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LNW Hospitality & New Castle Hotels & Resorts Open Residence Inn/Courtyard by Marriott Resort on Georgia’s Jekyll Island
LNW Hospitality | June 11, 2021
Jekyll Island, GA – June 11, 2021 – LNW Hospitality and New Castle Hotels & Resorts, the team that developed the successful Westin Jekyll Island and Hampton Inn & Suites Jekyll Island, today opened the 209-room oceanfront Residence Inn/Courtyard by Marriott at 178 S. Beachview Dr. on Georgia’s famed Jekyll Island. The new hotel features 120 Residence Inn by Marriott rooms, as well as 89 Courtyard by Marriott rooms, on Jekyll’s picturesque beachfront. The two Marriott brands, combined on one property, will provide guests with options to meet any need: business, leisure or a little of both. The hotel is the newest addition t...
Foster Supply Hospitality Debuts Riverfront Lodge Hotel Darby
June 11, 2021
Beach Lake, PA - June 11, 2021 - Foster Supply Hospitality, the hospitality group behind a collection of celebrated Catskills region small hotels & restaurants including the The DeBruce, Kenoza Hall, The Arnold House, North Branch Inn, Nine River Road, and the non-profit A Single Bite, announces the debut of their latest property, Hotel Darby. This riverfront lodge, situated on the Delaware River, just minutes from Narrowsburg, NY, is located two hours Northwest of New York City. The hotel features an abundance of outdoor activities including a private trail system, river access, fire pits, a hammock grove and more. Light local fa...
Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia Hotel Debuts in Los Angeles, Bringing Joie de Vivre to SoCal
Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts | June 11, 2021
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — June 11, 2021 —Today, the much-anticipated Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia Hotel opens its doors to the public after a three-year build. The new hotel, located opposite Santa Anita Park and developed by SAICP LLC, boasts 234 thoughtfully designed rooms and suites and over 14,000 sq. feet of stylish event space. Taking cues from the brand’s mid-century modern design aesthetic, the hotel will bring Le Méridien’s distinctive European heritage to the Southern California destination. Created in collaboration with Linda Snyder Associates and AO Architects, the property draws design inspiration from the surrounding ...
Hyatt Centric Brand Debuts in North Carolina With Hyatt Centric SouthPark Charlotte
Hyatt Centric | June 10, 2021
CHARLOTTE, NC – June 10, 2021 – Hyatt Centric SouthPark Charlotte celebrates its grand opening today in SouthPark, Charlotte’s premier retail and business district. Designed with an inviting, modern ambience and a distinctly local flavor, the 175-room property provides a social hub for travelers seeking a home base in the heart of the action. Situated just steps from SouthPark’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment, a short trip from Uptown Charlotte’s museums and attractions, and in close proximity to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), this lifestyle hotel is perfect for savvy travelers with an adventurous spiri...
Best Western Plus Regency Park Now Open in Walker, Louisiana
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts | June 9, 2021
Walker, Louisiana (June 9, 2021) - Best Western® Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of the Best Western Plus Regency Park, located at 13600 Hartman Ln. in Walker. Owned by Dilipbhai and Rima Patel, this hotel offers 63 guest rooms and 21 suites. The 100% smoke-free, pet friendly hotel provides southern charm and small-town hospitality, combined with comfort and convenience. Interior corridors with elevator access offer easy entry to the clean and spacious guest rooms which feature large flat-screen TVs with cable satellite, microwaves, coffee makers and mini fridges. Comfortable sofa beds are available in select suites, and guests ...
True North Hotel Group Opens AC Hotels by Marriott in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
True North Hotel Group | June 9, 2021
OVERLAND PARK, KAN. – June 9, 2021 – True North Hotel Group has opened its first AC Hotels by Marriott, Marriott International’s design-driven lifestyle brand, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama’s revitalized downtown. The five-story hotel integrates elements of the AC Hotel brand’s contemporary, sophisticated design with inspired local inflections that balance the rhythm of downtown Tuscaloosa’s energetic vibe. Its 120 guestrooms have been purposefully designed and its collaborative, flexible public spaces provide an inviting ambiance well-matched with those who particularly appreciate the hotel’s proximity to Tuscaloosa’s most popul...
