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Hotelier of the Month: Stuart Birkwood
Newcastle’s Stuart Birkwood is the Curator, or General Manager, of Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis [https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-red-apartments-dubai-silicon-oasis] - a property located in the heart of the smart city project known as Dubai Digital Park. Radisson RED...

Mövenpick Introduces 'Mövenpick Living' to Extended Stay Segment
Accor has signed two Mövenpick Living properties in Europe; Istanbul (Turkey) and Disentis (Switzerland). Mövenpick Living has been added into Accor'...

Shangri-La Group Offers Covid-19 Medical Coverage for Guests
Starting 1 January 2021, international guests staying in Shangri-La’s four hotels in Singapore are covered under COVID-19 insurance. Shangri-La Group will...

Will Vaccine Passports, Tests Save Tourism?
Getting a 'digital yellow card' - an officially issued document that can be used as proof of vaccination could be...

Shama to Have its First Resort and Flagship Property in Sanya, China
This will not only be the newest flagship for Shama, but also a signature landmark for Sanya which is known as the...

Marriott International Opens Six New Brands in Japan
Newly introduced brands include AC Hotels by Marriott, Aloft Hotels, EDITION, JW Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott and Ritz-Carlton Reserve. Marriott International has...

Aman New York Will Open by the End of Q3 2021
The opening of Aman New York [https://hotelintel.co/aman-new-york-will-open-by-the-end-of-q3-2021/aman.com/newyork] coincides with the Crown Building’s 100th anniversary. Due...

What is Marriot's Eco-Conscious 'Element' Brand ?
The cost to build an 80-120-Key 'Element' branded property can start from just USD$130,000–USD$226,000 per...

GOCO Hospitality and Wellness Visionary Wessel Paternotte to Open GOCO Retreat Moonstone in Norway
Set to open in 2023, GOCO Retreat Moonstone will become a sustainable wellness destination that will promote health and wellbeing through physical,...

Are Branded Residences the Future of Hospitality?
Branded residences have become more and more popular over the past 10 years. During 2019 alone, there were about 60 projects across...