Kimpton San Antonio Celebrates Its Topping Out on Schedule
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Mic Drop: Next REVERB by Hard Rock to Be Located in Sonoma Wine Country
May 2, 2019
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., May 2, 2019 -- REVERB by Hard Rock, Hard Rock's newest generation of music-centric hotels, is revving up the anticipation with the announcement of its second select service property, REVERB by Hard Rock Sonoma Wine Country, slated to open in summer of 2020. The property will join the inaugural REVERB by Hard Rock Atlanta, which is scheduled to open earlier next year. "REVERB by Hard Rock is lighting up the select service scene for 2020," said Todd Hricko, senior vice president, global hotel business development for Hard Rock Hotels. "The city of Cotati is the perfect location for our second REVERB, as...
IHG Partners With QLong Investments to Develop Flagship Holiday Inn in Queenstown Remarkables Park, New Zealand
IHG | May 1, 2019
IHG® will open a brand-new Holiday Inn in Queenstown Remarkables Park following the signing of an agreement with property owner QLong Investments Limited. Set to open its doors in early 2021, Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park will be a flagship for Holiday Inn in New Zealand, showing off the latest and best of the world's largest hotel brand family. The 182 room build will be conveniently located within a few minutes' drive from Queenstown Airport and close to The Remarkables Ski Field, perfectly positioned and easily accessible to visitors, families and holidaying groups. It will feature an all-day dining and bar venue, as we...
Deutsche Hospitality Partners With ICD to Develop Jaz in the City Hotel in the Deira Quarter of Dubai
Jaz in the City | April 30, 2019
Frankfurt am Main, 29 April 2019 Jaz in the City to conquer Dubai! The fourth hotel to operate under the Jaz in the City lifestyle brand will open in the United Arab Emirates in 2022. After establishing locations in Amsterdam, Stuttgart and Vienna, the Jaz Crew will be setting up shop right next to Dubai's historic souks and within the immediate vicinity of the famous Dubai Creek. "Jaz in the City really comes into its own in places where a unique local cultural scene meets an international audience seeking a particular lifestyle and an inimitable experience," said Deutsche Hospitality CEO Thomas Willms. "We have found just such a venue...
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to Develop Luxury 400-Room Hotel at Muckleshoot Casino
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe | April 29, 2019
Twenty-four years after opening a casino which would set the standard for gaming in Washington State, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe will once again redefine expectations with the addition of a luxury resort at Muckleshoot Casino. Anticipated to open in the second quarter of 2021, the 18-story, 400-room hotel tower will offer sweeping views showcasing the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Sixty percent of the accommodations will allow for stunning panoramas of Tahoma, the native name for Mount Rainier, while other rooms will showcase the majesty of the Olympic mountain range. Beyond the comfort of their plush retreats, guests will ...
Charleston’s Wild Dunes Resort Plans New 153-Room Hotel Expansion to Open in Early 2021
Wild Dunes Resort, A Destination Hotel | April 29, 2019
CHARLESTON, S.C. (April, 2019) – Wild Dunes Resort, A Destination Hotel, is expanded its existing oceanfront meeting destination on the Isle of Palms, just 30 minutes outside of historic downtown Charleston. Opening in early 2021, the highly anticipated project will add a new 153-room hotel bringing the total to 400 guestrooms and suites, in addition to the existing 240 vacation rental homes and condos. The new, multi-faceted meeting and event space includes a grand ballroom with pre-function space and rooftop ballroom and event terrace with 270-degree panoramic ocean views, now allowing the resort to welcome groups of up to 650 a...
Margaritaville Beach Resort at The Pointe Bahamas Celebrates Topping Off
Margaritaville at The Pointe | April 29, 2019
Orlando, Fla. – April 25, 2019 – Margaritaville Beach Resort at The Pointe, the highly-anticipated beachfront resort coming to the Bahamas' capital, celebrated its progress with a topping off celebration last month and today released a new rendering (shown above) of the soon-to-open resort. The five-star Margaritaville Beach Resort will be an integral part of Margaritaville at The Pointe, an exclusive $250 million, seven-acre luxury development located on Nassau Harbour in the Bahamas "The topping off of Margaritaville Beach Resort at The Pointe is one more exciting step in nearing completion of The Pointe," said Daniel Liu,...
