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Radisson RED Arrives in Iconic Liverpool Building Following Extensive Restoration
December 14, 2022
Radisson RED Liverpool’s iconic building - previously known as Northern Western Hall - dates back to 1871 and is located next to, and connected with, Liverpool Lime Street train station. The hotel was originally designed by locally-born Alfred Waterhouse - the architect behind London’s Natural History Museum and Manchester Town Hall - as one of the British Transport Hotels, offering direct links to the neighboring railway station. From the 1930s, the building was largely unused except for student accommodation in the 1990s. The extensive renovation works saw the restoration of a nineteenth-century stained glass window and a grand sands...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Opens New Holiday Inn Express in Washington, DC
IHG Hotels & Resorts | December 14, 2022
ATLANTA, Dec. 14, 2022 --- IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 destinations and 18 brands, today announces the grand opening of Holiday Inn Express Washington, DC Downtown. Located in the trendy Mt. Vernon Triangle neighborhood, the hotel is steps away from iconic DC locations including, US Capitol, US Supreme Court, Library of Congress, Union Station, the National Mall, the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Capital One Arena. Operating under the management of Urgo Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Express Washington, DC Downtown features 247 spacious rooms with all the...
The Darwin Hotel Opens in Atlanta’s Historic Old Fourth Ward
The Darwin Hotel | December 14, 2022
ATLANTA, GA (DECEMBER 14, 2022) — The Darwin Hotel is now open in Atlanta's historic Old Fourth Ward, considered by many to be one of the city's hippest neighborhoods. The 111-room boutique hotel is breaking all of the rules when it comes to hospitality. According to General Manager, Alfonce McKinney III, "Our goal is to provide guests with a cozy, creative spot designed for those who want a functional place to stay with close proximity to really great local discoveries." The Darwin is an upper midscale property which channels the essence of reinvention while paying homage to the Old Fourth Ward. What is notable in an ever-changing ...
Hilton Signs With Munich Hotel Partners to Develop Conrad Hamburg
Hilton | December 13, 2022
MCLEAN, Va. – Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced a franchise agreement with Munich Hotel Partners (MHP) to open Conrad Hamburg, set to become the first hotel in Germany to operate under Hilton’s luxury Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand. Located in the centre of Hamburg, the property will undergo an extensive refurbishment programme before opening under the Conrad brand in 2024 and joining 15 Conrad hotels currently trading or under development in EMEA. The luxury hotel will be housed in the historic Levantehaus building, located on one of Europe’s most popular shopping boulevards, the Mönckebergstraße. Moments away from ...
Conrad Hotels & Resorts Debuts in Morocco With the Opening of Conrad Rabat Arzana
Hilton | December 13, 2022
RABAT, Morocco – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the highly anticipated opening of Conrad Rabat Arzana, marking the first brand entry into Morocco for Conrad Hotels & Resorts. With its modern architecture and pioneering design, the luxurious 120-guest room hotel will provide guests with a new sense of modern hospitality, premier dining experiences and personalised service for a memorable stay. Located north of Harhouara, 15 minutes from the corniche and 35 minutes from Rabat Salé Airport, the property’s prime location close to the city’s cultural centre provides convenient access to historic tourist attractions such as M...
Uncommon Hospitality to Open Boutique Hotel in Portland, Maine’s Historic West End District
Post Company | December 13, 2022
Portland, Maine (December 13, 2022) – Maine-based, family-owned hospitality group Uncommon Hospitality announce their newest project, The Longfellow Hotel , designed in partnership with New York-based design firm Post Company. Opening in Summer 2023, The Longfellow will be Post Company’s first hotel in Maine delivering a distinctive design and new wellness offering to the city of Portland. The property will be the first independent full-service hotel to open in Portland in 20 years and is the namesake of famed Portland poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The Longfellow will be a five-story, ground up building located at 754 Congress Str...
