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Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, with the award-winning loyalty programme GHA DISCOVERY, has announced the winners of its 2025 awards. Minor Hotels was recognised in two categories, Best Use of Technology and Best-Cross-Brand Contribution for its NH Hotels & Resorts brand. GHA also acknowledged Minor Hotels’ Tivoli Hotels […] More

Marriott International, Inc. today announced plans to expand its operations in Africa with the anticipated addition of over 50 properties and more than 9,000 rooms by the end of 2027. The company’s growth strategy includes the expected entry into five markets – Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar and Mauritania. The […] More

The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort is pleased to unveil the ultimate music lovers package, “Ritmo Inolvidable,” curated to create an unforgettable experience inspired by the rhythm and energy of the island – all set against the backdrop of one of the most naturally captivating destinations. From now until August 21st, 2025, guests are invited […] More

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies has just launched new and unforgettable experiences for its IHG One Rewards members thanks to the ongoing partnership with German football club RB Leipzig. The partnership gives IHG One Rewards members more choice and more rewards, putting football fans at the heart of the action by offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences throughout the season.
Available now, on a first come first served basis, IHG invites IHG One Rewards members to redeem and bid their loyalty points on exclusive VIP packages for RB Leipzig games – granting access to exciting matches with numerous extras and behind-the-scenes glimpses.
With 96* open IHG hotels across Germany spanning multiple well-known brands, including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts and Holiday Inn Express, travelling football fans will have plenty of options when deciding where to stay as they support RB Leipzig this football season. Loyalty members and guests can explore more of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ more than 6,000 hotels and 19 global brands in Germany and beyond via the IHG One Rewards mobile app – all in the palm of their hand.A VIP experience for two at the men’s Bundesliga match against VfL Wolfsburg on April 13 or against Borussia Dortmund on the weekend of April 27, 2024.
The package includes:
A tour of the RB Leipzig Football Academy on the day before the match and VIP stadium tour on match dayTwo VIP day tickets for the men’s Bundesliga matches on level 8 (“Rathausblick”)A meet & greet with a player from the RB Leipzig men’s team after the matchAuction closes April 8th 2024 for Borussia Dortmund and March 25th 2024 for VfL WolfsburgA VIP experience for two at the women’s Bundesliga match against Bayer 04 Leverkusen on April 19, 2024.ADVERTISEMENTThe package includes:
Two VIP tickets for the women’s Bundesliga matchA joint meet & greet with a player from the RB Leipzig women’s team (expected after the match)Auction closes April 1st 2024Two VIP tickets for the women’s Bundesliga match against Bayer 04 Leverkusen on April 19, 2024.
The package includes:
Food and beverages in the VIP loungeAccess to the VIP area one hour before kick-offAuction closes April 1st 2024For detailed information on redeeming points for fan packages, visit auctions.ihg.com. To learn more about the IHG One Rewards loyalty programme, visit IHGOneRewards.com. The mobile app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

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Carlton Hotel Singapore is excited to announce its recent achievements, having attained certification to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Industry Criteria for Hotels and Accommodation. This certification demonstrates its unwavering commitment to sustainable practices, aligning with Singapore’s sustainability roadmap. Additionally, the hotel has received the prestigious title of ‘Best Luxury Business Hotel in Singapore’ by the Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2024, recognising its dedication to excellence in service and creating memorable experiences for guests. These accolades mark a significant milestone for Carlton Hotel Singapore’s ongoing efforts to excel in sustainability and deliver unparalleled hospitality experiences.
The GSTC Industry Criteria for Hotels was established to champion the best sustainable tourism practices, focusing on effective sustainability management, mitigating environmental impact, maximising social and economic benefits for the local community, and enriching cultural heritage. Through obtaining this certification, Carlton Hotel Singapore showcases its continual efforts to curtail carbon emissions, prioritise sustainable management practices, and champion innovative solutions.
“We are delighted to be recognised as one of Singapore’s latest GSTC-certified hotels. This certification marks the beginning of our sustainability journey,” said Mr Darren Ware, General Manager of Carlton Hotel Singapore. “We understand that sustainability is an ongoing endeavour requiring collaboration between the public and the hotel. We are committed to elevating sustainability standards and contributing to Singapore’s transition towards becoming a greener city that welcomes visitors from around the world.”
To preserve cultural heritage in Singapore and enhance the guest experience, Carlton Hotel Singapore has launched #carltonexplores, inviting guests to explore nearby places of interest and engage with the local community. Guests are encouraged to share their experiences on Instagram with the hashtag #carltonexplores to win a staycation at Carlton Hotel Singapore, including exclusive access to the Premier Club Lounge.
In addition to its sustainability efforts, Carlton Hotel Singapore has received the prestigious ‘Best Luxury Business Hotel in Singapore’ award at the Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2024. This accolade reflects the hotel’s ongoing dedication to excellence in service and creating memorable travel experiences for guests.ADVERTISEMENTAs Carlton Hotel Singapore continues its journey towards sustainability, it remains steadfast in leading the way toward responsible tourism practices and contributing to the preservation of Singapore’s cultural heritage.

