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Opwest Partners and Argosy Real Estate Partners Bring Senna House Hotel to Old Town Scottsdale
Senna House | November 24, 2021
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – November 24, 2021 – Ever-evolving Old Town Scottsdale will find a renewed spirit of high-end hospitality as the newest hotel staple, Senna House, a Curio Collection by Hilton, brings desert modern sophistication to Scottsdale’s Entertainment District. Open to the public on Wednesday, December 15, Senna House will be the newest hotel in the district since W Scottsdale’s debut in 2008. Senna House will be Arizona’s first-ever purpose-built, soft-branded hotel, bringing an energetic pulse to Scottsdale with luxury amenities, entertainment and chef-driven dining options. Senna House Scottsdale was entitled and de...
Golden Rock Resort Opens as First Upscale Hotel in St. Eustatius
GOLDEN ROCK RESORT | November 23, 2021
Oranjestad, St. Eustatius – November 23, 2021 – Enviably situated on one of the last hidden secrets in the Caribbean, Golden Rock Resort opens as the first and only upscale lifestyle resort in the Dutch island of St. Eustatius (Statia) revealing a sophisticated, oceanfront haven that pulses with the energy of the area’s natural splendor and charm. Signaling a new era for the destination and breathing new life into the unspoiled island, the introduction of the hip, crisply designed 32-guestroom resort enters the market as the largest hospitality development in the history of Statia. The contemporary boutique hilltop resort spans 40 ...
New AC Hotel St. Louis Central West End Set to Open in Missouri
About AC Hotels | November 22, 2021
ST. LOUIS – November 22, 2021 – St. Louis’ Koplar Properties in partnership with Homebase Partners and Concord Hospitality Enterprises announces the opening of AC Hotel St. Louis, a new destination in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood, located on the eastern edge of the city’s ever-popular Forest Park. Located on York Ave. (215 York Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108), in the heart of St. Louis’ upscale retail district, the seven-story, 192-room hotel will open this December after a $44-million, ground-up build. This will be the first AC Hotel to enter the St. Louis market and further contributes to St. Louis’ Central West ...
Radisson Hotel Tianjin Aqua City Opens in China
| November 22, 2021
Radisson Hotel Tianjin Aqua City has opened its doors, introducing another exciting Radisson branded upscale hotel to one of China’s most important ports. Situated in the heart of Tianjin and directly connected to the Aqua City lifestyle mall, Radisson Hotel Tianjin Aqua City is surrounded by popular tourist attractions such as Tianjin Ancient Culture Street, the Drum Tower, Great Mercy Temple and Italian Street. It is also 25km from Tianjin Binhai International Airport and just 2km from Tianjin West Railway Station, which is a key stop on the high-speed railway line between Beijing and Shanghai. Newly opened on 22nd November 2021, th...
Hyatt Place and Hyatt House Hotels Debut in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Hyatt Place | November 19, 2021
CHICAGO , IL – November 19, 2021 – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NSYE: H) today celebrated the opening of Hyatt Place Allentown / Lehigh Valley and Hyatt House Allentown / Lehigh Valley, the area’s first dual-branded Hyatt Place and Hyatt House project. Situated on Route 222 (Fred Jaindl Memorial Highway) near Hamilton Crossings, Dorney Park, and the new Air Products global headquarters, these new hotels offer guests an approachable yet elevated experience in a convenient location. The opening of these hotels thoughtfully expand the Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands’ footprint in a market that matters to guests and World of ...
Esperanto Developments Open Hotel Indigo Spring-Woodlands Area
IHG Hotels & Resorts | November 19, 2021
IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its boutique lifestyle offering in the southern U.S. with the opening of Hotel Indigo Spring-Woodlands Area, the most recent project from Esperanto Developments, a leading hospitality management company. Welcoming guests with a warm and vibrant atmosphere, Hotel Indigo Spring-Woodlands Area takes its design cues from the local neighborhood. Located in the flourishing community of Old Town Spring and the Woodlands, Hotel Indigo Spring-Woodlands Area is a prime destination for business and leisure travelers to discover the area’s distinctive architecture, quaint shops, cozy restaurants, local art galle...
