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Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa to Debut in Indian Wells, California
TOMMY BAHAMA | October 30, 2023
INDIAN WELLS, CA. (October 30, 2023) – Located in Indian Wells in the Greater Palm Springs area, the first resort concept for elevated lifestyle brand, Tommy Bahama, will debut on November 1 as Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa, following an extensive, $20 million renovation and redesign that pairs island living with desert luxury. Situated against the Santa Rosa Mountains, the transformed resort boasts 215 guestrooms and reimagined villa suites infused with a custom tropical design aesthetic woven into 11 acres of olive trees, fragrant citrus groves and flower gardens. With 35,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space; t...
Pueblo Bonito Vantage San Miguel De Allende to Open in Spring 2024
Pueblo Bonito Vantage | October 27, 2023
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico (October 27, 2023) – Pueblo Bonito Golf & Spa Resorts will unveil its new luxury brand with the opening of Pueblo Bonito Vantage San Miguel de Allende in Spring 2024. Pueblo Bonito Vantage hotels will unite local traditions with exclusivity, technological comforts, singular experiences, and high-end service. Designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2008, San Miguel de Allende—named one of the world’s best cities and most enchanting destination by Travel + Leisure—has been charming visitors for nearly 500 years. The city is renowned for its baroque Spanish architecture, thriving arts scene...
Accor Unveils Andaman Beach Hotel Phuket, the First Handwritten Collection Hotel
Handwritten Collection | October 26, 2023
INTRODUCING THE NEW ANDAMAN BEACH HOTEL PHUKET - HANDWRITTEN COLLECTION: PIONEERING, MODERN AND AUTHENTIC HOSPITALITY IN THE HEART OF PATONG BEACH Accor, the largest hospitality Group in the Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific, is pleased to unveil its first property under the Handwritten Collection brand in Thailand: Andaman Beach Hotel Phuket - Handwritten Collection. This charmingly curated hotel is now ready to welcome travellers with an authentic personality and warm connection. "Phuket has long been a key focus for our expansion efforts in Asia, we are thrilled to introduce Andaman Beach Hotel Phuket - Handwritten Collection as ...
World’s Largest Wyndham Grand and Wyndham Garden Open Their Doors in Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts | October 25, 2023
SINGAPORE (October 25, 2023) Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchisor, announced the grand openings of Wyndham Grand Phu Quoc and Wyndham Garden Phu Quoc, the biggest Wyndham Grand and Wyndham Garden in the world last Thursday, 19 October 2023. Phu Quoc – Vietnam’s largest island – has become an especially attractive holiday destination in recent years and was named the World’s Leading Nature Island destination at the 2022 World Travel Awards. Also contributing to Phu Quoc’s booming tourism sector is Vietnam’s welcoming visa policy, which exempts foreigners from entry, exit, and transit visas for...
Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort Debuts in Cancun’s Hotel Zone
Hilton | October 25, 2023
The recently renovated beachfront resort in Cancun’s famed Hotel Zone offers travelers an all‑inclusive, all extraordinary experience, showcasing Hilton’s iconic hospitality, breathtaking spaces and endless amenities CANCUN, Mexico and MCLEAN, Va. – Today Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the opening of Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort, representing the company’s 90th hotel in Mexico and 10th all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean and Latin America. Nestled along 600 feet of private pristine beachfront, the resort seamlessly blends Hilton’s iconic hospitality with elevated all-inclusive experiences. The recently reno...
My Place Hotels of America Enters Tucson, AZ, With Opening of 86-Key Extended-Stay Property
My Place Hotels of America | October 24, 2023
ABERDEEN, SD — October 24, 2023 — My Place Hotels of America has opened My Place Hotel-Tucson South, AZ, in Tucson, AZ. The extended-stay property is a partnership between Opwest Development and Iridius Capital, and managed by Guard Hospitality. This marks the My Place’s first property in Tucson and third in Arizona. "We're thrilled about this latest addition to the My Place portfolio, a milestone achieved through our vital partnership with Opwest Partners," said Ryan Rivett, co-founder and CEO of My Place Hotels. "This successful collaboration highlights our ability to grow and our skill in establishing strategic...
