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New Hotel Openings
Daly Seven Unveils Inaugural Dual-Brand Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites and Home2 Suites by Hilton Durham University Medical Center
Daly Seven | December 5, 2023
DURHAM, N.C., Dec. 5, 2023 -- Daly Seven, a trailblazer in hospitality, proudly announces its debut into the dual-brand hotel landscape with the Hampton Inn & Suites and Home2 Suites by Hilton Durham University Medical Center. This milestone marks the first foray into this dynamic concept for Daly Seven, signaling a strategic leap into a highly sought-after hotel trend. Nestled off I-85 at Cole Mill Rd, this groundbreaking property, minutes from Duke University and Duke Medical Center, introduces 222 contemporary hotel rooms to the Northwest Durham area, elevating the local hospitality scene to new heights. Setting a precedent ...
Casa Costera, Isla Verde, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy Opening in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Marriott Bonvoy | December 5, 2023
First apartment-style property opening in December giving travelers more stay options within the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio Just one year after announcing its intention to expand its presence into premium and luxury apartment-style accommodations, Marriott International, Inc., (Nasdaq:MAR) has begun taking reservations for its first Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy™ property. Casa Costera, Isla Verde, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy in San Juan, Puerto Rico is expected to open its doors in the coming weeks. Located in the Isla Verde neighborhood of San Juan, the 107-unit property boasts a rooftop pool with views of the sea and mountains and ...
Texas Western Hospitality Opens a Home2 Suites by Hilton in Abilene, Texas
Home2 Suites by Hilton | December 4, 2023
Texas Western Hospitality Adds to Their Presence in Abilene Abilene, TX – December 4, 2023 – Texas Western Hospitality of Addison, Texas today announced the opening of their newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton in Abilene, Texas. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 128 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. General Manager Amos Davis leads the management team at the Home2 Suites by Hilton Abilene Southwest for Texas Western Hospitality. Located at 3650 Cedar Run Road six miles from downtown Abilene and 10 minutes from Abilene Regional Airport, Hom...
Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, Debuts in Fort Worth, Texas
Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection | December 4, 2023
Auberge Resorts Collection’s experience-driven, design-led luxury hotel is now welcoming guests to Fort Worth’s buzzing Cultural District FORT WORTH, TEXAS (December 4, 2023) – Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, the luxury, urban retreat embodying Fort Worth’s unique character, opens its doors today – a hotel destined to become the city’s social nexus. Merging the classic Western personality of Texas with a decidedly modern feel, the hotel captures the approachable sophistication, cultural vibrancy and equestrian spirit of Fort Worth, further establishing the city as an exciting urban destination for discerning travele...
Banyan Tree Dubai Brings 178 Guestrooms to Bluewaters Dubai Shoreline
Banyan Tree | December 4, 2023
UAE welcomes a modern beach sanctuary for the senses from Asia’s luxury hospitality leader DUBAI, UAE, 4 December 2023 – Banyan Tree, one of the world’s leading hospitality brands, is pleased to announce the opening of its first property in Dubai. Opening on the UAE’s 52nd Union Day 2 December 2023, with a full suite of dining and recreational facilities, Banyan Tree Dubai fronts the shoreline of Bluewaters Dubai– a vibrant lifestyle destination by Dubai Holding offering a mix of residential, retail, hospitality and entertainment options. Modern and streamlined in concept, the property is imbued with a strong sense of ...
SureStay Plus by Best Western Brooks Makes Its Debut in Alberta
BWH Hotels | December 4, 2023
Alberta, Canada (December 4, 2023) The SureStay Plus by Best Western Brooks has opened its doors in Brooks, Alberta, and invites travelers to experience one of the newest hotel brands in the industry – SureStay® Hotels, comprised of four distinctive brands offering traditional and longer stay travelers comfort and value while away from home. The SureStay Plus by Best Western Brooks will provide guests with an experience they can count on, and the amenities today’s travelers have come to expect. SureStay’s service promise reflects the brand and the hotel’s commitment to providing quality service and value to its guests. Located ...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Partners With Nepal’s Swornim Hotels to Open the First Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Kathmandu
IHG | December 1, 2023
IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with Nepal’s Swornim Hotels to open the first Holiday Inn Express hotel in Kathmandu. Kathmandu - Nepal, 1 December 2023 - IHG Hotels and Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today inaugurated the first Holiday Inn Express in Nepal. Holiday Inn Express Kathmandu Naxal offers modern accommodations with all the amenities to meet the needs of today’s travellers in this truly unique capital city, which is teeming with rich culture and world heritage sites. With smartly designed social spaces and vibrant guestrooms, guests can easily accomplish what they need to while on the road, whether...
IHG Opens InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit in Thonglor
IHG | December 1, 2023
Marrying traditional Thai craftsmanship and contemporary design to appeal to the new curious modern traveller 1 December 2023, Bangkok, Thailand: IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 hotels across 19 brands, announces the opening of InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit, a new luxury lifestyle destination for the discerning modern traveller. Situated in Thonglor, the property offers 241 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, and seamlessly weaves traditional Thai craftsmanship with modern international influences to create an unparalleled destination that mirrors the essence of one of ...
