Properties Transform - Hotel Business | Hotel Business INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Hotels around the world are adding new looks, including two Four Seasons properties. Here’s a look: Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita Completes Multi-Year Multimillion-Dollar Renovation Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, an oceanfront resort on Mexico’s Pacifico coast will welcome guests back July 1 with a new reimagined look following a comprehensive multi-year, multimillion-dollar renovation. Guest can newly renovated casita-style guestrooms; private villas and beach homes; the refreshed free-form Nuna infinity-edge pool and Tamai pool deck; and new outdoor wellness, fitness and kids activities across 52 acres. The resort has large pools with pre-reserved chaise lounges, whale watching excursions, long walks along nature trails and two Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses. The resort has added new socially distanced indoor or outdoor fitness offerings including a dedicated meditation room for private sound baths and sound healing, morning yoga on the beach and readapted touchless spa treatments at Apuane Spa such as Reiki healing. The resort has also created several fitness trails throughout the property fully equipped with hydration stations that include cool towels and fresh fruit. Additionally, guests who wish to break a sweat in the privacy of their own casita can access in-room fitness kits complete with resistance bands, balance balls and more. Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita has designed a new kids’ program with private activities such as in-villa piñata parties, poolside celebrations, silent discos, nature hunts, cute bedtime stories and dive-in movie nights in plunge pools. Four Seasons Hotel Houston Transforming A multi-year renovation at Four Seasons Hotel Houston is transforming the downtown hotel and raising the bar for luxury hospitality with newly enhanced guestrooms. Slated to be completed by January 2021 with Turner Construction as general contractor, the guestroom redesign is part of a multi-phase enhancement project that has already included updates to the lobby, front drive, the spa and fitness center, and the addition of Bayou & Bottle and Topgolf Swing Suites. The new design of the guestrooms will stand the test of time under the creative direction of architect and designer Lauren Rottet of Rottet Studios in Houston. The transformation begins the moment guests step off the elevator to a fully redesigned corridor with a light and neutral color scheme—a nod to the clouds often spread across the big Texas sky. The new guestrooms take inspiration from “Houston’s Living Room” with a calming color palette of deep sky blue fabrics complimented by warm undertones of dark oak wood, rich saddle leather, and antique brass details. Custom-made furniture by Houston-based designer Eric Brand gives each room a residential feel and allows guests to immerse themselves in a refined Texas experience that feels like a home away from home. Guests may play bartender in the privacy and comfort of their own room with the addition of the custom-built MyBar station including a special selection of curated wines, spirits, mixers and a variety of cocktail glassware. Ocean Park Inn Completes First Phase of Property-wide Renovation Ocean Park Inn (OPI), a family-owned and operated hotel in Pacific Beach, CA, recently completed the first phase of a property renovation. The 71 newly reimagined guestrooms and refreshed common areas were envisioned by Los Angeles-based bespoke interior architectural design firm Clear on Black. The mid-century meets the beach vibe, complete with accents in tribute to the hotel’s original Tiki-themed design, is the perfect setting for a SoCal beachfront getaway. The streamlined furnishings and vintage local photography in the guestrooms are paired with crisp hues of cool mint green, black, white and soul-warming, sun-drenched yellow that creates an atmosphere of pared-down elegance and chic retro luxe.Guests can also enjoy the sunshine on the brand new pool deck. The final phase of the renovation, scheduled to be completed in fall 2020, will include the complete redesign of the lobby and building’s exterior façade to complement the mid-century aesthetic of the interior. Zane Grey Pueblo Hotel Transforms Located on a steep hillside above Avalon village on Santa Catalina Island in California, Zane Grey Pueblo Hotel is a transformed historic landmark that was recently renovated to provide a luxury destination for modern-day travelers. JCJ Architecture was tapped to provide full design services, delivering a one-of-a-kind lifestyle experience that marries the old and the new, balancing the property’s important historic components with impactful contemporary touches. Originally home to a best-selling American author, known for his adventure novels and idealization of the American frontier, the project revitalized the property into an authentic boutique hotel. The renovation project included a new three-story building and renovation of the two- and three-story South Building, Zane Grey’s original home. The firm was challenged with maintaining important historic components while still incorporating contemporary boutique hotel trends. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia/South, MD Opens After Renovation McNeill Hotel Company’s 124-room Hampton Inn & Suites South Columbia (MD) is now open after having completed an extensive renovation. The renovation involved both guestrooms and all public spaces and included new mattress sets and televisions in the guestrooms. The exterior of the hotel was also reimagined with new building paint, signage and lighting. Properties Transform - Hotel Business appeared first on Hotel Business | Hotel Business - The leading source of hospitality news for owners, developers, designers, brokers, brands, management companies, lenders, REITs & asset managers. Texto fonte original: hotelbusiness.com
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Research Captures the Impact of COVID-19 on Travel Distribution Partners - Hotel Business | Hotel Business NEW YORK—In partnership with MMGY Myriad, international travel marketing alliance Travel Consul released new data around COVID-19’s impact on the travel industry and its current needs. The survey was conducted with more than 900 travel executives globally (tour operators and agency owners) and explores what travel brands need to quickly recover, how customers are reacting, and current marketing activity and business model adjustments in the ever-changing COVID-19 landscape. Here are a few highlights of the results: How destinations can support distribution partners in recovery Clients are still waiting to decide where to travel next Marketing efforts for recovery are focused on social media Business implications of COVID-19 Actions implemented during the crisis Top communication methods used with clients Tourism associations serve as primary data sources How COVID-19 is changing the rules in 2020 and beyond Loyalty to destinations and hotels and resorts is being reconsidered
Research Captures the Impact of COVID-19 on Travel Distribution Partners - Hotel Business appeared first on Hotel Business | Hotel Business - The leading source of hospitality news for owners, developers, designers, brokers, brands, management companies, lenders, REITs & asset managers. Texto fonte original: hotelbusiness.com Locke to Expand Footprint In Europe - Hotel Business | Hotel Business LONDON—Home-meets-hotel lifestyle brand Locke has revealed a rapid expansion plan, with its first international sites slated to open over the next two years in Germany, Ireland and Portugal. Locke will also open four properties in England—three in London and one in Cambridge. Other cities that will see new Locke openings are Dublin, Berlin, Lisbon, Munich and Copenhagen. These hotels join four U.K. hotels that have opened in the past four years in London, Manchester and Edinburgh. “It feels like our alternative to the traditional hotel has never been more relevant,” said Eric Jafari, chief development officer/creative director, edyn, the brand’s parent company. “Each Locke was carefully designed to reflect the city’s unique neighborhood, providing our travelers with an opportunity of experiencing local living—whether they are traveling for business or leisure, for one night or one month.” Through offering guests fully equipped kitchens and stylish living areas in each apartment, Locke combines the comfort of home with the thoughtful design and experience of a lifestyle hotel, according to the brand. Each hotel’s public spaces feature flexible coworking areas, destination dining, an artisan grocer, yoga studio, rooftop cocktail bar, a locally inspired cultural program and a team of in-the-know “House Hosts” to advise guests. “This pivotal moment in our expansion comes at a transformational time for the travel industry at large, and we look forward to contributing to that evolving narrative,” said Stephen McCall, CEO, edyn. “Locke challenges the status quo that distinguishes hotel from home, and we are pleased to be taking our original hybrid concept to new and wider audiences across Europe.” The reveal of Locke’s international expansion comes as its existing portfolio prepares to reopen to the general public on July 4, following the lifting of U.K. lockdown restrictions. Each Locke property has put in place additional measures to protect guests’ safety including contactless check-in and checkout; no contact cleans; independently accredited hygiene standards; and a grocery delivery service for guests and locals. Locke’s upcoming opening timeline includes the following: ● Bermonds Locke, Tower Bridge, London, Fall 2020 Locke to Expand Footprint In Europe - Hotel Business appeared first on Hotel Business | Hotel Business - The leading source of hospitality news for owners, developers, designers, brokers, brands, management companies, lenders, REITs & asset managers. Texto fonte original: hotelbusiness.com A Look at Recent Hotel Sales - Hotel Business | Hotel Business NATIONAL REPORT—Despite challenging times, companies continue to complete hotel transactions. Here’s a look at some of the recent deals: Mumford Company Completes Sale of Clarion Inn in South Boston, VA Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Single-Room Occupancy Hotel Asset in San Francisco A Look at Recent Hotel Sales - Hotel Business appeared first on Hotel Business | Hotel Business - The leading source of hospitality news for owners, developers, designers, brokers, brands, management companies, lenders, REITs & asset managers. Texto fonte original: hotelbusiness.com
