Hotels

Anbang pulls out of race to buy Starwood

Path now clear for Marriott to buy rival hotel group

Oliver’s boosts product with Meon acquisition

Meon Villas has been bought by an independent specialist six months after it was wound up by Tui – but the new owner has no plans to revive the brand name

Exclusive Pure Evil pieces go on display at new art hotel

Twr y Felin in Wales will be home to eight new images based on famous Welsh people

Chinese bidder moves into pole position to acquire Starwood

Consortium led by Beijing’s Anbang Insurance Group looks to have trumped an offer made by rival hotel group Marriott

Gambia: Beyond winter sun in West Africa

From exploring local markets and open-air galleries to marvelling at the wildlife, Chloe Cann discovers a colourful country with a warm welcome

Hyatt adds independents with new Unbound Collection

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has launched its 13th brand, one which will focus on bringing independent hotels into the portfolio

High-end safari camp coming to Sri Lanka

Resplendent Ceylon is launching its third project on the island

Countdown on for latest addition to The Pig stable

Bookings open for the latest project in the litter of hotels by Robin Hutson

Sharing economy poses ‘no threat’ to hotels

Last week the Business Travel Show and Travel Technology Europe were both held at London’s Olympia.

What's the best city in the world to live in?

Vienna retains its crown at the top of Mercer’s annual Quality of Living survey

Minoan inches closer to Crete resort resolution

Shares in the firm have surged as rumours swirl that it has cleared another hurdle

Marriott looks to sign more Autographs

The global giant has its eye on growing the number of independent hotels under the brand

Sandals offloads Grand Pineapple Antigua resort

Property will remain open as it transitions to new ownership

Profit boost for AccorHotels

Revenue rose 2.3% to €5.6 billion

Majorca's Miro connection

A London viewing of the artist’s work sheds light on the luminary and his island muse of Majorca

Elegant Hotels to buy sixth property

Group will pay $18 million for Waves Hotel & Spa

Caribbean hotel room rates set to keep rising

Prices now above pre-recession high of $200

Bahamas pushes ahead with Baha Mar rescue

Up to six potential deals are on the table to rescue the gigantic Baha Mar hotel development which ran into financial trouble shortly before its planned opening last summer