Hyatt Signs With wasl Asset Management Group for Development of Andaz Dubai The Palm
Andaz | April 29, 2019
CHICAGO -- Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with wasl Asset Management Group, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, for the development of an Andaz branded hotel on the Palm Jumeirah. Occupying prime real estate on the world-famous man-made island, Andaz Dubai The Palm is slated to open in the last quarter of 2019, becoming the first Andaz branded hotel in Dubai and the second Andaz hotel in the United Arab Emirates, joining Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi. Created for the inquisitive-minded traveler, the hotel will offe...
New Research Study Explores Trends to Meet Consumer of the Future Needs
IHG | April 29, 2019
The end of room types, robots at the concierge and achieving 'cult status': new Amadeus-IHG research asks if this is the future of hospitality? New research study, Drivers of Change in Hospitality, explores the changes we can expect as guest insight, technology optimization and the ability to hyper-personalize take effect. Informed by over 7,500 consumers worldwide and industry experts, the study identifies three trends that the sector must respond to meet the needs of the consumer of the future. Traditional room types have been around forever - single, double, twin, suite or family room. It's a tried and tested format, beloved by hotel...
Red Roof® Unveils Evolution of Extended Stay Brand HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof®
April 25, 2019
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 25, 2019 -- Red Roof has unveiled the first prototype of the new build concept of its sub-brand, HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof®. A company that obsessively listens to its guests, this new prototype design is based on the number one request from consumers: more functional storage in room but not at the expense of good design. The new build upgraded specifications for exterior, lobbies and rooms provide guests with everything they need for an elevated extended stay experience and provides franchisees with a cost- effective solution to drive performance. Developed as a home away from home; a comfortable, convenien...
IHG Signs With City Motors Group for New-Build Holiday Inn Slated for 2023 Opening in Kuala Lumpur
April 25, 2019
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's largest hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with City Motors Group for a new-built Holiday Inn in the affluent creative hub of Kuala Lumpur – Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Bangsar will be the fourth IHG property in the Malaysian capital. Slated to open in 2023, the hotel will feature 220 rooms and six meeting rooms, the largest of which will hold approximately 400 people. The hotels plans to incorporate the Holiday Inn Open Lobby concept, which will combine public facilities within a single, open cohesive space, creating flexibility for g...
17th Annual Southern Lodging Summit Conference Scheduled for August 27th & 28th in Memphis, Tenn.
| April 25, 2019
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 25, 2019—Officials of the Southern Lodging Summit (SLS), an annual hotel conference focusing on development and operations throughout the southern United States, today announced it will host its annual conference August 27-28, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. Confirmed Speakers include Mitch Patel, president & CEO, Vision Hospitality Group; Rick Pastorino, president, REVPAR International; Jane Cooper, president & COO, Herschend Family Entertainment; Mary Beth Cutshall, senior vice president/chief development officer, Hospitality Ventures Management Group; and Dianna Vaughan, global head, all suites brands, Hilton. Thoug...
Owned and Managed by High Hotels, Residence Inn by Marriott Set to Open in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Residence Inn by Marriott | April 23, 2019
Lancaster, PA – April 23, 2019 – The 127-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is scheduled to open on Friday, April 26, 2019 with its upscale, stylish décor that offers flexibility, and alternatives that allow guests to heighten their travel experience. Located at 1450 Harrisburg Pike, the all-suite Residence Inn Lancaster will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by High Hotels Ltd. of Lancaster, PA. Situated in The Crossings at Conestoga Creek – featuring shopping, dining and entertainment options, the Residence Inn Lancaster offers its guests convenient access to downtown L...
