Archives January 2024

HANDWRITTEN COLLECTION AIMS TO OPEN AROUND 25 NEW PROPERTIES IN 2024 AND BEYOND

Handwritten Collection, a midscale collection brand of Accor, celebrates its first anniversary in January 2024, with a burgeoning roster of charming and diverse hotels around the world. The brand first launched in January 2023, with the purpose of bringing together small to mid-size hotels that authentically reflect the character and warmth of the people who love and look after them.

Radisson Hotel Group signs first Radisson RED hotel in Berlin

Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of Radisson RED Berlin Kudamm, the Group’s first bold and cutting-edge upscale Radisson RED property in Germany’s capital, set to open in late spring 2024. Located just steps from Kurfürstendamm, commonly known as Ku’damm, Berlin’s iconic boulevard and one of its most famous shopping streets, and within walking distance of the famed KaDeWe department store

Sam Nazarian’s sbe Forms Strategic Alliance with Wyndham

sbe, the privately-held leading international lifestyle hospitality group that develops, manages and operates world-class hotels, restaurants, lounges and nightclubs, and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH), the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels spanning over 95 countries, have announced the launch of a new smart lifestyle brand under the working title, Project HQ Hotels & Residences.

Introducing the First Beach Gear Rental App – Beachify

Innovative new platform makes a splash by democratizing the coastal recreational equipment rental industry. A browse, compare price & book marketplace for beach gear rentals, coastal recreational equipment rentals, and 90 + activities connecting consumers and businesses, enabling them to find the best price and book faster than ever before.

Hudini provides SH Hotels & Resorts with new brand App

Hudini, a leader in digital transformation solutions for the hospitality industry has been appointed by SH Hotels & Resorts, an affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group, that operates 1 Hotels, Baccarat Hotels and Treehouse Hotels, to streamline services and deliver exceptional guest experiences through a new innovative custom mobile app.

Stunning new light art festival featuring world-class lineup launches at Expo City Dubai

Dhai Dubai, the first-ever Emirati-led light art festival, has launched its illuminating 10-day programme at Expo City Dubai. The event celebrates the rich artistic tapestry of Emirati talent through a series of awe-inspiring artistic projections, interactive installations, enlightening talks and creative workshops.