WATG Selected to Design First Viceroy Hotel in Europe

Viceroy Hotel Group has plans to debut in Europe with Viceroy Algarve at Quinta da Ombria, set to open in Portugal in 2017. Viceroy will use the hotel and residential property to create an experience that merges a traditional Algarve feel with a modern vibe. Boasting...

Room Rate Gains to Accelerate in 2015

According to an updated lodging forecast released by PwC, the U.S. anticipates room rate gains to accelerate and drive a RevPAR increase in 2015, as hotels achieve occupancy levels reflecting the solid lodging demand trends of recent quarters. 

During the first nine...

DoubleTree by Hilton Debuts in New Zealand

DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Worldwide have opened the brand’s first property in New Zealand—DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown. Formerly known as the Kawarau Hotel and managed by Hilton, the stylish 98-room hotel is set in the heart of the Kawarau Village. The...

JW Marriott Opens First Resort in India

JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts has opened its first resort in India, the JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa. “JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove & Spa is a beautiful addition to our growing India portfolio and overall global...

Average Room Rates Rise in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi hotel market continues to gain momentum with 4- and 5-Star hotels reporting positive gains in performance levels for the month of September compared to the same period last year, according to the latest HotStats. Average room rate (ARR) increased by 4.2...