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The St. Regis Bermuda Resort Debuts in Historic Town of St. George’s
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts | May 24, 2021
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of The St. Regis Bermuda Resort. Extending the legacy of St. Regis from New York’s finest address of 55th and Fifth, the resort blends the timelessness of a bygone era with avant-garde Bermudian design and cultural influences. Situated in the historic Town of St. George’s, an UNESCO World Heritage site, and nestled among the soft sands and turquoise water of St. Catherine’s Beach, the resort is the first Marriott International luxury brand property to debut on the island. Drawing upon the celebrated spirit of leisure travel, The St. Regis Bermuda Resort seamlessly brings togethe...
The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm Debuts on Iconic Palm Jumeirah Island
Marriott International | May 20, 2021
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, today announced the highly anticipated debut of The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm. Heralding the storied heritage and celebrated traditions of St. Regis, this hotel joins a dynamic global portfolio and brings the brand’s signature hallmarks of bespoke service, innovative design, and exquisite experiences to the world-famous island and cosmopolitan city of Dubai. “With its spectacular skyline, breathtaking desert landscapes, contemporary architecture, thriving culture and varied entertainment offerings, Dubai is one of the most sought-after des...
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Unveils Sheraton Istanbul Levent in Turkey
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts | May 19, 2021
Located in the financial district of Istanbul, the hotel is set to be the new hub for locals and travellers to connect and collaborate Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, unveils Sheraton Istanbul Levent. The newly renovated hotel exemplifies the brand’s worldwide transformation of its guest experience and showcases signature key elements from the new concept that aim to create an environment where guests can feel comfortable and at ease, whether working, meeting, or relaxing. Drawing on its roots as a community hub for locals and guests at flagship locations globally, the new ...
IHG Opens Holiday Inn Yerevan-Republic Square Marking Brand First in Yerevan, Armenia
IHG | May 19, 2021
IHG Hotels & Resorts one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the opening of the first Holiday Inn in Armenia, Holiday Inn Yerevan-Republic Square, located in the city centre. Opening under a management agreement with “SGI Invest” LTD, the hotel is situated in two historical buildings - the first was a gymnasium which was completed in the 19th century and the second was a library named after a famous Armenian poet, Avetik Isahakyan. Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, is fast becoming a popular destination for both leisure and business travellers. It’s a city where old meets new - the streets are lined with tave...
Virgin Hotels New Orleans Set for Fall Opening
Virgin Hotels | May 19, 2021
Miami, FL (May 2021) – Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, announces today that reservations are live for the brand's latest property: Virgin Hotels New Orleans. Reservations are currently being accepted for stays starting Labor Day weekend and can be made directly on the hotel's website virginhotels.com/new-orleans or by calling (833) 859-0044. Situated in the city's Warehouse District, Virgin Hotels New Orleans will join the growing number of new restaurants, galleries and shops in the prospering area. Located at 550 Baronne Street near the Central Business District, the new-build hotel...
Marriott Bonvoy Portfolio Expands in United Arab Emirates With Opening of Aloft Al Mina and Element Al Mina in Dubai
Aloft Hotels | May 18, 2021
Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, today announced the expansion of Aloft Hotels and Element Hotels in the United Arab Emirates with the opening of Aloft Al Mina, Dubai and Element Al Mina, Dubai. The two new hotels answer to the rapidly growing demand for vibrant city destinations and home-away-from-home experiences. Situated on Sheikh Rashid Road in the Al Raffa neighbourhood and in close proximity to the city’s famed attractions, the hotels offer choice and flexibility for today’s global traveller. “Dubai is a thriving destination for leisure and business travellers who seek ori...
Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau Set to Open July 2021
Margaritaville | May 18, 2021
Nassau, Bahamas – May 18, 2021 – Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau, The Bahamas’ newest luxury island escape, is making its debut July 2021, on the eastern end of the famous Junkanoo Beach. Inspired by the brand’s iconic state of mind, Margaritaville Beach Resort captures the essence of Bahamian culture to provide guests with a relaxing, laid-back oasis. Located at the entrance to downtown Nassau and within walking distance to cruise ship terminals, Margaritaville Beach Resort is the anchor of a high-end, waterfront entertainment and lifestyle development known as The Pointe, complete with a 40-slip marina, and just steps away fro...
