IHG signs agreement to open voco Hiroshima in 2027, flying cars in Dubai and more...

IHG signs agreement to open voco Hiroshima in 2027
Monday, 1st April 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts announced that it has signed its first management contract with Samty KK to open voco Hiroshima in mid 2027.

Part of the urban development next to Hiroshima Station, the 301-room new-build hotel will incorporate a design that will allow visitors to feel the history of the area, including a space that embraces Saigoku Kaido, the famous Edo Period highway (1603-1868) on which the hotel stands >>

HotelREZ and Sabre agree to renew technology partnership
1 Apr 2024 : Sabre Corporation announced the renewal of the longstanding technology partnership between HotelREZ and Sabre Hospitality >>

Dubai company takes flight with 100+ flying cars order
31 Mar 2024 : Aviterra concluded a deal with PAL-V to bring flying cars to the Middle East and Africa where is acquiring over 100 PAL-V Liberty flying cars, making an investment, and formalizing a partnership for the Middle East and Africa >>

European hotel transactions news
30 Mar 2024 : Hotel news and transactions from around the European region: Millennium REIT sells Hotel Eurostars Lucentum in Spain, CPIPG sells 50% stake in eight Czech hotels to Best Hotel Properties and more >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

In Defense of Tradition: Why Hotels Should Resist the Urge to Change
Monday, 1st April 2024

In a world where change is often seen as the only constant, it's easy to forget the value of stability and tradition—especially in industries like hospitality.

At their heart, hotels serve a fundamental and timeless purpose: to provide a sanctuary for rest and recharge. This core mission has remained unchanged through centuries, evolving in style but timeless >>

Digital Money, Carefully Managed, Can Aid Pacific Island Growth and Equality
A cautious step-by-step approach would help the region explore new technologies effectively to deliver economic and social gains while managing risks.

Pacific island countries are eager to leverage the opportunities of the digital money revolution by developing payment systems, expanding financial inclusion, and mitigating the loss of correspondent banking relationships >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of March 29, 2024
Hotel investment in the Alps heats up, Palazzo Versace opens the first of its luxury hotels in Asia and more >>