Banyan Tree Group Arrives in Yogyakarta With the Opening of Riverside Retreat Garrya Bianti Yogyakarta
Banyan Tree Group | October 24, 2023
Boutique Resort Emerges in the Lush Javanese Countryside to Offer a Sense of Seclusion and Serenity Singapore, 24 October 2023 – Following hotel openings in China, Japan and Thailand last year, Banyan Tree Group’s new minimalist brand Garrya is continuing its global expansion with the launch of Garrya Bianti Yogyakarta on Indonesia’s island of Java. Inspired by Asian sensibilities and natural elements, Garrya promotes beauty in simplicity by offering serene spaces designed for simplified living, cultural immersion and authentic experiences. Located on the banks of Denggung River in Gabugan Village, a serene village located in Yogyak...
Historic Murrieta Hot Springs Resort to Reopen in February 2024 Following Thirty Years of Public Closure
MURRIETA HOT SPRINGS RESORT | October 23, 2023
MURRIETA, CA – [October 23, 2023] – For more than a century, the cultural heritage of Southern California has been enriched by the therapeutic mineral springs nestled within a historic 1902 site known as Murrieta Hot Springs Resort. Over the past 30 years, the property has been inaccessible to the public. This will soon change as the team behind The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs, CO, announces today that in February 2024, Murrieta Hot Springs Resort will reopen, newly reimagined and ready to welcome guests and the surrounding community. First reservations are now being accepted at murrieta-hotsprings.com. "We are dedicated t...
Red Roof Opens Red Roof Inn Huntsville in Alabama
Red Roof | October 23, 2023
HUNTSVILLE, ALA., October 23, 2023 - Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, has announced the opening of the Red Roof Inn Huntsville, Ala. The newly renovated Red Roof Inn Huntsville is a 70-room hotel that offers free Wi-Fi, a free expanded cable package, a snack center and free coffee in the lobby. The Red Roof Inn Huntsville, Ala., is a pet-friendly hotel. As part of the hotel’s conversion to a Red Roof property, it now features updated landscaping; updated bathrooms in all guest rooms; new furniture, mattresses and bedding in all guest rooms; and new flooring throughout. Red Roof Inn Huntsville, Ala., is near a number of area lan...
Pacific Hotel Austin Opens Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown in Texas
Azul Hospitality Group | October 19, 2023
AUSTIN, TEXAS — October 2023. Pacific Hotel Austin LLC today announced the opening of Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown, a new downtown upscale hotel at 68 East Avenue adjacent to the Rainey Street Historic District. Pacific Hotel Austin developed and owns the property, which is managed by Azul Hospitality Group. The hotel is now accepting reservations and will open its doors to the public on October 19. “Developing this project in Austin is nostalgic and emotionally satisfying for us,” said Pacific Hotel Austin Principal Andrew Wood, who co-owns the Cambria with his brother, David, who is also a Pacific Hotel Austin principal. “We att...
Tivoli La Caleta Resort Launches in Tenerife Following Extensive Renovation
Tivoli Hotels & Resorts | October 18, 2023
Lisbon, October 18, 2023 – Making its debut in Spain, Tivoli Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the opening of Tivoli La Caleta Tenerife Resort, bringing the brand’s timeless glamour into the Canary Islands. Following extensive renovations, Tivoli La Caleta officially opens its doors, welcoming guests with elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, exciting dining concepts and a world-class spa, all with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the hotel’s luxurious gardens. Located on southern Tenerife’s picturesque coast, nestled between the mountains and the Atlantic’s deep blue sea, Tivoli La Caleta offers ...
Best Western Plus Mobile Inn & Suites Now Open in Alabama
BWH Hotels | October 18, 2023
Mobile, Alabama (October 18, 2023) – Best Western® Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of the Best Western Plus Mobile Inn & Suites, located at 600 West I-65 Service Road South in Mobile, Alabama. The hotel is owned by Hiral Patel and features 65 standard rooms in addition to 17 suites. The property recently completed a top-to-bottom renovation and rebrand that includes a reimagined design as well as several hotel amenity upgrades and new features. Guest rooms and suites have a reconceptualized design infused with a new color scheme and come equipped with a 50-inch flatscreen television in standard rooms and 55-inch in suite...
