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T2 Hospitality Opens Thompson Denver in the City’s LoDo Neighborhood
Thompson Hotels | February 10, 2022
CHICAGO, IL – February 10, 2022 – Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of Thompson Denver, the new lifestyle hotel by the Thompson Hotels brand. Seamlessly blending the Thompson Hotels brand’s signature mid-century modern and urban style with upscale mountain chalet chic, Thompson Denver brings a fresh, locally inspired approach to Mile High luxury. The new-build hotel, owned by the leading hospitality real estate firm T2 Hospitality, features Chez Maggy, a sophisticated 90-seat, ground-floor restaurant by celebrated chef Ludo Lefebvre; Reynard Social, a sixth-floor sunroom bar and lounge with a seasonally drive...
Blossom Hotel Houston Celebrates Grand Opening
Blossom Hotel Houston | February 9, 2022
HOUSTON, TX - February 9, 2022 - Blossom Hotel Houston, Houston's newest luxury property located in the heart of Space City, celebrated its grand opening with an innovative sand pouring opening ceremony attended by Houston notables including Sylvester Turner, Mayor of Houston, Bob Harvey, Executive President and Chief Executive Officer of Greater Houston Partnership, Crystal Webster, District Manager of Administration for Congressman Al Green and Jason Fuller, Southeast Texas Regional Director, Senator Ted Cruz office, State of Texas. Located at 7118 Bertner Avenue and neighboring NRG Stadium, The Texas Medical Center and po...
TKo Hospitality Management Celebrates Opening of Hyatt House Lewes/Rehoboth Beach
Hyatt House | February 9, 2022
CHICAGO – FEBRUARY 9, 2022 – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Hyatt House Lewes/Rehoboth Beach, the first Hyatt House hotel in Lewes, DE opens its doors to guests and the local community on February 9. Developed by Harvey, Hanna & Associates and operated by TKo Hospitality Management, Hyatt House Lewes/Rehoboth Beach is conveniently located in the heart of Lewes. The hotel will provide guests with the service and convenience of hotel living with the casual comforts of home. The new 105-room, extended stay contemporary hotel, features all suite rooms with kitchenettes, a fitness center accessible to all gues...
The Dubai EDITION Debuts in the Iconic Downtown District
EDITION HOTELS | February 9, 2022
EDITION Hotels premieres in Dubai’s iconic Downtown district, a stone’s throw from the city’s world-class retail flagships, commercial district and its flourishing art, design and culture hubs. The Dubai EDITION is the brand’s latest addition in the Middle East following the success of its launch in Abu Dhabi. Welcoming guests since November 2021, The Dubai EDITION, with its own unique and original identity, embodies its sense of place at the centre of a thriving international gateway city that is steered by pioneering spirit and innovation while anchored in its rich culture. It is no wonder that EDITION has debuted in one of the m...
The National, Autograph Collection Set for Spring 2022 Opening at Oklahoma’s Historic First National Center
The National, Autograph Collection at the First National Center | February 8, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – February 8, 2022 – History comes to life yet again in Oklahoma City with the highly anticipated Spring 2022 debut of the region’s restored crown jewel, The National, Autograph Collection, at the First National Center. The building originally opened in 1931 as an iconic bank and landmark monument, and stands proudly at 32-stories high to this day. Following an extensive restoration and one of the biggest renovations in the state's history, the former bank office tower has been transformed into a hotel with 146 guest rooms alongside opulent new apartment homes, restaurants, bars, and retail offerings. ...