Greenwood Hospitality Group Set to Open The Farnam, an Autograph Collection Hotel in Omaha, Nebraska
The Farnam | May 18, 2021
OMAHA, Neb.--(May 18th 2021)--The Farnam, Autograph Collection will take its place Thursday, May 20, as Omaha’s premier boutique hotel, welcoming discerning travelers and urban tastemakers to revel in a truly unique hospitality experience in the heart of the storied city. Overlooking Omaha’s Riverfront and historic Old Market from one of the city’s tallest buildings, The Farnam, Autograph Collection offers the most sought-after views from its 120 guest rooms, including 24 suites. Every room has a distinct view, ranging from cityscape to the north, west and south, to river valley to the east. Here guests will find a uniquely upscale v...
Nobu Hotel London Portman Square Opens
Nobu Hospitality | May 17, 2021
Nobu Hotel London Portman Square has opened its doors as the UK’s lockdown restrictions ease and hospitality opens up. Located on a prominent corner of Marylebone’s Portman Square, the 249-room property features a signature Nobu Restaurant & Bar, year-round outdoor terrace, Nobu Pilates studio and two-bedroom Nobu Penthouse. Nobu Hotel London Portman Square is the 13th hotel from the iconic brand – founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper - and third collaboration between L+R Hotels and Nobu Hospitality. A contemporary approach to both aesthetics and hospitality is employed throughout, taking inspiration from Japa...
Tharaldson Hospitality Management Opens Staybridge Suites Nashville Midtown
THM | May 17, 2021
Nashville, TN – May 17, 2021– Tharaldson Hospitality Management (THM) is pleased to announce the brand-new Staybridge Suites Nashville Midtown opens today! This extended-stay Staybridge Suites, located at 350 22nd Ave N, features 164 all-suite rooms, along with great amenities such as free Wifi, complimentary guest laundry, full kitchens in every suite, complimentary hot breakfast every morning, indoor heated pool, and a state of the art Fitness Room. The hotel also features a Social on Monday through Wednesday evenings, which features a salad bar, entrée, and wine and beer—all complimentary to guests (limited service during COVID-...
SERENA Hotel Aventura, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Opens in South Florida
Hilton | May 14, 2021
AVENTURA, Fla. – May 14, 2021 – SERENA Hotel Aventura, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, a 10-story, 100-room boutique hotel, welcomed its first guests on May 13. Infused with the dynamic spirit of this highly celebrated South Florida destination, the upscale hotel features a variety of in-demand amenities – a highlight of which is a vibrant rooftop entertainment area and pool with 360-degree city views. “We’re excited to introduce a unique new boutique hotel that embraces everything there is to love about Aventura – a hotel we know our local neighbors are going to love to visit, as well as those coming to the area from out of tow...
Element by Westin® Opens the 460-room Element Philadelphia in Pennsylvania
Element Hotels | May 14, 2021
Philadelphia, PA – May 14, 2021 – Element Hotels - part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 leading brands and designed for today’s healthy, active traveler - announce today the opening of Element Philadelphia, marking the brand’s debut in the city. Developed by Conshohoken-based Chestlen Development, the hotel will be the newest addition to Philadelphia’s reemerging hospitality scene, with travelers planning an average of 2.7 trips this year, according to a recent Visit Philadelphia report. Designed with a focus on sustainability and well-being, Element is ideal for families, groups and business travelers who wan...
Hyatt Hotels Corporation Opens The Walper Hotel in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
The Walper Hotel | May 12, 2021
CHICAGO – May 12, 2021 – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of The Walper Hotel in Kitchener, Ontario marking the second JdV by Hyatt hotel in Canada following the opening of The Anndore House last month in Toronto. The 92-room boutique hotel caters to free-spirited guests seeking vibrant and socially inclusive stays – bringing people from all walks of life together. “We are excited to welcome guests to experience the JdV by Hyatt brand’s heartfelt commitment to inspire playful travel through neighborhood connections in the City of Kitchener,” said Ann Marie Faria, general manager, The Walper Hotel....
