Choice Hotels’ acquisition of Wyndham is deemed invalid | Abandon the attempt!

The attempted takeover of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by Choice Hotels has come to an inglorious end, with the latter announcing that it is abandoning its “hostile takeover bid” for Wyndham, worth $8 billion, which was made public five months ago. Even before Choice publicly announced its intentions, Wyndham had already rejected four of its […]

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The first JW Marriott hotel in Greece is coming | JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa opens in 2025

Marriott International announced its collaboration with Vassilakis S.A. to bring the JW Marriott brand to Greece for the first time. The JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa, expected to open in 2025 in Marathi, Chania, will span 100 acres and will be a haven for travelers seeking a luxurious getaway, combined with exceptional service and […]

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TUI UK has 1,000 more hotels for sale for summer 2025 | Some in Greece

TUI UK has put an additional 1,000 hotels on sale for summer 2025 in popular tourist destinations, including Greece, in response to the growing demand for flexible stays. According to the company, there is an increase in bookings for holidays that do not involve the usual length of stay of seven, ten and fourteen nights. […]

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Trade, hotels and restaurants account for most reported incidents of violence and harassment at work

According to the annual report of the competent department of the Labour Inspectorate, most reported incidents of violence and harassment come from the retail and wholesale trade (21%), hotels (12%) and catering (7%), as the specific characteristics of each sector have an impact on all kinds of abusive behaviour. For another year (2023), the vast […]

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W Costa Navarino launches the new season on May 3 with an exciting line-up of events

W Costa Navarino kicks off the new season on May 3 with an exciting line up of events centered around music, wellness, sports, fashion, and gastronomy, designed to foster guests’ creativity, individuality and freedom of expression. Greece’s first W Escape, located in Costa Navarino, the sustainably driven destination in southwest Peloponnese,  will host a series […]

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Sani/Ikos Group promotes inclusion and empowerment of women in the tourism sector

-In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Group launches a training programme for unemployed women in collaboration with NGO Women on Top -Respect in the workplace is the key thematic focus of this year’s ‘The Masterclass Series” educational programme for Sani/Ikos Group employees Leading the way in sustainability and responsible governance, the Sani/Ikos hospitality Group […]

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Hotelbeds and H World International sign their alliance

Hotelbeds, part of HBX Group, consolidates its strategic partnership with H World International, marking an expansion of its preferred portfolio. This agreement offers clients enhanced access to premium lodging options across 21 countries.  Hotelbeds will leverage its global network of more than 71,000 travel distributors across 190 source markets to seamlessly integrate H World International’s […]

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TUI Global Hotel Awards: the Lindos Blu is “first in the world” again | M&T at the ceremony | VIDEO

At a glittering ceremony last night, 4 March in Berlin, the “first of the firsts” were announced at the TUI Global Hotel Awards, where the travel giant’s 100 best hotels around the world are awarded. The best hotel worldwide for the third consecutive year was Lindos Blu, in Rhodes! ITB in Berlin honoured Special Recognition […]

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Rio Hotel Las Vegas is considered one of the hotels of the World Hyatt Group

Hyatt’s portfolio was enriched with a hotel in the process of being remodeled, which cost $340 million, called the Rio Hotel Las Vegas. Phase one of the Las Vegas hotel’s two-phase renovation is expected to be completed this fall. At that time, the reimagined all-suite hotel will move into Hyatt’s Independent Collection under the Destination […]

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