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Amidst record-breaking participation from over 70 universities worldwide, the Sustainable Hospitality Challenge (SHC) by Hotelschool The Hague launches its 10th edition, signaling a new era of sustainable hospitality.
“In recent years, our focus has been on pioneering groundbreaking hospitality concepts for a future in and beyond 2050. This year, we shift gears to create an immediate impact within existing hospitality concepts. Our aim is to bring about real, significant global change. By simplifying the case, we open doors to diverse ideas and solutions, fostering an environment where multiple innovations can come to life. This aligns with our vision to initiate an incubator program, supporting students and their ideas beyond the challenge. Preliminary trials for this program will debut this year. Whether simple and cost-effective or a multi-million-dollar investment, a great product can leave a lasting impact while reinforcing sustainable practices.”
In an exciting move, the Sustainable Hospitality Challenge is expanding its semi-finals to three global events, collaborating with local institutions with a longstanding presence in the challenge. The semi-finals, held from late April to the end of May, will take place in Montreux, Switzerland, in collaboration with the Swiss Hotel Management School; in Bangkok, Thailand, in conjunction with DUSIT Thani College; and in Miami, Florida, USA, in partnership with Florida International University. The expansion provides more student teams the opportunity to showcase their ideas globally and connect with peers and jury members from around the world.
The online Qualification Round submission took place at the beginning of March 2024, with qualifying teams invited to participate in the Regional Semi-Finals in May 2024, where they will pitch their products live. The top-performing teams will advance to the Finals in October 2024 in Dubai, UAE, which form part of the Future Hospitality Summit, marking a pivotal moment in shaping the future of sustainable hospitality.
To discover the next wave of groundbreaking innovations and stay updated on Sustainable Hospitality Challenge’s LinkedIn page, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainable-hospitality-challenge/ADVERTISEMENT

