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Minor Hotels to introduce Avani brand to the Netherlands

The global hospitality group operating over 540 hotels across 56 countries, Minor Hotels, is debuting its Avani Hotels & Resorts brand in the Netherlands with the upcoming opening of this hotel, set apart by its sleek glass facade and playful interiors, in Amsterdam’s culturally rich Museum Quarter.

Agoda, GSTC, and USAID Partner to Champion Sustainability Education for Hotels in Asia

Digital travel platform Agoda, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have partnered to provide sustainability trainings for hoteliers across Asia, which will strengthen the sustainability transformation and foster green growth within the region's hotel industry, with models that have the potential for global application.

IHCL to train 1,00,000 youth by 2030

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), in line with Paathya, a framework to drive its sustainability and social impact measures, is well poised to attain its goal to train 1,00,000 youth by 2030 in the hospitality industry. IHCL partners and operates 32 skill centers across 15 states and 25 cities in India.

Hotel Association of Los Angeles gets new president, CEO

Jackie Filla has been appointed the new president and CEO of the Hotel Association of Los Angeles, succeeding Heather Rozman. Filla held leadership roles as a public policy executive and as research and strategy consultant across government, industry and the nonprofit sector.

CityHub to Open Fourth Hotel in Iceland

Urban capsule hotel brand CityHub will open its fourth property in Reykjavik this summer, adding to its locations in Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Rotterdam.

Blaze at iconic Nevele Grand Hotel under investigation

A blaze at an iconic Borscht Belt hotel Tuesday night is now under investigation. The fire started at the “Winter Building” of the former Nevele Grand Hotel in the Town of Wawarsing around 9:30 p.m., according to Ulster County officials.

Bloomberry settles with GGAM for $300M

Bloomberry Resorts Corp. of tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. has ended its decade-long dispute with casino management firm Global Gaming Philippines LLC (GGAM) via a $300-million settlement.

Radisson Hotel Group to Launch a New Resort Experience in Anyer

Radisson Hotel Group has announced plans to open a new beachfront Radisson Resort, situated in the charming coastal town of Anyer, Indonesia. The 150-key Radisson Resort Anyer is tucked away on a peaceful private shoreline and is set to introduce modern hospitality within the tropical ambiance of Indonesia when it opens in 2027.

Oman hotels and airports profit from rise in tourism

In January, revenues for hotel operators in Oman surged by 17 per cent to OR25 million (Dh238 million) as the number of passengers passing through the country's airports increased by over one-fifth.

Falcone Group Proposes Miami Worldcenter Hotel and Resi Tower

Falcone Group has proposed a 53-story mixed-use tower at 155 NE 10th Street, just north of the Paramount building in Downtown Miami, according to a filing to the Miami Urban Development Review Board, which will hear the plan March 20.

Bradford Allen acquires Glendale Aloft for $23.75M

The investment arm of Bradford Allen, a national full-service real estate firm, has acquired Aloft Glendale at Westgate, a 100-key hotel in Glendale, AZ. The property marks the company’s second acquisition in the Westgate Entertainment District, joining nearby TownePlace Suites Glendale, which was purchased in late 2022. The property sold for $23.75 million.