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Irish Times
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- Business
- Irish Times
Watchdog clears Dalata's €83m deal for Radisson Dublin Airport
Dalata Hotel Group will give up the lease on the DAA-owned Maldron Hotel at Dublin Airport after the competition watchdog approved its bid to acquire the nearby Radisson Blu hotel from Alan McIntosh's Emerald Investments for €83 million. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) said on Wednesday it had cleared Dalata's bid to buy CG Hotels Dublin Airport, which holds the long leasehold interest in the property. The CCPC said it had approved the €83 million transaction, subject to several conditions, one of which is that Dalata will have to surrender the lease on the nearby Maldron Hotel. Dalata said previously the Maldron lease is due to expire in January 2026. In a statement on Thursday afternoon, Dalata confirmed it had received approval for the acquisition and all conditions are now satisfied, with the transaction set to be completed before the end of the month. READ MORE Dalata said it is 'contractually committed to operating the Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport, under licence, into 2026, and will engage with the owner, DAA, to ensure an orderly handover of operations during the period'. Dalata chief executive Dermot Crowley said: 'We are pleased the regulatory approval process is now complete, and I am very excited about the future of the hotel within Dalata Hotel Group. 'I look forward to meeting the team at the hotel in the coming weeks and welcoming them into Dalata.' The transaction was notified to the CCPC last November, and the watchdog launched its investigation into the competition implications of the deal in April. CG Hotels Dublin Airport is a subsidiary of CG Hotels, which is linked to Mr McIntosh, a co-founder of Irish-listed home builder Cairn Homes, and his Emerald Investment Partners firm. The four-star hotel is on 4.4 acres to the east of Dublin Airport, comprising 229 bedrooms as well as meeting and events rooms. Dalata put itself up for sale in March, hiring investment bank Rothschild to carry out a strategic review of the business following a sustained period of underperformance by its stock. Earlier this month, the Dublin-listed group rejected a €1.3 billion bid from a Scandinavian consortium comprising Swedish peer Pandox, which owns hotels run under the Leonardo brand in Ireland, and Oslo-based Eiendomsspar, a leading shareholder in Dalata.
Hospitality Net
09-06-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Björn-Henning Buth has been appointed General Manager at Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Bangkok
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Bangkok is pleased to announce the appointment of Björn-Henning Buth as the hotel's new General Manager. Bringing over two decades of hospitality leadership across key destinations, he now spearheads the hotel's continued drive for excellence in the heart of Bangkok. Björn brings over 20 years of leadership experience across Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, and China, including 15 years as a General Manager within Radisson Hotel Group (RHG). Known for his hands-on managerial style, he focuses on operational excellence, business growth, and delivering standout guest experiences. He also graduated from Les Roches, Switzerland, with a Diploma in Hotel Management, and now leads Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Bangkok's ongoing commitment to excellence in the heart of the city.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Choice Hotels International's Global Portfolio Reaches New Heights Driven by Upscale and Upper Upscale Growth Internationally
Leisure, business travelers and adventure-seekers alike can access a growing number of stunning hotels including an upcoming Radisson Blu in Bariloche, Argentina; The Ascend Collection's Ice Hotel in Sweden; Cambria Hotel's first property in Canada, coming to Ontario in 2026; and nearly 70 Ascend Collection hotels across China this year NORTH BETHESDA, Md., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest and most successful lodging franchisors, continues to expand its international footprint, with 31 hotels and more than 3,300 rooms on-boarded year-to-date outside of the U.S., and over 11,000 rooms added to the pipeline over the same period, resulting in a net pipeline increase of 95% since the beginning of the year. This growth is fueled in large part by the company's gains in the upscale and upper-upscale segment, which encompass hotel brand debuts in new markets across Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America, Europe, China and Australia. These developments include recent Radisson Blu and Cambria signings in Argentina and Canada respectively and the company's latest announcement to significantly expand in the Chinese market through a new long-term distribution and master franchise agreement with SSAW Hotels & Resorts. This agreement immediately adds 68 upscale and upper upscale, full-service SSAW properties — totalling more than 9,500 rooms — to the Ascend Collection, with prospects to add more hotels. This continued growth is supported by Choice Hotels' investments in technology to help its hotels succeed, including its recent partnership with Mews, a property management system that connects seamlessly with Choice Hotels' award-winning proprietary tools, providing more options to franchisees to unleash the