The StandardX | Debut in Asia with a New Hotel in Bangkok - Thailand

The StandardX sister brand of the first Standard hotel launched 24 years ago by Standard International, group acquired by Hyatt Hotels Corporation, earlier this year for a base purchase price of $150 million  has opened its second property in the capital of Thailand, Bangkok and joining  The StandardX Melbourne in Australia which opened its doors in August 2024.

The StandardX Bangkok Phra Arthit has been designed in a collaboration between the StandardX’s in house team and Studio Freehand, international lifestyle hospitality and F&B design company established in 2018 based in Bangkok, a multi - disciplinary design firm specializing in creative interior design solutions for one - of - a - kind lifestyle.

The hotel is located along Phra Athit Road, a short distance from the 18^th century fortress Phra Sumen and the banks of the Chao Phraya River in the vibrant and lively Phra Nakhon, a central district of the city that includes the island of Rattanakosin highlighted by a large dining options, entertainment. relevant historic and cultural  landmarks such as the Grand Palace,  Wata Phra Kaew, the National Museum, the main campus of Thammasat University as well as Silpakorn University.

The nearby Silpakorn University and 10 10 Art Space showcases both visiting and permanent collection by local artist, launching with Gongkan and MRKREME, both artists were commissioned to decorate the hotel’s street side and riverfront façades.

The StandardX Bangkok Phra Arthit features 62 rooms across four categories along with a ground - floor, all - day Thai restaurant BANG pop – up retail concept The Box with grab – and – go options, a rooftop pool bar serving a Mexican – inspire menu, a rotating art gallery.

The StandardX brand is characterized by a unique design visible through minimalist rooms, complemented by come - hither cultural programming and intuitive without pretension. The brand boldly selects locations thrumming with cultural pulses to welcome guests into the esoteric world of art, fashion and music scenes, a new brand which distils The Standard experience down to its very essence.

The Developer Sansiri PLC, one of the largest real estate developers in Thailand founded in 1984 which acquired a majority stake in Standard International in 2017 will continue to own several properties that will be managed or franchised under the acquired brands.

Link - https://boutiquehotelnews.com/news/hotel/the-standardx-bangkok/

Lifestyle Hospitality Capital | Acquisition of The Gates Hotel South Beach in Miami - Florida - U.S.

 

LHC, Lifestyle Hospitality Capital, investment management platform that provides partners and investors with dedicated access to a diverse range of value - add investment opportunities across the entire spectrum of lifestyle hospitality and operational real estate, based in London has acquired The Gates Hotel South Beach in Miami - Florida - U.S. which will become the American flagship of Dean Group hospitality company, a dedicated hotel and real estate, brand and management platform that operates hotels and restaurants in Ireland and Germany and based in Dublin.

This upscale hotel is situated on famous Collins Avenue at 23rd Street in the heart of the trendy South Beach neighborhood and is across the street from the Atlantic Ocean not far from Miami Beach Convention Center, a 6 - minute walk from the Bass Museum of Art, a 15 – minute walk from the Miami Beach Botanical Garden and 1.6 kilometres from Lincoln Road's Mall and dining.

Deutsche Bank reportedly provided an $83 million loan for the deal of this accommodation featuring 235 rooms will undergo a renovation and rebrand as The Dean Hotel – Miami Beach marking the debut of Dean Group in the United States of America and when complete it will joy the existing properties in Dublin, Cork and Galway.

The Founder and CEO of LHC Keith Evans said that the group is thrilled to have acquired such a high – profile hotel in the fast – evolving Miami Beach hotel market, The Gates Hotel South Beach offers significant potential for repositioning into one of Miami's leading lifestyle hotels.

This is an exciting first move for the Dean Brand and it begins to build its presence across the US, following the recent expansion of the Dean Group into Munich and Berlin.

Last year Lifestyle Hospitality Capital backed by finds advised by Elliott Investment Management, famed American firm based in New York City and one of the largest funds in the world.

