygart Hotel back… Read More

Farm-to-Fork to slash $38.5 million hotels food import bill – FBC News

[Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways Fiji/ Facebook] The Ministry of Tourism aims to capitalize on the Farm to Fork initiative and reduce its high reliance on imported food items. Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka says a 2018 study shows that Fiji’s hotels spend a staggering $38.5 million annually on imported food items, including vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, and dairy. However, he says the same study also shows that they have the potential to cut $24 million over the import bill. Article continues after advertisement [Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways Fiji/ Facebook] Gavoka says the Farm to Fork initiative aims… Read More

6 ‘White Lotus’ Thailand hotels without the price tag

HBO’s hottest hotel group, “The White Lotus,” is expanding to Thailand — on screen at least. The location for season 3 has been confirmed, and Bloomberg reported in January that loose-lipped industry insiders say filming is taking place at the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, the Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas and a still-undisclosed hotel in Bangkok. The network has stayed quiet on specific hotels. The news is a boon for Four Seasons and the Thailand-based Anantara group; the show’s previous two seasons, set in Hawaii and Sicily, have proven to turbocharge travelers’ interest in their already popular respective locales.… Read More

Sandals Foundation Marks 15 Years Of Improving Caribbean Lives

The Sandals Foundation is celebrating 15 years of commitment to improving the lives of people across the Caribbean. Through initiatives focused on education, community development, and environmental conservation, the Sandals Foundation has positively touched 1.5 million lives. Reflecting on the journey of the philanthropic organization, Sandals Foundation president and Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International Adam Stewart expressed pride in the foundation’s evolution and achievements. “From the beginning, our commitment to transformational projects has remained unwavering. We’ve witnessed firsthand the power of partnerships and the resilience of Caribbean people.” “The mission of the Sandals Foundation,” Stewart continued, “is deeply rooted… Read More

JEDDAH HISTORIC DISTRICT LAUNCHES FIRST THREE HERITAGE HOTELS WITH UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE STATUS

JEDDAH HISTORIC DISTRICT LAUNCHES FIRST THREE HERITAGE HOTELS WITH UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE STATUS JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Jeddah Historic District today launches the restoration and regeneration of three historic properties in Al Balad into luxury hotels, an area of great historical and cultural significance on the West Coast of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with UNESCO heritage protection. The hotels are part of the Jeddah Historic District, a program which has paved the way in the regeneration of the old town of Al Balad. Named House of Jokhdar, Kedwan and Al Rayess, each hotel has been… Read More

Hotel Chain with NYC Leases Shakes Up Leadership as Lawsuits and Fines Mount

LuxUrban Hotels, an “asset-light” Miami-based hotel chain that leases buildings instead of buying them, is struggling to emerge from a flood of lawsuits accusing it of shady business practices and not paying its bills. Last month, the firm was slapped by a city-issued $1.2 million fine for operating 70 illegal short-term rentals across Manhattan and Brooklyn. The rentals, spread across 67 apartments, reaped nearly $4 million for the company between 2019 and 2022. LuxUrban leased these units, advertised them on websites like Booking.com and Expedia, and subletted them to takers for a few days at a time so that the… Read More

This Company is Hiring A ‘Luxury Room Service Reviewer’ to Stay in Five-Star Hotels

Even if you really, really love your job, it probably doesn’t get much better than this. Premium access card company Velloy – the same people behind this dream events job – are on the hunt for a Luxury Room Service Reviewer to (you guessed it) review room service in luxury hotels. It’s a flexible role where you’d be required to review at least four hotel stays a month, and provide a comprehensive write-up and photos of meals to share with Velloy members on the app and website. The successful candidate will be assessing the efficiency of the room service, plus… Read More