Sunscape Coco Punta Cana Celebrates Grand Opening in the Heart of the Dominican Republic
Inclusive Collection, part of World of Hyatt | November 30, 2023
The 1,059-room family-friendly resort offers guests an enchanting backdrop of coconut palms and the natural beauty of Laguna Bavaro Reserve in the idyllic Cabeza de Toro region CHICAGO (November 30, 2023) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Sunscape Coco Punta Cana, the newest addition to the Inclusive Collection, part of World of Hyatt. The newly remodeled 1,059-room family-friendly resort expands the Inclusive Collection’s portfolio in the Dominican Republic to 15 resorts and marks the opening of the second Sunscape Resort & Spa branded property in the country. Nestled along the pristine Bavaro ...
Radisson Blu Hotel at Porsche Design Tower Stuttgart Opens in Germany
Radisson | November 29, 2023
Located in Stuttgart’s tallest building opposite the renowned Stuttgart Theater, the new Radisson Blu Hotel at Porsche Design Tower Stuttgart offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city center and Killesberg Park. This latest flagship addition to the upper-upscale Radisson Blu brand boasts superb transport connections to Stuttgart’s business district and numerous cultural attractions. Offering 168 attentively designed rooms and suites on the top floors 12–23 of the iconic building, Radisson Blu Hotel at Porsche Design Tower Stuttgart is the epitome of modern comfort, effortlessly blending contemporary aesthetics with harmonious...
W Edinburgh Debuts in the Heart of St. James Quarter
W Hotels | November 29, 2023
In the vibrant heart of the St. James Quarter, W Edinburgh encapsulates Scotland’s Capital City W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the reveal of W Edinburgh with unrivalled happenings, bold, unexpected design, and signature Whatever/Whenever™ service. Highlights include a striking rooftop deck offering never-seen-before 360° views, as well as the W Hotels brand’s signature Sound Suite recording studio, a first for the UK and the second in Europe, empowering musicians, podcasters, DJs, and artists to create and record inspired by Edinburgh’s diverse influences...
Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre Debuts in Malaysia With 513 Guestrooms
Four Points by Sheraton | November 28, 2023
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – November 28, 2023 – Debuting as the first Four Points by Sheraton hotel in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and the fourth in Malaysia, Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre celebrates its opening just in time for the year-end festivities. The opening comes hot on the heels of the recent reopening of Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre in October 2023, together forming Marriott Bonvoy’s first dual-branded property in Malaysia. Under the ownership of Ventura International Sdn. Bhd., Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre sets the home base for independent travellers and famil...
Valor Hospitality Partners Opens Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral
Valor Hospitality Partners | November 28, 2023
New Construction Hotel in Florida Provides Top-Tier Amenities for Business Travelers, Families ATLANTA, Nov. 28, 2023—Valor Hospitality Partners, a global leader in hotel management and development, continues to expand into key American markets with the opening of Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Its second property in Florida, the Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral is the perfect destination for business travelers and vacationing families—just steps away from the renowned Kennedy Space Center, cruise ports, popular beaches and nearby amusement parks. With 150 rooms and 36 suites, the newly opened p...
Hilton Debuts LXR Hotels & Resorts in South East Asia With Umana Bali
Hilton | November 27, 2023
The 72‑villa sanctuary combines wellbeing, culture and community to provide captivating experiences that enrich the soul BALI, Indonesia and MCLEAN, Va. – Global hospitality leader Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Umana Bali, LXR Hotels & Resorts, marking the brand’s first resort in South East Asia. Umana Bali joins the exclusive collection of LXR Hotels & Resorts properties, which celebrates the timeless pursuit of personal adventure in the world's most alluring destinations, offering travelers a new taste of luxury defined by individuality and immersive local experiences. “LXR Hotels & Resorts pr...
Deutsche Hospitality Expands Into the Czech Republic With Opening of Zleep Hotel Prague
Deutsche Hospitality | November 27, 2023
Deutsche Hospitality expands into the Czech Republic Frankfurt am Main/Prague, 27 November 2023 - The Zleep Hotels brand continues its international growth in Europe: guests can now experience Scandinavian simplicity, Danish design, and quality where it matters at the new Zleep Hotel in Prague. According to Denis Hüttig, Senior Vice President Operations Deutsche Hospitality: "The opening of Zleep Hotel Prague marks an important step in our strategy of international expansion for Deutsche Hospitality and our brand Zleep Hotels. The select-service brand is one of the engines driving our growth. We are very pleased about the opening of o...
Mercure Tokyo Haneda Airport Opens Its Doors at the Gateway Into Japan
Mercure | November 22, 2023
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group is set to open Mercure Tokyo Haneda Airport on 26 November 2023. The hotel is conveniently located within a 10-minute drive of Haneda Airport, a gateway to Japan with several international and domestic flights daily. Under the design concept of "Tokyo Eclectic”, Mercure Tokyo Haneda Airport fuses pieces of ancient Tokyo, with the Tokyo of the future, while providing a creative space where design blends traditional Japanese handicrafts with Mercure's signature European style, creating a new yet nostalgic experience. The hotel also features décor inspired by Japanese subcultures, such as manga, ani...
