Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Cancun to Debut December 2020
Planet Hollywood Hotels & Resorts | August 5, 2020
Hotel Nikko Hai Phong Set for August 2020 Opening
Nikko Hotels International | July 6, 2020
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The Kessler Collection Opens Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte, North Carolina
The Kessler Collection | August 6, 2020
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 5, 2020 - The Kessler Collection, a portfolio of 11 artistically-inspired boutique hotels, debuts its second property in North Carolina with the opening of Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte today, August 5, 2020. Located in the heart of uptown Charlotte, the highly anticipated 254-room hotel takes center stage as the area's newest luxury icon, boasting 32 suites, a Poseidon Spa, versatile outdoor and indoor event spaces, Starbucks Coffee shop, vibrant art collection curated by Richard C. Kessler, executive lounge, open-kitchen restaurant, fast-casual eatery and rooftop bar providing unparalleled views of the 'Queen City.' ...
Valencia Hotel Group Plans Fall 2020 Opening of Cotton Court Hotel
Valencia Hotel Group | August 6, 2020
LUBBOCK, Texas, Aug. 5, 2020 - Cotton Court Hotel, a retro-inspired urban retreat with an emphasis on creating authentic guest experiences, is slated to open early Fall 2020. The latest Court-property offering from Texas-based hospitality industry leader Valencia Hotel Group, Cotton Court Hotel is situated in Lubbock's Downtown Business District, just one mile east of Texas Tech University, and features 165 thoughtfully designed guest rooms opening onto sweeping outdoor porches, a relaxing courtyard, masterfully planned outdoor gathering spaces with a variety of outdoor amenities, plus 3,500 square feet of indoor meeting and event space. ...
Canopy by Hilton Debuts in New York Metropolitan Area
Canopy by Hilton | August 5, 2020
JERSEY CITY - Canopy by Hilton, Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) lifestyle hotel brand, announced today the opening of Canopy by Hilton Jersey City Arts District, marking the brand’s first outpost in the New York City Metropolitan Area. The hotel’s arrival will support the robust culture of the Arts District with the area’s first truly elevated hospitality offering, providing a new hub for the fast-growing creative community. The 211-room hotel, owned and developed by Panepinto Properties, The KABR Group, Three Wall Capital and Greentree Construction, is located at 159 Morgan St., surrounded by endless restaurants, inspiring galleries, publi...
Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Cancun to Debut December 2020
Planet Hollywood Hotels & Resorts | August 5, 2020
Tallahassee, Fla. – August 5, 2020 – Planet Hollywood Hotels and Resorts is pleased to announce that the brand-new Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Cancun will be rolling out the red carpet for its first guests on December 15, 2020. Located in the exclusive resort enclave of Costa Mujeres, a charming, pristine peninsula just north of Cancun’s Hotel Zone, guests will be able to Vacation Like a Star™ in one of Mexico’s most beautiful beachfront locations, surrounded by aquamarine waters and mangroves sprawling with native flora and fauna. This new all-inclusive resort will feature 898 luxury suites, 11 world-class restaurants ...
Radisson Collection to Debut in China With First Destination Resort in Nanjing
Radisson Hotel Group | August 5, 2020
Shanghai, China - August 5, 2020 - Radisson Collection, Radisson Hotel Group’s anthology of iconic lifestyle hotels, will arrive in China for the first time next year when it opens an outstanding low-rise resort, which will form a key part of a brand new integrated tourism complex in the Jiangsu Horticultural Exposition Park. Scheduled to launch in Q2 2021, Radisson Collection Resort, Nanjing will be set on the banks of a lake, amid an enchanting landscape of floral gardens. This elegant retreat will feature 151 spacious and stylish rooms and suites, ranging from 43 to 336 square meters. Suite guests will also enjoy exclusive amenities at...