power of the Choice Hotels system. "For the past several years, Choice Hotels' international segment has achieved consistent annual growth across a number of meaningful metrics, and we're poised to reach new milestones," said Ricardo Losada Revol, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the International division at Choice Hotels International. "This momentum is a testament to the strength of our agile, personalized service model, our world-class franchisee success system, and the cutting-edge tech tools that support it — all of which we continue to invest in to enhance the benefits owners gain by being part of Choice Hotels." Growing upscale footprint in the Caribbean and Latin AmericaWith 180 hotels representing over 25,000 rooms, the Caribbean and Latin America region remains a stronghold for Choice Hotel's growth in the Americas, particularly in the upscale segment. In 2025, the company opened several properties in exciting locations including the Radisson San Luis Potosí, Mexico and the Radisson Riviera Panama. In May, it opened V Grand Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals in Medellin, Colombia. This hotel offers guests an immersive connection to the city through curated cultural experiences, wellness offerings, and personalized service — all within the comfort of an upper-upscale setting in the city's trendy El Poblado district. Choice Hotels will also enter new markets in the region this year: In Q3, it will open a Radisson Blu in Bariloche, Argentina, a charming Patagonian town that attracts tourists year-round for its unparallelled skiing experiences and scenic views. The newly constructed 80-room, full-service property located directly at Lake Nahuel Huapi gives guests a breathtaking view of the town's mountain landscape. Choice Hotels also plans to introduce an Ascend Collection hotel in Calama, Chile's gateway to the renowned Atacama Desert, and a Radisson hotel in Suriname's capital, Paramaribo, later this year. Building on a 27-year strategic relationship, Choice Hotels has recently renewed for 20 additional years its Exclusive Master Franchise Agreement with Atlantica Hospitality International in Brazil, which currently includes nearly 70 hotels with more than 10,000 rooms across segments. Scaling market share in China and greater Asia-PacificThe agreement with SSAW, a leader in the upscale business hotel and resort segment in China, adds prominent brands, Pagoda, Narada, SSAW Garden and Boutique, and Ginlan Jia, that are expected to be bookable on this year. The portfolio includes five-star hotels such as the 440-room Garden SSAW Hotel Beijing, which blends historic and modern design and gives easy access to Beijing's top cultural attractions, and the Narada Grand Hotel Zhejiang — once host of the G20 summit—a top choice for business travelers and anyone looking to explore the rich cultural heritage of Hangzhou. Choice Hotels also continues to expand its midscale and upper midscale presence across the Asia-Pacific region, with five hotel openings year-to-date and three others expected to open later this year. In 2025, the company opened two Comfort Inn hotels in Grafton, New South Wales and in Robe, South Australia; a Comfort Hotel in Tanabe, Japan; and in India, a Clarion Hotel in Kochi and a Quality Inn to Rajkot. Accelerating Growth in Europe Through Strategic PartnershipsChoice Hotels continues to scale its presence in Europe through strategic relationships and direct franchise agreements, adding 19 hotels year to date. In 2025, the company onboarded five hotels in Scandinavia through its business relationship with Strawberry (formerly Nordic Choice Hotels) — including The Ice Hotel in Sweden — and expects to add four more hotels later this year. Part of the Ascend Collection, the Ice Hotel gives guests a stay unlike any other with guestrooms completely made of ice. In France, Choice Hotels added 34 properties between 2024 and 2025, including Comfort branded aparthotels by the French Riviera and in the fairytale town of Annecy through its strategic partnership with Zenitude; In Spain, it added six hotels in 2024 through its franchise agreement with Faranda Hotels, including its stunning Galician seaside hotel, Hotel Faranda Rías Altas and expects to add five more hotels this year including those through its collaboration with Sercotel. Cambria Hotels to debut in Canada, Ascend Collection deepens market presenceChoice Hotels has executed a new deal to introduce its first Cambria Hotel in Canada. Expected to open in 2026, the hotel will be located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, and will cater to business and leisure travelers flying through Thunder Bay International Airport and adventure-seekers who want to enjoy the area's popular outdoor excursions. The company will also nearly double the Ascend Collection's market share in Quebec with six new openings planned this year and two expect openings in British Columbia. Choice Hotel's international hotels participate in Choice Privileges, the award-winning rewards program that allows guests to earn and redeem points for reward nights at over 7,000 Choice-branded hotels across a diverse portfolio of brands in nearly 40 countries and territories, including more than 180,000 upscale and luxury rooms in top destinations around the world. About Choice Hotels® Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world, with over 7,500 hotels, representing nearly 650,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories. A wide-ranging portfolio of 22 