IHG Signs Agreement With Bin Faqeeh Real Estate Investment Company for Staybridge Suites Manama Al Seef
April 22, 2019
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of Staybridge Suites Manama Al Seef, marking the debut of the brand in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Expected to open in January 2020, the 128-room extended stay hotel will operate under a management agreement with major developer, Bin Faqeeh Real Estate Investment Company S.P.C. The signing was held with the attendance of H.E. Sheikh Khaled bin Humood Al Khalifa, CEO of Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) in the headquarters of the Bin Faqeeh Real Estate Investment Company S.P.C. Located in the heart of the capital, St...
Choice Hotels Signs Franchise Agreements With Organizations Led By African-American Women to Develop Six Hotels Across US and Caribbean
Choice Hotels | April 18, 2019
ROCKVILLE, Md., April 18, 2019 -- Businesses owned by women of color grew three times faster than other women-owned businesses in the United States last year, yet it is estimated by the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators and Developers (NABHOOD) that less than one percent of hotels are owned by African-American women. Choice Hotels International, Inc.'s (NYSE: CHH) one-of-a-kind emerging markets franchise development team is helping to bridge this gap and extend the opportunity of hotel ownership to underrepresented populations—most recently by awarding six franchise agreements to organizations led by Africa...
Marriott Plans World’s Tallest Modular Hotel Set to Rise in New York City This Fall
Marriott International, Inc. | April 18, 2019
The world's tallest modular hotel – which will carry a brand of Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) – is on track to be stacked in late fall in New York City with prefabricated and pre-furnished guestrooms. Once erected over a 90-day period, the 360-foot-tall tower will represent a milestone for Marriott's ongoing initiative to encourage hotel developers in North America to embrace modular for new construction projects. To be topped with a modular roof and modular rooftop bar, the world's tallest modular hotel is expected to open in late 2020 as the AC Hotel New York NoMad. "In North America, the construction process hasn't ...
Columbia Sussex Completes MultiMillion Renovation of Dallas Marriott Las Colinas
Columbia Sussex | April 18, 2019
CRESTVIEW, KY (April 18, 2019) – – Columbia Sussex, one of the largest Marriott franchisees in the country, continues its aggressive renovation program to at least nine of its Marriott owned and operated properties, and has completed a multi-million dollar renovation of its popular Dallas Marriott Las Colinas. Noted for its proximity to the area's convention center, but also its location across the street from the new Live Nation Toyota Music Factory and dining and shopping in the Metroplex, the hotel has hosted entertainers such as Chris Isaak and Steely Dan, acclaimed actresses such as Geena Davis and Carrie Fisher, and mo...
Fortuna Realty Group Plans Spring Opening of Hotel Hendricks in the Heart of Manhattan
Fortuna Realty | April 18, 2019
New York, NY (April 18, 2019) – Soaring twenty-seven stories over Fifth Avenue, Hotel Hendricks is the stylish new addition to Fortuna Realty Group's collection of Manhattan hotels. The property and its 176 guestrooms are located just steps away from the Fashion District and Bryant Park. With interiors by LA-based interior designer Marcello Pozzi, the hotel and its 176 guestrooms boast unparalleled views of the Empire State Building and the cityscape. With two rooftop bars and a Latin-infused restaurant, Hotel Hendricks is set to be the new Midtown hotspot for locals and travelers alike. "We are thrilled to introduce Hotel Hendric...
IHG Signs Master Development Agreement With Valor Hospitality Partners Africa for Multiple Franchise Hotels
April 17, 2019
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a Master Development Agreement with Valor Hospitality Partners Africa to roll out multiple franchise hotels over the next 10 years, across IHG's portfolio of brands in midscale, upscale and luxury segments. The agreement will see IHG expand its presence in Sub-Saharan Africa, including key countries such as South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, Mauritius, Ethiopia, Zambia and Kenya. The development adds to IHG's growing pipeline in the Middle East and Africa and cements its position as one of the leading operators in the region. Valor Hospital...