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Artigo publicado primeiro no site: R7.com Na vila costeira de Miramar, em Gulpilhares, Vila Nova de Gaia, fica uma pequena capela, construída no topo de uma rocha, virada de costas para o mar. Pequena, mas monumental, frágil, mas forte, irreal e contudo verdadeira, assim é a bela Capela do Senhor da Pedra. Observando de longe, parece que o Atlântico a vai engolir na primeira noite de tempestade, mas três séculos já se passaram desde a sua construção, e ela continua aqui, firme. Talvez seja por causa da rocha sobre a qual está assente — um local de culto há mais de dois mil anos. Como pode atestar a inscrição no mosaico de azulejos emoldurado na entrada da capela, originalmente, a pedra gigante abrigava um templo pagão, possivelmente celta. Quando o cristianismo chegou a Portugal, foram feitos esforços para cristianizar o território e liberta-lo das suas raízes pagãs. O local onde hoje fica a Capela do Senhor da Pedra foi então escolhido para "recuperar" a terra dos hereges, mas apesar da conversão à fé cristã, cerimónias secretas ligadas ao culto pagão ainda hoje ocorrem em noites de lua cheia. Dizem que é comum encontrar velas derretidas deixadas pelos adoradores neo-pagãos nas rochas e na areia ao lado da capela, mas eu não vi nenhuma. Uma cerimónia nada secreta é a romaria que comemora o Senhor da Pedra, uma festa cuja origem se perde no tempo e que se realiza, anualmente, nos terrenos arenosos das praias de Miramar. Tem início no Domingo da Santíssima Trindade e prolonga-se até a terça-feira seguinte. A procissão é o ponto alto das festividades que incluem ainda as tradicionais rusgas (danças) e animação de vários grupos populares. Antigamente, os romeiros dirigiam-se de manhã cedo, a pé, à capela, por vezes, formando rusgas com as pessoas que se juntavam pelo caminho. As mulheres levavam à cabeça a “condessa”, onde aconchegavam o farnel e os homens transportavam o vinho em cabaças ou mesmo em chifres de boi. Após cumprirem as promessas no local de culto, seguiam para o merecido descanso e para um piquenique. No final, dançavam, faziam rodas e cantavam. A crença no Senhor da Pedra pode ter tido origem na antiga adoração pagã, mas o povo criou histórias e lendas para explicar a construção da capela e a importância da rocha que a suporta. Outros acreditam que a imagem de Cristo foi ali parar, trazida pelo próprio mar e “que num belo dia pousou sobre aquela pedra onde, mais tarde, veio a ser erguida a capela”. Outros ainda juram que quando os habitantes de Gulpilhares se preparavam para construir uma ermida ao Senhor da Pedra, no terreiro conhecido por arraial, apareceu uma misteriosa luz, sobre os rochedos junto ao mar. Todas as noites a luz voltava a aparecer, fazendo os habitantes acreditar que era um sinal do Céu. Por esse motivo, desistiram da construção da ermida no arraial e resolveram construir a capela no sítio onde a luz costumava aparecer. Outra lenda famosa associada a este local é a que nos diz que numa manhã de nevoeiro D. Sebastião cravou as patas do seu cavalo, num dos rochedos, mas acabou por voltar para trás sem entrar em praias portuguesas (justificando assim as duas marcas arredondadas e paralelas que supostamente lá se encontram). Mas, tudo em que possamos acreditar, é facilmente esquecido perante a visão extraordinária da praia e daquela capela cinematográficamente localizada no topo de uma rocha fustigada pelas ondas do mar. Não é à toa que este lugar foi eleito a 10ª praia mais bonita da Europa pela organização “European Best Destinations”
Artigo original publicado em The Travellight World 21c Museum Hotels to Make Leadership Transition - Hotel Business | Hotel Business LOUISVILLE, KY—Hospitality management company 21c Museum Hotels has appointed founding partner Sarah Robbins to lead the brand effective July 15th, 2020. The move follows Craig Greenberg’s decision to step down as president/CEO. A member of the founding team which opened the brand’s flagship property here in 2006, Greenberg has led the company through its growth to 11 hotels currently open or under development around the country. Robbins is joined on 21c’s senior leadership team by founding partners Molly Swyers, chief brand officer, and Alice Gray Sites, chief curator/museum director, with oversight by Heather McCrory, CEO, Accor North & Central America. Greenberg has been working closely with