Eastwind Hotels Plans January 2023 Opening of Eastwind Oliverea Valley
Eastwind Oliverea Valley | December 13, 2022
Oliverea Valley, New York (December 13, 2023) Building on the success of Eastwind Hotel’s established properties, Eastwind Windham and Eastwind Lake Placid, the brand will debut Eastwind Oliverea Valley in January 2023, bringing its signature Scandinavian-inspired accommodations to a new corner of the Catskills. Eastwind Oliverea Valley delves deeper into the natural splendor of the region and offers an enhanced guest experience including an on-site restaurant and bar, Dandelion, pool, and new room category. The third property from the portfolio’s founders Bjorn Boyer, Julija Stoliarova, and Dan Cipriani is the brand’s first ground-up b...
Kimpton Reveals Name of First On-Campus Hotel, The Forum Hotel at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business in Charlottesville
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants | December 13, 2022
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (December 13, 2022) – Today, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, announced the name of its first on-campus hotel, The Forum Hotel at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business in Charlottesville, and the appointment of its leader, General Manager Kelly Brown. Set to open in spring 2023 on the Goodwin Family Grounds of the Darden School, The Forum Hotel will reflect the vibrant atmosphere and purpose-driven culture of the Darden community by creating a dynamic meeting place for students, alumni, faculty and guests. The Forum is now taking reserva...
Emaar Hospitality Group Opens Vida Dubai Marina & Yacht Club
Vida Hotels and Resorts | December 12, 2022
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 12, 2022 -- One of Dubai's most anticipated new hotels, Vida Dubai Marina & Yacht Club, is now open to welcome you with the best of city's experiences from yacht adventures to culinary offerings and amazing nightlife. With a stunning view overlooking Dubai Marina, the high-rise Vida consists of 158 hotel rooms and more than 300 residences. It takes pride of place at one of the most iconic locations – means everything you need is in close reach! With its idyllic location on the waterfront promenade, Vida Dubai Marina & Yacht Club brings diverse gastronomic offerings with a stunning vista ...
Lark Hotels Set for January Opening of Bluebird Lake Placid in New York
Bluebird by Lark | December 9, 2022
LAKE PLACID, NY (December 9, 2022) -- Lark Hotels is thrilled to announce the addition of Bluebird Lake Placid to the growing Bluebird by Lark portfolio, Lark Hotels’ collection of redesigned, contemporary hotels, motels and ski lodges. Slated to open its first phase on January 11, 2023, Bluebird is conducting extensive renovations of the downtown property to open Bluebird Lake Placid throughout 2023. Steps away from Mirror Lake, Bluebird Lake Placid will offer guests a serene lakeside retreat with 90 rooms inspired by Japanese and Scandinavian design to maximize relaxation. With interiors designed by Elder & Ash, Bluebird Lake Placid ...
Hyatt Place Chengdu Bio-Town Celebrates Official Opening
Hyatt Place | December 9, 2022
CHICAGO – (December 9, 2022) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced Hyatt Place Chengdu Bio-Town, the second Hyatt Place hotel in Chengdu, 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 and 24-hour food offerings and a 24-hour Fitness Center. The hotel is a joint venture led by Chengdu Bio-Town Hotel Management Co., Ltd, Mingkai Hotel Branch and is operated by Minyoun Hospitality. Hyatt Place Chengdu Bio-town is superbly...
New Selina Debuts in Tel Aviv, Israel
Selina | December 9, 2022
NEW YORK (Dec. 9, 2022)- Selina Hospitality PLC (NASDAQ: SLNA), the fast-growing lifestyle and experiential hospitality company targeting millennial and Gen Z travelers, has opened its newest location in Israel. Selina Frishman—the third hotel for the brand in Tel Aviv, and thirteenth Selina property in the country overall—capitalizes on proximity to the popular Frishman beachfront area of the city’s famous promenade. Designed for today's digital nomad and the modern traveler, Selina Frishman offers guests alternative ways to stay, play and work by combining beautifully designed accommodations with coworking, recreation, wellness, ...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Opens Canada’s First avid hotel in Vaughan
IHG Hotels & Resorts | December 8, 2022
TORONTO (December 08, 2022) – IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 destinations and 17 brands, today announced the opening of its first Canadian avid hotels property in Vaughan, Ontario. Operating under the ownership of PI Cap, the avid hotel Toronto – Vaughan Southwest is the first to open of four planned properties across Canada for IHG’s newest Essentials brand. Located just 15 minutes from Toronto Pearson International Airport, the avid hotel Toronto – Vaughan Southwest introduces the brand’s “basics done exceptionally well – at a fair price” promise to re...