Radisson Debuts in the Maldives With Opening of Radisson Blu Resort Maldives
Radisson Hotel Group | August 4, 2020
Singapore - August 4, 2020 - Radisson Blu, the upper-upscale brand that delivers personalized service in stylish spaces, has opened Radisson Blu Resort Maldives – a private island retreat in the Alifu Dhaalu Atoll which becomes Radisson Hotel Group’s first property in the Maldives. Nestled on Huruelhi Island and one other pristine islet, only 105 kilometers from Malé’s Velana International Airport, Radisson Blu Resort Maldives makes this dream destination more accessible than ever before. Guests can take a scenic 30-minute seaplane direct to the resort or a 20-minute domestic flight from Malé to Maamigili Airport followed by a 15-mi...
Marriott International Signs Agreement With KJP Participaçoes LTDA to Bring W Hotels Brand to South of Brazil
W Hotels Worldwide | August 4, 2020
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced that it has signed an agreement with KJP Participaçoes LTD to bring the W Hotels brand to Gramado, a mountain resort town in the Brazil’s southernmost state, Rio Grande do Sul. The property will be the second W Hotel to open in country and the fourth in the Southern Cone of Latin America. “To have a cutting-edge W hotel in Rio Grande do Sul, a destination ready for the brand’s bold design, signature Whatever/Whenever service and innovative programming is exceptional,” said Laurent de Kousemaeker, Chief Development Officer, Caribbean and Latin America for Marriott Internati...
Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Set to Open in Katy, Texas
Fairfield by Marriott | August 4, 2020
Katy, TX – August 4, 2020 – The 92-room Fairfield by Marriott hotel in Katy, Texas is set to open this week with a new décor that provides guests with a feeling of warmth and calm while traveling. Located at 22100 Grand Corner Drive, the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Houston Katy will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Jay Parbhu Hospitality, LLC and managed by Dalwadi Hospitality Management of Houston, Texas. The Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Houston Katy offers guests convenient access to Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, Typhoon Texas, Devon Energy, Petroskills, Academy Sports and Outdoors Corporate Headquart...
Best Western Opens GLo Tulsa East Route 66 in Oklahoma
Best Western Hotels & Resorts | August 3, 2020
Phoenix, Arizona (August 3, 2020) – Best Western® Hotels & Resorts today announced the expansion of its energetic and exciting brand, GLō, with the opening of GLō Tulsa East Route 66. A new-construction boutique hotel brand, GLō provides a dynamic experience featuring modern amenities, revolutionary architecture, stylish design and strategic use of LED lighting. Designed with the connected traveler in mind, the addition of digital keys, a digital concierge, and communal workspaces position GLō as a powerful innovator in the growing upper midscale market, and the ideal accommodation for today’s mobile workforce. GLō hotels ar...
Anantara to Début in the Seychelles With Rebrand of Iconic Maia Luxury Resort & Spa
Minor Hotels | August 3, 2020
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas announces it will debut in the Seychelles this September with the upcoming rebrand of the iconic Maia Luxury Resort & Spa, one of the country’s most exclusive and stylish properties. Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas will represent the luxury brand’s launch in the archipelago, complementing its existing collection of world-class Indian Ocean resorts in the Maldives, Mauritius and Sri Lanka. Located on Mahé, the largest of the Seychelles islands and just a short drive from the international airport, the resort can be found on the south west coast amongst 30 acres of forest garden, nestled between t...
New 92-Key Towneplace Suites By Marriott Set to Open in Albuquerque, New Mexico
TownePlace Suites by Marriott | August 3, 2020
Albuquerque, NM – August 3, 2020 – The TownePlace Suites by Marriott Albuquerque Old Town is set to open for business this Thursday, August 6th. The new 92-suite hotel is built for travelers looking for a simple and friendly place where they can settle-in, keep their routine, and easily connect to the Old Town Albuquerque area. Located at 2510 12th Street NW, it will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by IPMI Hotel Group and managed by Sun Capital Hotels of Albuquerque, New Mexico. General Manager Joseph Alderete leads the management team at the property. All service team members are thoroughly trained on local knowledge and look f...
