What’s New in Hotel Online Distribution and Tech Trends? W2, February 2025

Here is your weekly industry news round-up. Check out the short snippets here and follow below for more details. 

  • Celebrate love at Anantara World Islands Dubai 
  • Is Iraqi Kurdistan the next tourism hotspot? 
  • The Inn at Celebration completes the renovation 
  • Hyatt San Diego to unveil a new luxury experience 
  • ROHL delivers robust 141% profit growth 

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Newshound w2, February 2025

Anantara’s exclusive Valentine’s experience 

 Anantara World Islands Resort Dubai invites guests to escape to an extraordinary private island with their loved ones this February. From shared pampering at Anantara Spa to exquisite dining, every detail is designed to inspire romance. Situated just four kilometres off Dubai’s dazzling coastline in the iconic manmade archipelago, Anantara World Islands Resort is a boutique island haven.  

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The future of tourism in Iraqi Kurdistan 

Visit Kurdistan, a tourism body committed to developing the tourism ecosystem and bringing Kurdistan to the world, has entered into a landmark agreement valued at US$160 million with Leitner, a prominent Italian company specializing in ropeway systems, to construct a 10-kilometre cable car. This initiative is expected to enhance the region’s burgeoning tourism sector significantly and aims to attract 20 million visitors to Kurdistan by 2035. 

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The Inn at Celebration completes renovation 

Vision Hospitality Group announced the unveiling of The Inn at Celebration, which recently underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation and joined the Autograph Collection Hotel Portfolio. Located along Lake Rianhard in the town of Celebration, Florida, near Orlando, The Inn at Celebration offers a property that blends Floridian hospitality with contemporary design. 

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Luxury reimagined: Hyatt San Diego’s 2026 vision 

 Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego has announced a phased renovation plan to enhance one of Southern California’s most prominent hotels. Highlighting its prime coastal location, the renovation will build on the property’s reputation as a key landmark in Southern California hospitality. Starting in early 2025 and continuing through Winter 2026, the project will update all 1,628 guestrooms and suites, over 320,000 square feet of meeting space, several dining venues like Sally’s and the Top of the Hyatt, and recreational areas such as the sports court and two rooftop pool decks. 

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 ROHL delivers robust 141% profit growth 

 Royal Orchid Hotels [ROHL] has announced its consolidated financial results for the nine months ending December 31, 2024, following approval from its Board of Directors. The ROHL group operates over 90+ Regenta hotels across different categories within its portfolio of 110+ hotels, making Regenta the key driver of growth across India. The Regenta Rewards program will serve as the umbrella loyalty platform, bringing together existing and upcoming hotels under one program.  

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