Hilton San Jose La Sabana Debuts in Costa Rica’s Tallest Building
Hilton Hotels & Resorts | May 12, 2021
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica - May 12, 2021 - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Hilton San Jose La Sabana, a contemporary new hotel inside Costa Rica’s tallest building, Leumi Business Center. The 38-story building offers guests views of Costa Rica’s National Stadium and La Sabana Park, two of the city’s most popular tourist destinations, conveniently located across the street from the hotel. The 131-room property sits in the heart of Sabana Norte, an up-and-coming area with abundant new real estate, and is surrounded by embassies and corporate offices. Hilton San Jose La Sabana is a short drive from the Juan Santamaria In...
Tapestry Collection by Hilton Opens the 60-Room Yucatan Resort Playa del Carmen in Mexico
Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. | May 12, 2021
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico and MCLEAN, Va. - May 12, 2021 - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of The Yucatan Resort Playa del Carmen, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, marking the first all-inclusive resort within the Tapestry Collection portfolio. Owned by FibraHotel (BMV: FIHO 12) and operated by an affiliate of Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA, “Playa”), the adults-only resort sits on Playa del Carmen's famed Fifth Avenue, just a short stroll from the local beach. “We are thrilled to introduce the first Tapestry Collection resort to this extraordinary tropical destination,” said Manuel Villalobos, g...
The 88-key Springhill Suites Slidell Opens in Slidell, Louisiana
QHotels | May 12, 2021
Slidell, LA - May 12, 2021 - Springhill Suites Slidell opened its doors today in Slidell, LA. The 88 room all-suite hotel, located at 2214 Ruth Garret Way will operate as a Marriott franchise, developed and managed by QHotels of LaPlace, Louisiana. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Slidell is situated inside Fremaux Towne Centre just off I-10 where you will find a wide variety of restaurants and shopping. This hotel offers convenient access to John C. Stennis Space Center, the Naval Research Laboratory, Department of Defense, General Dynamics, Ochsner Hospital, and CDIT. Nearby leisure guests will find local favorites such as Honey Island Swam...
Tallahassee, Florida Welcomes the Opening of the 154-key AC Hotel Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol
ROBERT FINVARB COMPANIES | May 12, 2021
Tallahassee, FL — May 12, 2021 — Downtown Tallahassee will welcome a new hotel as the AC Hotel Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol opens this week, it was announced today by Keith Hoogerheyde, General Manager. Unlike anything Tallahassee has seen before — and considered by many to be the centerpiece of the brand-new entertainment district known as Cascades Park — the AC Hotel Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol is the city's new “must stay” hotel. The all-new Cascades Park is a 24-acre park featuring an amphitheater, shopping, dining, recreational activities, and more. CONSTRUCTION DURING COVID COVID-19 str...
Arlo Hotels Opens the 489-room Arlo Midtown in New York City
Arlo Hotels | May 12, 2021
NEW YORK - May 12, 2021 - Arlo Hotels, an independent, four-star lifestyle hotel brand, will celebrate the grand opening of its newest property, Arlo Midtown, on May 27, 2021. Located between bustling Times Square and up-and-coming Hudson Yards on 38th Street at Ninth Avenue, Arlo Midtown is a new and evolved hotel destination for urban explorers in search of a comfortable retreat from which they can discover New York City. Featuring 489 guest rooms and suites, Arlo Midtown debuts with thoughtfully designed accommodations, contemporary public spaces and a vibrant atmosphere that evokes a strong sense of place and community. "We ...
