St. Regis Chicago Debuts in the City’s Lakeshore East Neighborhood
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Regent Hotels & Resorts Returns to Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour
IHG | November 14, 2023
Shanghai, November 14, 2023 - On 8 November, the official grand opening of Regent Hong Kong was an elegant and glamorous affair highlighting the transformation of a landmark property within IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio. The evening exuded elegance and glamour, marking the majestic return of Regent Hong Kong to Victoria Harbour and reinstating its presence as the quintessential epicentre in a city that offers a myriad of cultural experiences. Rooted in the Beauty of Contrast, the evening’s immersive experiences heightened the senses, while showcasing Regent Hong Kong’s transformation, re-establishing its posit...
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Debuts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia With Opening of the St. Regis Riyadh
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts | November 13, 2023
Glamorous new address in the heart of Riyadh brings modern design and vanguard spirit to the capital St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today announced the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Riyadh. The newest jewel in an exquisite global portfolio brings the brand’s celebrated traditions and signature hallmarks born at New York’s finest address of Fifth Avenue and 55th Street to the country’s luminaries. The hotel marks Marriott International’s 500th luxury property globally. “The opening of The St. Regis Riyadh ushers in a new benchmark of luxury in Saudi Arabia offering guests a modern viewpoint on bespoke service, soph...
Romer Hell’s Kitchen Opens in New York City
HIGHGATE | November 10, 2023
New York, NY (November 10, 2023) - Imagine a new kind of hotel where a local bar owner trains the concierge team on where guests can find the best late-night eats. A hotel that stands for its neighborhood so they’ve appointed a “Mayor of the Block” to be a friend to all. A hotel invested in supporting nearby businesses so they work with a vintage shop down the street to style and accessorize associate uniforms. That is the DNA behind Romer Hell’s Kitchen, a 295-guest room hotel in one of Manhattan’s most storied neighborhoods. Romer Hell’s Kitchen is rooted in the belief that travel should be anchored in local culture. It is a ...
Best Western Columbia River Waterfront Hotel Astoria Now Open
BWH Hotels | November 10, 2023
Astoria, Oregon (November 10, 2023) – Best Western® Hotels & Resorts announces the opening the Best Western Columbia River Waterfront Hotel Astoria, located at 3420 Leif Erickson Drive in Astoria, Oregon. The hotel is owned by Columbia River Hotel Operations, Inc., is managed by Hospitality Associates out of Spokane, Washington, and features 75 beautiful guest rooms and suites. The Best Western Columbia River Waterfront Hotel Astoria will debut a recently completed renovation, which includes a refreshed design and amenities. The public areas, like the lobby and breakfast area, offer a contemporary modern décor with splashes of bl...
IHG and Pro-invest Group Open Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point
IHG Hotels & Resorts | November 10, 2023
10th November 2023: IHG Hotels & Resorts and Pro-invest Group announce the opening of Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point, debuting the neighbourhood-inspired global boutique brand in Sydney. The unveiling of the 105-room hotel marks a new chapter in the property’s history thanks to Pro-invest Group’s multi-million-dollar refurbishment inspired by the eclectic Kings Cross neighbourhood that’s been a place for creatives and revellers for nearly a century. Tucked behind the city’s iconic neon Coca-Cola sign, the new style of boutique hotel will provide curious travellers a front row seat to King Cross’s round the clock ...
Hilton Signs With Groupe Bertout to Open Columbus Hotel Monte-Carlo as Part of Curio Collection
Curio Collection by Hilton | November 9, 2023
Columbus Hotel Monte‑Carlo, Curio Collection by Hilton, is due to open before the end of the year MONTE-CARLO, Monaco and MCLEAN, Va. – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced a franchise agreement with Groupe Bertout to open the Columbus Hotel Monte-Carlo, Curio Collection by Hilton. Marking Hilton’s debut in Monaco, the boutique lifestyle, 181-guest room hotel is expected to rebrand before the end of the year. Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vice president, development, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Hilton, said, “The Principality of Monaco is an iconic destination, and the Columbus Hotel Monte-Carlo, Curio Collection by Hilton wil...
