Hotels

Blue Bay trade lead Tasha Smith to join Cara Hotel Marketing

Smith to take up business development executive role with UK&I representation agency for AMR Collection

Sandals Halcyon Beach will add 25 new rooms in February 2023 while Sandals Regency La Toc will offer 20 new Rondoval suites

Louis Hotels reveals new agent incentive programme

Agents could earn free nights at the brand’s Cyprus hotels for every booking made

Idiliq Group residences give customers more room to holiday

Outstanding accommodation is the foundation of every great family getaway, and a resort-based residence from the Idiliq Group offers clients the rest and relaxation they crave, alongside exemplary hotel facilities

Marriott to launch first luxury Kenyan safari lodge

Hotel giant’s first safari lodge will feature 20 private tents, a presidential canvas-topped pavilion and canopy suites with private terraces

Sykes Holiday Cottages acquires Forest Holidays

The two businesses will be run independently by their existing leadership teams under a newly formed parent company

Africa product to put on your radar

Africa sales look set to soar, with old favourites such as safaris leading the charge. Karl Cushing reports

Iberostar to operate two 'fully electrified' hotels

Iberostar Cristina in Spain and Iberostar Herceg Novi in Montenegro are working to move to full electric power

Tui Blue to open new hotel in Majorca

Tui’s global hotel brand will launch Tui Blue Sensatori Biomar in Sa Coma on Friday (1 April)

Tui Blue to expand in Asia, Africa and Middle East

"We aim to become the leading leisure hotel brand with more than 300 hotels worldwide"

Palladium to open Hard Rock Hotel Marbella in July

The group announced plans to launch the property this summer during the 2022 Hays Travel Independence Group Conference in Tenerife on Sunday (27 March)

Fosun to bring Casa Cook brand to Mykonos

New 26-room adults-only hotel to open in June

Palladium to launch Med season ‘earlier than ever’

’We’re confident of being able to open our hotels for a long period this year,’ says chief Jesus Sobrino

Sandals explores opportunities in Dominican Republic

All-inclusive specialist looks to expand in Dominican Republic

Olympic Holidays vows to strengthen ties with the trade

Managing director Michael Vinales said the company will ’ramp up’ its engagement with its agent partners

Disneyland Paris Pride to return in June

The line-up of performers includes Becky Hill, Mika and Bilal Hassani

Sandals and Beaches launch 'bingo' agent sales incentive

Agents can win up to £1,000 in prizes when booking until the end of May

Top updates from new and improved hotels, resorts and spas

Madeleine Barber scopes out the latest hotels, resorts and spas on offer

Mandarin Oriental to open first property in Greece

Mandarin Oriental set for 2023 opening in Costa Navarino

Hyatt announces plans to open first Sardinia hotel

The 76-room 7Pines Resort Sardinia, part of Destination by Hyatt, is expected to open in July 2022 and will be located close to the Costa Smeralda, overlooking the archipelago of La Maddalena with one main private beach and four secluded coves.

It will be the first Hyatt affiliated hotel on Sardinia, and the second Destination by Hyatt in Europe, joining 7Pines Resort Ibiza.

The 76 rooms include eight junior suites and 20 suites with a choice between sea views or Mediterranean gardens.

Staying longer, spending more, gramping and mindful travel – Accor's trends to watch

Accor has released a report based on surveying travel intent of 6,000 European consumers

Tui Group taps investors for hotel expansion

Tui Group is seeking €500 million for hotel investment programme

Saira Hospitality sets date for new non-profit hotel school

London hotels have signed up to partner with Saira in the midst of sector’s staffing crisis

Disneyland Paris to feature first-ever drone show

The event, which will be the first of its kind at the park, will feature 200 drones as part of the resort’s 30th anniversary