As additional note in October LHC acquired the renowned Roomers Munich Hotel which marked the first hotel in Europe by to be operated by the group entering in the Dean Group portfolio which includes The Clarence, The Mayson and The Leinster in Dublin, as well as as restaurants and bars such as Sophie's, Ryleigh's and Layla's in Europe.

Link - https://boutiquehotelnews.com/news/hotel/lhc-dean-group-us-acquisition/

Casual Hotels | New Hotel Opening in Valencia – Spain

 

Casual Hotels, hotel chain headquartered in Valencia third largest municipality of Spain after Madrid and Barcelona, hospitality group characterized by a low - priced themed accommodation model, from which it breaks with the classic concept of establishments based on stars to offer customers something different, original, unique at the best price opened a new hotel in Valencia : the Casual Natura Valencia.

At the time when the city is trying to return to normality by activating tourism after the devasting DANA floods, which is one of the most relevant economic activities of the third Spanish centre, the Valencian hotel group has just announced the opening of a new establishments which has been incorporated under a franchise regime.

The hotel is conveniently located along the street Carrer del Pintor Vila Prades in the Valencian district of Extramurs, 15 minutes walk from "Ciutat Vella", the old city, 1.6 kilometres from Norte Railway Station, González Martí National Museum of Ceramics and Decorative Arts,1.8 kilometres from the Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados and 300 metres from the Ángel Guimerá metro station,  which connects directly to the International Manises Airport.

Casual Natura Valencia features 18 rooms distributed over four floors, each of which is dedicated to a different element of nature and through their decoration, the rooms aim to convey the warmth of the earth, the lightness of the air, the serenity of water and the energy of fire.

This new accommodation also stands out for the incorporation of new technologies, which allow its guests to check in and check out telematically and in addition, during the hours when the physical reception is closed, they can receive assistance virtually through whatsapp.

With the opening of the new Casual Natura Valencia, Casual Hotels can provide five establishments in Valencia, totalling 190 rooms.

Link -  https://www.expreso.info/noticias/hoteles/104045_casual_hoteles_abre_un_nuevo_hotel_en_valencia

Colombia | International Tourism Grew by 10.2% in 2024

 

Colombia, one of the trendiest destinations in South America, land with a rich biodiversity, varied landscapes from north to south, boasting a relevant historic and cultural heritage developing a multitude of new tourist proposals and initiatives is experiencing an international tourism growth by 10.2% in 2024, promoting itself with the strategic campaign “El Pais de la Belleza” the country of the beauty activated in the Las Vegas Sphere in the United States of America, showing the natural diversity, the great gastronomic offer, the warmth of Colombians and much more.

It has been highlighted that the promotion abroad of Colombia with this initiative continues to bear fruit and consolidate the Latin American country as one of the most attractive and captivating destinations in Ibero - America for the large offer of unique experiences and the growth of emerging destinations.

The very positive data elevating the South American as a top destination was confirmed in the latest analysis carried out by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, which was based on figure from Migración Colombia.

Between January and October 2024, 5.325.386 non – resident visitors arrived in Colombiam which means up to 9.4% more than in the same period of 2023, likewise an average growth in spending per trip of 7% has been reported.

In the same period there has been a representative increase, as has occurred in recent months, in the number of international visitors, which does nor include Venezuelans, who came to Colombia for tourism, 3.664.677 that represents 10.2% more than in the first ten months of 2023.

Concerning the markets, the United States of America continues to be the country with the highest flow of international visitors arriving in Colombia and, from January to October 2024 visitors from the U.S. participated with 26.7% in terms of visitors followed by those coming from Mexico and Ecuador.

The Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism Luis Carlos Reyes Hernández said that the world is seeing that Colombia has a huge commitment to promoting responsible and sustainable tourism, which helps strengthen the experiences of emerging destinations and, incidentally, local economies.

Nowadays, tourists want to be told the history of the places, their traditions and customs, and to have more comprehensive knowledge and Colombia has been accommodating to this new demand.

Link -  https://www.expreso.info/noticias/internacional/104037_este_ano_crecio_un_102_el_turismo_internacional_en_colombia