Radisson RED Aarhus Opens in Denmark Marking Brand First in Scandinavia
Radisson RED | July 31, 2020
Brussels/Aarhus - July 31, 2020 - Located in the heart of Denmark’s second biggest city and vibrant cultural hub, Radisson RED Aarhus is pleased to open its doors and welcome guests to a new urban hotspot geared towards the social and modern traveler. “With statement design, spacious rooms with big balconies and maximalist details in the form of bold patterns and pops of color, the first Radisson RED hotel in Scandinavia is a true multisensory experience. This is a great start for Radisson RED in the Nordic region, with new properties planned in both spectacular Reykjavik, Iceland and urban Oslo, Norway. With this reinforcement of our p...
InterContinental® Chongqing Raffles City Opens in China
IHG | July 30, 2020
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) celebrates the official opening of InterContinental®Chongqing Raffles City today. Located in Chao Tian Men Square of downtown Chongqing, China, InterContinental Chongqing Raffles City is part of the iconic Raffles City complex – a new modern landmark. Auspiciously located at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, the state-of-the-art high-rise hotel is close to famed local attractions such as Jiefangbei and Hongyadong. The hotel occupies the top floors of one of the tallest towers, as well as part of The Crystal, an iconic skybridge 300 metres in length, connecting the top of four skyscrap...
Delta Hotels by Marriott to Open in Willowbrook, Illinois With 165 Guestrooms
Delta Hotels and Resorts | July 30, 2020
Willowbrook, IL – July 30, 2020 – Delta Hotels by Marriott Chicago Willowbrook announces its opening on Wednesday, August 5th. Located near Burr Ridge and Darien, Illinois, the hotel focuses on doing the simple things perfectly, featuring a clean aesthetic and a modern take on comfort. This is Delta’s first branded hotel in Willowbrook. Delta Hotels by Marriott Chicago Willowbrook is owned by Willowbrook Hotel, LLC and managed by Maverick Hotels and Restaurants of Chicago, Illinois. The Delta Hotels by Marriott brand is rooted in simplicity and focused on perfecting the small details that make all the difference during trav...
Archipelago International Adds Two Hotels to Its Cuban Portfolio
Archipelago International | July 29, 2020
JAKARTA, Indonesia, July 29, 2020 - Archipelago International, Southeast Asia's largest privately owned and independent hotel operator, today announced that it has been awarded the management contracts for a further two hotels in Cuba. The first of these is the iconic Panorama Hotel in Havana. To be rebranded as the ASTON Panorama Hotel, the property, which first opened its doors in 2002, comprises 320 rooms and is best known for its impressive architectural design and superb location, facing the sea in the city's Miramar district. The second hotel is the Holguin Costa Verde Hotel, which will be rebranded as the ASTON Costa Verde Beach ...
Montage Hotels & Resorts Partners With Sterling Global Financial for Montage Cay Opening 2023
Montage Hotels & Resorts | July 29, 2020
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIF. (July 29, 2020) – Montage Hotels & Resorts today announces Montage Cay, a 48-acre private-island resort and residential community in The Abacos Islands in the Bahamas. Owned in partnership with Sterling Global Financial, the project will see the rebranding and complete redevelopment of the private island of Matt Lowe’s Cay in The Abacos, re-emerging as Montage Cay, alongside the launch of The Residences at Montage Cay. The private island features seven pristine beaches, varied topography with elevated sight lines for expansive sunrise and sunset views, mature and diverse landscaping, and stunning scenery ...
IHG Signs With Ha Long Investment and Development for InterContinental Halong Bay Resort in Vietnam
IHG® | July 28, 2020
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) today announced the signing of InterContinental Halong Bay Resort and InterContinental Residences Halong Bay with Ha Long Investment and Development Limited Company, a member of BIM Group, marking IHG’s expansion into the Quang Ninh province, Vietnam. Slated to open in 2023, the project draws inspiration from its beachfront location in Halong Bay which includes more than 1,600 islands and inlets forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars, and InterContinental brand’s distinctive style. InterContinental Halong Bay Resort will feature 175 guest rooms while InterContinental Residences Halong ...
Residence Inn by Marriott Hotel to Open in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
Residence Inn by Marriott | July 28, 2020
Mt. Juliet, TN – July 28, 2020 – The 124-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee is set to open this week with its upscale, stylish décor that offers flexibility, while creating a unique environment. Located at 5004 Crossings Circle, the all-suite Residence Inn Nashville Mt. Juliet will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Pinnacle Hospitality Partners, LLC of Nashville, Tennessee. Located 10 miles from Nashville International Airport and 20 minutes from downtown Nashville, the Residence Inn Nashville Mt. Juliet offers its guests convenient access to the Providence Mall, the Opryland Convention Center...