Hotel Indigo Cagnes-sur-Mer Opens on the French Riviera
IHG Hotels & Resorts | November 19, 2021
Leading boutique and lifestyle brand Hotel Indigo, has just opened Hotel Indigo Cagnes-sur-Mer, the brand’s first hotel on the French Riviera, growing its footprint in the market. Taking inspiration from its Mediterranean surroundings, the hotel is a unique retreat for those looking to explore the medieval neighbourhood and the town’s coastline. Just as no two neighbourhoods are alike, no two Hotel Indigo hotels are alike. Hotel Indigo Cagnes-sur-Mer has 87 guest rooms all designed to mimic the neighbourhood in which it is situated, with a blue and white theme to help create a truly relaxing seaside retreat for guests. Guests staying a...
Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop Opens at Landmark Site
Phoenix Development Partners | November 19, 2021
CHICAGO — November 19, 2021 — Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop has opened as the first Hilton lifestyle property and first Canopy by Hilton hotel in Chicago. Hilton’s new lifestyle property at 226 W. Jackson—the former site of the bustling headquarters of the iconic Chicago and North Western Railway—joins the recently opened Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop to become a dual-branded hospitality powerhouse in the city’s Loop neighborhood. Amassing 350 guest rooms and suites between the two properties, the complex offers two on-site restaurant concepts, two unique meeting and event spaces, an on-site fitness center an...
Tharaldson Hospitality Management Opens Dual-Branded Hilton Property in Broomfield, Colorado
THM | November 19, 2021
Broomfield, CO — November 19, 2021 — Tharaldson Hospitality Management (THM) is pleased to announce the opening of the brand new dual-branded Hilton Garden Inn & Homewood Suites complex in the heart of Broomfield, CO. With the addition of these two new properties, THM will have 81 open hotels across the US. Under its franchise agreement with Hilton, Tharaldson Hospitality will own and operate the dual property. THM is making history, owning the only two Hilton-branded hotels in Broomfield. The 228-room complex is conveniently located just steps from the Interlocken Technology Park and Flatiron Crossing Mall. It is within r...
KAYAK Opens Two New Branded Properties in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
KAYAK | November 18, 2021
STAMFORD, CT – November 18, 2021 – KAYAK, the pioneer in travel metasearch, announces two additional branded hotels in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. They join their sister property in Miami Beach as physical locations where KAYAK can build and test new accommodation software. "We're reimagining hotel operations and the guest experience through technology. Adding more hotels to our portfolio accelerates our learning," said Steve Hafner, KAYAK CEO. "KAYAK's team has some of the brightest minds in the business, it's fun bringing our tech to the hospitality experience." KAYAK Luna - Playa del Carmen and KAYAK Sol -...
Accor Opens Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer
Mövenpick | November 18, 2021
Melbourne – November 18, 2021 – Accor’s newest Mövenpick Hotel, Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer, is now open and delighting first guests with its daily Chocolate Hour and stylish guestrooms and suites. This highly anticipated opening brings the world-renowned Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts brand to Australia’s most liveable city and unveils parent company Accor’s second Mövenpick Hotel in Australia. The 172-room Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer forms the six-level podium of the striking 78-storey Premier Tower development at the meeting point of Melbourne’s iconic Spencer and Bourke Streets in the CBD. An o...
Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street Opens in New Zealand
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts | November 18, 2021
SINGAPORE – November 18, 2021 – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company and leading provider of hotel management services with approximately 9,000 hotels across nearly 95 countries, continues to expand its portfolio in Australasia, with the opening of Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street in New Zealand. Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street will mark the company’s second hotel for New Zealand’s garden city, and its 16th hotel in New Zealand. Within Asia Pacific, the Company has an expansive presence of over 1,600 hotels across 20 markets and territories. The 96-room Wyndh...