Virgin Hotels to Debut Two U.K. Hotels & a New-Build Hotel in New York City in 2022
Virgin Hotels | February 3, 2022
MIAMI, Feb. 3, 2022 -- Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, has announced its historic expansion into the United Kingdom this spring with Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, followed by Virgin Hotels Glasgow. The portfolio continues to grow stateside, with the opening of Virgin Hotels New York scheduled for late summer of 2022. Leading the charge is Virgin Hotels' Chief Executive Officer, James Bermingham, and his shining executive team. "Expanding into the United Kingdom is a major and much-anticipated milestone for Virgin Hotels. Our two new hotels in Scotland blend their distinctive perso...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Opens Holiday Inn & Suites Sydney Bondi Junction
IHG Hotels & Resorts | February 3, 2022
Beachgoers and business travellers alike will now be able to experience the Joy of Travel as IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with La Vie Hotels & Resorts and opens Holiday Inn & Suites Sydney Bondi Junction, just a stone’s throw from one of the world’s most famous beaches. Now open, operating and bookable under Holiday Inn & Suites Bondi Junction, this newest signing by IHG signals the continued, phenomenal growth of the Holiday Inn brand family in Australasia. The hotel, which previously operated as Quest Bondi Junction, will undergo an extensive refurbishment of its guest rooms, lobby and guest spaces that will showcas...
Hotel Forty Five Opens in Macon, Georgia
Hotel Forty Five | February 3, 2022
MACON, GA – February 3, 2022 – Hotel Forty Five, the 94-room boutique hotel, has announced their opening for this Tuesday, February 1. Situated on the iconic 45-degree angle formed by Cherry and First Streets, and Cotton Avenue, across from the newly designed Rosa Parks Square, the hotel will be the first in Macon’s Historic Central Business District. The angled street was a city design ahead of its time that made transportation of cotton barges to and from the river possible. This emblematic wedge serves as the creative thoughtfulness behind the hotel's name. Hotel Forty Five is a part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio and is owned an...
New Best Western Plus Coralville Hotel Opens in Iowa
Best Western Hotels & Resorts | February 2, 2022
Coralville, Iowa – February 2, 2022 – Best Western Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of the Best Western Plus Coralville Hotel in Coralville, Iowa. Located at 2702 Acorn Drive, the new construction hotel offers 30 standard guestrooms and 40 suites, with six of the suites having kitchenettes. The Best Western Plus Coralville Hotel provides travelers with a fresh, contemporary lodging option with value-packed amenities that deliver a relaxing, well-rounded stay. Guests can stay active at the hotel’s 24/7 fitness center, take a dip in the indoor heated pool, start the day with a complimentary hot breakfast, have a bite to e...
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Announces The Kimpton Wade Hotel, Opening Summer 2022 in Atlanta’s Midtown Neighborhood
KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS | February 2, 2022
ATLANTA, GA – February 2, 2022 – Set to open this summer in Atlanta’s Midtown neighborhood, Kimpton’s much-anticipated hotel announces its name, Kimpton Wade Hotel, and the appointment of its leader, General Manager Alan Rae. The Wade will be part of MetLife Investment Management’s Midtown Union development, a mixed-use community located in the city’s “Heart of the Arts” and new epicenter for business. The Wade will reflect this unique intersection of culture and connection with a spirit and style that is equal parts creatively inspired and modernly sophisticated. Located at 17th Street and West Peachtree Street, The Wade wil...
IHG Debuts First Midwest voco Hotel With Opening of voco The Tiger Hotel in Columbia, Missouri
IHG Hotels & Resorts | February 1, 2022
IHG Hotel & Resorts announces the opening of voco The Tiger Hotel in Columbia, Missouri, the brand’s fourth location in the Americas and first in the Midwest region. Modern comfort meets historic charm at this beloved Columbia landmark, where the past is preserved while still incorporating the bold, contemporary voco hotels aesthetic. Inside a building credited as the first skyscraper between Kansas City and St. Louis, the newly-updated property offers guests a stay filled with character, history and thoughtful touches, evoking 1920s glamour. Visitors are welcomed with the distinct voco hosted service. Updated spaces include styli...
Dania Resorts Opens avid hotel Ft. Lauderdale Airport – Cruise
IHG Hotels & Resorts | February 1, 2022
avid hotels – part of IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) – today announced its 50th property with avid hotel Ft. Lauderdale Airport – Cruise, located in one of Florida’s in-demand travel destinations. This hotel is the third avid hotels property in the Sunshine State, as IHG’s fast-growing brand continues building a loyal customer base in this popular tourism market. The momentum carries into 2022, as the brand continues to gain popularity among travelers and hotel developers alike. Karen Gilbride, VP of avid hotels and Atwell Suites, commented: “We are excited to start 2022 hitting such an important milestone for the brand....
