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Irish Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Teeling Whiskey Distillery celebrates its 1,000,000th visitor — a landmark moment for Dublin tourism
Teeling Whiskey Distillery, Dublin's first new distillery in more than 125 years, has welcomed its 1,000,000th visitor. The milestone cements its position as a standout must-visit destination for global whiskey enthusiasts and curious visitors to Dublin alike. Since opening in 2015, the award-winning distillery has redefined the Irish whiskey experience through its immersive and authentic real distillery visitor attraction. Set in the heart of the historic Liberties, it marked the return of whiskey-making to a district once known as the beating heart of Ireland's distilling scene. Founded by the Teeling family, whose roots in whiskey date back to 1782, the distillery bridges past and present — reviving Dublin's whiskey heritage with a distinctly modern edge. Jack Teeling, Founder and Managing Director of Teeling Whiskey, said, 'We are incredibly proud to have reached this significant milestone. Welcoming 1,000,000 visitors to our distillery is a testament to the global appeal of Teeling Whiskey and the unique, hands-on Irish whiskey experience we offer. "Our visitors don't just learn about whiskey – they step into the heart of a real operational distillery and experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of real Irish whiskey being crafted in front of them.' Visitors from all over the world have passed through the distillery's doors. Teeling has worked closely with Fáilte Ireland and Dublin City Council to help position the Liberties as a key cultural quarter and support sustainable tourism growth in the area. The site also plays an active role in local regeneration, contributing to employment and drawing footfall to one of Dublin's most characterful neighbourhoods. Teeling Whiskey Distillery has earned global recognition, including being named Ireland's Leading Distillery Tour at the World Travel Awards. Guests can enjoy guided tours, curated tastings, cocktail masterclasses, and access to exclusive whiskeys only available at the distillery. The milestone comes ahead of Teeling's 10-year anniversary in 2025, with special releases and new visitor experiences in the pipeline. 18+ Drink responsibly, visit
India.com
13-05-2025
- India.com
India's most expensive hotel, one night's rent is up to Rs14 lakh..., it's in..., it is owned by
India's most expensive hotel, one night's rent is up to Rs14 lakh..., it's in..., it is owned by There is no dearth of royal hotels in India, but Jaipur's Raj Palace beats all in luxury and price. Built in 1727, this mansion was converted into a hotel in 1996, and today its presidential suite is the most expensive in the country with a rent of ₹ 14 lakh per night. Mughal-Rajputana style, historical things, and royal hospitality make it special. From Amitabh Bachchan to Hollywood stars have stayed here. Raj Palace has been selected as the 'Leading Heritage Hotel' in the World Travel Awards seven times. But it is not alone, hotels like Rambagh Palace, Taj Lake Palace, and Umaid Bhawan in India also blow your mind with their grandeur and rent. Their rents are so much that you can plan a trip to Maldives or Switzerland. If you want to live in royal style, then these hotels are for you. Specialty of Raj Palace Jaipur's Raj Palace was formerly the Chomu Haveli, built in 1727 for Thakur Raj Singh. In 1996, Princess Jayendra Kumari converted it into a hotel. Its 50 rooms are built in a Mughal-Rajputana design, with period chandeliers, carpets, and royal furniture. The Presidential Suite has four floors, a private museum, and gold decorations, and costs up to ₹14 lakh. The rest of the rooms include Heritage and Premier Rooms starting at ₹60,000, Historical Suite ₹77,000, Prestige Suite ₹1 lakh+, and Palace Suite ₹5 lakh+. The hotel offers royal dining, spa, and views of the Nahargarh Fort. The hospitality and décor make you feel like a royalty. Amitabh Bachchan, Ellen Page, and many international celebrities have stayed here. The rates depend on the season and bookings, but the Presidential Suite costs ₹14 lakh, making it the most expensive in the country. After Raj Palace, Rambagh Palace is also in the top list After Raj Palace, Rambagh Palace, Jaipur is also on the top list. Built in 1835, this hotel is run by the Taj Group, and its Sukh Niwas suites cost ₹7.5-10 lakh per night. Spread over 47 acres, this hotel is famous for its royal gardens and dining hall. Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur is in the middle of Pichola Lake, and its Shambhu Prakash suites go for ₹6-10 lakh. Built in 1743, this hotel is famous for its European design and lake views. Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur is on Chittar Hill, and its Maharani suites cost ₹4-8.8 lakh. Built in 1928-1943, this hotel is a mix of royal residence, museum, and luxury hotel. Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra charges ₹25,000-1.5 lakh with a view of the Taj Mahal. Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad is near Charminar and its rent ranges from ₹24,000-4 lakhs. These hotels offer the fun of royalty and modern features, but the rent of Raj Palace beats them.
