Drowning in hotel updates? It’s not really surprising when there are roughly 700,000 hotels scattered around the globe! But have no fear, Karryon is here!
We’ve been chatting to our hospo friends, scouring the web and listening to the word on the grapevine to bring you a carefully curated list of the best hotel intel you need to know this week.
Skill yourself up now and take advantage of some great updates.
1. Accor commits to global elimination of single-use plastics by 2022
Accor today announces its commitment to join the UN Global Tourism Plastics Initiative and to remove all single-use plastic items in guest experience from its hotels by the end of 2022.
This action by Accor toward reducing environmental impacts and strengthening efforts to combat plastic pollution of the world’s oceans and other natural environments is a significant step forward for the global hospitality industry and for the group, which has been committed to sustainability for many years.
“What guides us is the consciousness and social awareness that drives every person who strives to be a good citizen. It’s about being aware, socially conscious and consistent.”
Sébastien Bazin, Chairman & CEO, Accor
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2. Shama expands Bangkok presence
Shama Sukhumvit
Already a fast-expanding Asia-Pacific serviced apartments brand with two properties in two prime locations in Bangkok, Shama Serviced Apartments by ONYX Hospitality Group is doubling its neighbourhood presence in the Thai capital by adding Phrom Phong and Yen Akat to its portfolio in 2020.
The two new properties – Shama Sukhumvit 39 Bangkok and Shama Yen Akat Bangkok – will complement the existing Shama Sukhumvit Bangkok in Ploenchit and Shama Lakeview Asoke Bangkok.
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3. Hire Raffles Maldives Meradhoo
For a limited time, Raffles Maldives Meradhoo is offering an exceptional USD $1 million all-inclusive island buyout, providing a rare opportunity to experience this remarkable resort fully on one’s own terms. In addition to unprecedented privacy and with all manner of special privileges, Raffles will even throw in the use of an additional ‘deserted island’ that can be transformed into an epic celebration or adventure space.
Just an 80-minute boat ride from the equator, Raffles Maldives Meradhoo lies in one of the most remote and unblemished corners of the Maldives and its pristine beauty invariably awes all who visit. Available for four-night, five-day stays, You Run Raffles Maldives provides a generous host with the opportunity to treat up to 70 very lucky loved ones, friends and close associates to the all-inclusive, legendary service of Raffles, complete with Raffles Butlers, set amid the tropical oasis of Raffles Maldives Meradhoo.
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4. New Destinations for Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Small Luxury Hotels of the World is introducing five new exciting additions, including two properties in new destinations for the brand – Montenegro and The Hamptons. From an intimate adults-only bolthole in Barcelona to a sustainable Sicilian farmhouse and an eco-friendly hideaway in Cambodia.
5. Bailey Launches Advocacy Programme for Aspiring Australian Artists
Cairns’ first arts-inspired five-star hotel, Bailey, a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel, has launched Aspiring Artist, a programme for up-and-coming Australian artists.
Bailey is calling all talented, up-and-coming artists to get involved. The Aspiring Artist programme is not for professional artists, but for artists aspiring to one day become professional and welcomes all forms – from performance art to painting, drawing, sculpture, graffiti and beyond.
For Aspiring Artists:
- Showcase artistic talents and practice art live in Bailey public spaces
- Opening exhibition held at Bailey displaying artwork of the artist
- Artist profiling on Crystalbrook Collection’s website, social media channels, in-room iPads and guest pre-arrival emails
- Finished artwork displayed and available for sale (optional) at the hotel and online (all profits directly to the artist)
- A week-long stay at Bailey, a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel
- Daily buffet breakfast for two at CC’s Bar and Grill
“Our goal at Bailey is to make art accessible, inclusive and empowering. We’re giving aspiring, undiscovered artists the opportunity to share their artistic talents and have their work seen by thousands of people.”
Carl Taranto, Bailey General Manager
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