Deutsche Hospitality Expands in Switzerland With Opening of IntercityHotel Geneva
Deutsche Hospitality | October 17, 2023
Frankfurt am Main, 17 October 2023 - Bienvenue à Genève: The new IntercityHotel in Geneva is urban and modern, a well-connected, vibrant hub for meeting, working, eating, and just experiencing. On the pulse of the city, always "on the move": This is IntercityHotel. It is Deutsche Hospitality's first hotel in French-speaking Switzerland. With 270 rooms, a conference area with five meeting rooms as well as a restaurant and a bar, the IntercityHotel is a social hub and smart place of retreat at the same time. Switching off from everyday life is easy in the wellness and fitness area with sauna and steam bath. Flexibility and mobility t...
Best Western Glenview – Chicagoland Inn & Suites Now Open in Illinois
BWH Hotels | October 17, 2023
Glenview, Illinois (October 17, 2023) – Best Western® Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of the Best Western Glenview - Chicagoland Inn & Suites, located at 4514 West Lake Avenue in Glenview, Illinois. The hotel is owned by Lal Patel and features 107 guestrooms, including 20 suites. The Best Western Glenview - Chicagoland Inn and Suites has undergone a complete renovation that introduced modern colors throughout and spacious suites with living areas and bedrooms. Additionally, each guestroom has been updated with new furniture including beds and chairs. Guests may also enjoy a renovated heated outdoor swimming pool and dai...
Red Roof Inn Carson – Wilmington Opens in California Following Renovation
Red Roof | October 16, 2023
WILMINGTON, CALIF., October 16, 2023 - Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, has announced the opening of the Red Roof Inn Carson – Wilmington, Calif., after a nearly $700,000 renovation. Located off the Pacific Coast Highway, the Red Roof Inn Carson – Wilmington is a 22-room hotel that offers free Wi-Fi, a free expanded cable package, a snack center and free coffee in the lobby. Owned by Woodland Hills, Calif.-based Bakor Investment PCH LLC, renovations included updated landscaping, new windows, new bedding and artwork, updated flooring, new lobby furniture and a coffee bar, and new paint throughout the property. The Red Roof Inn C...
W Hotels Unveils Architectural Icon in Australia’s Waterfront Metropolis With the Opening of W Sydney
W Hotels | October 13, 2023
W Sydney is ahead of the curve with its vibrant design and alluring venues creating a new hub on the harbour W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 brands, today announces the highly anticipated opening of W Sydney. Located in a dramatic curved structure rising over Darling Harbour, W Sydney is set to become a coveted destination for travelers and Sydneysiders alike, bringing new energy and a modern take on luxury to the city and harbour waterfront. “W Sydney marks our W Hotels brand’s triumphant return to Sydney, a long-awaited addition to our robust portfolio in Australia, following our recent debuts in M...
Secrets Tulum Resort & Beach Club Opens in Tulum’s Hotel Zone
Inclusive Collection, part of World of Hyatt | October 13, 2023
CHICAGO (Oct. 13, 2023) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Secrets® Tulum Resort & Beach Club, the newest addition to the Inclusive Collection, part of World of Hyatt – the largest portfolio of luxury all-inclusive resorts in the world. The 300-suite and private villa adults-only resort’s opening marks the expansion of the Inclusive Collection’s presence in Mexico to 44 total resorts and the 12th Secrets Resort & Spa branded property in the country. Perfectly situated in the heart of downtown Tulum, just minutes from the beach within the luxury Aldea Zama Complex, Secrets Tulum Resort & ...
Thompson Houston Set for December Opening
Thompson Houston | October 13, 2023
HOUSTON (October 13, 2023) – Thompson Houston, Houston’s newest and most stylish luxury hotel will open its doors on December 21. Located beside the verdant Buffalo Bayou Park, a historic 160-acre waterside green space just west of downtown Houston, Thompson Houston will be a place-making and experience-provoking hotel for seasoned globetrotters, business travelers, and Houstonians alike. Housed in a gleaming contemporary new tower, Thompson Houston will introduce to the city the first-of-its-kind urban resort environment blending high-profile design, boundary-pushing lifestyle amenities, world-class dining, and extraordinary event spa...