Dolly Parton Welcomes Guests to Grand Opening of Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort
Dollywood Parks & Resorts | November 9, 2023
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (November 9, 2023) —Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort celebrated its grand opening this past weekend with a visit from international icon Dolly Parton. The lodge marks the second world-class resort created by Dollywood Parks & Resorts and Parton, further expanding the premier family destination located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Tucked away in the Smoky Mountains next to Dollywood’s original resort, Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa, the 302-room lodge was inspired by Parton’s love of the Great Smoky Mountains and blurs the lines between indoors and out, seamlessly blending mountain adven...
Minor Hotels to Debut in Paris With Addition of Three Hotels
Minor Hotels | November 9, 2023
Bangkok, November 9, 2023: Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator, and investor with more than 540 hotels in 56 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, South America and North America, announces its debut in the French capital with the upcoming addition of three four-star hotels. The group will launch three NH Hotels in Q1 2024, with one of the properties to be rebranded as NH Collection in 2025 following a renovation. After a careful selection process, owning company Swiss Life Asset Managers France has chosen Minor Hotels to manage the three hotels. The addition of these properties is...
COMO Hotels & Resorts Expands Its Portfolio With the Opening of COMO Alpina Dolomites
The COMO Group | November 9, 2023
November 9, 2023 – COMO Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the opening of its latest luxury destination, COMO Alpina Dolomites which will open its doors on December 7, 2023. This luxury year-round resort, located in Northern Italy’s South Tyrol, promises an unparalleled alpine experience. Situated amongst the majestic Dolomites, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, the resort is located in Val Gardena on the Alpe di Siusi, one of Europe's largest high-altitude plateaus. Nestled within a landscape characterized by towering peaks, sprawling valleys and alpine meadows, the resort features 60 thoughtfully designed rooms. Wi...
Extended Stay Premier Suites – San Diego – San Marcos Opens in California
Extended Stay America | November 8, 2023
Charlotte, NC, November 8, 2023 — Extended Stay America®, the leading mid-priced extended stay hotel brand family in the United States with more than 700 hotels, announced today the opening of the Extended Stay Premier Suites – San Diego – San Marcos, located in San Marcos, California. All spacious suites in the four-story, 122-room property include fully equipped kitchens with full-size refrigerator, microwave, stovetop, signature bedding, and recliners. Free wi-fi, premium cable, a fitness room, and on-site guest laundry also ensure that guests have all the comforts of home. As with all hotels within the portfolio, guests can count...
Radisson Debuts in Reunion Island With the Opening of Radisson Hotel Saint Denis
Radisson Hotel Group | November 7, 2023
Radisson Hotel Group marks its debut on the tropical island of Réunion with the opening of Radisson Hotel Saint Denis. The Group now boasts a portfolio of six hotels across three Indian Ocean islands, including Mauritius and Madagascar, in this popular and captivating region. Brussels/Reunion Island - 7 November 2023 — Nestled in the north end of Saint-Denis, the administrative capital of Réunion and within walking distance from the main commercial and financial district, Radisson Hotel Saint-Denis is ideally positioned in front of the Barachois waterfront between the old town and the main highway, allowing easy access acr...
Hyatt Place Johor Bahru Paradigm Mall Celebrates Official Opening
Hyatt Place | November 7, 2023
The 202-room Hyatt Place hotel opens in Bukit Mewah in the heart of Johor Bahru city CHICAGO (November 7, 2023) – Hyatt Place Johor Bahru Paradigm Mall, the first Hyatt Place hotel in Johor Bahru, Malaysia is officially open, expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. Owned by WCT Hartanah Jaya Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of WCT Holdings Berhad, the new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24/7 offerings. Because Hyatt’s efforts are grounded in listening and fueled by care,...
