The Ritz Carlton Rabat Dar Es Salam | New Hospitality Jewel in Morocco

The Ritz Carlton Hotel Rabat Dar es Salam represents the debut in Morocco of the Ritz – Carlton brand, prestigious American multi-national company dedicated to hospitality founded in 1983 with its headquarters in the town of Chavy Chase – Maryland.

This hotel, a new jewel of hospitality is inspired by the ancient royal palaces in Moorish style, symbol of the Maghreb, paying homage to the colors, the imperial-style materials used that will echo the splendors of the Arab-Berber dynasties that made this land an important kingdom, the infinite decorative details that represent the Moroccan culture for the elegance and design symbols of an iconic history and culture that still live in their total essence in this territory of North Africa.

This hotel is a luxurious sanctuary immersed in the sumptuous and serene beauty of the Royal Golf Course Dar Salam designed by Robert Trent Jones located in Souissi just 15 minutes away from the centre of Rabat which offers 45 holes spread over three course and the red course designed for professionals has 18 holes, par 72 over 6.702 metres.

The hotel, surrounded by 178 hectares of lush gardens, oak woods with access to the Golf Club and the Equestrian Club provides 117 rooms and suites, each of them carefully designed, combining in perfect harmony the Art Deco style with magnificent details of Moroccan craftsmanship.

The gastronomic offer is outstanding with five different culinary experiences, including a signature restaurant inspired by Maghreb and Asian flavors and an all-day restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine.

Guests can enjoy the Ritz-Carlton Spa, eight treatment rooms inspired by classic ancestral rituals, and a magnificent traditional hamman developed in honor of Moroccan heritage.

Link

https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/rbarz-the-ritz-carlton-rabat-dar-es-salam/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0

Radisson Hotel Group | Expansion in the Philippines with Three New Hotels

 

Radisson Hotel Group, well known American multi-national hospitality company, has announced the addition of three new hotels in the Philippines in the localities of Cauayan City, Dasmarinas and Olongapo, adding a total of new, future 450 rooms to its portfolio.

The first hotel is the Park Inn Radisson Cauayan Isabel, a newly built mid-to-upscale hotel that will become the first international brand hotel in Cauayan city located on the island of Luzon in the province of Isabela.

The hotel is located in a strategic position developed on top of the SM City Cauayan Mall, the first Supermall in the region, opened in 2014 acquiring great popularity becoming a famous tourist hub with a development being expanded to meet the great demand of visitors.

The hotel will be inaugurated in the second quarter of 2027 and will provide 151 rooms, a lobby bar, a restaurant, a private dining room, a gym, swimming pool, terrace and lounge, children's pool, three rooms for meetings and events.

The second hotel is the Park Inn by Radisson Olongapo Central, a new property that will mark the entry of the Radisson brand into the coastal city of Olongapo, an up-and-coming destination overlooking the picturesque Subic Bay on the west coast of the island of Luzon.

This increasingly popular resort should attract tourists looking for relaxation and sunny holidays on the beautiful local beaches as well as being a trendy destination for scuba diving, water sports and adventure tourism being a remarkable gateway to the mountains and jungles on the island of Luzon.

The debut is expected in the first quarter of 2028, the Hotel will be located near the SM Olopango Central Shopping Center providing 151 rooms, a bar located in the lobby, a convertible dining area, a private dining room, a swimming pool with solarium, lounge and children's pool.

The third hotel is the Park Inn by Radisson Dasmarines scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2027, a mid-to-upscale hotel by Park Inn by Radisson in the Philippines that will be part of the expansion of the current SM City Dasmarines shopping mall, the largest in the province of Cavite about 50 minutes by car from Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport

The hotel will provide 151 rooms, a lobby bar, a convertible dining area, a private dining room, a swimming pool with a terrace, a lounge and a children's pool and takeaway kiosk.

Radisson Hotel Group's Executive Vice President & Head of Global Development commented that the company's success in this important Asian market is due to the strong strength of local partnerships and the relevance of the group's brands. Thanks are due to SMHCC for the trust in the brands and people who work for Radisson Group always striving to create more opportunities for owners, people and guests.