Scoop
07-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Cloudbeds And STAAH Partner To Enhance Channel Management For Hoteliers
Press Release – STAAH The new integration will offer real-time data synchronization, centralized inventory management, enhanced reporting, and an improved guest experience supporting properties in driving revenue and operational excellence. Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, has announced a strategic partnership with STAAH, a pioneer in hotel distribution technology. The partnership aims to equip hoteliers with advanced tools for efficient channel management. (Photo/Supplied) The new integration will offer real-time data synchronization, centralized inventory management, enhanced reporting, and an improved guest experience – supporting properties in driving revenue and operational excellence. Through the partnership, hotels utilizing Cloudbeds' industry-leading property management system will gain access to STAAH's cloud-based channel management solutions, improving connections with online travel agencies and expanding their direct booking capabilities. Adam Harris, CEO of Cloudbeds, said: 'Distribution strategy separates market leaders from the rest in today's digital landscape. Our strategic partnership with STAAH combines two best-in-class technologies to deliver what our customers need most: more online revenue opportunities and operational efficiency. Together, we're delivering unique solutions that help properties create exceptional guest experiences.' Tony Howlett, CEO of STAAH, added: 'Our vision at STAAH is to create a streamlined, interconnected hospitality landscape. By teaming up with Cloudbeds, we are taking a significant stride toward enabling hotels to harness data effectively, leading to quicker, better decision-making. This partnership is a testament to our dedication to revolutionizing hotel operations globally.' The joint effort will provide hoteliers with critical tools to streamline their operations and manage hotel distribution more effectively, enabling timely data-driven decisions and heightened guest satisfaction. About Cloudbeds Cloudbeds is the leading platform redefining the concept of PMS for the hospitality industry, serving tens of thousands of properties in more than 150 countries worldwide. Built from the ground up to be masterfully unified and scalable, the award-winning Cloudbeds Platform brings together built-in and integrated solutions that modernize hotel operations, distribution, guest experience, and data & analytics. Founded in 2012, Cloudbeds has been named a top PMS, Hotel Management System and Channel Manager (2021-2024) by Hotel Tech Report, World's Best Hotel PMS Solutions Provider (2022) by World Travel Awards, and recognized in Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 in 2023. For more information, visit About STAAH Headquartered in New Zealand, STAAH is a world-class hospitality technology platform helping its accommodation providers (hotels, motels & vacation rentals) to grow online bookings & revenue with a user-friendly platform to manage Online Travel Agents (OTA), direct bookings, and online reputation. Founded by Gavin Jeddo in 2008, STAAH partners with over 20,000 properties across 90 countries through its operations in New Zealand, Australia, India, UAE, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and the UK, and Europe offering exceptional service in the area of Channel Management, Booking Engine, Websites, Vouchers, Reputation Management & Global Distribution System (GDS). In 2024, the company was acquired by The Access Group, a global leader in business management software. Content Sourced from Original url
Scoop
07-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Cloudbeds And STAAH Partner To Enhance Channel Management For Hoteliers
Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, has announced a strategic partnership with STAAH, a pioneer in hotel distribution technology. The partnership aims to equip hoteliers with advanced tools for efficient channel management. The new integration will offer real-time data synchronization, centralized inventory management, enhanced reporting, and an improved guest experience – supporting properties in driving revenue and operational excellence. Through the partnership, hotels utilizing Cloudbeds' industry-leading property management system will gain access to STAAH's cloud-based channel management solutions, improving connections with online travel agencies and expanding their direct booking capabilities. Adam Harris, CEO of Cloudbeds, said: 'Distribution strategy separates market leaders from the rest in today's digital landscape. Our strategic partnership with STAAH combines two best-in-class technologies to deliver what our customers need most: more online revenue opportunities and operational efficiency. Together, we're delivering unique solutions that help properties create exceptional guest experiences." Tony Howlett, CEO of STAAH, added: 'Our vision at STAAH is to create a streamlined, interconnected hospitality landscape. By teaming up with Cloudbeds, we are taking a significant stride toward enabling hotels to harness data effectively, leading to quicker, better decision-making. This partnership is a testament to our dedication to revolutionizing hotel operations globally.' The joint effort will provide hoteliers with critical tools to streamline their operations and manage hotel distribution more effectively, enabling timely data-driven decisions and heightened guest satisfaction. About Cloudbeds Cloudbeds is the leading platform redefining the concept of PMS for the hospitality industry, serving tens of thousands of properties in more than 150 countries worldwide. Built from the ground up to be masterfully unified and scalable, the award-winning Cloudbeds Platform brings together built-in and integrated solutions that modernize hotel operations, distribution, guest experience, and data & analytics. Founded in 2012, Cloudbeds has been named a top PMS, Hotel Management System and Channel Manager (2021-2024) by Hotel Tech Report, World's Best Hotel PMS Solutions Provider (2022) by World Travel Awards, and recognized in Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 in 2023. For more information, visit About STAAH Headquartered in New Zealand, STAAH is a world-class hospitality technology platform helping its accommodation providers (hotels, motels & vacation rentals) to grow online bookings & revenue with a user-friendly platform to manage Online Travel Agents (OTA), direct bookings, and online reputation. Founded by Gavin Jeddo in 2008, STAAH partners with over 20,000 properties across 90 countries through its operations in New Zealand, Australia, India, UAE, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and the UK, and Europe offering exceptional service in the area of Channel Management, Booking Engine, Websites, Vouchers, Reputation Management & Global Distribution System (GDS). In 2024, the company was acquired by The Access Group, a global leader in business management software.
The Independent
06-05-2025
- The Independent
Best hotels in Athens for luxury beachside resorts and inner city boutiques
With tons of exciting new projects in the pipeline, including the Athenian Riviera's ongoing revamp and the mega Ellinikon scheme, touted as 'Europe's greatest urban regeneration project', the city where democracy was invented back in 508 BC is currently having a 'moment'. As once-grubby districts such as Piraeus and Psyrri buzz with innovative art galleries, cool new hotels, and gourmet food venues that are putting a spin on Greece's age-old cuisine, it's no surprise that this Parthenon-topped town described by Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte – co-founder of Beirut's contemporary design gallery – as 'the new Berlin', was crowned the globe's Leading Cultural City Destination in the 2024 World Travel Awards. As a slew of exciting new hotels open their doors on the city's age-old streets, Athens certainly is an exciting place to be right now, which is why we've rounded up the best places to stay. Whether you want to be in walking distance to ancient ruins or would prefer a more modern, contemporary look on Greek life, we're sure we've found a hotel for everyone. The best hotels in Athens 2025 1. Asomaton hotel Asomaton might translate as 'incorporeal', but creature comforts are plentiful in this adults-only hotel, housed in a lovingly restored 19th-century building, which was once a repair shop for horse-drawn carriages. Looking out over Thissio's hilly streets – lined with Neoclassical houses, hip cafes and wine bars – the 19 cosy suites and lofts are decorated with dot-pop artwork and have bijou balconies. There's also a spectacularly pretty courtyard pool, perfect for chilling after a long day's sightseeing. You'll also find a rooftop restaurant where breakfast and dinner are dished up with stunning Acropolis views. Address: Asomaton 10, 10553, Athens Highlights: Acropolis views 2. Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso hotel If kicking back on a silk-sand beach after a long, hot day strolling storied streets appeals, this sumptuous spa hotel on Athens' swanky Riviera delivers in spades. Just a two-minute taxi ride from the city centre (or an hour's leisurely dawdle on an air-conditioned bus), this luxury hotel is decked out in classical style (think chandeliers, gleaming marble floors and solid-wood furnishings), has 280 rooms (most with sea views) and a state-of-the art thalassotherapy spa with large jet pool. The icing on the cake? There are several excellent restaurants serving everything from steaks and delicious seafood burgers to healthy detox menus. Address: Agiou Nikolaou 10, Vouliagmeni 16671, Athens Highlights: Beach hotel 3. St George Lycabettus hotel With its leafy streets lined with hip designer stores, trendy bars and gourmet restaurants, Athens' Kolonaki district delivers a mega dose of romance. At the wildly beating heart of this elegant district – and just around the corner from the funicular that will whisk you on a scenic trip to the top of Mt Lycabettus' wooded slopes – is St George Lycabettus. The hotel's 16 stylish rooms and suites are decked out with plump Coco-Mat beds, blonde-wood furniture and funky artwork. Other loved-up accoutrements include a bijou cinema showing Hollywood classics, and a rooftop pool perfect for sunset sipping while dipping. Dyed-in-the-wool romantics should book the Panoramic Acropolis View Suite, a vast white-on-white haven with breathtaking views. Address: Kleomenous 2, 10675, Athens 4. Hotel Grande Bretagne Set in a Neoclassical building overlooking The Houses of Parliament – and the pom-pom-wearing presidential guards on Syntagma square – this ultra-luxurious hotel, which has just been awarded two Michelin keys, is loved by rockstar royalty and foreign dignitaries alike. Celebrating its 180th birthday this year, this grand dame has aged exceedingly well. All of its 320 rooms and suites combine elegant style (antique furnishings, dramatic velvet drapes and gleaming wooden floors) with lashings of very modern comforts, such as plump king-size beds and vast marble bathrooms. Elegant extras include the rooftop pool with uninterrupted views of Lycabettus' forested slopes, a rooftop restaurant with Acropolis views, and an award-winning destination spa, complete with a mud chamber and thermal steam room. Pick a room on the sixth or seventh floors and you'll even get 24-hour butler service. 5. The Foundry Suites hotel Home of some of the city's best street art, gritty effervescent Psirri – where antique stores and souvlaki joints rub shoulders with indie boutiques, art galleries and hip cafes – is the perfect backdrop for this bougie hotel. Seamlessly combining industrial chic with urban style, 12 spacious high-ceiling apartments have antique fixtures and fittings – from wood-burning stoves and huge factory-like windows, with the original creaking mechanism that opens them – alongside modern extras, including fully equipped kitchens. The hotel is housed in an ancient foundry, which has an eco-friendly vertical garden façade. There's also a wonderful echo-filled wine cellar set within an ancient water reservoir, and a gloriously green jungle of rooftop garden with wraparound Acropolis views Address: Sarri 40, 10553, Athens Highlights: Best boutique hotel 6. Xenodocheio Milos hotel Hailed as 'the man who pioneered the introduction of the Hellenic food scene in North America', chef Costas Spiliadis's latest hotel restaurant venture was designed by Divercity, the company responsible for the spectacular new W Algarve. Housed in a listed Neoclassical building dating from 1880 are 43 rooms and suites, all with soaring ceilings, marble fixtures, magnificent hand-crafted wooden furniture and minibars stocked with local goodies. Most guests