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The dirtiest hotel in the North East slammed by watchdog

Hygiene reports compiled by inspectors in County Durham, North Yorkshire, Teesside, and Northumberland looked at hotels, bed & breakfasts, and guest houses. We have rounded up all of the places in the area that have fallen foul of a two-star or below hygiene rating. What each hygiene rating means: 0 – Urgent Improvement Necessary1 – Major Improvement Necessary2 – Some Improvements Necessary3 – Hygiene Standards Generally Satisfactory4 – Hygiene Standards Good5 – Hygiene Standards Very Good All ratings are as listed by the FSA on its website at the time of creating this list on Friday, March 22, 2024. Holiday… Read More

As its latest resort is about to open, Sandals lauds travel advisors: Travel Weekly

The luxury all-inclusive landscape may be rapidly evolving, but Sandals Resorts International remains committed to one of the cornerstones of its long-term success: travel advisors. Gary Sadler “We work for the travel advisor business — they are key to our growth, development and our future,” said Gary Sadler, executive vice president of sales and industry relations at Unique Vacations, Sandals’ sales and marketing arm. “I often joke by saying, ‘We promise to defend the travel advisors against all enemies, foreign and domestic,’ [but] If you are truly a believer in travel advisors, you have to take every aspect of their… Read More

Food giant Mars to buy Hotel Chocolat in £534m deal | BusinessNews

Hotel Chocolat has agreed to a £534m takeover offer from Mars, the maker of goods from Snickers bars to Pedigree dog food. The UK specialist chocolatier retailer said the cash offer represented a 170% premium to its London share price of 139p. Shares soared by 164% at the market open in response. Mars has proposed to pay 375p for each Hotel Chocolat share under the terms. As an alternative, investors can elect to secure a share in the bid company for each Hotel Chocolat share they already own. The board has recommended the deal. The company, which has a 20-year… Read More

Hyatt Newsroom – News Releases

Hyatt Strengthens Luxury Portfolio with 35+ Planned Hotels and Resorts to Open Through 2025 in Highly Sought-After Destinations Across the Globe Driven by care for today’s luxury traveler and their wellbeing priorities, Hyatt elevates its leadership position with an intentional growth strategy across its luxury Timeless, Boundless, Independent, and Inclusive Collection brands Villa in Alila Dalit Bay King guestroom at Thompson Palm Springs Exterior views of Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Patio at… Read More

[Funding Alert] Brij Hotels Bags 4 mn Series A Funding for Strategic Expansion

Cygnett Hotels and Resorts, aiming to become the leading and largest brand in India’s midscale hospitality sector, unveils an ambitious expansion strategy for 2024. Building upon the substantial growth experienced in 2023, especially in the North and North Eastern regions, Cygnett plans to solidify its market presence nationwide. The performance of Cygnett in 2023 has established a new standard for the company. During the year, there was an increase of 15.6 percent in Average Daily Rate (ADR) and a growth of 15.1 percent in Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR). These statistics highlight the brand’s resilient operational strategies and its ability… Read More

Nobu Hospitality to Open Two Luxury Hotels, Restaurants, and Residential Projects in Egypt

LONDON – SODIC, Egypt’s leading real estate developer, in partnership with Nobu Hospitality, the globally acclaimed luxury lifestyle brand, announces plans for a comprehensive expansion of the Nobu brand in Egypt with the development of luxury hotels, branded residences, and the iconic Nobu restaurant. Underpinned by SODIC’s extensive expertise and reputation, Nobu’s introduction into Egypt will anchor two of SODIC’s developments – Cairo in the New Zayed area and a coastal development on the North Coast – resulting in two multi-million dollar five-star hotels, a Nobu restaurant and branded Nobu residences with an extensive array of facilities for residents and… Read More

‘Sustainable luxury’ is all the rage. But how does it actually work?

CNN — The streets of Midtown Manhattan are a frenzied maze of hot dog vendors and taxi cabs; high-end boutiques and chintzy gift shops; out-of-towners and locals. Amid the hubbub is a three-story living wall of English ivy, a small slice of urban zen growing on the facade of a building. Passersby who look up on the northeast corner of 58th Street and Sixth Avenue are reminded that nature can still thrive here. Conceptualized nearly a decade ago, 1 Hotels is a so-called “sustainable luxury” brand with locations in both metropolitan centers and beachside hideaways. They’re designed to be high… Read More

Small Luxury Hotels of the World launches new campaign and unveils 22 new members – English

Small Luxury Hotels of the World has announced the launch of its new brand campaign ‘Hotels as Characterful as You’, as well as the arrival of 22 new member properties to its portfolio since the beginning of 2023. The Hotels as Characterful as You campaign focuses on social media channels. It began in March 2023 with a casting call for unique guests from the Small Luxury Hotels of the World community. The six candidates selected have been paired with properties from the brand’s 520-strong portfolio. The campaign is now live. Small Luxury Hotels of the World’s portfolio has grown by… Read More