The Executive Vice President of SM Hotels & Conventions Corp declared that these three hotels will undoubtedly be a great addition to SMHCC's portfolio as they are located in the main emerging destinations of the Philippines and the planned opening of these properties underscore the expansion of the hotel group with a further boost to the development of the Philippine hotel industry.

Currently, Radisson Hotel Group operates six hotels in the Asian country, including a luxury hotel, the Radisson Blu in Cebu, and five Park Inn by Radisson hotels located in Clark, Davao, Iloilo, Quezon and Bacolod. This latest expansion will further strengthen Park Inn by Radisson's position and visibility as the leading international mid- to high-end brand in the Philippines for leisure and business travelers.

Link

https://www.expreso.info/noticias/hoteles/101604_tres_nuevos_hoteles_de_radisson_en_filipinas

Paradores | €190 Million Investment for Historical Heritage Recovery & Quality Improvement

 

Paradores de Turismo de España S.A, public company that manages accomodation throughout Spain, plans to invest € 190 million with the aim of improving the quality of the offer, increasing the comfort of the accomodation and making them more sustainable and energy efficient.

Linked to all that Turespaña is working for these improvements by recovering, renovating and restyling 39 paradores declared Assets of Cultural Interest with an investment coming from European funds of € 89 million.

These operations of varying duration and complexity are in the middle of full bidding process and they will begin to be carried out starting this year, expecting to complete everything in the summer of 2026.

The Paradores Company will invest € 90 million with its own funds for various renovation works and other € 11 million will be added in the drafting of the Master Plan of the 53 historic buildings of the Paradores network that will allow a better planning and conservation management of these important buildings part of the Spanish historical and artistic heritage.

link https://www.expreso.info/noticias/hoteles/101612_paradores_invertira_en_recuperar_patrimonio_historico_y_mejorar_la_calidad

Accor | Luxury & Lifestyle Leadership Consolidation

The French hotel group Accor, founded in 1967 and now owns 55 brands, has recorded strong revenue growth in the luxury and lifestyle segments, as well as a 13% increase in the group's EBITDA in the last six months.

Accor has set its sights on becoming a market leader in these two categories after recording a considerable 22% increase in revenues in this sector compared to the first half of 2023 with a group EBITDA, earnings before interests, in taxes, depreciation and amortization of £424 million / 0ver Є 500 million for the first half of 2024 which is quantified in an increase of 13% compared to the same period of the previous year.  

Accor's premium, midscale and economy division reported a 4% increase in RevPar, revenue per available roomcompared to the second quarter of 2023 as a result of price increases, while in the luxury and lifestyle segment, it recorded an 8% increase in RevPar mainly due to higher occupancy rates.

The remarkable performance of Accor's luxury & lifestyle division was bolstered by the acquisition of French high-end catering brand Potel & Chabot in October 2023, which is believed to have contributed £98.4 million/ over Є 116.0 million.

In March 2024, the subsidiary of Accor Ennismore that manages various brands including Hoxton, Hyde and Gleneagles acquired a 51% stake in Rikas Restaurants Management, a hospitality company headquartered in Dubai that offers premium catering.

In June, Accor partnered with luxury goods brand LVMH through a strategic investment in the Orient Express brand, which owns two sailboats and plans to operate other businesses with other hotels and trains.  

Reaffirming its confidence, Accor's Chairman and CEO stated that business in the second half of the year remained strong in all regions across all brands and the pace of development of the group has accelerated and its position as a leader in luxury and lifestyle has been further strengthened by important partnerships.

These performances allow Accor to increase RevPar's target for 2024 by reaffirming its confidence in the strength and strength of the group. ambition of the group.

The coming weeks will be marked by the Olympic and Paralympic Games of which Accor is one of the partners and for this unique event The teams of the group will be mobilized for services to the Athletes' Village, the Media Village and all the guests staying in the hotels of the group.

Link : https://www.thecaterer.com/news/accor-consolidates-leading-position-in-luxury-and-lifestyle