The Store Oxford Set for February 2024 Opening in Historic Boswells Department Store
The Store and Oxford | November 7, 2023
The Store, Oxford, will launch in early 2024. Located on Broad Street, in the heart of the city, The Store sits in the building of the historic department store and Oxford institution, Boswells. Boswells was one of the world’s oldest department stores, family-owned and much-loved by the local community. In the tradition of great British department stores, it was a place of discovery - a treasure trove of toys, cosmetics, fashion, household essentials, a haberdashery, well-known tearoom, and café. Reimagined as a hotel, restaurant, rooftop bar, co-working bar, and spa, The Store, delivered by Reef Group and EQ Group, will present a labyri...
Best Western Plus Sugar Land/Stafford Now Open in Texas
BWH Hotels | November 7, 2023
Sugar Land, Texas (November 7, 2023) – Best Western® Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of the Best Western Plus Sugar Land/Stafford, located at 14444 Southwest Freeway in Sugar Land, Texas. The hotel is owned by Ketan Patel and features 91 standard rooms in addition to 20 suites. The property recently completed a full renovation and rebrand that includes updated amenities and a refreshed design. The newly upgraded guestrooms now include luxury vinyl tile, an open closet design and light color tones throughout. Guests can enjoy an in-room minifridge, Keurig coffee maker and microwave. Best Western Plus Sugar Land/Stafford featu...
Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs Opens on Paris’s Left Bank
Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs | November 7, 2023
PARIS - November 2023— Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs, the new Parisian lifestyle hotel in the vibrant Left Bank Quartier of Saint-Placide, has opened its doors. The 138-room hotel, designed by internationally renowned Fabrizio Casiraghi, takes its inspiration from the Golden Age of Travel and will offer guests the sensation of entering the private residence of a Parisian art collector. The new hotel offers a chic brasserie restaurant, a clandestine bar, an avant-garde style gym, and superb meeting rooms. Fabrizio Casiraghi, part of the coveted AD 100, whose work includes reimaginations of boutique hotels such as Hotel La Ponche in Saint-Tr...
The St. Regis La Bahia Blanca Resort, Tamuda Bay Opens in Morocco
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts | November 6, 2023
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary brands, today announced the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis La Bahia Blanca Resort, Tamuda Bay, marking the debut of the St. Regis brand in Morocco. Developed by Eagle Hills, a private investment and real estate development company based in Abu Dhabi, and designed by the internationally established design firm Smallwood, the resort offers a sanctuary to indulge in Tamuda Bay, on the Mediterranean coast. “The debut of The St. Regis La Bahia Blanca Resort, Tamuda Bay marks a significant milestone for the St. Regis brand as we grow ou...
The Sather Hotel Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western Makes Its Debut in California
November 6, 2023
Berkeley, California (November 6, 2023) The Sather Hotel Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western has opened its doors in Berkeley, California 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 Sather Hotel Berkeley will stay true to SureStay’s service promise and provide amenities, comfort and value that travelers have come to expect. Located at 1820 University Avenue, Berkeley, California, the hotel has undergone a refresh and features 32 well-appoin...
Resolute Road Hospitality Announces Addition of Two Oregon Hotels to Managed Portfolio
Resolute Road Hospitality | November 2, 2023
Boise, Idaho, November 2, 2023 – Resolute Road Hospitality, a third-party management company founded on the promise to change the way owners think of their management company, announced today the addition of two hotels to its third-party managed portfolio. The properties, both located in Oregon, are owned by Evergreen Hospitality Development Group, a hospitality development and investment firm led by Alkesh Patel. Prior to founding Evergreen Hospitality, Alkesh served as the 2012-2013 Chairman of AAHOA, the world's leading association of hotel owners, with over 18,000 members owning more than 20,000 hotels. The addition of the Hampton Inn ...
