13 November – IHCL to open new Taj property in West Bengal, India

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), a part of Tata Group, has plans to open a Taj property in the Indian state of West Bengal.

20 November – IHG opens new Crowne Plaza Hotel in Saint John, Canada

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Crowne Plaza Saint John Harbour View, expanding its presence in Canada following a conversion and extensive renovation.

16 May – Bluegreen Vacations acquires two properties in Nashville, US

Bluegreen Vacations has purchased two properties in the Printers Alley district, marking its expansion into Nashville, Tennessee, US.

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5 May – New Crowne Plaza branded hotel to open in Fiji

Crowne Plaza, a hotel brand owned by IHG Hotels and Resorts, is set to debut its flagship property in Fiji towards the end of 2023.

27 July – Hotel staff remain crucial to guest satisfaction

A study finds that staff service garners the highest level of satisfaction among all guest experience factors.

6 November – The Bus Collective resort hotel to open in Singapore

WTS Travel & Tours has announced plans to open The Bus Collective, a new resort hotel in Singapore.

16 May – Ireland’s multimillion euro deal: hotels transform into refugee sanctuaries

Almost a dozen companies have received substantial payments to provide accommodation to Ukrainian refugees and other asylum seekers.

6 October – Signal: rest and wellness top 2024 travel trends

Rest and wellness will be the priorities for travellers in 2024, according to a report.

16 August – Nigeria’s hospitality industry flourishes amidst growth projections

From Radisson Blu’s luxury to Marriott’s charm, hotel rankings reveal a burgeoning hospitality industry poised for expansion.

20 November – Marriott Bonvoy unveils its largest Cyber Week sale yet

As part of the 2023 Cyber Week festivities, Marriott Bonvoy is also set to participate in Giving Tuesday.