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Moxy Hotels Debuts in Canada with the Opening of the Moxy Halifax Downtown
Moxy Hotels | January 18, 2024
HALIFAX, NS (January 18, 2024) – Today, JONO Developments Ltd. (“JONO”) and Hotel Equities (“HE”) announced the official opening of Moxy Halifax Downtown. The 160-room hotel, owned by JONO and operated by Hotel Equities, is the first Moxy hotel to open in Canada. Moxy Hotels is part of Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary brands, award-winning travel program, and endless experiences. Moxy Halifax Downtown brings a stylish and playful hotel experience to the heart of downtown Halifax, where guests can enjoy an unparalleled atmosphere of modern fun, complete with captivating architecture, ...
Accor Opens Mercure Baku City in Azerbaijan
Mercure | January 18, 2024
FEATURING LOCALLY INSPIRED INTERIORS, MERCURE BAKU CITY OFFERS A COMFORTABLE STAY IN THE HEART OF THE CITY OF WINDS BAKU, 18 JANUARY 2024 - Accor, a world leading hospitality group, announces today the opening of the first Mercure in Azerbaijan. Located in the capital’s city center, Mercure Baku City introduces guests to the country's rich cultural heritage with its "Locally Inspired" brand philosophy. “This important opening further strengthens Accor’s foothold in Azerbaijan and is testament to our ambition to continue to expand in the South Caucasus region, an exciting destination with huge potential for leisure and business trave...
Ennismore Opens SO/ Maldives in the South Asian Archipelago
Ennismore | January 18, 2024
Nestled in an idyllic archipelago overlooking Emboodhoo Lagoon, this new all-villa destination is just a short boat trip from Malé International airport (Maldives) January 18, 2024 - Reinventing the luxury island getaway, SO/, the coveted collection of fashion-forward hotels from Ennismore, unveils trend-setting and avant-garde living in the Maldives with the opening of its latest address, SO/ Maldives – a vibrant private-island destination rooted in fashion, art and design. A swift, 15-minute speedboat transfer from Malé Velana International Airport is all it takes for guests to be whisked away to SO/ Maldives’ luxurious, 1...
White Lodging Set to Open Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa
AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION HOTELS | January 17, 2024
- Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa to open on Thursday, January 18 - - The luxury hotel features 253 oversized modern guest suites, elevated dining, a resort-style pool, expansive meeting spaces and more - SAN ANTONIO, TX (January 17, 2024) - San Antonio’s first Autograph Collection Hotel, Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, is set to open this Thursday, January 18. The new luxury hotel at the corner of South Alamo Street and East Cesar Chavez Boulevard features 253 oversized guest rooms, two restaurants/bars, expansive meeting space, and repurposed 19th century historic buildings that are home to a day spa and a one-of-a-kind bungalow s...
WaterWalk Opens LIVE | STAY Property in Huntsville
WaterWalk | January 16, 2024
Lodging Innovator Kicks of New Year with Opening of First Alabama Property WICHITA, Kan. – January 16, 2024 – Lodging industry innovator WaterWalk announced today the official opening of its newest property under the brand’s Gen 2.0 model, WaterWalk Huntsville. Located at 1550 Perimeter Pkwy in Huntsville, the property blends the best of an upscale extended-stay hotel and home with fully furnished ‘STAY’ units and ready-to-furnish ‘LIVE’ units. "Huntsville’s unique blend of industrial complexes, research laboratories, municipal parks and facilities for national defense and space exploration offer immense opportunities fo...
Texas Western Hospitality Opens TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Abilene, Texas
TownePlace Suites by Marriott | January 16, 2024
Abilene, TX – January 16, 2024 – Texas Western Hospitality of Addison, Texas today announced the opening of their newest property, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Abilene Southwest. Located at 3838 John Knox Drive in Southwest Abilene, the all-suite hotel is managed by Texas Western Hospitality. General Manager Denise Worley leads the management team at the 112-room property for Texas Western Hospitality. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Abilene Southwest offers convenient access to downtown Abilene, Mall of Abilene, Taylor County Expo Center, Abilene Zoo, Frontier Texas and Dyess Air Force Base. The four-story hotel is also close to the G...
