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JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea Opens in Turkey
JW Marriott | May 12, 2022
JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea. Surrounded by the tranquil Sea of Marmara, the new luxury hotel offers guests a transformative and elevated stay to nourish the mind, body and spirit within Istanbul’s serene Atakoy district. "JW Marriott combines a legacy of extraordinary hospitality with a refreshing commitment to mindfulness and wellbeing that resonates so deeply with today’s global traveler,” said Bruce Rohr, Global Brand Leader, JW Marriott. “JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea embodies this holistic app...
Accor Adds Legendary Queen Elizabeth 2 to Its Portfolio in Dubai
Accor | May 10, 2022
Dubai, 10 May 2022 - Accor, a world-leading hospitality group with over 400 hotels across India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey is adding the world-renowned cruise ship, Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), into its portfolio. Taking over operations from May 2022, the cruise ship will undergo further upgrades and renovations prior to joining the MGallery Hotel Collection. Once fully rebranded, Queen Elizabeth 2 will undoubtedly become a landmark property for the MGallery brand and Dubai overall. The group is collaborating with the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) Investments LLC, one of the government organizations under the Dubai gover...
Hilton Expands Footprint in Peru With Debut of Hilton Garden Inn Lima Miraflores
Hilton Garden Inn | May 10, 2022
MCLEAN, Va. - May 10, 2022 – Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Lima Miraflores, marking the company’s ninth hotel in Peru and fifth in the city of Lima. Earlier this year, the company opened DoubleTree by Hilton Trujillo and later this year, plans to celebrate a milestone 10 hotels in the country with the upcoming opening of Hampton by Hilton Arequipa. “Hilton is seizing the opportunity for growth in Peru. With three properties joining our portfolio and celebrating our 10th hotel milestone later this year, we are excited about the future of our presence in the country,” said Pablo Maturana, ma...
avid hotels Lands in Illinois at Chicago O’Hare International Airport
IHG Hotels & Resorts | May 10, 2022
IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines, located less than three miles from one of the world’s busiest airports and the first hotel in Illinois for the rapidly growing brand. With this most recent opening, avid hotels now has 53 locations open across the U.S and Mexico. Like every avid hotel, the avid hotel Chicago O-Hare – Des Plaines is built from the ground up to deliver on the brand’s promise to provide the basics done exceptionally well at a fair price. The brand features guest-centric hallmarks such as rooms designed for sound sleep, with high-quality mattresses and linens...
Del Mar Beach Hotel Set for June Debut Following Multimillion-Dollar Renovation
Del Mar Beach Hotel | May 9, 2022
Del Mar, CA (May 4, 2022) – After undergoing a multimillion-dollar redesign, Del Mar’s only hotel on the beach has been transformed into Del Mar Beach Hotel, set to debut in June 2022. This modern California coastal boutique hotel boasts 46 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, as well as two residences, all drenched in light woods and ocean-inspired art and located just steps from Del Mar Village. The property is managed by Azul Hospitality Group, a San Diego based hospitality management company focused primarily on lifestyle hotels and resorts. "We can’t wait to welcome guests to our sophisticated coastal oasis here at Del...
TPG Hotels, Resorts & Marinas Opens Holiday Inn Express Gaffney
TPG Hotels, Resorts, & Marinas | May 9, 2022
May 9, 2022 (Providence, RI)— TPG Hotels, Resorts & Marinas, one of the nations’ premier hospitality management firms, announced today the grand opening of the Holiday Inn Express Gaffney, located in Gaffney, South Carolina. This 81-room property, owned by Jalaram Hotel Gaffney, Inc., is the newest hotel in TPG’s growing third-party managed portfolio. “With the opening of the Holiday Inn Express Gaffney, business and leisure travelers will now have a convenient brand-new hotel option in the heart of Gaffney,” said Mike Marshall, President and Chief Operating Officer for TPG Hotels, Resorts, & Marinas. ...
