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Iberostar’s sustainability report says that rooftop solar, electrification and renewable energies contracts will help reduce greenhouse gas emission. The Spanish hotel group that operates more than 100 properties around the world reported a 17% reduction year-over-year in its Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emission for 2024. Scope 1 emissions are those that Iberostar directly owns or controls. For example, fuel for boilers. Scope 2 is the indirect emissions that are a result of electricity and energy purchased. Skift reported that the company’s progress was largely due to switching hotel operations in Spain over to 100% renewable energy after gaining…
Avis Budget announced a luxury service recently: AvisFirst. Customers can arrange curbside pick-up and drop-off at the airport.The service is now available at Denver, Honolulu and Palm Beach airports. Avis Budget Group has introduced a new luxury service that allows customers to avoid the long lines at airport car rental counters and shuttles. The new curbside services, also called Avis First’s rental car service will deliver cars to airport terminals. according to the company. The new service can be found at the major airports of Denver, Honolulu and Palm Beach in Florida. Avis CEO Brian Choi said: “I remember hauling strollers…
Kabani Hotel Group Has facilitated the sale of Stadium Hotel in Miami. The 217 interior corridor rooms sold for $24million, or about $110,644 each. The hotel was built in 1973 and renovated last year. It is 1.6 miles away from Hard Rock Stadium. Suraj Dalal and Ahmed Kabani, CEO/founder of Kabani Hotel Group were the exclusive brokers for this deal. The buyer, a Californian institutional investor focused on adaptive re-use, was represented by Ryan Shaw from Marcus & Millichap. Suraj said, “Managing buyer expectations was a challenge due to limited comparable data about hotel performance and prior marketing by ownership.…
There’s nothing like the thrill of going on vacation. But it’s not without its stresses – long lines at security, airport parking and currency confusion can all create a hectic start to a trip. A few tricks will make all the different to your trip and ensure that you begin it in style. Here are some tips on how to upgrade your vacation.Get the most out of your money by earning pointsYou can count on one thing: going on vacation will cost money. It doesn’t matter if you are planning a city break on a budget or an adventure of…
Reading Time < 1 Then, you can get in touch with us. US: Lender Mesa West Capital, an affiliate entity of Seaview Investors, has provided $55,000,000 in first mortgage debt for the Burton House Beverly Hills. Recently, the 186-room hotel in West Los Angeles was repositioned as part of the Tribute Portfolio Hotels & Resorts brand. Seaview invested $13.7 Million in the renovation. This included a redesign of guest rooms, development of Emerald Lounge, new dining and social concepts, updated entrances and lobby, a revamped fitness centre and a 1100 square-foot Yoga and Pilates Studio. According to Joshua Westerberg,…
It didn’t take long for the couple to realize that the planner’s lack of expertise with the Balearic Island, and Es Racó’s relative inexperience with weddings (theirs would only be the third thrown there), would make plotting the celebration an uphill battle. “They’re incredible, but don’t have a wedding planning business.” Des says, “They run a resort.”The couple struggled to decide on a date and what vendors they needed (such as an AV team or furniture rentals) and how to best use different locations and layouts for each event. They finally decided to fly from New York, to Mallorca, to…
Images from Emporium Hotel South Bank Emporium Hotel South Bank has been a leading luxury destination in Australia for many years. They are known to provide world-class hospitality, gourmet dining, and they have the first chemical-free hotel in Australia. Emporium Hotel South Bank has partnered with Ozone Hospitality to transform the way hotels clean. Hygiene and sustainability are at the forefront. Julie Manega said that klen.co was the obvious choice for the hotel’s general manager and for the industry as a whole, to commit long-term towards a sustainable future. “Emporium Hotel leads the way for transforming the hygiene standards of…
You might consider yourself a seasoned traveller, somebody who obsessively plans holidays down to fanatically pinned maps and destination-appropriate music playlists. Even the world’s most intrepid traveller can be a victim of poor money management.You could lose money by making simple mistakes like not knowing the current exchange rates, or pressing on the wrong currency on an international ATM. Instead of spending that cash on a nicer hotel room, you might want to upgrade your beer with a fancy martini.Using the right bank card and maximising rewards are the keys to a stress-free trip.The right plastic packIt’s all too easy…
Your travel companions and you can influence the type of holidays you will enjoy. If you’re the type to pore over endless reviews, book everything in advance and use a spreadsheet to tick off every detail, you’ll have a very different experience to the fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants type of traveller, who prefers to just grab their passport and see where it takes them, carry-on in hand.You may be a flexible person who enjoys planning ahead, but also likes to have some spontaneity. You might be the person who is relieved when your super-organised friend gives out color-coded itinerary at the airport.We gathered…
Citadines Oragadam Chennai — Photo by The Ascott Limited Ascott Limited has announced the signing Citadines Chennai Oragadam, a 113 unit serviced residence in association with Boss Inn International Palace Pvt Ltd. Ascott is expanding its operations into Oragadam – a fast-growing industrial and logistics hub – and reaffirming their commitment to India’s high-potential corridors. Oragadam, a hub of industrial activity in Chennai, is home to 22 Fortune 500 companies and top global manufacturers. The suburb has been transformed into a powerhouse of real estate and an economic growth engine in the region with rapid infrastructure upgrades, smart cities initiatives,…