The 133-Room Radisson Blu Aruba Opens in the Island’s Palm Beach Area
Radisson Blu | May 11, 2021
Oranjestad, Aruba – May 11, 2021 – Radisson Blu, an upper upscale hotel brand delivering positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, announced the opening of its brand new property Radisson Blu Aruba. The one-of-a-kind new hotel is located in Palm Beach, the ideal setting for a memorable Caribbean adventure. Located just 20 minutes from Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), the sprawling 133-room Radisson Blu Aruba is as spacious as it is stylish. The hotel offers two- and three-bedroom suites with separate living areas and fully equipped kitchens with unbeatable views. The hotel’s chic lobby leads to an amazing outdoo...
Contemporary Luxury Hotel Group, ette hotels, Launches with ette Hotel Orlando
| May 11, 2021
Orlando, FL. – May 11, 2021 – ette hotels, a contemporary luxury hotel group founded by hotelier Alex Ekbatani, launches ette hotel Orlando, the first in their portfolio which is set to open its doors early this Summer. Out to redefine the luxury hospitality space, ette hotels will feature a sophisticated look and feel with a focus on high-touch service and personalized experiences. “We are in the business of customized service and the most luxurious details,” noted Alex Ekbatani CEO of ette hotels. “ette is the culmination of unique 5-star experiences and elements to create a sense of place that’s earthy, true, timele...
Karisma Hotels & Resorts and Margaritaville to Open the Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana in October 2021 in the Dominican Republic
Karisma Hotels & Resorts | May 10, 2021
MIAMI – May 10, 2021 – Karisma Hotels & Resorts, the award-winning collection of properties spanning Latin America, the Caribbean and Mexico, and Margaritaville, the global lifestyle brand synonymous with fun and escapism, will open the doors to the new five-star Margaritaville® Island Reserve Cap Cana in October 2021. This will mark the second resort for the Island Reserve brand created in partnership with Karisma and Margaritaville – and the first in the Dominican Republic. The new build combines the amenities of a world-class, all-inclusive resort with Margaritaville’s signature easy going lifestyle. “After launching ...
Cycas Hospitality Opens the 227-Suite Radisson Hotel & Suites Amsterdam South and the 127-Suite Residence Inn by Marriott Brussels Airport
Cycas Hospitality | May 10, 2021
Cycas Hospitality has boosted its presence in the Benelux market with the opening of two extended-stay properties in two neighbouring countries with two global hotel groups. Last month the hotel management company opened its first Radisson-branded hotel in Cycas’s hometown of Amsterdam; the 227-suite Radisson Hotel & Suites Amsterdam South. Opened on Tuesday 6 April, the all-suite property became the first Radisson serviced apartment hotel to open in Western Europe, and Cycas’s third hotel in the Dutch capital. With a mix of studio, one-bed and two-bed apartments, the canal-front hotel - operated under a lease agreement with ECHO ...
The Industrialist Hotel, Autograph Collection Opens in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Autograph Collection Hotels | May 10, 2021
PITTSBURGH, PA – May 10, 2021 – The Industrialist Hotel, Autograph Collection, opens today in Pittsburgh’s Central Business District, serving as a key development in the renaissance of the city's historic downtown. The highly anticipated 124-room hotel, owned by HRI Properties, LLC and managed by HRI Lodging, LLC, is housed within the iconic, 18-story landmark Arrott building effortlessly blending old and new by design. The hotel joins Marriott International’s Autograph Collection, a group of more than 200 hotels around the world hand-selected for their inherent craft and distinct perspectives on design and hospitality. The ho...
Saranac Waterfront Lodge Celebrates Opening in Saranac Lake, New York
May 6, 2021
SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. - May 6, 2021 - Saranac Waterfront Lodge, the only full-service waterfront property on Lake Flower in the village of Saranac Lake, officially opened its doors on May 1, 2021 to welcome travelers for the summer season. Inspired by the prominent philosophers, literary icons, artists, and performers who flocked to the Adirondacks in the early days as a reprieve from city life, Saranac Waterfront Lodge offers a nature-connected design and high-level guest service, along with an ideal location on the shores of Lake Flower's Pontiac Bay. With 93 spacious guestrooms designed in an "Adirondack Modern" aesthetic, the hotel als...
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