Highgate Debuts Residence Inn by Marriott San Juan Isla Verde in Puerto Rico
Residence Inn by Marriott | May 9, 2022
MAY 9, 2022 — CAROLINA, PUERTO RICO – Residence Inn by Marriott San Juan Isla Verde officially opens its doors today offering a prime location in the Isla Verde neighborhood, just five minutes from the Luis Muñoz Marin International airport (SJU) and steps from the renowned Isla Verde Beach. With a global presence of over 870 hotels in the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Caribbean & Latin America, Residence Inn is the world leader of the longer stay lodging segment, arriving for the first time in Puerto Rico. Operated by Highgate — a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized...
Selina Union Market Set for June Debut in Washington D.C.
Selina | May 5, 2022
NEW YORK, NY – May 5, 2022 – Selina , the fast-growing lifestyle and experiential hospitality brand targeting Millennial and Gen Z travelers, is gearing up to open its seventh U.S.-based hotel property in Washington D.C.'s blossoming Union Market neighborhood on June 1, 2022, expanding its global portfolio to over 150 open and secured properties. Designed for digital nomads and modern travelers, Selina offers guests alternative ways to stay, play and work at their unique destinations around the world. Selina Union Market will be the brand’s signature U.S. property, featuring all of the unique elements and product offerings th...
First Hospitality Set to Open Dual-Branded Hilton Hotels in Toledo, Ohio
Hilton Garden Inn | May 5, 2022
TOLEDO, Ohio – As downtown Toledo becomes one of the nation’s best rebound city stories, the brand-new Hiltons at Toledo Downtown are set to open two iconic brands, a Hilton Garden Inn and a Homewood Suites by Hilton, under one roof on April 28. The project will include Napa Kitchen + Bar, a new ground-level full-service restaurant, as well as the more casual gastropub, Café 419. A spectacular duplex 1,000-square-foot Presidential Suite sits atop the Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Downtown, boasting two-story floor-to-ceiling windows and not one, but three balconies from which to enjoy a panorama view of the Maumee River and Downtown Toledo. ...
IHG Signs With MERCAN Group for Casa da Companhia in Porto, Portugal The newest addition to the company’s youngest brand, Vignette Collection, is se
IGH Hotels & Resorts | May 3, 2022
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has announced the signing of its latest Luxury and Lifestyle hotel, Casa da Companhia in Porto, Portugal. The newest addition to the company’s youngest brand, Vignette Collection, is set to open in late 2022. In August 2021, Vignette Collection became the sixth addition to IHG’s brand portfolio in the past four years, taking it to 17 in total across nearly 6,000 hotels in more than 100 countries. Vignette Collection is a family of one-of-a-kind exclusive hotels curated for guests seeking rich and varied independent stay experiences. Where luxury ...
Cormorant Boutique Hotel Opens in La Jolla, California
Oceanic Enterprises | May 3, 2022
La Jolla, CA (May 2, 2022) – The 26-room Cormorant Boutique Hotel opens today in La Jolla, Calif. Named after the area’s famed Cormorant birds and influenced by the beauty of the seaside town, the contemporary hotel features coastal-inspired guestrooms with private balconies, panoramic Pacific Ocean views and La Jolla’s newest rooftop bar and lounge, Birdseye. “We are excited to welcome guests to San Diego’s newest boutique hotel,” said general manager David Vecchione. “Our hotel offers effortless elegance with comforts and activities of the barefoot-chic San Diego lifestyle and will serve as a relaxing escape for out-o...
Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn in Estonia, Opens Following Extensive 25 Million Euro Renovation
Radisson Hotel Group | May 2, 2022
First Radisson Collection hotel in the Baltics opens in the heart of Tallinn Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the debut of its luxury lifestyle, Radisson Collection brand in the Baltics with the opening of Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn in Estonia, following an extensive 25 million Euro renovation. Located on Rävala boulevard in Estonia’s charming capital city, Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn is the newest Radisson Collection property to open in the Baltics and Estonia’s charming capital city. The hotel’s prime location in the medieval cobblestoned Old Town, home to cafés and shops as well as the Kiek in de Kök,...