brands that includes full-service upper upscale, midscale, extended stay, and economy properties enables Choice Hotels® to meet travelers' needs in more places and for more occasions while driving more value for franchise owners and shareholders. The award-winning Choice Privileges® rewards program and co-brand credit card options provide members with a fast and easy way to earn reward nights and personalized perks. For more information, visit Forward-looking StatementsThis communication includes "forward-looking statements" about future events, including anticipated development and hotel openings. Such statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including construction delays, availability and cost of financing, and the other "Risk Factors" described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, any of which could cause actual results to be materially different from our expectations. AddendumThis is not an offering. No offer or sale of a franchise will be made except by a Franchise Disclosure Document first filed and registered with applicable state authorities. A copy of the Franchise Disclosure Document can be obtained through contacting Choice Hotels International at 915 Meeting Street, Suite 600, North Bethesda, MD 20852, or by email at development@ Media contact is Azhar AlFadl, mediarelations@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Choice Hotels International, Inc. 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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Metallica fans face paying £324 to share a dormitory bunk bed in Cardiff after gig announced
Huge fees are being charged for accommodation at hotels, hostels and apartments in Cardiff after Metallica announced they would play at the Principality Stadium next year. The legendary rock band will bring their M72 World Tour to the home of Welsh rugby on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Following the big announcement, some venues located close to the stadium have already set eye-watering rates, should you wish to stay there. We searched for available locations within 300 yards of the stadium, based on the cost of two adults. On the Radisson Blu Hotel in Cardiff is currently charging a £600 rate for a standard room, whilst a three-bedroom apartment at Taff Penfro Cardiff Apartment will set you back £1,140. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here. Hafan y Ddinas Cardiff Apartment is charging £1,400 for a night in a three-bedroom apartment. To reserve a bunk bed in a large mixed dormitory room at BunkHouse, located 200 yards away, it will cost you £324, or £162 per person. If you choose to stay three miles from the venue, rates get cheaper, including the Glendale Hotel in Penarth, which is charging £125 a night for a double room. It will cost £200 to book a one-bedroom apartment at Greenfield Studio. There is still some hope of a more affordable rate for those attending the gig, however. Rooms at leading UK hoteliers, Marriott, Holiday Inn, Premier Inn and Travelodge, are so far not available to book for the date of the gig. Hilton said rooms were sold out in Cardiff on the night. Metallica's world tour itinerary will continue with their revered No Repeat Weekend tradition, in which each night of the two-show stands will feature entirely different setlists and support line-ups. The band will begin their world tour in Athens in Greece, before heading to Bucharest in Romania and travelling to Chorzów in Poland, Frankfurt in Germany and other European cities. Here in the UK, the band will be heading to Glasgow, Cardiff and London. The band performed in the Welsh capital's former Cardiff International Arena in October, 1996. As per usual, a share of the proceeds from each ticket sold will be donated to local charities through the band's All Within My Hands foundation. Presale tickets will go on sale for the event on Thursday, May 29, while general onsale tickets will go on sale the following day at 10am on Friday, May 30. Tickets will be available through Live Nation, which you can find out more about here, and Ticketmaster, which you can check out here. But fan club members will get a head start with pre-sale starting from 11am on Tuesday, May 27, which you can find out more about here. Get Cardiff news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here. We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions, and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice.
Hospitality Net
23-05-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Jay Williams has been appointed Culinary Director at Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek has appointed Chef Jay Williams as its new Culinary Director, bringing over two decades of international culinary and hospitality experience. Williams has previously held senior culinary leadership roles at Sofitel Dubai Downtown, where he led the launch of the hotel's offsite catering division. He has also managed large-scale operations for prestigious venues and events, including Coca-Cola Arena, Expo 2020, and the Dubai Air Show. Williams has also led the culinary teams at Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi, revitalising multiple dining outlets and expanding offsite catering. He holds certificates in Tourism and Hospitality, Introductory Cookery, and Advanced HACCP, along with a Level 4 Advanced Food Hygiene qualification. His achievements have been recognised with accolades, including 'Executive Chef of the Year' at the Hotelier Middle East Awards in 2020.