New Gen Hospitality Opens a TownePlace Suites by Marriott in South Portland, Maine
New Gen Hospitality Management | October 12, 2023
South Portland, ME – October 12, 2023 – The 101-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott in South Portland, Maine is now open for business. Located at 70 Maine Mall Road, the all-suite hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by New Gen Operations and managed by New Gen Hospitality Management both located in South Portland, Maine. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Portland Airport ME is nestled in a serene and tranquil neighborhood, one mile from the Portland International Jetport and offers guests convenient access to the Maine Mall which offers numerous shopping, dining and entertainment options. Additionally, the four-story property i...
M Social Phuket Debuts in the Heart of Patong
M Social Phuket | October 12, 2023
Experience a perfect combination of trendsetting design, seamless technology and gastronomical delights at the new M Social Phuket 12 OCTOBER 2023 - PHUKET, THAILAND: Patong's hospitality scene is set to reach new heights with the grand opening of M Social Phuket, a dynamic addition to the island's hotel offerings. Situated in the heart of Patong, M Social Phuket combines trendy aesthetics, modern amenities, and seamless technology to redefine the way travelers experience Phuket. Boasting a prime location just steps away from the pristine waters of Patong Beach and surrounded by trendy bars, shops and restaurants, M Social Phuket puts g...
Distinctive Hospitality Group Opens Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton in Connecticut
Spark by Hilton | October 11, 2023
Mystic, Connecticut property is first to open as new industry-disrupting premium economy lodging option provides simple, reliable, comfortable stays at an accessible price MYSTIC, Conn. & MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 11, 2023 – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today celebrated the grand opening of Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton, solidifying the company’s foray into the premium economy segment. With more than 400 opportunities in various stages of development, the first-ever Spark by Hilton made its debut just eight months after Hilton announced the new, conversion-only brand in January of this year. Located less than half a mile from I-95, Spark by Hilton...
Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa Debuts in Western Caribbean
KIMPTON GRAND ROATÁN RESORT & SPA | October 11, 2023
ROATÁN, Honduras Bay Islands (October 11, 2023) – Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa, nestled on the picturesque West Bay Beach of Roatán Island with premiere access to the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, is proud to officially welcome guests as of October 10, 2023. An island retreat like no other, this Caribbean gem offers 119 luxuriously appointed guest rooms, suites, and condos; four inviting restaurants and bars, state-of-the-art spa, nearly 6,000 square feet of meeting and events spaces and immersive guest experiences full of indulgence, relaxation and exciting adventure. “We are thrilled to introduce Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort...
Courtyard by Marriott New Castle Opens in Delaware
Courtyard by Marriott | October 11, 2023
New Castle, DE -October 11th, 2023- The newly developed 125-room well-appointed Courtyard by Marriott in New Castle DE, is now open to welcome guests! The hotel features upscale, stylish décor that offers a fresh take on mixing business with pleasure, while creating a unique environment for an enjoyable and relaxing time away from home. Located just off I-295 at 2180 New Castle Ave, the Courtyard is operated by Titan Hotel Group. Courtyard by Marriott New Castle is a short drive to all New Castle and Wilmington area have to offer. You will find premier dining, local breweries, and tax-free shopping all at your fingertips. Battery Park, Ch...
Wyndham Introduces First Wyndham and TRYP Hotels in China-Taiwan
TRYP by Wyndham | October 9, 2023
SINGAPORE, TAIPEI (9 October 2023) – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels spanning more than 95 countries, announced the opening of TRYP by Wyndham New Taipei Linkou and Wyndham Sun Moon Lake in partnership with Qingyu Property Co. Ltd and Lijing Enterprise Co. Ltd, respectively. The openings mark the first hotels for each brand in the China-Taiwan region, signifying Wyndham’s commitment to growing its presence in the China-Taiwan market. As China-Taiwan continues to be a top destination for holidaymakers across the globe, these hotels bring new accommodations to ...
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