Marriott Crystal City at Reagan National Airport evolves into The National Landing Hotel

 

ARLINGTON, VA – The National Landing Hotel Crystal City has announced a new name to ring in its next chapter following a transformative total property renovation and rebranding slated to be complete as of May 2025.

AMWAJ Development and OCTA Properties announce a collaboration for a new luxury Meydan project

 

19 February 2025, Dubai, UAE: AMWAJ Development, a visionary real estate developer known for crafting innovative and high-quality communities, and OCTA Properties, a leading UAE real estate development management company, have announced an official collaboration for a luxurious new project in Meydan’s District 11, which will be Dubai’s first-ever low-rise, lagoon-facing development.

‘Aircrafted KIDS’ spreads smiles across Africa

 

Emirates kicks off a global distribution of handmade children’s backpacks made from upcycled aircraft interiors, starting in Zambia, Zimbabwe and Ethiopia

Exclusive Interview: Restoring a Historic Antarctic Landmark

 

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In the vast, untouched wilderness of Antarctica, where silence reigns and nature holds sovereignty, an unsettling discovery was made in early December - a historic aircraft hangar at Whalers Bay on Deception Island, had been defaced with graffiti. This act of vandalism against a protected monument sparked an urgent restoration mission led by Oceanwide Expeditions, in partnership with the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT), to preserve this piece of history.

ITB Berlin 2025: Focus on sustainable tourism and social responsibility

 

As the leading trade show for the global travel industry, ITB Berlin is actively committed to social and ecological responsibility in tourism. From 4 to 6 March, it will be a hub for exchanging innovative ideas and provide a decisive boost for a dialogue on diversity and inclusion along the tourism value chain.

KING’s Hotels Munich Earns Recertification for Eco-Friendly Excellence

 

KING’s Hotels Munich is proud to announce its recertification as a member of the esteemed Bavarian Environment and Climate Pact, reaffirming the boutique hotel group’s long-standing commitment to environmental sustainability and its role as a leader in eco-friendly hospitality.

Extended Stay America Premier Suites opens 20th Florida location

 

Extended Stay America has opened the Extended Stay America Premier Suites – Bradenton. It is the brand’s 20th hotel in Florida.

IHG reports FY2024 global RevPAR increase of 3%; acquires Ruby brand

 

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG Hotels & Resorts) reported global RevPAR increased 3% for full-year 2024 vs. 2023, with a year-over-year increase of 4.6% for the fourth quarter. The company also announced that it has acquired the Ruby brand and related intellectual property from Ruby SARL for an initial purchase consideration of approximately $116 million.

Restaurants' 2025 Tech Priorities: AI, Labor and Loyalty Take Center Stage

 

For this 2025 Restaurant Technology Network Market Watch, HT asked restaurant executives and restaurant technology industry insiders about operators' top tech priorities, disruptive forces and much more.

The UAE unveils its pioneering transportation projects to revolutionize urban mobility

 

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is pioneering transformative transportation projects to revolutionize urban mobility across land, air, and water.