Hotel Lucine Set for Summer 2022 Opening in Galveston, Texas
Hotel Lucine | November 18, 2021
Galveston, Texas – November 18, 2021 – A group of hospitality and culinary industry veterans with strong ties to Galveston and the region is announcing Hotel Lucine, Galveston’s newest boutique hotel. Located on 10th Street & Seawall Boulevard in a structure that was originally the Treasure Isle Motel, and most recently the Pearl Inn, Hotel Lucine will be fully revitalized and transformed. Slated to open in summer 2022, the hotel will include multiple restaurant and bar experiences anchored by some of the most awarded and respected food and beverage professionals in Texas and beyond. The new 61-room boutique hotel, a refreshed, ...
Australia’s First Hilton Garden Inn Debuts in Albany, Western Australia
HILTON GARDEN INN | November 18, 2021
Albany, Western Australia – November 18, 2021 — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Albany, a five-story, 108-room newly developed hotel overlooking the Albany Waterfront Marina. The hotel provides breathtaking ocean views and enjoys easy access to the city’s cultural attractions. Hilton Garden Inn Albany is owned by Foreshore Management and is managed by Hilton, and marks the first Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Australasia. “We are thrilled to partner with Foreshore Management to open our first Hilton Garden Inn in Australasia in the thriving regional cultural, commercial and coastal hub of Alb...
Six Senses Kyoto Signifies the Brand’s Entry Into Japan
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas | November 17, 2021
BANGKOK – November 17, 2021 – Embodying a heady mix of no-filter landscapes, genuine hospitality and fascinating contrast of preserved ancient culture and ultra-modern shine, Japan is as sensuous as it is enticing. Historically the largest city and still thought to be the heart of Japan, Kyoto is famed for its Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, palaces, traditional Japanese architecture, and beautiful cherry gardens. Six Senses Kyoto will open in a prime location to provide an urban sanctuary and welcome recharge ready for the many festivals and cultural events on offer on the doorstep. Oasis in downtown Kyoto With its meand...
AC Hotel Austin Hill Country Debuts in Southwest Austin
AC Hotels by Marriott | November 17, 2021
AUSTIN, TEXAS — November 17, 2021 — AC Hotels by Marriott®, a design-led European lifestyle hotel brand from Marriott International, is pleased to announce the opening of AC Hotel Austin Hill Country on Wednesday, November 17. Situated in the beautiful central Texas foothills, yet only minutes from downtown Austin, the five-story, 135-room property features contemporary, purposeful design, signature beverage & food programming, including the new Salt + Stone rooftop bar, and thoughtful amenities which cater to locals and travelers alike. The hotel is located at 7415 Southwest Parkway in Southwest Austin and serves as an anchor to Lan...
Hyatt Place Kathmandu Celebrates Official Opening in Nepal
Hyatt Place | November 15, 2021
CHICAGO, IL – November 15, 2021 – Hyatt Place Kathmandu, the second Hyatt-branded hotel in Nepal, is officially open, expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as Free Wi-Fi Everywhere and 24-hour food offerings. Ownership of the hotel includes Akshay Golyan, Executive Director and Shakti Golyan, Chairman of City Hotel Ltd. Because Hyatt’s efforts are grounded in listening and fueled by care, Hyatt Place hotels combine style, innova...
ESH Strategies Franchise Opens Extended Stay America Suites in Minot, North Dakota
Extended Stay America Brand | November 15, 2021
Charlotte, NC — November 15, 2021 — ESH Strategies Franchise, LLC announced today the opening of the first Extended Stay America Suites in Minot, North Dakota. The three-story 66-room property is owned by Elevation LLC and will be operated by National Hospitality Services. It features a 24-hour market, onsite bar, business center, meeting space, daily complimentary breakfast, outdoor pavilion with fireplace and grills, complimentary Wi-Fi, onsite laundry. In addition, the spacious 440+ square foot suites include fully equipped kitchens with full-size refrigerators, stovetop, cookware, utensils, dishes, and walk-in closets. "This new E...
