Hilton Hotels & Resorts | Expansion in Austria with Two Spark Brand Hotels


Hilton Hotels & Resorts, renowned global brand of full-service hotels and resorts and the flagship of American multinational hospitality company Hilton founded in 1919 by Conrad Nicholson Hilton, headquartered in McLean - Virginia - U.S., expands its influence in Europe with two hotels in Austria, concretely in Vienna with the Spark brand, a group's premium economy brand.

The Spark brand stands out in functional accommodation, equipped with complete services, on a budget - friendly geared towards guests looking for a reliable, comfortable, clean and affordable stay.

The two hotels that will be relaunched in the coming months belong to Verkehrsbuero Hospitality, a company headquartered in the Austrian Capital Wien with brands in the hotel, MICE, camping and hostel sectors that have so far operated under the Bassena brand launched in 2020 a brand characterised by young, urban, with a focus on city hotel business and casual feel.

The first hotel is Spark by Hilton Vienna Donnaustadt which provides 198 rooms, located less than a kilometres from shopping at the Westfield Donau Zentrum, approximately 3.0 kilometres from Danube Tower and Donauinsel – Trainingspark, 5.0 kilometres from Prater Amusement Park and Vienna International Airport is a 36 - minute drive.

The second accommodation is the Spark by Hilton Vienna Messe Prater featuring 243 rooms located near public transportation Prater Amusement Park and Prater Recreational Area. Shopping at Wien Mitte, The Mall and Ernst Happel Stadium are 3.0 kilometres away while Vienna International Airport is within 40 minutes.

The Spark brand opened its first facility in September 2023 in the United States of America, specifically in Mystic, a village and census – designated place in Groton and Stonington in the state of Connecticut just eight months after the presentation of the new concept and nowadays there are already more than 50 Sparks open, with another 275 on the way.

Link - https://www.ttgitalia.com/hotel/hilton-accelera-lo-sviluppo-del-marchio-spark-due-new-entry-in-austria-BF21421606

Stademos Hotels LTD | Essence of Med Luxury Style as Hotspot in Cyprus

 

Stademos Hotels LTD, private hospitality company established in 1989, headquartred in Limassol - Cyprus, armed with a steadfast vision to develop and operate world-class hotels consolidates and proclaims itself as emblem and hotspot of Med luxury style in the hospitality sector linked to the evolution of Mediterranean Aesthetics which is associated with the philosophy of the ancient Greeks who associated the idea of beauty with the concepts of grace, measure, balance and above all harmony and proportion.

The model of beauty par excellence is represented with divinities, gods and goddesses and Stademos Hotels LTD inspired by the classical Hellenic art that made the cult of beauty a hotspot creates the direct link of its hotels with the land of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, beauty, fertility identified by the Romans as Venus which according to some versions of the myth was born from Uranus and the foam of the sea off the coast of Cythera also known as Kythira, a Greek island lying opposite the south - eastern tip of the Peloponnese peninsula or in another version daughter of Zeus and Dione.

Aphrodite's main cult centres were in Athens, Corinth, Cythera and Cyprus where Stademos Hotels LTD operates and launches with identity, personality and essence a new concept of hospitality that is based on the links and combinations between iconic architecture of classical matrix, typically classical mythological suggestions and personal care, concepts that are enjoying great success not only on the European continent but also on the Central Asian market.

The Hotspot of the group's luxury style Med next to the motto "We create memories and we reward them" is visible in the group's hotels such as the five-star Amara Hotel, the latest addition to the Stademos collection situated on the southeast coast of Limassol, near the iconic, ancient ruins of the Kingdom of Amathus,an ultra lxury sanctuary featuring 207 artfully, comfortable rooms and suites with stunning views on the Mediterranean Sea.

The other five - star of the collection is the Hotel Elysium, located on the westside of Paphos centrally located in the town's archeological hearland, developed with a striking architecture with Byzantine, Medieval and Venetian influences providing 250 superb, fully equipped rooms, a world - class Spa and a wide range of lavish facilities to make any experience absolutely memorable.

The third accommodation is the four – stars Hotel Mediterranean Beach providing 292 very comfortable rooms and suites situated along the city's southeast coastal promenade close to the famous archeological site of Amathus in Limassol offering a wide range of facilities among them a vast selection of BABOR treatments at the Aquum Health Spa, five restaurants and three bars.