7Pines Resort Ibiza Part of the Destination by Hyatt Brand Opens
Destination by Hyatt | June 8, 2021
CHICAGO – June 8, 2021 –Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today the opening of 7Pines Resort Ibiza, part of Destination by Hyatt. The 185-all-suite luxury clifftop resort welcomes guests to one of the most popular spots on the island and offers amenities fit for any occasion. The Destination by Hyatt brand is a diverse collection of luxury and upscale independent hotels, resorts and residences that are all individual at heart, yet connected by a commitment to embody the true spirit of each location. Every property is purposefully crafted to be a place of discovery through immersive experiences, authentic design and genuin...
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Opens in Chicago’s Chinatown Neighborhood
SpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown | June 8, 2021
CHICAGO – June 8, 2021 – SpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown, the first hotel of its kind to hit Chicago’s Chinatown, has officially opened its doors at 2357 S. Wentworth Ave. The latest development to hit this century-old neighborhood, located in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant Chinatown community, offers guests a sensory-overload of history and culture as soon as guests enter through the community’s iconic red “Welcome Gate”. Pioneered, owned and developed by T2 Properties, patrons looking to sleep, work and relax now have the opportunity to do so while enjoying access to 148 comfortable suites, a fitness studio, and a compli...
Peachtree Hotel Group Opens Dual-Branded Hilton Garden Inn and Home2 Suites by Hilton in Orlando, Florida
Hilton Garden Inn | June 7, 2021
ATLANTA and ORLANDO, Fla. – June 7, 2021 – Peachtree Hotel Group ("Peachtree") announced the grand opening of its newest hotels, the dual-flag Hilton Garden Inn Orlando Downtown and Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando Downtown. The property is located in Orlando's downtown central business district across from the Orange County Courthouse and close to all major downtown attractions: Amway Center, Camping World Stadium and Exploria Stadium. The eight-story property, operated by Peachtree Hospitality Management ("PHM"), a division of Peachtree, is located at 401 North Magnolia Avenue and includes 224 rooms – 123 Hilton Garden Inn guest ro...
Proper Hospitality Set for July Opening of Downtown L.A. Proper
Proper Hospitality | June 3, 2021
LOS ANGELES - June 3, 2021 - Today, Proper Hospitality announces the opening of Downtown L.A. Proper. Set in a reimagined landmark building in the heart of Downtown’s South Park District adjacent to the Fashion District, the 148-room destination showcases the vision of internationally acclaimed designer Kelly Wearstler through a design narrative that blends vintage elements from the property’s historic roots with modern influences to create a hub for local creatives. James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef Suzanne Goin and restaurateur Caroline Styne bring the culinary program to life in three distinct spaces with signature restaurant C...
Moxy Hotels Debuts in Mainland China With Opening of Moxy Shanghai Hongqiao CBD
Moxy Hotels | June 3, 2021
SHANGHAI, CHINA — June 3, 2021 — Moxy Shanghai Hongqiao CBD (Central Business District) has officially opened its doors today, debuting the Moxy Hotels brand in mainland China. Designed for the young and the young-at-heart, Moxy Hotels – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands – enables guests to save on space and splurge on experiences. With thoughtful, tech-enabled bedrooms, interactive gathering spaces and approachable service, Moxy boldly reinvents the traditional hotel stay and aims to surprise travelers with a playful, spirited and fun guest experience. The new 158-room hotel is conveniently locate...
Paolino Properties Plans Late Summer Opening of New Boutique Hotel, The Beatrice, in Downtown Providence
THE BEATRICE | June 2, 2021
Providence, RI. – June 2, 2021 – Paolino Properties has announced the upcoming opening of The Beatrice - a new boutique hotel located in Downtown Providence’s bustling historic district, scheduled to open in late summer 2021. Set in the 1887 Exchange Building, the 47-room hotel will introduce a destination for sophisticated travelers within steps of the city’s celebrated attractions, along with a world-class culinary hotspot with the debut of Ignazio Cipriani’s first Bellini Restaurant and private rooftop Club in the New England region. Developed by Joseph R. Paolino, Jr., Managing Partner of Paolino Properties and former Mayor...
Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei to Open in January 2022
Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. | June 1, 2021
TOKYO--(June 1, 2021)--Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that in January 2022 it will open the Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei in the world-famous and much-loved city of Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital. The company has contracted with Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. to manage the new property. The new hotel will offer 60 guest rooms ranging from 40 square meters in size, including eight 80-square meter suite rooms in the theme of a mountain villa. It will be located near the historic Okazaki Betsuin Temple, overlooking the rich natural environment of the temple grounds, with the suites and some other rooms offering guest...
DoubleTree by Hilton Frankfurt Niederrad Opens in Germany
DoubleTree by Hilton | June 1, 2021
MCLEAN, Va. and FRANKFURT, Germany - Today, DoubleTree by Hilton celebrates its latest milestone as the brand enters its 50th country and marks its debut in Germany with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Frankfurt Niederrad. The milestone opening and first property in market demonstrates DoubleTree’s successful global growth strategy, as the brand has close-to-quadrupled in size during the past decade. Over the past 50 years, the brand has experienced rapid global expansion and continues to serve as a symbol of hospitality for business and leisure travelers around the world. DoubleTree by Hilton now has more than 615 properties with ov...
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands Debuts in the Maldivian Archipelago
Marriott International, Inc. | June 1, 2021
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C today announced its debut in the Maldives, with the opening of The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands. Located on the Fari Islands, an archipelago on the north-eastern tip of North Malé Atoll, the area is famous for its untouched white-sand beaches and brilliant azure waters teeming with marine life. Featuring stunning minimalist architecture, the resort invites guests to embrace the beru, or circle of island life, and welcomes them into a world of exceptional luxury and memorable experiences. “We have long wanted to expand The Ritz-Carlton brand into this iconic luxury destination and are thrilled...
Proper Hospitality Set for June Opening of Venice V Hotel in Venice Beach
Proper Hospitality | May 27, 2021
LOS ANGELES--(May 27, 2021)--Today, Proper Hospitality is proud to announce the opening of Venice V Hotel in Los Angeles’ iconic Venice Beach community. Set in a 1915 landmark building originally called The Waldorf, the beachfront property embraces its past as a residence for A-list stars and backdrop for Hollywood films through a complete restoration that celebrates its roots and the surrounding community. Envisioned as a gathering place for today’s creative nomad, V draws inspiration from Venice’s legendary skate park, surf scene and unmatched culture for a true local experience. Located off Westminster Avenue on the Venice Beach B...
Cambria Hotels Debuts in Ocean City With Opening of Cambria Hotel Ocean City – Bayfront
Cambria Hotels | May 27, 2021
ROCKVILLE, Md., May 27, 2021 --- Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), made its official debut in Ocean City, Maryland yesterday afternoon with the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel Ocean City - Bayfront. The celebration was marked with the unveiling of the city's newest boardwalk, a taste of the cuisine from the hotel's restaurant and bar, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Ocean City Mayor Richard W. Meehan, members of the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, and executives from Choice Hotels and development companies, PiNNacle Hospitality Group and The Wankawala Organization. A $1,000 d...
Hotel Lulu Opens in California Following Renovation and Rebranding
Hotel Lulu | May 26, 2021
Anaheim, CA (May 26, 2021) – Hotel Lulu, a quintessential California hotel nestled in the heart of Anaheim, opens its doors on May 14, 2021. Ideally located just steps from Disneyland® and minutes from Anaheim Convention Center, this welcoming and playful property boasts laidback California design details with a modern twist. Outfitted with 310 guestrooms, Hotel Lulu features signature restaurant Lulu’s Kitchen; the new Lulu’s Coffee, serving Intelligentsia Coffee; a beautiful outdoor pool; 24/7 fitness center; 5,400 square feet of meeting and event space; and an onsite Disneyland® Insiders team. The hotel is managed by Azul Hos...
