Park Hotel Group Debuts in Seoul

Hotel News - Singapore-based hotel owner and operator, Park Hotel Group (“Park Hotel”), has opened its first property in Seoul, South Korea. The newly built Park Hotel Yeongdeungpo, is owned by South Korea-based firm K2 Group (“K2 Group”) and will be managed by Park Hotel. Located in the Yeongdeungpo district, the 14-storey hotel is next to Seonyudo Station, a 10-minute drive to the Yeouido financial hub, and a 50-minute and 25-minute drive from Incheon International Airport and Gimpo International Airport respectively. The 140-key property features five room categories, all with floor-to-ceiling windows or balconies with panoramic views of the city skyline or the Hangang River. It also offers a 24-hour fitness room, a business centre, a meeting room, a banquet hall, and three restaurants. Park Hotel currently manages 15 properties across eight countries including Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives and Singapore.

Hispan TV report from the Fitur exhibition

Images submitted by Iranian representatives at the Fitur International Tourism Fair in Spain

Iran's space on the first day of the Fitur International Tourism Fair in Spain

King and the Queen of Spain at the exhibition in Iran's division in Fitur International Exhibition of Spain

David Harb Appointed General Manager at Hyatt Regency Dubai & Galleria , United Arab Emirates

David Harb has been appointed general manager of the Hyatt Regency Dubai & Galleria, where he will manage 421 hotel rooms and 388 residences. Harb has held several positions with Hyatt, beginning with Hyatt Regency New Orleans in Louisiana as assistant manager of food and beverage in 2002. He then went on to work at Hyatt Hotels in Georgia, Florida, Illinois and Washington, USA, before moving to Hyatt Regency Dubai as director of food and beverage in 2012. In May 2016, Harb became the executive assistant manager at Grand Hyatt Dubai, before being promoted as the hotel manager for Grand Hyatt Dubai.

Preparation of the Iran pavilion at Fitur International Tourism Fair in Spain

FITUR, THE INTERNATIONAL TOURISM TRADE FAIR, HOLDS ITS 39TH STAGING FROM JANUARY 23 TO JANUARY 27, 2019.

Hotel News - FITUR is a global meeting point for tourism professionals and the leading trade fair for inbound and outbound Ibero American markets. In 2018 FITUR has beaten the participation record with 10,190 exhibiting companies from 165 countries/regions, 140,120 trade participants and 110,860 people from the  general public. Morever the volume of agendas organised by FITUR within the different B2B has reached 6,800 business appointments. The attendance of 7,856 journalists is a turnout that shows the importance of FITUR on the international circuit of tourism industry events.

Accor’s innovative new mobile offering in the French Alps

Accor’s innovative new mobile offering in the French Alps

Hotel News - AccorHotels has launched a new concept for accommodation in the Alps. Avoriaz 1800 is a collection of containers decked out in timber that are designed to have as little impact on the landscape as possible and to provide flexible and mobile lodgings for the ski resort. We find out more. FLYING NEST LANDS IN THE ALPS French hotel group Accor has been testing a new concept hotel over the past year at events such as LeMans and the Bordeaux Architecture Biennale, which now, for the first time, will be open for the public to experience. The experiment involves the erection of mobile lodgings, which can be shipped in for conferences, events and now for ski seasons, as required. The concept is called Flying Nest, and features a number of shipping containers that have been given a custom overhaul by renowned designer Ora-ïto, who is based in Marseilles. Flying Nest was conceived of as a form of nomadic architecture which can be transported and installed in various destinations as necessary. But, far from compromising on comfort, the thoughtful design of the containers brings a cosy and comfortable offering to wherever it lands. The latest location of Flying Nest is in the Alpine ski resort of Avoriaz. DESIGN AND VISION Damien Perrot, AccorHotels’ Global SVP Design Multibrand, says Flying Nest is a visionary concept which will gives wings to the future of the industry. “We worked on creating an immersive experience more than just a room.” The idea behind the concept, as well as being mobile, is that the arrangement of containers will have as little impact on their surroundings as possible, enabling them to be installed in areas that are of significant natural beauty and that need to be protected. This also allows guest to have a great connection with the destination, and in the case of Avoriaz, skiers can just step out of the container directly onto the mountain and its slopes. The containers come equipped with individual decks, and are connected to each other by walkways and platforms, allowing guests to mingle with each other as they act as social spaces. The containers have one entire side that is made of glass, giving guests incredible views out towards their environment. Approximately 20 units were installed in the French ski resort, which are propped up on piles that sit into the ground with minimal disruption.

Introducing the new service in Ibis hotels: Relax We Post

Support of the hoteliers of Iran for implementing the Cheap Travel Plan in the country

Hotel News – the president of the hoteliers association of Iran, explained about the implementation of the "Cheap Travel" project by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization, in collaboration with the banks and tourism institutions: "If this project is even implemented for a period of 6 months to one year, Can help developing travel in our country.” The president of the hoteliers association of Iran, pointing out that this plan is not intended to be like previous, long-term and permanent project. “all tourism sectors, such as transportation, hotels, travel agencies, catering, etc., should help the project effectively and in a better way.” He continued. The "Cheap Travel Plan" will help, because all these activities will benefit the tourism industry and the people. The president of the hoteliers association of Iran, reaffirming the support of the project, said: "If the necessary support is provided, the "Cheap Travel Plan” will succeed in a certain period of time, in a better way than the previous plans proposed by the others.” "Jamshid Hamzezadeh" said hoteliers are ready to provide tourism agencies with a view to expanding domestic travel to provide discounts and spare capacity for them. He said: "Successful implementation of the "Cheap Travel Plan" in the country, while helping to reduce travel services, can improve the economic situation and investment in tourism facilities, increase the hotel occupancy rate, business prosperity of agencies and travel and tourism offices, and Keep the trip in the Iranian family basket. He further noted that “the decline in the average occupancy rate of hotels in the country and added: Unlike the statistics provided by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism organization, the hotel occupancy rate has decreased by 10% compared to the same period last year. In fact, the hotel's passengers decreased, which is due to the economic conditions of the people and the expansion of informal centers in the country.”