Robbins, McCrory and the leadership team to ensure a smooth transition. “Nineteen years ago, I received my first e-mail from Steve Wilson on his idea that would eventually become 21c Museum Hotels,” said Greenberg. “Every day since, it has been the greatest professional and personal journey to be a part of the birth, growth and transformation of 21c. At my core, I am an entrepreneur who is passionate about making new, big things happen and I am excited to look ahead to my next entrepreneurial endeavors in the private and public sectors. I know the future is bright for 21c as it continues to grow and evolve over the coming years under Sarah’s and Accor’s strong leadership, as well as the continued creative vision and influence of Steve Wilson and Laura Lee Brown.” McCrory added, “On behalf of Accor, we thank Craig for his outstanding leadership, contributions and accomplishments while at the helm of 21c. He has been a tremendous partner to us through Accor’s acquisition of 21c, and has played an integral role in preserving the unique spirit which makes 21c so special, while also embracing new opportunities for growth and development of the brand,” said McCrory. “One of 21c’s greatest strengths is its people. The history, experience, and passion that Sarah, Molly, Alice and the entire 21c team bring to the brand is truly inspiring. I have full confidence that Sarah and the leadership team are poised to guide 21c into its exciting next chapter.” As leader for the 21c brand, Robbins will have strategic oversight for 21c’s corporate headquarters, nine properties and new development projects under the 21c brand. Her expanded responsibilities include sales and marketing, brand management and accounting, while she will also continue to lead the group’s operations, food & beverage, and human resources. She previously held roles with the group as chief hospitality officer and SVP operations. Prior to joining 21c, she served as project director for Myriad Restaurant Group, providing food & beverage management and operational consulting for clients such as Starwood Hotels, Interstate Hotels and Sage Hospitality. “It has truly been a privilege working alongside Craig to grow 21c, and I am honored that Steve and Laura Lee, Heather and the team at Accor have put their trust in me to lead this extraordinary brand,” said Robbins. “I look forward to working alongside Molly and Alice, our immensely talented team, our committed owners and partners, and our global family of guests and clients. We’ve achieved remarkable success over the past few years, and all of us at 21c are excited at the growth and opportunities ahead. We believe strongly in our ability to make an even bigger impact in the lives of the people and communities that we serve.” 21c co-founder Steve Wilson, added “When we founded 21c, we had no way of knowing just how much our brand and concept would mean to everyone who has had the opportunity to visit. We believed in the power of contemporary art and its ability to drive positive change in the communities around us. And now we’ve seen, firsthand, the success and impact 21c has had in more than nine cities across the country, and it’s truly incredible. None of this would have been possible without the passion, fire and drive of our leadership team, with Craig at its helm. Craig, thank you for everything you’ve done for our brand, our hotels and our people. And Sarah, congratulations on your new responsibilities; I know 21c remains in great hands.” Robbins will work alongside Swyers, Stites and the other members of the 21c team to forward the brand’s boundary-pushing vision combining multi-venue contemporary art museum, boutique hotels and chef-driven restaurants. The brand continues to grow—most recently opening 21c Museum Hotel Chicago earlier this year, with additional properties slated to open in St. Louis in 2021 and Des Moines in 2022. 21c Museum Hotels to Make Leadership Transition - Hotel Business appeared first on Hotel Business | Hotel Business - The leading source of hospitality news for owners, developers, designers, brokers, brands, management companies, lenders, REITs & asset managers. Texto fonte original: hotelbusiness.com Radisson Hotel Group Partners With Hotelbeds - Hotel Business | Hotel Business PALMA, SPAIN—Hotelbeds has entered into a preferred partnership with Radisson Hotel Group. Through this agreement, Radisson Hotel Group will distribute via Hotelbeds’ network of more than 60,000 B2B travel buyers such as tour operators, retail travel agents, airlines and loyalty programs across more than 140 source markets worldwide. At the same time, Hotelbeds’ customers will gain access to preferential rates and availability across Radisson Hotel Group’s portfolio of more than 1,100 hotels in more than 120 countries worldwide, representing seven brands including Radisson Collection, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Red, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson. Hotelbeds’ portfolio of 60,000 B2B travel buyers will offer Radisson Hotel Group