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Mercure Rockhampton Hotel – Image Credit Accor The Mercure Rockhampton Hotel and adjacent development site will be put up for sale in the next few weeks due to increased interest in regional Queensland investments. CBRE Hotels on behalf Fifty Group is managing the sales. Hotel Features and Performance The hotel occupies an expansive 4,657sqm parcel of freehold land in the CBD. The hotel has 74 rooms, a meeting and conference centre, Riverside Restaurant and recreational facilities including a pool, gym, ample on-site parking and a detached manager’s home with two bedrooms. This hotel is the only Accor branded hotel in…
Hawaii legislators passed legislation to increase taxes on hotels, vacation rental homes, and other short term lodging by 0.75 percent.The tax increase is expected to generate new revenues of $100 million annually, according to officials.The proceeds of the auction will help to reduce the impact of climate changes on the islands. Legislators in Hawaii Legislation was passed to increase taxes on hotels, vacation rental homes, and short-term accommodations. This lodging tax was also nicknamed the “green fee” as the money would be used to assist the islands in dealing with climate change. “This legislation, which I intend to sign, is…
The H World Hotels welcomed nearly 6.3 millions guests, an increase of 30% from 2024 Hotel occupancy rates in the top second-tier cities exceeded 90%. H World registered over 43,000 guest stays from around the world during the five day holiday. This represents a 75% increase y-o -y following China’s introduction of visa-free transit. SHANGHAI H World Group Limited, (NASDAQ: HTHT) (HK: 01179) announced that during the 2025 May Day holiday, hotels under its brands received nearly 6.3 million guests, representing a 30% increase compared to the same period last year. China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism reported that 314…
Where do Trump staffers stay if there is no Trump hotel nearby? Hiltons and Marriotts. Skift analyzed Federal Election Commission data to find that Trump’s campaign spent $1.7m at Hilton and Marriott during the 2024 election. The amount spent by Trump’s campaign on hotel accommodations during the presidential campaign last year was significantly higher. Trump’s campaign has spent a relatively small amount on the hotels of other well-known hotel chains, such as Hyatt ($156.682), InterContinental (134.333), and Choice Hotels International (18.209)
We can become more efficient by finding clothing staples that we can wear again and again. sustainable travelers—and refrain from overpacking. Lightweight and versatile basics will be key to building a capsule summer wardrobe. Instead of packing a suitcase, you can use a lightweight and versatile capsule wardrobe. suitcase Consider investing in essentials you can wear with anything. These easy-to wear summer basics will last you for many years and they won’t go out of fashion.We’ve put together a list to help you start packing. Turks and Caicos You are planning on eating your way through Italy. These are the…
U.S. officials have added two more countries to their “Do Not Travel List” for 2025. This brings the total number of nations Americans should avoid to 21. North Korea, Burkina Faso and other countries have been added to the list. The U.S. Department of State is now advising travelers to avoid a growing number of countries. State Department travel advisories are updated regularly and reflect current recommendations. Both Burkina Faso, and North Korea, have recently been added to the “Do Not Travel List”, bringing the number of countries that the U.S. Government recommends travelers to avoid up to 21. The…
Images by Sojern SojernThe leading digital platform for hospitality, shares its latest travel statistics ahead of summer’s busy season. Despite ongoing global political and economic uncertainty, travel demand is holding steady with 2024 levels—as travelers seek out cooler climates, rich cultural experiences and more local getaways. “In a world reshaped by politics, climate, and evolving traveler expectations, the brands that thrive are those that adapt early—delivering timely, personalized messages that drive loyalty,” said Noreen H., Chief Revenue Officer at Sojern. “Now is the time for marketers refine their top of funnel strategies and use travel intent data in order to connect with consumers…
Hotel Equities and Springboard Hospitality merge to form a larger hotel management firm The merger brings together the strengths of the two companies and expands their portfolio to include the United States, Canada the Caribbean and Latin America. Hotel Equities in Atlanta and Springboard Hospitality in Honolulu declared their strategic merge on May 6, 2020. The combined company, which will offer tailored strategies and be supported by institutional infrastructure and operational expertise, will continue to be an owner-focused firm. The merger brings two complementary companies together, each of which has distinct strengths. Hotel Equities, known for their superior performance with…
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Persepolis Investments Banyan Tree Padilla Madrid, an architectural masterpiece created in collaboration by Banyan TreeThe building boasts 24 residences located in the Salamanca District. The building is a historic restoration designed by Julio Touza Sacristán that seamlessly blends the structure’s original architecture while introducing new elements to welcome the surrounding environment. Residences range from 308 to 655 square meters, with prices starting under €3 million and reaching more than €16 million. Colliers and Knight Frank have begun to market the properties. Padilla’s restoration symbolizes the building’s new era, transforming the architectural masterpiece originally designed by prominent Spanish architect Gutiérrez Soto…