Capella Sydney calls on The Bentley Group to make brasserie restaurant ‘a Sydney institution’

Capella Sydney is collaborating with fine dining restauranteurs Brent Savage and Nick Hildebrandt from Sydney’s The Bentley Group’s on the opening of the hotel’s signature restaurant, Brasserie 1930.

“Capella Sydney will be a world-class hotel and we are committed to working with the most visionary minds to create that realisation;” said Capella Sydney’s General Manager, Marc von Arnim.

“Nick and Brent are two of the most talented industry leaders in the country. Our Capella Sydney Executive Chef, Gabriele Taddeucci and Head Chef, Niroshan Richards are thrilled to be working in partnership with the accomplished duo to showcase the magic of The Bentley Group within Brasserie 1930.”

Due to open as part of the broader Capella Sydney opening in March 2023, Brasserie 1930 aims to deliver a traditional brasserie experience through a contemporary Australian lens, serving up modern brasserie classics using quality Australian produce from small-batch farmers and growers.

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JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group Closes Sale of Six Hyatt Place Hotels

Hyatt Place Dallas
Hyatt Place Dallas Park Central

ATLANTA—JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group announced that it has closed the $55 million sale of six Hyatt Place branded select-service hotels totaling 754 keys across the U.S. Southeast, Texas, and Kansas.

JLL worked on behalf of Argentic Services Company LP as a servicer for the seller’s two CMBS Trusts in the sale of the properties to HKB Hotel Group, LLC (HKB was advised by ThornOak Capital). The properties were offered unencumbered by management and with long-term Hyatt franchise agreements.

Each hotel was constructed between 1995 and 1997 and has 126 guestrooms, except for the hotel in Georgia, which has 124 guestrooms.

The portfolio consists of:

  • Hyatt Place Atlanta Alpharetta North Point Mall, Alpharetta, Georgia
  • Hyatt Place Charlotte Arrowood, Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Hyatt Place Dallas Park Central, Dallas, Texas
  • Hyatt Place Greenville Haywood, Greenville, South Carolina
  • Hyatt Place Roanoke Airport Valley View Mall, Roanoke, Virginia
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How to Stay Safe While Traveling Alone (or in a Group) – The 5 Star Luxury Hotel Community

Travel can be an exhilarating and eye-opening experience. It is easy to get caught up in the adventure, but be mindful of travel safety and security considerations while abroad.

Whether you are exploring the world alone or together with someone, you should always be cautious. Otherwise, a fun-filled vacation can quickly turn into a nightmare. Here are travel safety tips you should always keep in mind.

Do your research

A ‘must’ for any traveler is to get to know your destination better before you arrive. Read traveler reviews and consult locals for the safest neighborhoods, places to stay, and crime incidents. Check the State Department website for country information and join the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).

Another important travel precaution is knowing who to call in case you need help. Find out the contact information for the nearest embassy or consulate, police station, and other local emergency departments.

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Kuching Park Hotel by Infinite Hospitality Group & SiteMinder

Located in Malaysia at the heart of Sarawak’s capital, Kuching, Kuching Park Hotel is a convenience-lover’s dream. Visitors to the property are invited to enjoy the ultimate digital experience, with ‘smart’ services.

With everything made fast and simple, guests have the freedom to enjoy themselves with zero stress in their standard or deluxe rooms.
The property is overseen by Infinite Hospitality Group (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and helmed by Patrick Lau (Co-founder & CEO) and Mason Tang (Co-founder & COO), who are seasoned hospitality professionals with 25 years of experience.

Smart, digital, innovations driving guest experience

At Kuching Park Hotel, guests have the luxury of enjoying:

  • Smart self-check-in and check-out system to avoid long queues and waiting time at the front desk.
  • Mobile room access to avoid the need for a physical key.
  • Rooms with cutting edge technology that give guests comfort and relaxation.
  • Enhanced room service that involves a robot
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Expedia Group success strengthen but CEO sees ‘bumpy’ highway forward for world travel recovery

Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern. (Expedia Team Picture)

Expedia Group, the Seattle-primarily based on-line journey large, posted improved success for the next quarter, but cautioned that the resurgence of the pandemic is complicating the recovery of the world-wide vacation field, and its small business as a outcome.

  • The company’s web decline of $301 million for the next quarter was an improvement more than its loss of $753 million a 12 months back. Altered earnings per share ended up $1.13, exceeding analyst anticipations of 60 cents for every share.
  • Earnings for the quarter far more than tripled from previous calendar year to $2.1 billion, reflecting ongoing symptoms of recovery for the international vacation business. That compares to income of $2.9 billion in the second quarter of 2019, prior to the pandemic.
  • Gross bookings rose to $20.8 billion, up from $2.7 billion a calendar year in the past, but however very
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