Arada to open Nest Hotel at Aljada this December, introducing a bold new hospitality brand

Arada has announced that booking has now begun at Nest Hotel, the first property in its new lifestyle hospitality brand, ahead of the hotel’s formal opening in late December at Aljada, Sharjah’s premier lifestyle destination. Independently managed by Arada Hospitality and Entertainment and located alongside the Nest Campus student housing complex, the 395-room property is designed to accommodate a…

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Lafayette Hotels transforms operations with RMS and boosts direct bookings by 70%

Lafayette Hotels, an independent hotel group with 26 properties across New England, has boosted efficiency and more than doubled direct online bookings since adopting RMS, a long-established property management platform built to streamline hospitality operations and elevate the guest experience. Before partnering with RMS, the group relied on six separate property management systems, three channel managers, and even paper…

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Sands Resorts Macao to host the World’s Biggest Wedding Planners in 2026 at the DWP Congress

The Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress, the world’s most influential B2B platform for destination weddings organised by QnA International, today announces its partnership with Sands Lifestyle Macao as the Host Hotel Partner for 2026, taking place from 22 to 24 April 2026 in the vibrant city of Macao. As the pioneers of the very first platform designed to unite…

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Trinity Hills Valley, S.A. Signs Franchise Agreement with Marriott International

Trinity Hills Valley, S.A., the Panamanian land-owning entity affiliated with US-based developer TrinityHills Capital, today announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Marriott International, Inc. to develop and operate a Tribute Portfolio hotel and residences as part of a pioneering surf lagoon-anchored resort. This marks a significant milestone in bringing upscale, experiential hospitality to Panama’s emerging tourism landscape.

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My top 4 picks for the best cobranded hotel credit card

I have eight hotel credit cards, and I believe each card provides enough perks to justify paying its annual fee for the foreseeable future. However, readers and friends often ask me which hotel card is best. My answer typically depends on the person’s preferred hotel loyalty program, budget and travel style. After all, the best hotel credit card for…

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