incremental, high-value bookings from non-domestic markets that typically book further in advance, pay more per room, stay for longer, cancel less and spend more at the property, according to the company. Radisson Hotel Group will distribute its hotel rooms through Hotelbeds’ two main channels: the wholesale distribution channel that operates under the Hotelbeds brand, and the retail channel, Bedsonline, that caters to retail travel agents. “Radisson Hotel Group is one of the world’s largest hotel groups and we are delighted to sign a preferred partnership with them,” said Mark Redmond, head of global chains at Hotelbeds. “Once restrictions are removed and travel begins again, I am certain that our 60,000 B2B travel buying clients will be very excited about gaining access to special rates and availability for Radisson Hotel Group’s well-known brands such as Radisson Blu, Park Plaza or Park Inn by Radisson.” “Through the alliance with Hotelbeds, we have access to a leading and strategically important B2B distribution network, including both wholesale and retail distribution worldwide through Bedsonline,” said Eric de Neef, EVP & global chief commercial officer at Radisson Hotel Group. “As we start to reboot, reshape and reboost the business after the peak of the crisis, we want to continuously extend our sales reach, and Hotelbeds is the right partner to achieve this. We look forward to working with Hotelbeds to not only grow overall bookings together but, more importantly, to grow incremental, high-value bookings.” Both Radisson Hotel Group and Hotelbeds support and endorse the “Safe Travels” protocols of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which are aimed at helping restart the global tourism industry. To reinforce the message of health and safety, Hotelbeds has recently launched Safe2Stay, a filter category that consolidates and displays in the booking process the hotel properties that are following the different COVID-19 health and safety protocols and certifications that travel industry companies, tourism boards and lobby groups have recently created. This category covers the Radisson Hotels Safety Protocol, which is a program of in-depth cleanliness and disinfection procedures to further strengthen the hotels’ existing sanitation, cleanliness and disinfection guidelines. Radisson Hotel Group Partners With Hotelbeds - Hotel Business appeared first on Hotel Business | Hotel Business - The leading source of hospitality news for owners, developers, designers, brokers, brands, management companies, lenders, REITs & asset managers. Texto fonte original: hotelbusiness.com New Hotels Open in the South - Hotel Business | Hotel Business NATIONAL REPORT—Hotel openings in the South include the first Margaritaville resort in Texas, as well as new outposts for SpringHill Suites and Extended Stay America. Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston The development of the resort is a joint venture of Songy Highroads (SHR) and The Wampold Companies. The 20-story resort features 303 luxury suites, as well as 32 lakefront cottages with boat slips available. The resort offers five signature Margaritaville-inspired restaurants and bars anchored by LandShark Bar & Grill, with panoramic views of Lake Conroe. The three-acre Jolly Mon Water Park features a lazy river, pools for all ages, waterslides, a splash zone and a year-round heated pool. Other amenities include a family-friendly, 18-hole golf course; miniature golf course; pickleball and tennis courts; the 10000-sq.-ft. Fins Up Fitness Center; the 18,000-sq.-ft. St. Somewhere Spa; and 72,000-sq.-ft. of indoor/outdoor meeting space. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lakeland Amenities include same-day dry cleaning, guest laundry facilities, business services, complimentary WiFi, a 24/7 Market with “grab and go” options, a full-service bar, a fitness center and an outdoor swimming pool and patio with a fire pit. The hotel, located adjacent to the RP Funding Center, also includes more than 4,100-sq.-ft. of functional event space, onsite catering by Publix Aprons, five poolside cabana-style suites and two executive/bridal suites. Extended Stay America – Savannah – Pooler The four-story 124-room property features complimentary WiFi, premium cable, a Stayfit fitness room, Stayclean laundry room and the signature Stayplay lobby. The rooms include fully equipped kitchens with full-size refrigerators, stovetop, cookware, utensils and dishes, as well as pillowtop beds, recliners, workspaces and TVs with streaming capabilities. The property is located less than five miles from Gulfstream, JCB Americas, Oglethorpe Speedway and the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. New Hotels Open in the South - Hotel Business appeared first on Hotel Business | Hotel Business - The leading source of hospitality news for owners, developers, designers, brokers, brands, management companies, lenders, REITs & asset managers. Texto fonte original: hotelbusiness.com |
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