Marriott Debuts in Japan’s Kyushu Island With Opening of Nagasaki Marriott Hotel
Marriott Hotels | January 16, 2024
Modern design and enriching experiences underscore the brand’s promise of ‘Wonderful Hospitality. Always’ in the historic city of Nagasaki Marriott Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of Nagasaki Marriott Hotel, marking the flagship brand’s debut in Kyushu, Japan’s southernmost main island, and the ninth Marriott Hotel to open in the country. The new hotel brings the brand’s rich legacy to Nagasaki, a destination with a fascinating blend of Japanese, Chinese and Dutch culture as the only port city open to foreign trade in 16th Century Japan. Directl...
Signia by Hilton Debuts Flagship Hotel in Downtown Atlanta
Hilton | January 12, 2024
ATLANTA – Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the highly anticipated opening of the 976-room Signia by Hilton Atlanta, marking the first new build and Georgia hotel for the Signia by Hilton brand, and Atlanta’s largest ground-up hotel development project in 40 years. Inclusive of the property’s debut, Atlanta represents Hilton’s largest market globally by number of hotels with a portfolio of 136 hotels across 13 brands welcoming travelers to the destination. In Atlanta, Hilton also has a pipeline of more than 40 hotels in various stages of design and construction. Poised to become a signature landmark and economic catalyst on th...
Hotel Bardo Savannah Set to Open in February Following Transformation
LEFT LANE | January 10, 2024
Savannah, GA (January 10, 2024) — Hotel Bardo will serve as the Southeast’s newest jewel when it opens in February 2024. The highly anticipated adaptive reuse project transforms a 19th century Southern Gothic structure sitting at the heart of Savannah’s Forsyth Park into Hotel Bardo Savannah—a timeless urban resort and private club focused on creating community and connection. A new urban resort concept from New York City-based real estate development and hospitality firm, LEFT LANE, which specializes in the transformation of historic properties, Hotel Bardo Savannah is a magnetic cultural and social hub built on history, subtle mo...
Conrad Singapore Orchard Debuts Following Renovation and Rebranding
Hilton | January 10, 2024
A harmony of nature’s serenity and urban vibrancy, Conrad Hotels & Resorts’ second location in Singapore is a sophisticated oasis in the iconic entertainment and retail district of Orchard Road SINGAPORE – Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announces the highly anticipated opening of Conrad Singapore Orchard, its second Conrad Hotels & Resorts property in Singapore, following extensive reinvention and refurbishment. Nestled within an exclusive enclave of Orchard Road and surrounded by lush greenery, Conrad Singapore Orchard is an urban oasis that effortlessly encapsulates the essence of locality and luxury. “The growth of our a...
Grand Velas Boutique Hotel Los Cabos Opens in Mexico
Velas Resorts | January 9, 2024
Mexican Hotel Collection Velas Resorts Expands to Three in the Destination With New Boutique Hotel Property for Adults Only Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (January 9, 2023) – Grand Velas Boutique Hotel Los Cabos, a new all-inclusive resort and concept from Mexico’s Velas Resorts, is now open. With the excellence that earned sister property Grand Velas Los Cabos the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Five Star rating, the new boutique hotel cost $50 million to build. It is Velas Resorts’ third property in Los Cabos, complementing the AAA Five Diamond family-friendly Grand Velas Los Cabos and Mar del Cabo by Velas Resorts, an adults only boutique ...
The St. Regis Red Sea Resort Opens in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts | January 8, 2024
Ummahat Island, Saudi Arabia - January 8, 2024 - St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of The St. Regis Red Sea Resort in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The captivating new address is the first private island to open in The Red Sea, one of the Kingdom’s luxury regenerative tourism destinations on the west coast of the country. Situated on the pristine Ummahat Island in the Al Wajh Lagoon, the resort is a destination-defining oasis with its avant-garde architecture, sustainable design details and bespoke service. “One of the world’s unexplored treasures, The Red Sea in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is set to be...