The Chief Operating Officer Luciano Sozzo and the Development Manager Omiros Omirou stated that the absence of the Tourism Board in Italy has led the group to shape the product offer in close symbiosis with the peculiarities of the territory of Cyprus, promoting an experience of communion inspired by the koinonia of the ancient Greek world that in today's times has no equal in the Mediterranean basin.

Link - https://www.ttgitalia.com/hotel/a-cipro-il-med-luxury-style-di-stademos-hotel-group-NG21417468

Destinazione Napoli | New Brand To Promote and Enhance Naples Image as Major Destination

 

Naples, the regional capital of Campania, the third largest city of Italy after Rome and Milan that rises in the centre of the stunning gulf of the same name dominated by the imposing Vesuvius volcano and bordered to east by the stunning Sorrento Peninsula with Punta Campanella to the west by the Campi Flegrei with Monte di Procida,  A city with a rich historical and cultural heritage, it has a new brand called "Destinazione Napoli" created to promote and enhance its image and the areas located outside its metropolitan borders.

This brand, which debuted at TTG Travel Experience 2024 held in Rimini, was created with the aim of offering visitors a representative image of the complexity and cultural richness of the city, with the newly formed Destination Management Organization to outline strategies to strengthen tourism at the incoming level, with the purpose to consolidate Naples' position on foreign markets, with also the new tourist brand visually represented by a permanent installation located in the square Piazza Municipio.

The municipality of Naples has equipped itself with a strategic tool such as Destination Management Organization for the design, implementation and management of typical services for the city as well as in a strategic and integrated perspectives with protagonists the marketing, promotion, digitalization and development actions of products necessary for the promotion and the enhancement of the tourist destination.

To end all that, a framework agreement was born through the RTI composed by CoopCulture, organization operating in the cultural sector in Italy that offers innovative solutions for the needs of the constantly evolving sector, contributing to the economy based on actions that create development of the territories and social cohesion, and SL&A, organization focuses on hospitality issues, tourism, environment, businesses and local economies.

The Project Leader of the Destination Management Organization Stefano Landi said that this initiative allows Naples to equip itself with an organization that moves according to world standards. 

The Councilor for Tourism and Productive Activities of the Municipality of Naples Teresa Armato commented that a fixed installation has been created in the city conceived and designed to go around the world through the experiences of tourists who take a selfie for social media. The brand's logo depicts some of the main symbols of true Neapolitannessas well as images of the metro stations.

Link - https://www.ttgitalia.com/ultime-notizie/nasce-destinazione-napoli-nuovo-brand-per-promuovere-la-citta-AG21363470

Los Cabos – Mexico | Country's Favorite Destination for Luxury Tourism

 

Los Cabos, famous municipality situated at the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula encompasses the two towns of San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas linked by 32 kilometres Resort Corridor of beach – front properties and stunning championships golf courses which boasts a magnificent and attractive tourist proposal combining culture, wellness, gastronomy, nature and luxury expects to close 2024 with more than 3.8 million visitors.

Los Cabos from year to year with a remarkable progression has become an ideal setting for all tourists looking for something more than a normal trip.

This location offers an authentic and unique experience that combines traditional Mexican culture, delicious gastronomy for refined and demanding palates, dramatic ladscapes where nature is an absolute protagonist, wonderful beaches, multiple adventure activities and a high-level hotel offer.

A high level of service, unique experiences and a firm commitment to visitor safety are the three pillars that have established Los Cabos, among the main and most, exclusive destinations in Mexico.

Los Cabos, unlike other destinations in Mexico that receive high volumes of tourists, offers personalized and exclusive experiences for each visitor, favoring quality over quantity, an aspect to be taken into high consideration as the key to the success of this centre in Baja Californiac Sur.

This attractive Mexican destination boasts the presence of 85 hotel groups on its territory, the region is home to 18,500 rooms, 500 of which are part of upscale brands among them Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, luxury hospitality company based in Toronto - Canada, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, prestigious brand of Hilton Worldwide without forgetting, Ritz Carlton, Montage and Nobu.

By 2025, other luxury facilities will be added such as Park Hyatt, Soho Vidanta and the first Aman Hotel in Mexico, increasing the accommodation capacity of this Mexican tourist resort by about 900 rooms.

