2025 Global Hotel Group Rankings released
MKG Consulting’s latest Global Hotel Group Rankings has been released and it shows that the leading Hospitality Brands are focusing on growth, growth, growth – with India, Saudi Arabia, Southeast Asia, and Africa being their key targets for expansion or ‘debuts’, to extend their global footprint.
And it’s not just a focus on new destinations but diversification too – into the extended stay, the lifestyle and boutique hotel markets.
For a full breakdown on what the top ranked Hotel Brands have been busily acquiring in the last few years, check out Hospitality-on.com’s informative article
Marriott Enters the Affordable Accommodation market
The luxury hotel chain Marriott Bonvoy has entered the affordable economy segment, with the launch of City Express by Marriott, after acquiring Hoteles City Express (150 properties).
Other additions to its portfolio include:-
- The launch of StudioRes, extended-stay accommodations in locations that have high healthcare, university, and industrial demographics.
- Serviced Apartments, in partnership with Sonder
The City Express business model is aimed at people and businesses wanting to enter the Hospitality Industry or expand their portfolio by providing “… a hotel development opportunity with an efficient operating model, powerful revenue channels and best in class loyalty benefits”, according to their website
Marriott is not the only brand offering these business opportunities. Anyone in the industry, scrolling through their social media feeds will have been served with at least one Sponsored Ad for brands offering opportunities for hotel ownership, and even hotel room ownership.
Booking.com under more pressure in Europe.
26 hotel associations are on the brink of lodging Damages claims against Booking.com, after a ruling by the European Court of Justice.
The court found that while the Rate Parity clause in Booking.com’s contract isn’t anti-competitive under EU Law, it does restrict hotels from offering lower rates on their own websites or on rival sites, potentially reducing competition.
Currently, 26 Hotel Associations support litigation against the company, and are backed by HOTREC.
HOTREC president Alexandros Vassilikos said “European hoteliers have long endured unfair conditions and inflated costs. Now is the time to stand together and seek redress.”
With a deadline of July 31, there is still time for other Hotel chains or associations to join the litigation. Read More at Reuters
Two Philippine Chefs feature on ABS-CBN’s Market Edge TV show
Chef’s Michael Pastrana and Morris Danzen Catanghal were invited to the set of ABS-CBN’s Market Edge to talk about their reconstruction of the National Dish Adobo. Adobo Dessert anyone?
Chef Morris, who said he never intended to become a chef, travelled to Australia for work after the pandemic. He met Chef Michael Pastrana who shared a similar passion for food.
Check out what The Adobros have done here.
12 Philippine Restaurants listed in Opinionated About Dining Guide
12 restaurants in the Philippines have secured listing in Opinionated About Dining, a globally recognised dining guide.
Under its Top Restaurants in Asia, the following venues feature in the Top Restaurants in Asia.
- Antonio’s, Tagaytay
- Gallery by Chele, Taguig
- Helm by Josh Boutwood, Makati
- Hapag, Rockwell
- M Dining + Bar M, Makati
- Metiz, Makati
- Pepita’s Kitchen, Makati
- Toyo Eatery, Makati (which also secured the Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award)
- Txanton, Makati
Both Toyo and Metiz have featured in Opinionated About Dining’s Top Restaurants in Asia ranks before.
Three restaurants are also featured in the Guide’s Casual Restaurants in Asia 2025 category
- Blackbird, Makati
- Grace Park, Makati
- Manam, Makati
Opinionated About Dining updates it’s online Lists yearly, with rankings based on surveys and reviews by food writers, bloggers, restauranters, chefs and restaurateurs.
Dave & Busters – Coming to Manila soon!
Described as an ‘eatertainment’ brand, Dave & Busters is set to open its first venue in the Philippines very soon.
The Groundbreaking Ceremony took place this week at the Opus Mall, Manila with attendees from The Bistro Group, which is partnering with the brand.
Dave & Busters hails from Texas and is known for its business model of combining food, games and sports viewing. This is its first location and venture in the Philippines.
World Travel Awards 2025 nomination for Belmont Hotel, Manila
Belmont Hotel Manila has secured nominations in two categories of the World Travel Awards 2025. The nominations are for Asia’s Leading City Hotel, and the Philippines Leading City Hotel.
Double Dragons Hotel 101 ventures into Saudi Arabia
Double Dragon has entered into a joint venture partnership with the Horizon Group, Saudi Arabia that will see the creation of 10,000 Hotel 101 rooms, with on average 500 rooms per hotel.
The first Hotel 101 will be built in Medina, but there are further plans for properties in Abha, Alula and Jeddah.
Hotel 101 also has furture plans for properties in Japan and Spain, whilst its latest hotel in Madrid, will open its doors to guests in December.
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