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Choice Hotels International Inc. The appointment has been made Aly El-Bassuni As SVP of its Managed Hotels Division. El-Bassuni’s role will be to oversee the strategy, the operations, and the continued momentum of all the managed hotel properties owned by the company. He will focus on helping maximize the performance, improving the guest experience, and driving sustainable, long-term growth. Dom Dragisich said that Aly’s leadership style is hands-on, and his respect for the frontline team, as well as his global perspective, make him a perfect fit to lead Choice Hotels’ managed hotels division. His international experience, strategic vision and operational…
Airbnb has introduced a new feature that allows guests to book domestic stays without having any upfront payment. Airbnb calls this feature Reserve Now, and Pay Later. Hosts can set their own cancellation policy. When a host’s policy is flexible — meaning guests can cancel up to 24 hours before the stay begins — their payments aren’t due until “shortly before” the free-cancellation period ends, Airbnb announced Thursday. The U.S. guest who reserves an apartment or house with a moderate cancelation policy that allows for a refund of the full amount up to five days prior to arrival, will only need…
Reading Time < 1 Then, you can get in touch with us. Austria: Lifestyle brand Miiro is now accepting reservations for its first property and latest addition, Miiro Palace Rudolf. This property, which is set to open in late November, is situated in a townhouse in the Old Town neighborhood overlooking Rudolfspark. Palais Rudolf features 64 individually designed rooms, including 2 suites with private balconies. Archisphere’s Gabriel Kacerovsky was responsible for the execution of details. He was assisted by James Thurstan, an interior designer. Palais Rudolf is led by Dirk-Jan Doek. The restaurant and bar offers everything from coffee to…
It is a good idea to use a different language.Is an overnight train more glamorous? Even when you are wearing your husband’s raincoat while carrying a car seat encrusted with oats, a six-month baby in a carrier, and an Apple core that is slowly fermenting in the side pocket on your backpack?I don’t know. I love travelling by train – even now, when it’s as comprehensively bad as British rail privatisation has made it for, well, just about everyone save a few shareholders and the CEO of Pumpkin Cafe. What about travelling at night time? The whisper of romance from…
Visitors to Greece Don’t miss AthensThe mainland of the country has much more to offer than its capital. I have been a travel adviser in Greece for the past 20 years and have seen travelers go from checking off tourist attractions to seeking out more rich, textured experiences. For those ready to go deeper, the Peloponnese and Northern Greece are two dynamic mainland destinations that offer luxury, history, and authenticity—without the crowds. The Royal Tombs of Aigai are located outside of Thessaloniki. Lumir Pecold/Getty Images Northern Greece What to Do in the Area Thessaloniki’s the cultural capital for the north.…
Image Credit Hilton: Lounge at Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas Hilton’s Caribbean expansion has been boosted by the opening of Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas. It is the first Hilton property to be opened in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The hotel is located opposite Havensight Mall with a view of Long Bay. It has 126 rooms. Hilton has a strategy to increase its presence in Caribbean where they currently operate approximately 50 hotels. Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas, owned by Haven Development and operated by Hotel Equities offers amenities such as a 3,800-square foot patio, a 2,00-square-foot deck and 850-square…
Hôtel Métropole Monte‑Carlo has opened a new destination for serenity and relaxation in the heart of the Principality: The Spa Métropole by Guerlain. The Spa Metropole by Guerlain is a collaboration between the House of Guerlain and the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo. It embodies holistic wellness, guided by two exceptional houses. The opening of the Spa by Guerlain is a major milestone in the renovation of this hotel, which will include new rooms later this summer. Designed by interior architect Samy Itani of Itani & Courtois, the spa features clean lines in a calm, light‑filled setting, reflecting a place of quiet retreat. Although this…
You can also find out more about the following: United States The first ever nuclear-powered Airport could be built in the near future.Denver International Airport has announced that it will launch a feasibility study to examine the feasibility of adding a nuclear power source known as a small module reactor (SMR), on its campus. This is an industry-first.Denver officials believe that this newer, more modern reactor could be a safer, more scalable and more cost-effective way to harness nuclear power. They can generate 300 MW(e), and are more flexible than conventional reactors. SMRs are able to be installed in locations…
The following are some of the ways to get in touch with each other:The evening sun shines on the marina and the wooden gable end of the houses lean into the street, which is only broken by the occasional bicycle. I’m drinking a cheap, decent bottle of wine at a bar on the water. It’s quiet and everyone around me is speaking Dutch.Amsterdam? The city is overpriced and bustling with tourists. There are also many canals, which makes it a busy place. It’s like a world away. I’m in Nieuwendam. These houses were built as far back as the 16th…
Lodging Econometrics (LE) released its Q2 Hotel Construction Pipeline for Europe Trend Report. According to LE analysts, the region’s total pipeline stands at 1,690 projects/248,972 rooms at the close of the second quarter. As of the second quarter’s close, 44% of the hotel projects in Europe’s total pipeline are in the under-construction stage, standing at 744 projects and 112,483 rooms. In the next year, 376 more projects, with 57 414 rooms, are expected to begin construction. Meanwhile, projects at the planning stage have reached a new record of 570 projects, with 79 075 rooms. This represents an increase by 11%…