Hawkeye Hotels Debuts 96-Key Le Méridien St. Louis Downtown
Hawkeye Hotels | May 2, 2022
St. Louis - Paris-based Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, along with Hawkeye Hotels, is excited to announce the grand opening of Le Méridien St. Louis Downtown. Press is invited to attend our ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor Tishuara Jones at 3 pm on May 5. This 96-room hotel reflects the city’s French heritage and offers stunning views of St. Louis’ magnificent architecture: the famous Gateway Arch, the Civil Courts Building, St. Louis City Hall, and more. Built in 1913, this hotel is one of the city’s oldest landmarks; it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The former Hotel ...
IHG Opens First New-Build voco Property in Australia, voco Melbourne Central
IHG Hotels & Resorts | April 29, 2022
IHG Hotels & Resorts today opened its first new-build voco property in Australia, voco Melbourne Central. The 252-room property is located in the heart of the city at 374 Lonsdale Street, part of the new 380 Melbourne skyscraper, with sweeping views of the skyline and surrounded by iconic laneways. In a city recognised for hallmark design, this innovative property will set a new standard with its striking architecture and intriguing interior spaces. “We have taken the voco vision to interweave these hotels into the fabric of the city; we’ve really made that part of our DNA in everything we do at voco Melbourne Central,” said�...
Radisson Individuals Expands to Turkey With Opening of Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul
Radisson Individuals | April 29, 2022
Radisson Individuals expands to Turkey with its first property nestled in historic Istanbul. Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the opening of Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul, a member of Radisson Individuals, the first Radisson Individuals hotel in Turkey. The hotel is located in the heart of the historic peninsula within walking distance of many attractions, including the Hagia Sophia, the Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar. The opening of Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul, a member of Radisson Individuals introduces a fifth Radisson Hotel Group brand to Turkey and brings the Group’s portfolio across th...
Dynamic City Capital Opens Element by Westin Milpitas San Jose
Dynamic City Capital | April 29, 2022
PROVO, Utah, April 29, 2022 - Dynamic City Capital (DCC), a Utah-based real-estate investment firm focused on premium-branded hotel investments, announced the completion of construction and opening of the Element by Westin Milpitas San Jose hotel (Element San Jose). DCC's newly opened Element San Jose Milpitas. "Construction of the Element San Jose started before COVID-19, the global pandemic. We are grateful we could work through the host of unusual circumstances, complete construction, and open this beautiful hotel," stated Cory Turner, DCC's co-managing partner. "Consistent with the Element brand, ...
AC Hotel by Marriott Seoul Gangnam Debuts in South Korea
AC Hotels by Marriott | April 28, 2022
AC Hotels by Marriott®, the design-led lifestyle brand part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, today announced the opening of AC Hotel by Marriott Seoul Gangnam, marking its debut in South Korea. Featuring 274 guestrooms and one-of-a-kind private pool suites, the new hotel sets to deliver an effortless travel experience that strikes the perfect balance between everything you need, and nothing you don’t, in the capital of South Korea. “We are thrilled to introduce the AC Hotels brand to South Korea with the opening of AC Hotel by Marriott Seoul Gangnam,” said Jeff Tomczek, Global Brand Leader of AC Hotels. �...
M&L Hospitality Opens Hyatt Regency London Stratford and Hyatt House London Stratford
Hyatt House | April 28, 2022
CHICAGO (April 28, 2022) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of the 225-room Hyatt Regency London Stratford and the 127-room Hyatt House London Stratford in the heart of London’s luxury shopping and popular entertainment complex, Westfield Stratford City. The openings further demonstrate Hyatt’s commitment to growing its brand presence in Europe and strengthening its brands in the UK’s capital. Situated close to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the hotels are in close proximity to iconic sporting and entertainment venues such as the London Aquatics Centre, Lee Valley Velopark, London Stadium, and the ...