Shaner Hotel Group Opens the Inn at Bellefield in the Heart of New York’s Hudson Valley
Shaner Hotel Group, LP | January 8, 2024
HYDE PARK, N.Y.--Shaner Hotel Group, LP, an award-winning international hotel owner and operator, has opened the Inn at Bellefield Residence Inn by Marriott International, a 136-room all-suite hotel. It is in the heart of New York’s Hudson Valley at Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park, a $1 billion hospitality, agritourism and residential attraction being developed. Reservations are now welcome at the Inn at Bellefield, offering sophisticated amenities and elite lodging. A grand opening celebration is set for Spring 2024. Free tours are now available weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 25 Old Vineyard Place, Hyde Park, N.Y. “The Inn at ...
SureStay by Best Western San Francisco Marina District Makes Its Debut in California
BWH℠ Hotels | January 8, 2024
San Francisco, California (January 8, 2024) The SureStay by Best Western San Francisco Marina District has opened its doors in San Francisco California, and invites travelers to experience one of the newest hotel brands in the industry – SureStay® Hotels, comprised of four distinctive brands offering traditional and longer stay travelers’ comfort and value while away from home. The SureStay by Best Western San Francisco Marina District will provide guests with an experience they can count on, and the amenities today’s travelers have come to expect. SureStay’s service promise reflects the brand and the hotel’s commitment to pro...
Best Western Ottumwa Inn & Suites Now Open in Iowa
BWH Hotels | January 4, 2024
Ottumwa, Iowa (January 4, 2024) – Best Western® Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of the Best Western Ottumwa Inn & Suites, located at 2813 N Court Street in Ottumwa, Iowa. The hotel is owned by Anil Chaudhari and features 41 guest rooms and 20 suites. Offering a modern design, the property recently underwent a refresh with renovated guestrooms featuring a bright color palette, remodeled bathrooms and brand-new artwork. Guestrooms also come equipped with new sofas, flatscreen televisions, mini fridges and microwaves. When visiting the Best Western Ottumwa Inn & Suites, guests can access a number of amenities including...
Dusit Hotels & Resorts Expands in Thailand With Opening of Dusit Princess Phatthalung
Dusit International | January 4, 2024
City resort seamlessly links business and leisure travellers with the natural, cultural, and culinary wonders of Phatthalung in the utmost of comfort and convenience. Bangkok, Thailand 4 January 2024 – Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has continued its domestic expansion with the soft opening of Dusit Princess Phatthalung – the 15th Dusit-branded property in the kingdom, and its first in the far south of the country. Comprising 132 spacious and elegantly furnished guestrooms and suites spanning up to 79 sq m, the ‘resort-in-the-ci...
SureStay Plus by Best Western Montrose Debuts in Colorado
BWH | January 3, 2024
Montrose, Colorado (January 3, 2024) The SureStay Plus by Best Western Montrose has opened its doors in Montrose, Colorado, and invites travelers to experience one of the newest hotel brands in the industry — SureStay® Hotels, comprised of four distinctive brands offering traditional and longer stay travelers’ comfort and value while away from home. The SureStay Plus by Best Western Montrose provides guests with an experience they can count on, and the amenities today’s travelers have come to expect. SureStay’s service promise reflects the brand and the hotel’s commitment to providing quality service and value to its gu...
HayMax Capital Opens MOLLIE Aspen in Colorado
MOLLIE Aspen | January 3, 2024
The highly anticipated hotel introduces a new boutique experience rooted in local Aspen lifestyle ASPEN, CO (January 3, 2023) – MOLLIE Aspen created and operated by HayMax Capital, will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony this Friday, December 22, 2023 at 3pm MST in celebration of the highly-anticipated debut of the new property. Local elected officials, community leaders, design and construction collaborators, and other property stakeholders will be in attendance. Located at the corner of Garmsich and Main Streets across from Paepcke Park, the hotel features 68 guestrooms and a distinctive selection of public spaces including: a lobby ret...