Hard Rock International and Convention Hotels India Private Limited Bringing Hard Rock Hotel Bangalore to India
Hard Rock International | April 17, 2019
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – April 17, 2019 – With a portfolio spanning across 75 countries, including 27 unique hotel properties with 37 projects in different phases of development, Hard Rock International continues intensifying its international presence with the announcement of Hard Rock Hotel Bangalore, slated to open in Fall 2020. Joining Hard Rock Hotel Goa, the second Hard Rock Hotel in India will be located in the bustling city of Bangalore, known as the Silicon Valley of India. "The city of Bangalore is full of culture and beauty and is the perfect location for our second property in India," said Todd Hricko, senior vice presi...
FAUCHON Hospitality Expands Boutique Hotel Collection With 2020 Opening of Second Property in Kyoto, Japan
FAUCHON Hospitality | April 16, 2019
PARIS, FRANCE (April 16, 2019) -- FAUCHON Hospitality, which debuted its first hotel in Paris in September of 2018, will open a second property in Kyoto, Japan, it was announced today by Jacques-Olivier Chauvin, President and CEO. FAUCHON has been a well-known brand in Japan for the past 47 years, and currently manages 28 shops, 2 cafes, and 2 bakeries with cafes throughout the country. The five-star FAUCHON Hotel Kyoto will open in 2020 in the center of Kyoto, in the Shimogyo-ku district, approximately 10 minutes from the most interesting districts (Gion, Higashiyama and Kawaramachi-Shijo). The hotel will feature 70 guest rooms and sui...
Hilton Expands Presence in Colombia With Debut of Hilton Bogota Corferias in Bogota
Hilton Hotels & Resorts | April 16, 2019
BOGOTA, Colombia & MCLEAN, Va.--Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today officially announces the opening of Hilton Bogota Corferias, representing Hilton's 20th property in the country. As the first full service hotel in the city's fair and convention district, the 410-room property features more than 13,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and event space, including the largest terrace in the area that offers both indoor/outdoor space and spectacular mountain views. "Colombia's tourism industry continues to set records with a nine percent growth in visitor arrivals last year, maintaining a positive year over year momentum," said Jorge Giannattasio, sen...
Hunter Valley’s Most Prestigious Estate Reopens as voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley in Australia
IHG | April 16, 2019
voco™ Kirkton Park Hunter Valley has today opened its doors as Australia's second voco™ hotel following the completion of a refresh and rebrand to IHG's newest upscale brand, voco. Renowned as one of the Hunter Valley's most prestigious estates, the 70-room property now embodies the bold characteristics of voco, with exclusive features from its bright yellow accents to onsite beehives and distinctive hallmarks, setting it apart for a memorable stay. Already a much-loved destination for locals and visitors alike, Kirkton Park estate reigns on 70 acres of rolling countryside and scenic mountain views, and just minutes away fro...
Nobu Hospitality to Launch in London West End With 2020 Opening of Nobu Hotel London Portman Square
Nobu Hotels | April 15, 2019
NEW YORK, April 15, 2019 -- Nobu Hospitality, the globally established lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, is delighted to announce the launch of its London West End hotel. Expected to open in spring 2020, Nobu Hotel is set in Portman Square W1, steps from Mayfair's vibrant restaurants and independent boutiques and on the edge of Soho's world-famous theatres in the heart of London's West End. The 239-guest rooms and suites, together with a Nobu restaurant, ballroom and meeting facilities are being conceptualized by London-based architecture and interior design firm, David Collins Studio,...
Hamilton Hotel Investors and Centerbridge Partners Complete Acquisition of Belgian Nine-Hotel Portfolio From WNE
Hamilton Hotel Partners and Hamilton Hotel Investors | April 15, 2019
LONDON, April 15, 2019 - Hamilton Hotel Investors and Centerbridge Partners have completed the acquisition of a portfolio of nine hotels located in Belgium and France from WNE Investor S.À R.L. The hotels comprise 1,120 keys in total and are located in some of Belgium's key commercial and tourism destinations (Antwerp, Hasselt, Ghent and Liege) and Calais in France. Five of the nine hotels operate under the Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express brands, and Hamilton Hotel Partners will assume management of the portfolio going forward. "We are excited to acquire the Brabo hotels and to work in close partnership with the team at Hamil...
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