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Expands Presence With 4 New Hotels in Bangkok
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts | April 28, 2022
The four distinct brands under Wyndham’s portfolio – Wyndham, Wyndham Garden, Ramada Plaza by Wyndham, and Ramada by Wyndham make their collective debut in Bangkok. The range of curated brand concepts augurs well for profitability and will cater to diverse segments of the hospitality market in Thailand. SINGAPORE, 28 APRIL 2022 – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchisor with over 9,000 hotels across approximately 95 countries, and a leading provider of hotel management services, officially opens four new hotels in Thailand owned by Siamese Asset. All four hotels in Bangkok are signed und...
Millennium Hotels and Resorts Launches M Social Decentraland
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels | April 27, 2022
Millennium Hotels and Resorts will be launching M Social Decentraland on 5 May 2022, making it the world’s first hospitality group to operate a hotel in the metaverse virtual world. Modeled on different M Social hotels around the world, the new hotel encapsulates M Social’s brand essence of being a trendsetting lifestyle and aims to be a place for all to gather and discover the virtual reality universe of Decentraland. Located near Genesis Plaza, at the heart of Decentraland, the latest hotel by Millennium Hotels and Resorts sits on prime digital land. Similar to its brick-and-mortar sister hotels, M Social Decentraland is positioned a...
Holiday Inn Express Expands Presence in the UK With Opening of Holiday Inn Express Cambridge West – Cambourne
IHG Hotels & Resorts | April 27, 2022
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel groups, has opened its 146th Holiday Inn Express property in the United Kingdom, with the opening of Holiday Inn Express Cambridge West – Cambourne. The newly completed hotel is located between the city of Cambridge and Cambourne Business Park, allowing convenient accommodation options for both business travellers and tourists alike. The hotel, which has been designed with smart, savvy travellers in mind, offers a truly contemporary hotel experience. All 144 bedrooms feature the Holiday Inn Express Next Generation room design, aimed at enhancing guest experience and equipping...
Radisson Individuals Opens in Wausau, Wisconsin’s Historic River District
Radisson Individuals | April 26, 2022
Minneapolis, MN, April 26, 2022— Radisson Hotel Group Americas today announced the opening of Jefferson Street Inn, a member of Radisson Individuals. Located in the historic Wausau River District, the stunning hotel is situated in central Wisconsin on Interstate 39 between Eau Claire and Green Bay. Jefferson Street Inn’s quaint and timeless ambiance perfectly captures the essence of the region and delivers an exceptional experience for travelers of all kinds. The seven-floor property is home to 99 spacious and pet-friendly rooms and apartment-style suites. Guests can enjoy whirlpool tubs, room service, same-day dry cleaning service, an...
Cambria Hotel Nashville Airport Opens in Music City
Cambria® Hotels | April 25, 2022
ROCKVILLE, Md., April 25, 2022 -- Following the brand's initial debut in Nashville several years ago, Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), made an encore appearance with the grand opening of its second location: the Cambria Hotel Nashville Airport. The brand's newest addition underscores Cambria's continued quest to bring design-forward, approachable upscale accommodations to guests' favorite locations nationwide and provides modern travelers with the amenities they need to discover all the opportunities Nashville offers. To commemorate the property's official opening, Cho...
Hard Rock Hotel New York Makes Its Debut
Hard Rock | April 25, 2022
NEW YORK, April 25, 2022 – Hard Rock International today announced the opening of the much-anticipated Hard Rock Hotel New York. Uniquely situated in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, steps from iconic landmarks including Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center and the Theater District, Hard Rock Hotel New York offers a backstage pass to the city’s historic Music Row, honoring its legacy through intricate design, curated amenities, and award-winning guest experiences. “New York City is one of the greatest cities in the world and we are honored to open our doors to locals and travelers looking for a best in class hotel, dining, and en...
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