Wyndham Grand Ijin Bus Opens in South Korea
Wyndham Grand | November 2, 2023
New Wyndham Grand Ijin Busan offers guests a chic, upscale oceanside escape in the country’s second-largest city centre SINGAPORE (November 2, 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 Wyndham Grand Ijin Busan. The 271-room hotel marks the debut of the esteemed Wyndham Grand brand into the beautiful country of South Korea. Wyndham's strategic expansion in South Korea comes when there is increasing demand for travel to the popular destination, with the number of international visitors surpassing 1 mil...
S Hotels & Resorts Opens SO/ Maldives at Crossroads Maldives
S Hotels and Resorts Public Company Limited | November 2, 2023
Developed in a joint venture with Wai Eco World Developer (WEWD) and operated by Ennismore, this new fashion-led, all-villa resort forms part of the Indian Ocean’s first fully integrated leisure destination BANGKOK, THAILAND: S Hotels and Resorts PCL, the global hospitality company from Singha Estate PCL, has announced the launch of SO/ Maldives, which becomes the third iconic resort at CROSSROADS Maldives. Opening its doors on 1st November 2023, this luxury lifestyle resort will complement the two popular five-star retreats and world-class facilities at the Indian Ocean’s first and only multi-brand, fully integrated leisure dest...
Charlestowne Hotels Debuts Little Mod Hotel in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlestowne Hotels | November 1, 2023
Charleston, SC – November 1, 2023 – Leading hospitality management company Charlestowne Hotels is pleased to announce the opening of the “totally retro, pleasantly offbeat” Little Mod Hotel in Charlottesville, VA. Adjacent to the University of Virginia (UVA) grounds, a revitalized 1960s building is now home to the 20-room hotel that embraces nostalgia through groovy furnishings, whimsical F&B offerings, and an unapologetically hip vibe. One of Charlestowne’s latest development projects, the management company’s in-house creative team worked closely with developers and designers to conceptualize a hotel brand and eatery th...
My Place Hotels of America Expands Presence in Quad Cities With Grand Opening of My Place Hotel-East Moline, IL
My Place Hotels of America, LLC | November 1, 2023
ABERDEEN, SD — November 1, 2023 — My Place Hotels of America has opened My Place Hotel-East Moline, IL, in East Moline, IL. This marks the 69th opened and operating property nationally and the second property in the Quad Cities region. Golder Hospitality manages the upper-midscale extended-stay property. This property features 64 rooms designed following the Gen 2 My Place blueprint. Every room is equipped with a full-sized refrigerator, two-burner cooktop, coffee maker, and microwave. Additionally, guests can enjoy a pillow-top mattress, plush microfiber bedding, a choice between soft and firm pillows, and complimentary ...
The Ritz-Carlton, Portland Debuts in the Pacific Northwest
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC | October 31, 2023
The Ritz-Carlton, Portland today announced its highly anticipated opening date of Tuesday, October 31, 2023. The 35-story, 251-room luxury hotel will soon be the first Ritz-Carlton property in the Pacific Northwest and offers panoramic views of the Rose City from a striking vantage point. Centrally located in downtown Portland, the urban oasis features stunning guest rooms and suites, a signature restaurant and bar, unparalleled health and wellness facilities, and more than 17,000 square feet of events and meeting spaces. “As the first Ritz-Carlton property to open in the Pacific Northwest, this project has been an extraordinary collabo...
DS Group in Partnership With IHG Hotel & Resorts Launches 218-Key InterContinental Jaipur Tonk Road
IHG Hotels & Resorts | October 30, 2023
JAIPUR, 30 October 2023: InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, the world’s first and largest hotel brand, and DS Group, a multi-business corporation and a leading FMCG Conglomerate, announces the grand unveiling of InterContinental Jaipur Tonk Road following a monumental transformation. Situated in the 'Pink City,' this opulent hotel exemplifies Jaipur's vibrant and distinctive allure, redefining the luxury of India's heritage. The transformation of the Jaipur hotel from Crowne Plaza to InterContinental Jaipur Tonk Road reflects IHG Hotels & Resorts dedication to growing its luxury & lifestyle portfolio around the world. With ex...
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