Kimpton San Antonio Celebrates Its Topping Out on Schedule
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The Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation Announces New Hotel Expansion to the Jamul Casino
Jamul Indian Village of California (JIV or Tribe) | May 23, 2023
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The 133-room Holiday Inn Madrid–Las Tablas to Open in Spain in Q3 2013
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) | June 27, 2013
27 June, 2013 - InterContinental Hotels Group's (IHG) Holiday Inn brand continues to grow in Spain, with the signing of Holiday Inn Madrid – Las Tablas. Holiday Inn Madrid – Las Tablas due to open at the beginning of quarter three this year will operate under a franchise agreement with Gestion T3 Hotels who operate four other IHG hotels in Spain. The 133 room hotel is a conversion from an existing hotel, where a renovation project is already under way and is set to provide improved facilities for its guests. Upon completion, the refurbished hotel situated in a new business district in Las Tablas is set to attract domestic and intern...
Downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin 205-room Marriott Opens Ahead of Schedule
June 26, 2013
June 26, 2013 --Downtown Milwaukee's new 205-room Marriott hotel opens Wednesday, weeks ahead of what had been a planned mid-July opening. The hotel, at 323 E. Wisconsin Ave., gives Marriott International Inc. its first full-service brand, with a banquet room and restaurant, in downtown Milwaukee, where there are three other Marriott brands: Residence Inn by Marriott, Courtyard by Marriott and the newly branded Fairfield Inn & Suites -- all west of the Milwaukee River. Milwaukee was among the largest U.S. cities that lacked a full-service Marriott hotel. The $54 million hotel, with 130 full- and part-time employees, combines new co...
IHG’s Holiday Inn Signs Three New-Build UK Properties Opening in Q3 2013 and in 2014
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) | June 25, 2013
26 June, 2013 - IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) continues to grow its presence in the UK with the signing of three new hotels – Holiday Inn Huntingdon - Racecourse in Cambridgeshire, Holiday Inn Glasgow Green in Scotland and Holiday Inn - Watford Junction in Hertfordshire. The first of the three to open will be Holiday Inn Huntingdon - Racecourse , a 98 room new build due to open its doors in quarter three of 2013. The hotel will operate under a franchise agreement with HP Hotels Limited who also own Holiday Inn Express Nuneaton. In 2014, a franchise agreement with Nine Hospitality LTD will see Holiday Inn - Watford Junction open,...
Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Downtown/Seaport Transforms Historic Warehouse Into Hotel
Residence Inn by Marriott | June 24, 2013
The 120-suite Property is Owned by an Affiliate of Norwich Partners and Managed by True North Hotel Group, Inc Boston, MA - June 25, 2013 - A new 120-suite Residence Inn by Marriott opened this week in downtown Boston's Seaport District, breathing new life into a six-story classical revival-style 1900s building once likely used for sugar and molasses warehousing. Located at 370 Congress Street, the Residence Inn Boston Downtown/Seaport will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by an affiliate of Norwich Partners and managed by True North Hotel Group, Inc. Group One Partners, Inc., of Boston served as architect and designer. Originall...
The 100-suite Residence Inn Hotel Opens in Irmo, South Carolina
Residence Inn | June 24, 2013
Owned by South Side Parners, LLC and Managed by Solara Hospitality, LLC Irmo, South Carolina - June 25, 2013 - The 100-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Irmo, South Carolina is scheduled to open on Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Located at 944 Lake Murray Boulevard, the Residence Inn Columbia Northwest/Harbison will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by South Side Parners, LLC and managed by Solara Hospitality, LLC. Located 10 minutes from downtown Columbia and 13 miles from Columbia Metropolitan Airport, the Residence Inn Columbia Northwest/Harbison offers its guests convenient access to the University of South Carolina, Lake Murray, Har...
