Hotels

Firmdale Hotels launches retail space at US store

Interior designer and co-owner Kit Kemp is recreating a “luxury hotel suite” at New York’s Bergdorf Goodman

Richmond fire: Harbour Hotel suffers ‘extensive roof damage’

While the cause of the fire is yet known, it happened amid maintenance work on the roof, the luxury hotel operator has confirmed

Richmond fire: Firefighters battle vicious blaze at luxury hotel and spa

The fire broke out on Tuesday evening (30 April) in the spa adjoining the Richmond Hill Hotel, with crews called shortly before 6.30pm

Tui opens new €35m Riu hotel in Majorca

Riu Playa Park rebuilt from the ground up to four-star standard

9 things to book in the Middle East right now

We highlight the latest updates in the Middle East region

Tune Hotels owner plots ambitious luxury debut

The owner of limited-service hotel firm Tune Hotels is to launch two new brands in the luxury and lifestyle segments

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park reopens after serious fire

Hotel’s £100 million revamp was set back by the fire last June

Trade 'integral' to Interhome and Inter Chalet growth plans

New Hotelplan holiday home boss says ’potential for incoming and outgoing tourism not yet exhausted in the UK’ amid pledge to build closer ties with agents

How biometrics is reshaping the travel experience

Whether it’s in the airport or at a hotel, biometrics is influencing travel more than ever. Nora Blomefield of digital security company, Gemalto, looks at how the technology is evolving

Marriott to grow Middle East and Africa portfolio

Hotel giant to add nearly 20 properties this year

There’s a price to pay for imposing room-based tax

I recently joined the All Party Parliamentary Group for Hospitality at the House of Commons, which was chaired by MP Steve Double

Japanese lifestyle retailer Muji opens hotel in Tokyo

Ever wondered what a hotel would look like if designed by one of Japan’s most famous lifestyle brands? Now you can stay in one and get the full Muji experience

Thomas Cook announces new Casa Cook hotel in Majorca

Operator is planning to open 20 new own-brand hotels this year

First look at Casa Cook Ibiza

139-room adults-only hotel to open in July

Africa's new and revamped luxury lodges

From relaxing retreats to design-focused dens, Abra Dunsby rounds up the options

Tapping into the travel trends of tomorrow

With the travel industry constantly evolving, it helps to keep your finger on the pulse

Seven dog-friendly breaks in the UK & Ireland

A domestic getaway with a pooch in tow is a popular option for Brits – and more hotels and operators are cottoning on. Abigail Healy looks at options for dog-friendly staycations

Villa specialist Novasol to shut UK office and relocate operations to Denmark

Commercial and marketing executive James Delger to take interim lead on UK operations at group’s Danish base in Virum, near Copenhagen

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park to fully reopen next month

The hotel has been refurbished after a fire last summer

Tui to rebrand Sensimar and Family Life hotels under Tui Blue

Operator aiming to create world’s largest leisure hotel brand

Competition authority sets out terms of hotel booking site and OTA reforms

Principles for change come after the Competition and Markets Authority identified ‘serious concerns’ about certain practices commonly used in the online accommodation booking sector

Jamie Queen to leave Thomas Cook amid marketing restructure

Cook says reshuffle will increase focus on its growing own-brand hotel and resorts operation

The latest Greece and Cyprus hotel openings

From family-friendly options to resorts that are ideal for couples, TTG rounds up the latest hotel openings in Greece and Cyprus

Classic Collection adds Dubai and Mexico

Classic Collection has added Dubai and Mexico to its range as it prepares to launch expanded city and worldwide programmes