The large Spanish hotel groups such as Barceló Hotel Group, Meliá Hotels International, Riu Hotels & Resorts and Iberostar Group have turned their attention to Los Cabos in recent years and they are currently working on various projects that would mean their entry into this destination.

All these brands follow strict sustainability criteria such as limiting the density and height of the hotels under construction with the premise of maintaining the utmost respect for the environment.

Los Cabos is the destination with the largest offer of super luxury rooms in Latin America that reflects the commitment to elite hospitality with exceptional service, ideal destination for those who seek maximum comfort, pleasure and prioritize quality and high hospitality with the utmost respect for the natural environment and a further highlight is the average occupancy constantly recorded at 70%.

All that and more allows Los Cabos to provide exceptional service and unparalleled hospitality ensuring that every tourist enjoys a unique, comforable, very pleasant and authentic stay.

By 2024 the region expects to receive more than 3.8 tourists from very important markets such as Canada, Europe and the United States of America with an average stay of 7.5 days, length of stay that allows visitors to enjoy rich and diverse experiences.

The gastronomic offer of Los Cabos also plays an important role and has been fundamental to its tourist attraction and it has been statistically proven that between the months of January and September 2024 one in ten tourists who visited this Mexico destination did so for its unique, varied and exquisite cuisine.

One of the clear examples that highlight the richness of the local gastronomy was the publication of the first MICHELIN Guide of Mexico which pointed out and distinguished several restaurants located in Baja California Sur and especially in the Los Cabos area.

To confirm all that, among the awards received in this prestigious guide stands out the Michelin Star awarded to the talented chef Sidney Schutte of the Cocina de Autor Restaurant located in the Gran Velas Hotel in Los Cabos.

The region has always been recognized for its culinary innovation as it is one of the geographical areas of Mexico where traditional, nouvelle cuisine, new trends, fusion cuisine, international influences and other numerous gastronomic and cultural proposals of the highest order for all tastes coexist.

One of the absolutely unmissable sites for any visitor is undoubtedly District 23400 located in the heart of San Josand which consists of a large open space where history, art, endemic traditions and gastronomy with international influences are mixed, becoming a center where musical sounds, varied flavors and cultural and artistic expressions form a magnificent union.

Los Cabos is famous for enjoying 350 days of sunshine a year with a mild climate that avoids the extreme humidity that often characterizes other holiday resorts making it an ideal destination for all those who want to enjoy nature in its pure state without climatic problems.

Among the most attractive activities that this location offers are hiking through captivating trails, visiting the famous green desert, enjoying the images of stunning waterfalls, visiting spaces such as the Cabo Pulmo National Park also known as The Aquarium of the World famous for housing 30% of the marine mammals on the planet and a wonderful, impressive hard coral reef declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

During a stay visitors may have the opportunity; to observe whales, killer whales, dolphins, swim alongside shark whales, Los Cabos is also and famed deep – sea fishing mecca named the "Stripped Marlin Capital of the World" because it is home to an unrivalled striped marlin fishery and also the site to the Bisbee's Black and Blue Tournament, the world's richest fishing jamboree.

The destination boasts 25 beaches certified with the prestigious Blue Flag which guarantees the highest standards of environmental safety and cleanliness, consolidating itself as the Mexican resort with the largest number of beaches that boast this distinctive award.

A further highlight of considerable importance is sustainability, one of the fundamental pillars in the tourism development of Los Cabos, a region where 42% of the local territory of Baja California del Sur is protected as a natural area.

Los Cabos International Airport, located 11 kilometers from San Josand del Cabo, with a firm commitment to growth, is now recognized as one of the 25 best airports in the world, boasting more than 550 weekly flights, going from 34 destinations in 2019 to 50 in today's times.

Among the latest developments in terms of air connections is the alliance with Condor Flugdienst GMbH,  German airline based in Frankfurt that will connect the European continent to Los Cabos through a direct flight from Frankfurt between the months of April and November, a collaboration that is expected to increase the arrival of 16,000 more European tourists.

Link -  https://www.expreso.info/noticias/internacional/102782_los_cabos_el_destino_mexicano_preferido_para_el_turismo_de_lujo

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