New 126-Key Cambria Hotel Greenville Opens in South Carolina
Cambria Hotels | July 27, 2020
ROCKVILLE, Md., July 27, 2020 - Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues its rapid growth across the country with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Greenville. The four-story, 126-room hotel, which is the brand's fifth property in the Palmetto State, is ready to welcome guests who are getting back on the road. The Cambria Hotel Greenville is located at 135 Carolina Point Pkwy., a short drive from the corporate headquarters of Michelin North America and a corporate campus for TD Bank. Guests can enjoy downtown Greenville's many restaurants and shops along the city's Main Street,...
In Time for ADA 30th Anniversary, Autism Training Company Offers Free Courses to Hospitality Industry Workers in US
Autism Double-Checked (ADC) | July 27, 2020
Stamford CT – July 2020 - Connecticut-based online training company Autism Double-Checked (ADC) has announced an initiative to help travel and hospitality staff located in the United States by offering free training courses on a first-come-first-served basis through August 31st 2020. The training is designed to educate hospitality industry workers to better assist travelers with Autism needs. CEO, Alan Day, said, “Huge numbers of travel industry employees are out of work and are facing a very competitive job market. Our easy-to-take autism awareness courses will allow participants to acquire a new skillset from home that can be put t...
Six Senses Rome to Open at Piazza di San Marcello
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas | July 27, 2020
BANGKOK – July 27, 2020 – The Six Senses urban collection heads to Rome, a treasure trove of artistic, cultural and architectural wonders. Following the brand’s entry into Singapore, New York and London, Six Senses Rome, which is set to open in late 2021, will live by all of its values with a particular emphasis on wellness, delicious food, community and sustainable design. The palazzo building lies in the center of ancient Rome, just blocks away from the Fontana di Trevi and Pantheon. The prominent luxury shopping streets of Via Condotti, Frattina and Borgognona are within walking distance. With Via del Corso converted to a semi-ped...
Hard Rock Hotel New York Celebrates “Topping Out” at Future Times Square Location
Hard Rock | July 23, 2020
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., July 23, 2020 - Hard Rock International, one of the world's most iconic dining, entertainment and hospitality brands, and nationally acclaimed real estate developer Extell Development Company, celebrated their latest construction milestone with a "topping out" ceremony at the site of the future Hard Rock Hotel New York. This achievement marks the completion of the fundamental framework atop the 35th floor terrace of what is soon to be another marquee Hard Rock property. To celebrate this momentous occasion, Hard Rock, Extell and AECOM Tishman representatives hoisted the U.S. flag high above Times Square and hosted a socially...
Ram Hotels Set to Open New 104-Key TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Amarillo, Texas
TownePlace Suites by Marriott | July 23, 2020
Amarillo, TX – July 23, 2020 – The TownePlace Suites by Marriott Amarillo West/Medical Center is scheduled to open for business on Thursday, July 30th. The new 104-suite hotel is built for travelers looking for a simple and friendly place where they can settle-in, keep their routine, and easily connect to the Amarillo area. Located at 6807 Interstate 40 West, it will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Ram Hotels of Amarillo, Texas. All service team members are thoroughly trained on local knowledge and look forward to connecting guests to the local area. The hotel brand’s signature floor-to-ceiling TowneMap® also h...
Radisson Hotel Group Adds Six New Hotels in Africa
Radisson Hotel Group | July 23, 2020
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, July 21, 2020 -- Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com) is proud to announce the addition of six new hotels to its African portfolio, bringing the total to almost 100 hotels across 32 African markets. Building on the recent announcement of its reinforced African development team structure, the announcement of the six new hotels further demonstrates the Group’s commitment to the continent. Elie Younes, Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer, Radisson Hotel Group, said: “We believe in the vast potential of Africa. The addition of the six hotels, following the announcement of Radisson H...
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