IHG Opens voco The Bank Johannesburg Rosebank Marking Brand Debut in Africa
IHG Hotels & Resorts | February 1, 2022
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has opened voco The Bank Johannesburg Rosebank – the first voco property in Africa. As one of IHG’s newest hotel brands, voco combines the reassurance of a global brand with the informality and charm of an individual hotel. The Bank, Rosebank’s striking new architectural gem, is a short distance from the Gautrain (Metro Express) and surrounded by the buzzing walk-work-play district of Rosebank. voco The Bank Johannesburg Rosebank takes space, sophistication and artistry to the next level, with a range of beautifully appointed rooms and suites featuring the thou...
Courtyard by Marriott, Washington D.C. Dupont Circle Opens in the Nation’s Capital
Courtyard by Marriott | February 1, 2022
Washington, D.C. – February 1, 2022 – Courtyard by Marriott, Washington D.C. Dupont Circle has officially opened its doors in Washington D.C.'s Dupont Circle neighborhood, showcasing a contemporary design that elevates the Courtyard brand. Conveniently located at 1733 N Street NW in the vibrant and historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, the new hotel is perfectly placed among D.C.’s renowned row houses and picturesque parks, just steps away from Embassy Row, the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, and the National Geographic Museum. “We’re excited to bring this updated version of Courtyard by Marriott to Dupont Circle in the...
Berry College and Hotel Equities Celebrate Opening of Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Rome, Georgia
Hotel Equities | January 28, 2022
ROME, GA - January 28, 2022 - Today, Berry College and Hotel Equities announced the opening of the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Rome, Georgia. The new hotel is owned and developed by Berry and is located next to the expansive Rome Tennis Center at Berry College. Atlanta-based Hotel Equities manages the hotel and provided development services throughout the hotel’s construction. The hotel is expected to capture revenue otherwise lost to nearby cities because of a lack of suitable accommodations in the Rome area. In addition to providing much-needed hotel rooms for visitors, the hotel will employ students giving them hands-...
McKibbon Hospitality Opens AC Hotel by Marriott Jackson Ridgeland
MCKIBBON HOSPITALITY | January 28, 2022
RIDGELAND, MS – January 28, 2022 – The highly anticipated AC Hotel by Marriott Jackson Ridgeland, the brand’s first property in Mississippi, began welcoming guests on Thursday, January 27, 2022. The design-driven hotel is a collaboration between local developer Kerioth Corporation and hospitality manager Mckibbon Hospitality. AC Hotel Jackson Ridgeland adds a sophisticated, urban-inspired lodging option to the Township at Colony Park, a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood in the heart of the Ridgeland community. “We are excited to bring an upscale hotel experience to Ridgeland, Highland Colony Parkway, and The Township,” ...
Rockbridge Opens Marriott Knoxville Downtown in Tennessee
ROCKBRIDGE | January 28, 2022
KNOXVILLE, TN – January 28, 2022 – Rockbridge announces the opening of the Marriott Knoxville Downtown, located at the iconic World’s Fair Park. The 302-room, full-service hotel has undergone an expansive renovation that touched nearly every aspect of the property. Also unveiling is the Maker Exchange – a gathering space, artistic showcase and culinary scene designed to highlight and embrace Knoxville’s creative maker community. Rockbridge, also owners of the neighboring Tennessean Hotel, led the revitalization of this destination that was originally built for the 1982 World’s Fair. Rockbridge purchased The Tennessean and th...
Novum Hospitality Opens ibis Styles Arnhem Centre at Willemsplein
ibis Styles | January 27, 2022
Arnhem - January 27, 2022 - Today ibis Styles Arnhem Centre at Willemsplein opened its doors to guests for the first time. This latest addition to the ibis Styles brand is all about fashion, which is reflected in the stylish details of the rooms, lobby, restaurant and bar. We are very happy with the addition of ibis Styles Arnhem Centre to our franchise partnership with Novum Hospitality. With this new opening our economy segment in the Netherlands has grown to an impressive 34 hotels, of which 10 are ibis Styles hotels. We continue to strengthen our position in the market. Accor continues to evolve so that we can best meet the nee...