Delta Hotels by Marriott Celebrates Opening of 100th Property With Debut of Delta Hotels in Dubai Investment Park
Delta Hotels by Marriott | December 8, 2022
Marriott International is pleased to announce that Delta Hotels by Marriott® has opened its 100th property – Delta Hotels by Marriott, Dubai Investment Park – bringing the brand’s seamless travel experience to the city’s gated enclave surrounded by landscaped gardens and near one of the world’s most important trade centers. Delta Hotels by Marriott – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands – now offers two properties in Dubai and three overall in the Middle East, providing travelers with more opportunities to explore and immerse themselves in the destination. “From its beginnings in Canad...
Southall Opens in Franklin, Tennessee
Southall | December 8, 2022
FRANKLIN, TENN. (December 8, 2022) – Today, the long-awaited destination for the evolution of traditional Southern hospitality, Southall, officially opened its doors. Set on a working farm dedicated to education and exploration, Southall encompasses over 325 acres of lush, rolling Middle Tennessee hillside, creating a unique escape dedicated to saluting the agricultural heritage of the region, while advancing innovative practices for a sustainable future. Southall features 62 guest rooms and suites, along with 16 stand-alone cottages; a spa that empowers guests’ well-being journeys with transformative treatments and mindful rituals rooted...
Dual-Branded Le Méridien and Element Salt Lake City Downtown to Open Mid-January 2023
Le Méridien and Element Salt Lake City Downtown | December 6, 2022
Salt Lake City, UT (December 6, 2022) – The Ritchie Group, a Salt Lake City based development group, announced today that Le Méridien Salt Lake City Downtown and Element Salt Lake City Downtown will open mid-January 2023. This is the first dual-pad property in Salt Lake City, as well as the first Le Méridien and Element combination of Marriott brands. Additionally, this is the first Le Méridien in the state of Utah and the first hotel with a full-scale rooftop bar in the market. Salt Lake City’s newest property is managed by Azul Hospitality Group, a San Diego-based hospitality management platform that provides an innovative a...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Signs First U.S. Vignette Collection Hotel in the Heart of Oregon’s Wine Country
IHG Hotels & Resorts | December 6, 2022
ATLANTA (December 6, 2022) – IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the signing of its first Vignette Collection hotel in the United States in McMinnville, Ore. Scheduled to break ground in late 2023 and open in 2025, The Gwendolyn will occupy a coveted location along McMinnville’s historic Third Street retail and cultural district and in the heart of the state’s famed Willamette Valley wine region. The hotel additionally represents a desirable destination for all travelers seeking a variety of adventures, only an hour drive from both the state’s Pacific coast and downtown Portla...
Hyatt Elevates Luxury All-Inclusive Offering With the Introduction of Secrets Impression Resorts & Spas
AMR™ Collection | December 6, 2022
CHICAGO (Dec. 6, 2022) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announces the expansion of Hyatt’s commitment to luxury travel with the launch of Secrets Impression Resorts & Spas, a first-of-its-kind product designed to deliver the highest level of luxury all-inclusive service and amenities in its portfolio. In addition to signature inclusions offered under the Secrets Impression brand’s Endless Privileges concept, the adults-only Secrets Impression will treat guests to awe-inspiring getaways complemented by a carefully curated romantic ambiance and heightened level of service. Guests can expect resort inclusions to transce...
