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International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced its results for the first quarter of 2022, showing an operating loss of €731 million (£625 million). However this compares favourably to the loss of €1.08 billion (£924 million) recorded in the same period of 2021, and the group said that “strong customer demand is expected to drive profitability […]

Design-focused serviced apartment brand Locke is set to open its second aparthotel in Munich in July. Wunderlocke will open for short- and long-stays on July 17 and will be located in the city’s Sendling neighbourhood. The 360-apartment property features facilities including a co-working area, coffee shop, meeting and event spaces, an outdoor heated swimming pool, sauna

Radisson Hotel Group has unveiled its first property in the Baltics under the growing Radisson Collection brand. Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn in Estonia has opened following an extensive €25 million renovation. Located on Ravala boulevard in the city’s old town, the hotel is within walking distance of Tallinn’s main square. The hotel features 287 rooms

In Germany the 163-room Hampton by Hilton Potsdam is expected to open in June 2024, followed later that year by the 196-room Hampton by Hilton Berlin Airport West. Finally in Poland the group will open the 103-room Hampton by Hilton Szczecin East in early 2024, situated in the city’s commercial district on the east side

Armani Hotels and Resorts and Diriyah Gate Development Authority announce plans for a signature Armani Hotel to be built in the city of Diriyah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, an area set to become an extraordinary international cultural and lifestyle destination inspired by the rich heritage of the country. With resemblance to Armani Hotels & Resorts’

Marriott plans to debut its AC Hotels brand in South Korea, with an opening in Seoul. AC Hotel by Marriott Seoul Gangnam is located in the city’s Yeoksam-dong area, which is home to the corporate headquarters of several multinational companies and an hour by car from Incheon International airport. The hotel features 270 rooms and

Inhabit Hotels has opened its second hotel in West London, located in Bayswater. Inhabit Queen’s Gardens is located within a series of mid-19th century townhouses on a tree-lined square near Lancaster Gate, a five minute walk from Paddington Station. The property comprises 158 rooms, a meat-free restaurant and bar, lounge areas for socialising and working,

Hotel memorabilia include a leather motorcycle jacket owned and worn by Joey Ramone, a pair of silver patent leather boots worn by Lady Gaga, handwritten lyrics for John Lennon’s 1972 ode to his adopted home “New York City”, and custom outfits from Jay Z and Beyoncé. Hard Rock currently has 27 hotels and nine hotel

Pride Group of Hotels has announced the signing of ‘Pride Biznotel Aurangabad’. Conveniently located adjacent to Aurangabad airport, the hotel is easily accessible to prominent tourist destinations Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Panchakki, and Bibi-ka-Maqbara, Daulatabad fort among others. Pride Biznotel brand is a moderately priced, upscale, full-service hotel that meets the discerning needs of a

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will open its first hotel in Egypt in 2024, which will be a rebranding of the historic Shepheard Hotel in Cairo. The luxury hotel group is in the process of renovating the property, which first opened its doors in 1841. Paris-based interior designer Sybille de Margerie will preserve the building’s heritage