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This is an image of the exterior of Dolce by Wyndham Versailles – Domaine du Montcel. Photo courtesy of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.

Wyndham property opens near Palace of Versailles

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Dolce by Wyndham Versailles – Domaine du Montcel, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts' newest hotel, is now open. Located on the outskirts of Paris in Domaine du Montcel Park, just minutes from the world-renowned Palace of Versailles, the 178-room resort sits on an…
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IHG launches Low Carbon Pioneers program

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IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched a Low Carbon Pioneers program, which brings together energy efficient hotels that have no fossil fuels combusted on-site* and are backed by renewable energy. This group of low operational carbon hotels is the first community of…
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Downtown Long Beach welcomes Marriott property

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Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. and Marriott Hotels have announced the opening of the new Marriott Long Beach Downtown – an urban waterfront destination situated on the Southern California city's iconic promenade. The 12-storey hotel has 376 contemporary guestrooms and suites, a rooftop…
This is an image of the front exterior of the Kimpton BEM Budapest, which opened in July 2024. Photo courtesy of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.

Kimpton luxury boutique hotel arrives in Budapest

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Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has opened Kimpton BEM Budapest, a 127-room boutique hotel housed in a transformed 19th-century mansion. Situated along the banks of the Danube River on the Hungarian capital's Buda side near the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Castle District, it is…
This image is a rendering of the exterior of Hilton Marjan Island Beach Resort & Spa, which is expected to open in Q4 2026 in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Rendering © 2024 Hilton.

Hilton signs to bring flagship brand to UAE’s Marjan Island

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Hilton has signed an agreement with M Hospitality to open Hilton Marjan Island Beach Resort & Spa in Ras Al Khaimah, the UAE’s northernmost emirate. Expected to open in Q4 2026, the upscale property will add to Hilton’s growing portfolio of 80…

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TBOE publishes 2024 International Planner Sentiment Report

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The Business of Events (TBOE) has released its latest annual International Planner Sentiment Report for 2024, created in partnership with Meet in Ireland and IBTM World. The annual report, which was first published in 2020, uses desk-based research to track the sentiment…
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Hilton opens The Ellie Beach Resort

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Hilton has announced the opening of its newest dual-brand hotel, The Ellie Beach Resort Myrtle Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, and DoubleTree Resort by Hilton. The resort is a unique new addition to Myrtle Beach and expands Hilton's growing footprint of multi-brand properties.…
This image is a rendering of the Ritz-Carlton Reserve planned for Ramham Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Rendering courtesy of Marriott International.

Marriott announces Ritz-Carlton Reserve for UAE

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Marriott International, Inc. and Eagle Hills announced the signing of an agreement to open the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Anticipated to open on Ramhan Island, an exclusive waterfront destination in Abu Dhabi, the property will offer a…
This is an image of the courtyard at Raffles Jaipur, which opened in July 2024. Photo courtesy of Accor SA.

Raffles Jaipur now welcoming guests

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Raffles Hotels & Resorts has opened its second property in India – Raffles Jaipur. The 50-key luxury property is hand-carved from pure white marble, showcasing the finest of Rajasthani craftsmanship. Each element within the reimagined palace retreat has been handcrafted by skilled…