Park Hyatt Marrakech Officially Opens Its Doors in Morocco
Park Hyatt | January 2, 2024
CHICAGO (January 2, 2024) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announces the opening of Park Hyatt Marrakech, marking the debut of the Park Hyatt brand in Morocco and growing the brand’s presence in Africa, joining Park Hyatt Zanzibar and the forthcoming Park Hyatt Johannesburg, slated for 2025. Uniquely located about 9 miles (15 kilometers) from Marrakech’s historic Medina district, the 19-acre (7.5-hectare) resort is situated in an exquisite, off-the-beaten-path location at the base of the Atlas Mountains. Surrounded by palm trees, olive trees and jacaranda trees, Park Hyatt Marrakech sits adjacent to the magnificent Al Maaden G...
R Collection Hotels Expands Portfolio with Two New Italian Mountain Retreats
R Collection Hotels | December 22, 2023
Family-owned Italian luxury hotel brand ascends to new heights with two properties in La Thuile and Courmayeur, now open for the winter season 2023-24 ITALY -- December 22, 2023 -- R Collection Hotels, owned by the Rocchi Family, announces its expansion into two distinguished mountain destinations with the official grand opening of two prestigious leisure hotels: Montana Lodge & Spa in La Thuile and Grand Hotel Courmayeur Mont Blanc in Courmayeur. Both properties are 5-star boutique retreats nestled along the northern border between Switzerland and France. This expansion signals R Collection’s commitment to further penetrate t...
The Hotel Maria Opens in Helsinki, Finland
Preferred Hotels & Resorts | December 22, 2023
HELSINKI, Finland (December 22, 2023) — The heart of Helsinki welcomes a new chapter in luxury Nordic hospitality today with the opening of The Hotel Maria. Proudly joining Preferred Hotels & Resorts' prestigious Legend Collection, this urban sanctuary seamlessly melds contemporary elegance with the echoes of its storied past in the city’s historic Kruununhaka district. Featuring 117 rooms, including 38 lavish suites, two restaurants, a grand ballroom, serene chapel, state-of-the-art spa, and a destination boutique showcasing jewelry of Faberge and esteemed Finnish designers, The Hotel Maria is without a doubt one of the most antici...
Volga Hotel by Hamak Hotels Opens in Mexico City
Volga Hotel | December 22, 2023
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA–December 22, 2023 – Volga Hotel, by Mexico’s uber-chic hospitality collection Hamak Hotels, brings a unique blend of striking minimalist design and immersive maximalist experiences to Mexico City’s burgeoning Cuauhtemoc neighborhood. Centrally located within walking distance to both the Roma and Condesa neighborhoods – and just a block away from Paseo de la Reforma Avenue, the most iconic boulevard in Latin America – Volga offers a sophisticated enclave for trendsetters, culture enthusiasts, gastronomy and mixology aficionados, art connoisseurs and bespoke adventurers. Volga Hotel seduces guests with sle...
The First Mondrian in Greater China Is Now Open in Hong Kong
MONDRIAN HOTELS & RESIDENCES | December 22, 2023
Celebrating the opening of Mondrian Hong Kong with ‘First Look’ cultural immersion packages, Single Parent Staycations to give back to some of Hong Kong’s most deserving families, inspiring art, culture, cuisine and design. Join the agents of change as the lifestyle hotel takes a giant leap forward. MONDRIAN HONG KONG is inspired. By people. As part of Mondrian’s deep regard for its neighbourhood and community, its team is committed to giving back and rather than the traditional welcome of VIP’s and celebrities as the first guests, Mondrian marks its launch and arrival in the city with inviting Single Parent Families to a much ...
PEG Hospitality Group Opens The Moxy Phoenix Downtown in Arizonia
Moxy | December 22, 2023
Historic 100-year-old building transformed into a Moxy by Marriott Hotel PHOENIX (Dec. 22, 2023) - Downtown Phoenix is now home to an eclectic international hotel concept, The Moxy. The playful hotel announced its opening today in the historic Luhrs Building. PEG Companies [PEG], a vertically integrated commercial real estate investment company focused on opportunistic and value-added opportunities, and Dallas-based A.G. Hill Partners purchased the historic Luhrs building at the end of 2019. Since that time, the team worked to renovate and convert the building's interior while preserving the exterior facade. Located on the corner of Centra...
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