Autograph Collection Hotels Debuts in Hungary With the Opening of Dorothea Hotel Budapest
Autograph Collection Hotels | November 22, 2023
Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces its debut in Hungary with the opening of Dorothea Hotel, Budapest, Autograph Collection. Housed across three historic buildings in Budapest’s iconic District V, the new hotel is named after Archduchess Dorothea, an influential character of the 1800s who brought significant cultural and economic development to the city alongside her spouse, Palatine Joseph. Evoking the charm of Hungary’s golden age, Dorothea Hotel invites guests into an unexpected city centre sanctuary where the past seamlessly merges with the presen...
Aloft Lake Nona Set for December Opening in Orlando
Lake Nona | November 21, 2023
A testament to the exponential growth of Lake Nona, the hotel is set to open in December and will celebrate the destination’s USTA National Campus with a 10,000-square-foot events center dedicated to the legacy of Althea Neale Gibson, America's renowned tennis player known for shattering racial barriers. ORLANDO, Fla. (November 21, 2023)—Today, Aloft Lake Nona announces its opening in December in Lake Nona, a modern metropolis that is renowned for being home to the “World’s Most Technologically Advanced Hotel” and a destination with world-class health and fitness facilities. With 205 urban-inspired guestrooms and 15 suites, a spo...
Paragraph Freedom Square, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Tbilisi Debuts in Georgia
The Luxury Collection | November 20, 2023
In the heart of the capital city, Paragraph Freedom Square, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Tbilisi accentuates Georgia’s indigenous charms with authentic service, thoughtful design, and refined epicurean experiences The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the opening of Paragraph Freedom Square, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Tbilisi. The hotel marks The Luxury Collection’s debut in Georgia, one of Eastern Europe’s most sought-after leisure destinations. Due to its unique location at the intersection of Europe and Asia, Georgia boasts diverse natural landscapes, disti...
Renaissance New York Harlem Debuts on the Site of the Historic Victoria Theatre
Renaissance® Hotels | November 16, 2023
Today, Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, debuts its fifth property in New York City - Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel. Featuring the original landmark marquee, the much-anticipated property is situated in the heart of one of the world’s most iconic neighborhoods, on the site of the historic Victoria Theater on 125th Street and steps away from the storied Apollo Theater. Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel is the tallest building north of Central Park and the brand’s first hotel in Harlem. The property boasts 211 guest rooms and suites, a dynamic culinary offering ...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Expands Crowne Plaza Brand in Canada With New Saint John Property
IHG | November 16, 2023
ATLANTA (November 16, 2023) – IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, recently celebrated the opening of a new Crowne Plaza hotel in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, following a conversion and extensive renovation. Located minutes from Saint John Airport, and within walking distance to downtown Saint John, Crowne Plaza Saint John Harbour View offers guests coastal allure and unrivaled views of the port city. Crowne Plaza Saint John Harbour View provides guests a range of spaces and amenities whether travelling for business or leisure – from the 135 premium guest rooms that provide a comfortin...
Broadwick Soho Opens in the Heart of London’s West End
Broadwick Soho | November 16, 2023
A glorious luxury hotel, created by a group of friends, is now open in the heart of London’s Soho London, 16th November 2023 - As seductive and characterful as its historic location, Broadwick Soho is an independent luxury hotel in the heart of London’s West End that has opened its doors to guests and travelers alike. Broadwick Soho channels the grit, glamour and wild energy of London’s most storied neighborhood into an opulent contemporary 57 room retreat (including nine Suites and one Penthouse), with an offer of impeccable service and quality, under the watchful eye of General Manager, David Monson. Conceived by a group of frie...
Cambria Hotels Grows Texas Portfolio With Cambria Hotel Waco University Riverfront Opening
Cambria Hotels | November 15, 2023
Newest property marks upscale brand's ninth location in Texas, adding to lineup of properties throughout Southwest NORTH BETHESDA, Md. Nov. 15, 2023 -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) continues the rapid expansion of its contemporary upscale brand Cambria Hotels throughout the Southwest and in locations with strong business and leisure demand with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Waco University Riverfront. The four-story, 130-room property is the ninth Cambria Hotel to open in the Lone Star State, joining Austin Downtown, Austin Uptown, Austin Airport, Houston Downtown, McAllen, Plano, Richardson and Southlake. C...
Swissôtel Uludag Bursa Opens in Turkey With 173 Guestrooms
Swissôtel | November 14, 2023
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group with over 1,000 properties located across the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, is pleased to welcome the fifth Swissôtel in Turkey to one of the most renowned tourist destinations, with the opening of Swissôtel Uludağ Bursa. Built in 1946 as Kirazlıyayla Sanatorium by H. Emin Onat, the architect of Anıtkabir, and Prof. Dr. Leman C. Tomsu, one of Turkey's first female architects, the hotel complex stands out through its rooted history. Swissôtel Uludağ Bursa was established after the restoration of “Kirazlıyayla Sanatorium” capturing the rich heritage in line with the national archit...
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