Pendry Hotels & Resorts Opens Pendry Chicago in Reimagined 1920s-Era Carbide & Carbon Building
Pendry Chicago | May 26, 2021
CHICAGO (May 26, 2021) – Pendry Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of Pendry Chicago. Located in the heart of the Loop neighborhood, Pendry Chicago is a reimagination of the iconic 1920s-era Carbide & Carbon Building, a true American Art Deco landmark. Pendry Chicago delivers 364 newly redesigned guestrooms and suites; completely renovated and reinvigorated public spaces including the hotel’s signature modern French brasserie and cafe, Venteux; the intimate Bar Pendry; The Billiard Gallery, and a summer rooftop bar, set 24 stories above Michigan Avenue to debut June 25 as Château Carbide, a day-to-night exp...
Wyndham Launches Days Inn by Wyndham Brand in Turkey
Days Inn by Wyndham | May 25, 2021
STANBUL, May 25, 2021 -- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company by number of properties with over 8,900 hotels across nearly 95 countries, is further strengthening its position as Turkey's largest international hotel chain with the upcoming opening of the newly built Days Hotel by Wyndham Istanbul Maltepe, its first property in the country under the well-known economy brand. Located close to Maltepe's business district, several nearby recreational areas and with convenient access to Istanbul's city center, the 80-room hotel is slated to open later this summer as travel demand is expected to pick up. ...
Hotel Greystone From Salt Hotels and B Group Capital to Debut in September 2021
SALT HOTELS | May 25, 2021
Miami Beach, FL (April 2021) - Situated in the heart of the cultural crossroads that is Miami Beach, the historic and iconic, art deco Hotel Greystone revives innovative hospitality on Collins Avenue. Led by the award-winning Salt Hotels in partnership with B Group Capital, the boutique Hotel Greystone opens in September 21, 2021 and will meld art and design with exceptional personalized service. Located in the historic Collins Park neighborhood, Hotel Greystone fuses intimate spaces, innovative cuisine and a hyperlocal ethos. The curated atmosphere creates the perfect conditions for people, art, music and fine dining to transcend the pred...
Lake Placid’s Grand Adirondack Hotel Set to Make a Fall Debut
Wright Investments | May 25, 2021
May 25, 2021 – (Lake Placid, NY) – Situated in a coveted space on Lake Placid’s Main Street, the historic Hotel North Woods will reopen this fall after a major renovation, unveiling a fresh look under a new name: Grand Adirondack Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Conceptualized, managed and capitalized by the team at Wright Investments, the Grand Adirondack Hotel will embody the spirit and soul of Lake Placid and the natural environment that surrounds the town. The hotel joins Tribute Portfolio, Marriott International’s growing global family of characterful, independent hotels drawn together by their passion for captivating design and...
AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea Opens in Hawaii Marking Brand Debut
AC Hotels by Marriott® | May 24, 2021
AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea officially opens its doors today as the newest hotel and the first property in the Hawaiian Islands for the design-driven AC Hotels lifestyle brand. Part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, the hotel marks a significant milestone in delivering an effortless travel experience that strikes the perfect balance between everything you need, and nothing you don’t, in the stunning leisure destination of Maui. Nestled on three acres on the sunny southwestern coastline, AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea features 110 guestrooms with 12 suites, and an infinity-edge pool with a hot tub and cab...
Vision Hospitality Group Opens Hampton Inn by Hilton Blue Ridge in North Georgia
Hampton Inn by Hilton | May 24, 2021
CHATTANOOGA, TENN., MAY 24, 2021 — Chattanooga-based Vision Hospitality Group, Inc., in partnership with Blue Ridge Hotel, LLC. is pleased to announce the opening of the Hampton Inn by Hilton Blue Ridge, GA. The 109-room hotel is located at 50 W Main Street in downtown Blue Ridge and is operated by Humanist Hospitality, an affiliate of Vision. The Hampton Inn by Hilton Blue Ridge offers 1,200 square feet of meeting space and the area’s only rooftop bar and event space at the foothills of the iconic Blue Ridge Mountains. It is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Blue Ridge, tucked between a mix of local breweries, wineries, ec...
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