flock here to dine in the ground-floor restaurant, with its sheer-white walls, elegant tables and open kitchen where Greece's most talented chefs prepare Spiliadis's inimitable gourmet take on traditional Greek cuisine. Highlights: Best for foodies 7. Athens Flair hotel Housed in a stunning neoclassical building built in 1906, this boutique beauty boasts original elements such as a Scarlet O'Hara-worthy marble staircase and intricately detailed plasterwork. Athens Flair has six vast suites opulently decked out with period-style furnishings and a delightfully private rooftop terrace with views to Lycabettus's pine-studded slopes. Just around the corner from Kolonaki's high-end designer stores and chic cafes, this stylish hotel is an easy stroll from the city's mains sights. The Benaki museum and the plant-strewn National Gardens are five minutes' walk away, whilst half an hour's stroll will take you to Monastiraki's famed flea market and the not-to-be-missed Acropolis museum. 8. The Alex hotel Once just the place where you went to catch a ferry to the islands, Piraeus is currently getting a facelift as countless art galleries, including Rodeo (sister to the Rodeo in Istanbul), move into the port's long-abandoned warehouses. You'll also find a string of hip hotels, cool bars and funky restaurants opening their doors in Piraeus's cobbled backstreets. Overlooking the buzzy port from a tree-shaded hilltop in Piraeus's Kastella district, The Alex is a design-led boutique hotel, just a five-minute stroll from Michelin-starred restaurant Varoulko in Mikrolimano port. The hotel offers a dozen comfortable rooms with good-sized beds, powerful rain showers and balconies (all tiny but some come with sea views). Best of all is The Alex's wooden-decked rooftop restaurant, where you can snack on Med-fusion food and watch the ferries pootling across the Saronic Gulf far below. 9. La Divina hotel Not even the notoriously picky Maria Callas could find fault with this swanky sleep-stop carved out of a neoclassical building where the opera singer once performed (hence the hotel's name). Set along a pedestrian artery snaking between tat on Monastiraki's flea market and the temples of the city's ancient Agora, the hotel, which is well-situated for seeing the city's main sights, is also just a short stroll from a slew of cool cocktail bars and hip nightlife venues. With massive crystal chandelier dangling from lofty ceilings, white orchids in pots lining the lobby, and a circular staircase leading to 12 suites, including several with jetted tubs or balconies with breathtaking Acropolis views, drama is a constant leitmotif here. Leonidas choccies at turn down and a gourmet restaurant steps from The Agora are the icing on this operatic cake. 10. One&Only Aesthesis hotel Greece's first outpost from the ultra luxurious One&Only hotel chain, this exclusive hideaway sprawled along a wooded stretch of blond sand-studded seaside near the ritzy designer stores and cocktail bars of Glyfada and within easy reach of the Acropolis and other city sights, manages to be select without being snobby. With decor evoking the legendary Asteria Beach Club that was once a magnet for the globe's celebrities there's a sense of age-old elegance. Unobtrusively superb service, and modern comforts ranging from spa and tennis courts, to a kids' club, several sparkling pools and spacious rooms and suites (some with private pools) ensure that this stylish resort is bang up to date. 11. Perianth Hotel After decades of cruelly neglecting its glorious Art Deco buildings, Athens is increasingly investing in its more recent past. Housed in a beautifully refurbished 1930's building, Perianth is a case in point. Behind the classic exterior of this chic hotel a short walk from Monastiraki's bustling flea market and well-connected metro station, however, 38 rooms buzz with quirky detailing: there are colourful velvet sofas, walls lined with contemporary art work, standalone bath tubs, plants in light-filled bathrooms, glass brick separations and terraces with Acropolis views. And when the city's vim and vigour seems overwhelming, there's even a zen centre which provides a calming space, while also offering classes in everything from martial arts to meditation. Address: 2, Limpona Street, 10560, Athens