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The Andalusian hotel group Kaizen Hoteles has shone at the World Travel Awards, known as the “Oscars” of tourism, held in Berlin, where the 5 Star Grand Luxury Casa Palacio Don Ramón has emerged as the best boutique hotel in Europe, beating a total of nine finalists.  The awards ceremony was attended by the director of Casa Palacio Don Ramón, Saray Castaño, the president of Kaizen Hotels, Marisa de Ázcárate and the director of Group Operations Almudena Moreno and director of Casa Palacio María Luisa.  Saray Castaño was especially proud that Seville has been recognised as ‘the elite, amongst the most exclusive tourism. This award is confirmation that our hotels in Andalusia are world-leading”.
Receiving a World Travel Award means being at the top of the travel industry and specifically the hospitality industry. These awards were created in 1993 to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries. Today they are recognised worldwide as the industry’s ultimate seal of excellence.
Each year, the World Travel Awards cover the globe with their Grand Tour: a series of regional gala ceremonies to recognise excellence within each continent attended by key decision-makers, leading figures, influencers and industry media. At the end of the year, the winners from each continent face off in a Grand Final.
Casa Palacio Don RamónHotel Casa Palacio Don Ramón 5* Gran Lujo has become a benchmark for the most exclusive tourism in the Andalusian capital.Opened in 2023, this is the luxury hotel chain’s first property in Seville with the aim of offering a higher degree of hospitality and excellence in the city. Located in the heart of the city centre and occupying one of the most emblematic buildings in the city – the former Casa Palacio on Calle Trajano, 2 – Don Ramón is presented as the most exclusive hotel experience that can be enjoyed in Seville. A building with a rich historical and artistic heritage, whose restoration and renovation has opted for the incorporation of the most cutting-edge and sustainable technology, including thermal and acoustic insulation, anti-humidity systems, silent air conditioning, aerothermal and geothermal energy, closed water circuits, aromatisation, multi-layered Climalit glass, and a radiant under floor heating system.
Divided across three floors and with a layout that resembles that of an Andalusian manor house, the hotel has two interior patios with rooftop terrace and swimming pool. The 26 rooms and the common areas of Casa Palacio Don Ramón, including the outdoor swimming pool, the rooftop with spectacular views, the gym, the meeting room and the El Limón restaurant, are unique spaces, with a refined atmosphere.ADVERTISEMENTThe project, designed by the studio of interior designer Alejandra Pombo, is a journey through the different cultures that have inhabited the city over the years, from Al-Andalus to the Seville of the New World. An essence that takes shape through exquisite details and materials made by local artisans, such as wallpapers, upholstered furniture, tiles, grilles and the coquettish balconies present in some of the rooms.
The rooms are divided into three categories: Arab, Mozarabic and New World, according to the prevailing decorative style, and to these we must add the Seville and Don Ramon suites, both on the top floor.
Each of them is presented as a unique space – no two rooms are alike in the entire hotel – and where these three styles are perfectly combined with contemporary materials and inspirations.Along the same lines, the hotel becomes a museum through a tour of exclusive canvases and works of art from the collection of Marisa C. de Azcárate – owner of Kaizen Hoteles – and from the hotel’s own heritage.
To complete the experience, Casa Palacio has its own restaurant focusing on local produce.
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Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa has been named ‘Spain’s Leading Sports Resort 2024’  at the World Travel Awards 2024 for the fourth time – a recognition of the hotel’s world-class sporting facilities that are enjoyed by hotel guests, locals and elite sports teams. The five-star hotel, owned by Grupo Inversor Hesperia, opened its doors in May last year, becoming the first Grand Hyatt in Spain following an ambitious renovation project. It is located at the heart of the La Manga Club resort, in an idyllic enclave off the Mediterranean coast, and is surrounded by the stunning Calblanque Natural Park with views of Mar Menor, a tranquil coastal lagoon.
The award was presented at the gala ceremony for the 31st edition of the World Travel Awards in Berlin on Wednesday 6th March. Ángel Holgado, general manager at Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa commented: “Receiving recognition of this magnitude in the most prestigious international awards in the sector, and for it to be in our first year since reopening as a Grand Hyatt, is a huge honour. It drives us to continue improving and delivering the finest sport and leisure experiences to all our guests”.Since its creation in 1972 by Gregory Peters, La Manga Club and sport have always gone hand in hand. Most commonly known for its world-leading golf facilities, the resort is home to three of the best golf courses in Europe: the North Course, South Course and West Field. Today, Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa also offers golf academies for adults and children at all levels, a large practice area and other exclusive services such as the Clubhouse, the 37 Spikes & Sports Bar, Caddy Master and a renovated pro shop.
The hotel also has world-class facilities for a range of other popular sports, including football with eight FIFA-sized football fields and a stadium for 700 supporters, a total of 28 courts across a variety of surfaces at The Racquets Centre, as well as seven padel courts, a pickleball court and a high-performance gym.
The resort has also hosted a number of prestigious sporting events since opening over five decades ago, notably the Davis Cup, the Fed Cup, the Spanish Open and the ATP. Golf legends such as Severiano Ballesteros, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player, and tennis stars, Arancha Sánchez Vicario, Andy Murray and Juan Carlos Ferrero, all play at its venues. The world’s biggest football teams have also trained at La Manga Club through the years, including Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Ajax, Liverpool FC, Galatasaray SK and Newcastle United as well as the national teams of both Spain and England.
Lastly, the golf courses at La Manga Club have also played a part in a number of Guinness World Record achievements. In June 1985, Otto Bucher, who was 99 years old at the time, putted a hole-in-one from the 12th tee of the South Course (Par 3), which to this day still stands as the record for a hole in one by the oldest person. In November 1995, two English players hit the longest shot at 310 metres on Hole 3 of the South Course.ADVERTISEMENTSource: https://premierconstructionnews.com/

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