Regent Phu Quoc Set for Spring 2022 Opening in Vietnam
Regent Hotels & Resorts | January 27, 2022
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - January 27, 2022 - IHG Hotels & Resorts will launch the first resort from its upper-luxury brand, Regent Hotels & Resorts in Spring 2022 in Southeast Asia. Situated off the southwest coast of Vietnam, alongside a UNESCO-designated World Biosphere Reserve and located just 15 minutes from Phu Quoc International Airport, guests will be able to immerse in Regent Phu Quoc's spectacular 176 suites and 126 villas, set against the serene waterfront backdrop of Long Beach. Juan Losada, General Manager, Regent Phu Quoc, says, “Founded more than 50 years ago, Regent Hotels & Resorts changed the face of...
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Opens in Indianapolis, Indiana
Red Roof | January 26, 2022
Columbus, Ohio - January 26, 2022 -Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, has announced the opening of the 73-room HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof in Indianapolis, Indiana. The extended stay property features kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators, free in-room Wi-Fi, HD flat-screen TVs with cable, coin laundry and weekly housekeeping. Free private parking and a business center are also available, as well as a 24-hour front desk. All guest rooms are non-smoking. Located at 5151 Elmwood Avenue in Indianapolis, off the I-465 loop between I-65 and I-74, the hotel is close to downtown Indianapolis, the Indianapolis International Air...
Chatham Lodging Trust Opens Home2 Suites by Hilton Woodland Hills Los Angeles
Chatham Lodging Trust | January 26, 2022
WEST PALM BEACH, FL — January 26, 2022 — Chatham Lodging Trust, a hotel real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing in upscale, extended-stay hotels and premium-branded, select-service hotels, today announced the opening of the 170-suite Home2 Suites by Hilton Woodland Hills Los Angeles that is positioned in the heart of Warner Center. The opening adds another high-quality, extended-stay hotel to the Chatham portfolio, the third such hotel in the last six months with total investments aggregating approximately $140 million. “This beautiful asset is an ideal addition to our industry leading portfolio of premium-b...
voco Hotels Makes Its Debut in Germany With First Opening in Düsseldorf
IHG Hotels & Resorts | January 26, 2022
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel groups, has announced the opening of its first voco hotel in Germany; voco Dusseldorf Seestern, in partnership with investor group, Hotelite Management. Located in the Lörick district of the city, voco Dusseldorf Seestern is a great premium option for those visiting Dusseldorf for business or leisure. The hotel is within walking to distance to the banks of the Rhine river and a short drive from the airport and the city's main shopping and business districts. As one of IHG’s newest brands, voco hotels has been designed to stand out of the crowd by combining the reassurance o...
Westin Hotels & Resorts Makes Its UK Debut With the Opening of The Westin London City
Westin® Hotels & Resorts | January 25, 2022
Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, unveils The Westin London City, the brand’s first hotel in the UK and the 1,000 hotel within the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio in Europe, Middle East, and Africa. As the global hospitality leader in wellness for more than a decade, Westin Hotels & Resorts debuts in the UK at a time when consumers desire to travel is higher than ever and when self-care is now viewed as a ‘necessity’ rather than a choice. Designed by British architects Dexter Moren Associates, The Westin London City combines meaningful wellness with contemporary fluid ...
AC Hotels by Marriott Charlotte Ballantyne Opens in North Carolina
AC Hotels by Marriott | January 24, 2022
CHARLOTTE, NC - January 24, 2022 - AC Hotels by Marriott® has announced that the AC Hotel Charlotte Ballantyne has opened on January 20, 2022 bringing the brand's forward-thinking design approach to the affluent Ballantyne neighborhood. The property is managed by Concord Hospitality, an award-winning hotel development and management company headquartered in Raleigh, N.C. The property celebrates Concord's 11th property in the state of North Carolina. Situated within Ballantyne Village, guests are only steps away from dining, shopping, parks, and outdoor activities. The AC Hotel by Marriott occupies the first seven floors of th...
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