Resorts

Chiva-Som announces new Qatar wellness resort

Chiva-Som has announced the launch of a new wellness resort, slated to open in Qatar in 2020

Aman set to open third Japanese resort

Aman Resorts’ newest Japanese location, a “secret garden sanctuary”, will open from 1 November in Kyoto.

Thomas Cook collapse threatens Spanish hotel sector

At least 500 hotels could close according to the Spanish Confederation of Hotels and Tourism Accommodation

Accessible hotels and destinations honoured at inaugural Blue Badge awards

Thirteen companies recognised at the Blue Badge Access Awards

Thomas Cook collapse could ‘kill the market’ says Cyprus hotelier

The collapse of Thomas Cook looks set to cost hoteliers in Cyprus some €30 million from British customers alone

Booking.com ‘still misleading consumers’ despite CMA action – Which?

Hotel booking giants says it has been ‘working hard’ to implement the commitments agreed with the Competition and Markets Authority to eliminate ‘pressure-selling’ tactics

OTAs and booking sites agree to new 'sector-wide' reforms

Competition and Markets Authority probe sparks pledges from sites include On the Beach, Google, TripAdvisor, Airbnb and Skyscanner

Tui to debut Tui Blue brand in Vietnam

Beachfront hotel hear Hoi An to open in spring 2020

Red Sea Hotels debuts first of five new properties

Grand Palace in Hurghada to kick off flurry of openings as British tourists continue to return to the Red Sea

Chance for luxury's stars to shine with launch of 2020 awards

The TTG Luxury Travel Awards are back! Industry encouraged to enter in a range of categories

Riu’s flagship Canaries hotel reopens under Riu Palace banner

Riu Palmeras, opened in 1985 as the operator’s first outside Majorca, has undergone a €22 million revamp

Rixos Hotels to take on Red Sea 'mega resort' in Hurghada

’1,636-key’ complex to relaunch next year as The Rixos Hurghada Makadi Bay

Thomas Cook reveals plans for Casa Cook Ibiza development

Adults-only hotel near San Antonio opened late last month

IHG posts marginal gains in half-year revenue per room

UK revenue per room up 2% for the half, with the Cricket World Cup driving demand

Thomas Cook set to debut Cook’s Club brand in Egypt

Operator to open seventh Cook’s Club resort in the Red Sea resort of El Gouna

Stewart Travel sale eases Minoan Group winter losses

Group’s focus turned in earnest to Crete luxury resort plan

IHG calls time on miniature toiletries

Hotel giant aiming to cut annual use across its network of around 200 million miniatures a year

Egypt 'coming back' despite setbacks, says operator

Red Sea sales up despite flying bans, says specialist

Thomas Cook rolls out summer ad campaign

The multi-million pound push will be seen across TV, radio, print, online and out-of-home platforms

Party Hard Travel developing trade booking portal

Agents will be able to book the clubbing specialist’s packages through the site next year

Thomas Cook debuts newly refurbished Sunwing Arguineguin

252-room family hotel in Gran Canaria, Cook’s first in Spain dating back more than 30 years, is undergoing multi-million euro revamp

Thomas Cook to launch new Marrakech route and packages

Seasonal flights to historic Moroccan city will get under way in November

Marriott slapped with £99 million fine following huge data leak

Hotel giant’s fine follows £183 million penalty levied on British Airways this week for breaches of new GDPR legislation

Elegant Hotels facing further delay to new Antigua resort

Group cites construction issues beyond company’s control