Hilton Hotel Tahiti Opens in French Polynesia Following Renovation
Hilton Hotel Tahiti | November 15, 2021
PAPEETE, Tahiti – November 15, 2021 – Travelers now have a new escape when visiting the capital of French Polynesia, with the opening of the new 200-room Hilton Hotel Tahiti. Conveniently offering easy access to the downtown attractions of Papeete and Maritime Port, the resort is situated just two miles from the international airport, allowing guests to quickly start their visit. “With nearly 20 percent of Hilton Hotels & Resorts’ pipeline dedicated to growing our resort portfolio, Hilton Hotel Tahiti is an exciting addition to our flagship brand,” said Gary Steffen, global brand head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts. “A...
DiamondRock Debuts The Hythe, A Luxury Collection Resort, Vail Colorado
DiamondRock Hospitality Company | November 11, 2021
BETHESDA, MD – November 11, 2021 – DiamondRock Hospitality Company announced the debut of The Hythe, a Luxury Collection Resort, Vail. The resort is Marriott International's only Luxury Collection alpine resort in North America. The design was led by the award-winning firm of Wilson Ishihara. "The Hythe is now among the most luxurious resorts in Vail and is positioned to continue delivering robust returns on our investment," said Mark W. Brugger, President and Chief Executive Officer of DiamondRock Hospitality Company. "DiamondRock was the first lodging REIT to invest in Colorado's Vail Valley when it acquired the ...
Hyde Hotel Opens First International Property Outside of the U.S.
Hyde Hotels, Resorts & Residences | November 11, 2021
DUBAI, UAE – November 11, 2021 – The much anticipated Hyde Hotel Dubai today opens in Business Bay in collaboration with owner, Emerald Palace Group. The stylish, understated hotel will provide a sanctuary for those in-the-know, offering a new-kind of bespoke hospitality dialing into guest's needs, interests, and aspirations. A hideaway in the heart of the city, Hyde Dubai celebrates true discovery and authentic human connection, aiming to create iconic, personal, and captivating moments. Hyde Hotels, Resorts & Residences is part of Ennismore, a creative hospitality company rooted in culture and community, with a global portfoli...
Marriott International Signs Agreement With Wasl to Open W Dubai – Mina Seyahi
W Hotels Worldwide | November 11, 2021
Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with wasl Hospitality & Leisure LLC, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group, to bring the W Hotels Worldwide brand to Dubai’s sought-after Jumeirah Beach coastline. Expected to welcome its first guests in 2022, W Dubai - Mina Seyahi is set to become an iconic addition to Dubai’s skyline and a new buzzing, urban escape in the cosmopolitan city. “We are seeing increasing demand for luxury lifestyle brands in Dubai, and with its mix of culture and high-energy lifestyle, the emirate is the perfect destination for the trend-setting W Hotels brand,” ...
3D Development and Midas Open Element Hotel in Texas
Midas | November 11, 2021
St. Louis, MO – November 11, 2021 – Midas, a leading hotel management and investment firm, recently announced the opening of its new Element by Westin hotel. The $22 million hotel is located at 2205 North Glenville Dr. in Richardson, Texas. The Element is part of a 5.2-acre mixed-use development and joint venture with 3D Development, a real estate development company with offices in Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas. Midas Hospitality will manage the four-story hotel, which has 123 spacious suites that include fully equipped kitchens and spa-inspired bathrooms. MW Builders, which has offices in Kansas and Texas, was the general contractor fo...
Deutsche Hospitality Opens New Steigenberger Hotel Doha
Deutsche Hospitality | November 10, 2021
Deutsche Hospitality celebrates a five-star market launch in Qatar Deutsche Hospitality is continuing on its course of expansion in the Middle East. As of 10 November 2021, the new Steigenberger Hotel Doha will welcome guests to its 206 rooms spread over nine floors. 28 suites and a luxurious Royal Suite are also available to meet the needs of those seeking a truly perfect stay. The Steigenberger Hotel Doha is setting new standards in the Gulf State of Qatar. Highlights include five restaurants and bars, a GOCO Spa extending over an area of 1,700 m², a gym located on the top floor and a roof terrace complete with swimming pool. The Steige...
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