The St. Regis Jakarta Debuts in Indonesia
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts | December 5, 2022
St. Regis Hotels and Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, today announced the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Jakarta. Born from the distinct legacy of one of the world's most storied luxury brands, The St. Regis Jakarta will offer guests and local luminaries a new viewpoint on sophisticated dining, bespoke service and avant-garde design in the heart of the city's Kuningan, Sudirman and Thamrin central business districts. “We are delighted to expand our brand presence in Indonesia with the debut of The St. Regis Jakarta, our second property in this vibrant country," said George Fleck, Vi...
Nobu Hospitality and Simon Celebrate Opening of Nobu Hotel & Restaurant at Phipps Plaza
Nobu Hospitality | December 1, 2022
ATLANTA, Dec. 1, 2022-- Nobu Hospitality and Simon welcomed local dignitaries and community leaders today to celebrate the opening of Nobu Hotel & Restaurant Atlanta at Phipps Plaza. The property serves as Nobu's 15th location overall and first in Georgia, making its debut in the Buckhead community at the modern, reimagined, mixed-use Phipps Plaza. Designed by Rockwell Group, the hotel features 152 stylish guest rooms and suites, including a striking rooftop pool with surrounding event space, corporate conference rooms and a state-of-the-art fitness center with Technogym equipment. Nobu Atlanta Restaurant, celebrated for its sign...
Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Opens as Brand’s First Adult-Only Luxury Tented Resort in The Americas
December 1, 2022
PUNTA MITA, MEXICO, December 1, 2022 – A luxury tented resort as unique as nature itself, Naviva®, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico is now welcoming guests to a world where the deep, green jungle is the backdrop for a profoundly personalized retreat. With just 15 luxury tents surrounded by 48 forested acres (19 hectares) on the edge of a private peninsula, Naviva is an adult-only sanctuary that harnesses nature to create an environment that fosters community, personal growth and appreciation for local heritage. Naviva awakens the intrinsic bond that humans have with nature through biophilic design – an architectural approa...
Hyatt and Playa Hotels & Resorts Open Hyatt Zilara in Riviera Maya
Hyatt Zilara | December 1, 2022
CHICAGO (December 1, 2022) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA) today announced the opening of Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya. Nestled in the secluded region of Riviera Maya, Mexico, Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya is surrounded by lush mangroves, with easy access to the Cancun International Airport and only six miles from Playa del Carmen. This sophisticated all-inclusive resort radiates paradise with modern hacienda charm, situated on 1.5 acres of pure white sand beach combining state-of-the-art amenities with heartfelt service and inviting accommodations. The exclusive adult oasis boasts 291...
IHG Signs With Shanghai Seagull Holding Group to Open Regent Brand on Shanghai’s North Bund
IHG Hotels & Resorts | December 1, 2022
Shanghai, December 01, 2022 - InterContinental Hotels Group announced today that it has signed with Shanghai Seagull Holding Group Co., Ltd. to jointly open a luxury hotel - Regent Shanghai on The Bund. The hotel is scheduled to open in 2023 after renovations are completed, becoming the second Regent in Shanghai, continuing the legendary model of luxury offered by the brand. It also marks further deepening and expansion of the increasingly mature luxury travel market by IHG and Shanghai Seagull Holdings. As the first international hotel group to enter the Chinese market, IHG has always adhered to its original vision of being "in China...
Courtyard by Marriott Mazatlán Beach Resort Debuts as the First Courtyard Resort in Mexico
Courtyard by Marriott | December 1, 2022
Courtyard by Marriott, the brand with the largest global footprint in Marriott Bonvoy's extraordinary portfolio of 30 brands, announced today the opening of the new Courtyard By Marriott Mazatlan Beach Resort, making it the first Courtyard resort to open its doors in Mexico. The hotel is located in one of the most visited coasts in the north of the country, renowned for its gastronomy, beaches, and cultural heritage. “We are thrilled to have the first Courtyard resort in Mexico and what better location for it than Mazatlán, one of the most fascinating and fastest-growing destinations in Mexico,” said Brian King, President of Marriott...
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