In Memoriam: Celebrating the Life of Stephen Garff Marriott
June 24, 2013
June 24, 2013 - Stephen Garff Marriott, Executive Vice President for Culture at Marriott International, the global hotel company founded by his grandparents in 1927, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2013, after a prolonged battle with a degenerative mitochondrial disease. He was 54 years old. In his most recent role, Stephen led Marriott Worldwide Business Councils and was responsible for perpetuating Marriott's core values and culture throughout the company. His father, Marriott International Executive Chairman J.W. "Bill" Marriott, Jr., said, "Stephen was an inspiration to us every day as he struggled with a challenging disease that co...
Carlos Rodriguez of Driftwood Hospitality Talks Hotel Expansion in Miami-Dade, Florida
June 24, 2013
June 24, 2013--Carlos J. Rodriguez has been working in the hotel business in Miami-Dade for 17 years, so he's seen several boom-and-bust cycles. He formed Cardel Hotels in Miami in 1996, a company that merged with North Palm Beach-based Driftwood Hospitality Management 10 years ago. As executive vice president and partner at Driftwood Hospitality Management, Rodriguez is now overseeing a new booming period. Driftwood, a North Palm Beach business with an office in Coral Gables, designs, develops, staffs and manages hotels around the country and in Costa Rica. The company has plans to enter the Canadian market with a joint venture as well...
Marriott’s New Campaign Includes Website with Co-Creation Platform to Solicit User-Generated Ideas
Marriott Hotels | June 17, 2013
BETHESDA, Md., June 17, 2013 -- Reflecting the transformative change happening at its properties, the iconic Marriott Hotels, the signature brand of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR), today launched a new multi-year global marketing campaign. Called "Travel Brilliantly," it is a bold move amplifying the brand's dedication to leading the future of travel. The dynamic campaign reflects the lifestyle of the next generation of travelers, who seamlessly blend work and play in a mobile and global world. The campaign includes TV, digital and mobile advertising, a new brand look and logo, and enhanced social media platforms. In addition, ...
Marriott’s Woes Continue with Loss of The Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach
Marriott International | June 14, 2013
Files Amended Complaint Seeking Additional Damages in Pending Litigation MIAMI BEACH, Fla., June 13, 2013 -- Renaissance Hotels, a division of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR), will cease managing The Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach Hotel as of July 11, Marriott announced today. The owner of the property has engaged a new management company. In connection with its departure, Marriott also said that it has filed an Amended Complaint in the pending litigation against the owner, seeking millions of dollars in breach of contract damages. The management agreement permits Renaissance to operate the hotel until the year 2055. The Re...
Latin American Hospitality & IHG to Develop Two New Holiday Inn Express Hotels in Central America
Holiday Inn Express | June 7, 2013
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], one of the world's largest hotel companies, today announces the signing of two new Holiday Inn Express® hotels in Managua, Nicaragua and Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Both properties are slated to open in 2014. Managed by Latin American Hospitality Management S.A., a subsidiary of Grupo AGRISAL, the hotels will be franchised by an affiliate of IHG. "Managua and Tegucigalpa are excellent examples of emerging cities that support the growth of the Holiday Inn® brand family in the region," said Joel Eisemann, chief development officer, IHG, the Americas. "Both cities are generating g...
Hidrock Realty Opens New Courtyard by Marriott in Herald Square, Midtown Manhattan
Courtyard by Marriott | June 7, 2013
Courtyard by Marriott is rolling out its innovative lobby and room design in the heart of Herald Square in midtown Manhattan. This is the latest Courtyard in the area featuring the Refreshing Business lobby environment, where guests can enjoy an open and flexible space. Along with media pods, Wi-Fi and a variety of seating zones, the redefined space is ideal for everything from pop-up meetings to social gatherings. Opened on Thursday, June 6, 2013, the 167-room Courtyard New York Manhattan/Herald Square also offers a refreshing and stylish room design that helps guests stay connected, productive and comfortable. Thoughtfully planned, ea...
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