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Bahia Principe Grand El Portillo Dominican Republic – Image Credit Hyatt    Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Grupo Piñero have completed a strategic joint venture, adding the Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts brand to Hyatt’s all-inclusive portfolio. This joint venture, based in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, will manage Bahia Principe-branded properties and own the Bahia Principe brand. The deal brings 22 resorts, comprising approximately 12,000 rooms, to Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection. These include 21 resorts under the Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts brand located across the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Jamaica, and Spain and the exclusive Cayo Levantado Resort in the Dominican Republic. Grupo…

If you are a frequent forward-cabin flyer, you come to expect certain things: a comfortable and spacious seat, reliable Wi-Fi, and a quality meal with an accompanying cocktail. These amenities are commonplace at 35,000 feet, but a new tourism company is about to take the luxury flight experience to all-new heights — 100,000 feet, to be exact.Space Perspective, the world’s first stratospheric balloon flight experience company, completed its first uncrewed test flight Sept. 15, 2024. The successful test flight marked a major milestone, and it paved the way for future commercial flights and the company’s first manned flight, which will…

Taj Puri Resort & Spa – Image Credit IHCL    The Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has announced the opening of the Taj Puri Resort & Spa, a luxury beachfront resort in Odisha. This marks its first venture in this revered coastal city. The resort is located along the Bay of Bengal, just a short walk from Puri Beach. Puneet Chhatwal, the Managing Director & CEO of IHCL, expressed his enthusiasm about introducing Puri to the global luxury market. He believes this new resort will boost the tourism potential of the east coast of India, adding to IHCL’s existing presence in Chennai,…

Pullman Residences Yerevan and Pullman Living Yerevan – Image Credit Accor    The global hospitality group Accor has secured an agreement with Armenian real estate operator Technotun, marking the introduction of the Pullman brand to Yerevan, Armenia. Philippe Bone, the Development Director for Accor’s New-East region, and Tigran Mnatsakanyan, the Director of Technotun, signed the agreement at the Yerevan International Hospitality Forum 2024. Scheduled to open in 2027, Pullman Residences Yerevan and Pullman Living Yerevan are set to provide a new standard in premium hospitality in the region. Positioned in the tranquil hills of Norki Ayginer, the Pullman Residences Yerevan will…

Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana    The Cordish Companies have announced the grand opening of the new $270+ million Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana is scheduled for February 13, 2025, pending approval from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. The luxury Live! Hotel is currently accepting online reservations. Tickets for the inaugural entertainment lineup at the new Event Center at Live! are available for purchase. The lineup includes performers such as Walker Hayes, The Commodores, Matt Mathews, and Clint Black. John J. Chaszar, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana expressed enthusiasm for the opening, stating that…

Apple’s Latest iOS 18.2 Email Update: What Hotel Marketers Need To Know – Image Credit Unsplash+    Get ready for the latest Apple iOS 18.2 update to shake up strategies for hotel marketing with a redesign that affects how users engage with emails. As a digital marketing agency for hotels, we’ll remind you that iPhones make up over 50% of the share of smartphones in the U.S., so we don’t recommend ignoring this software update. “Standing out in Apple Mail’s new promotional folders will push marketers to develop more creative, fine-tuned email campaigns or risk losing visibility with a large…

I recently came across this brand pyramid chart. While incomplete, I find it is pretty useful to compare the various hotels of multiple groups in their categories. —But, wait a minute, did you know that this is just an excerpt from the complete newsletter that is available here? Sent out once a week, original viewpoints, insights and interesting things to read.— A year ago, I shared some thoughts on how the hotel industry struggles to build genuine brands. I argued that most “brands” in hospitality are manufactured identities with little depth or long-term investment behind them. Despite clever names and…

The recently sold Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle    The pace of U.S. hotel deals grew throughout 2024 despite a slower start, and industry experts predict this growth will continue. Factors such as lower cost of debt, pent-up capital, and overdue renovations are expected to spur sales in 2025. According to an analysis by Bryan Wroten of CoStar, the U.S. hotel industry experienced a surge in deals in 2024 following a slow start. This upward shift comes after several years of a slower deal environment due to higher interest rates and a selective lending community. However, the trend is expected to…

Rotana Announces First Five-Star Hotel in Somalia – Image Credit Rotana Hotels    In collaboration with Riverside Holding, Rotana is constructing the first luxury hotel in Somalia, the Mogadishu Rotana. The five-star hotel is slated for completion in 2026 and will comprise 321 keys, including 261 guest rooms and 60 hotel apartments. The hotel’s facilities will encompass fitness and spa centers, a variety of dining options, event venues, and retail spaces. The hotel’s design achieves a unique blend of modern sophistication with local cultural elements, aiming to be a symbol of Mogadishu’s revival. Situated near Aden Adde International Airport, the hotel…

Radisson Blu Hotel, Conakry – Image Credit Radisson Hotel Group    Radisson Hotel Group has opened the Radisson Blu Hotel in Conakry, Guinea. Located in the Kipé district, the beachfront hotel offers modern elegance with scenic ocean views and aims to provide a unique experience for business and leisure travelers. The hotel is conveniently located near the city’s main attractions, including cultural landmarks, business centers, and pristine beaches, allowing it to cater to local and international guests. It offers 282 rooms, suites, and apartments, all designed with a contemporary feel and featuring city and ocean views. Each room has high-end amenities…