Zarnik, a startup founded by Kerala-based entrepreneurs, has introduced a refreshed B2B e-commerce platform. It is specifically designed to meet the requirements of small and medium-sized hotels, Airbnbs, homestays, resorts, and boutique properties in India. The platform facilitates procurement processes for hoteliers, offering volume discounts, bulk ordering, and GST-compliant invoices, among other features. Hoteliers can […]
Oklahoma officials and leadership from American Heartland today announced the forthcoming American Heartland Theme Park and Resort, a more than $2 billion entertainment destination in the northeastern part of the state. Situated west of Grand Lake on Route 66, this major development is expected to transform the state’s tourism landscape. The American Heartland development will […]
Marriott Bonvoy’s The Ritz-Carlton announces the inauguration of The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka, located on Kyushu Island in Southern Japan. The luxury hotel stands tall in the core commercial district, marking a significant addition to the brand’s exquisite service and contemporary aesthetic portfolio. Situated in the Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City’s 111-meter main tower, the highest urban lifestyle […]
The Hotel JAL City Bangkok, which postponed its opening due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is now slated to commence operations on July 3rd, 2023. The hotel, which will be the 16th under Japan’s well-known Hotel JAL City brand, is positioned on Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok’s Thonglor district, a bustling tourist and business area. Formerly known […]
Indian hotel chain Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels has announced the launch of its first international venture, Regenta Arie Lagoon, in the picturesque Thalahena, Negombo, Sri Lanka. The luxury resort in Negombo, strategically situated between the resplendent lagoon and the Indian Ocean, offers a tranquil retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life, […]
Regenta Central City Vilas Palace, owned by Indian hotel chain Royal Orchid Hotels Limited (ROHL), has opened its doors as a new hotel located on the Chandigarh-Ambala highway. The strategically located property aims to cater to business, leisure, and wedding guests, offering a convenient and comfortable stay experience. Location and Proximity of Regenta Central City […]
Hyatt Hotels has agreed to acquire Mr & Mrs Smith, a London-based boutique and luxury hotel booking service, for £53 million in an all-cash deal. The acquisition will be undertaken by an affiliate of the American hospitality company. Mr & Mrs Smith provides direct booking access to a collection of more than 1,500 boutique and […]
US-based Investment firm KKR and Hong Kong’s real estate private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners will acquire Hyatt Regency Tokyo, a luxury hotel, from Odakyu Electric Railway Company, for an undisclosed amount. The proposed acquisition marks KKR’s first hotel investment in Japan and builds on the company’s sustained activity and robust momentum in the country’s […]
Hyatt Hotels Corporation in partnership with real estate investment firm McWhinney has opened Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin in Texas. The 31-story lifestyle hotel, which is located on the corner of Congress Avenue and Eighth Street in Austin, marks the second Hyatt Centric property in Texas. Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin features 246 guestrooms, which […]
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has completed the previously announced acquisition of the Dream Hotel Group, a lifestyle hotel brand and management platform. The consideration for the deal announced in late 2022, is $125 million upfront and an additional $175 million to be paid over the next six years. The transaction is expected to strengthen Hyatt Hotels’ […]