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Tribute Portfolio Debuts Its First Tented Concept Resort in Tropical Bintan Island With the Opening of Natra Bintan
Tribute Portfolio | July 22, 2019
Tribute Portfolio, Marriott International’s newest collection brand and growing global family of characterful, independent hotels drawn together by their passion for captivating design and their drive to create vibrant social scenes for guests and locals alike, today announced the opening of Natra Bintan, located in the exotic hub of Bintan Island, Indonesia’s Riau Archipelago. Natra Bintan, inspired by its Arabic origins equating happiness and tranquility, is a personification of the glamping experience that brings to life the concept of being one with nature. A total of 100 safari-themed tents are ready to welcome holiday-goers in th...
New Castle Hotels & Resorts Opens Dual-Branded Courtyard and Residence Inn in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Courtyard by Marriott | July 19, 2019
Dartmouth, NS – July 19, 2019 – Marriott International, Inc. announced today the opening of a new 196-room dual-branded Courtyard and Residence Inn by Marriott hotel in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Located at 35 Shubie Drive, the Courtyard and Residence Inn Halifax Dartmouth hotels are owned in a partnership between Southwest Properties, JLK Global Fund International (JLK) and New Castle Hotels & Resorts, and operated by New Castle Hotels & Resorts of Shelton, Connecticut. The property will celebrate a grand opening event on Thursday, August 1, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The hotel includes an indoor pool with 151-foot watersl...
Gold Key | PHR’s Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront in Virginia Beach, VA to Launch Early 2020
Gold Key | PHR | July 19, 2019
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (July 19, 2019) - Gold Key | PHR’s $125M oceanfront hotel, the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront in Coastal Virginia, is now taking reservations in advance of its early 2020 projected opening. The Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront is the second phase in a three-phase $350M masterplan, which includes The Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club, The Cavalier Residences, 42 Ocean luxury condominiums, the new Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront, and a phase three which will include an additional hotel. The three phases will create an all-in-one resort experience for locals and visitors, offering a unique collection of unpa...
Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Plans October 2019 Opening in San José del Cabo, Baja California
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC | July 19, 2019
Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the latest bespoke resort in the prestigious Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio, is excited to announce that reservations are open for stays beginning October 15, 2019. The name Zadún is inspired by the Spanish word “dunas” and the dunes the resort is nestled amidst. Set along the dramatic coastline of San José del Cabo, Mexico, in the coastal haven of Puerto Los Cabos, Zadún will offer panoramic views of the Sea of Cortez. This much-anticipated new resort marks the fourth extraordinary property in the Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio. Created to offer the ultimate in luxury, the striking design of Zadu...
Paramount Hotel Group Opens New Tru by Hilton in Middletown, New York
Paramount Hotel Group | July 15, 2019
Fairfield, New Jersey, July 15, 2019 – Paramount Hotel Group, a full-service third-party hotel management company, announced today the grand opening of the new Tru by Hilton in Middletown, New York. Dunning Hospitality owns the property. The announcement was made by Ethan Kramer, President of Paramount Hotel Group. The 103-room hotel, which officially opened on July 9, is the newest hotel in the Tru by Hilton portfolio. It enjoys a great location near major shopping outlets, Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, Bethel Woods Center for the Performing Arts and Orange County Fairgrounds and Speedway, and it features everything that mak...
Yedla Management Company Opens 108-Suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Decatur, Alabama
Residence Inn by Marriott | July 11, 2019
Decatur, AL – July 11, 2019 – The 108-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Decatur, Alabama is now open with its upscale, stylish décor that offers flexibility, while creating a unique environment. Located at 1213 Courtyard Circle, the all-suite Residence Inn Decatur will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Yedla Management Company of Huntsville, Alabama. The Residence Inn Decatur offers its guests convenient access to the Cook Museum of Natural Science, the Princess Theatre and is nearby to numerous corporations including; United Launch Alliance, General Electric and 3M. “We are pleased to introduce Residence Inn...
Owned and Managed by Sprague Hotel Developers, Residence Inn by Marriott Opens in Greenwood, Indiana
Residence Inn by Marriott | July 10, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS – July 8, 2019 – The 94-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Greenwood, Indiana opened today with its upscale, stylish décor that offers flexibility, while creating a unique environment. Located at 5250 Noggle Way near I-65 and County Line Road, the all-suite Residence Inn Indianapolis South/Greenwood will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Sprague Hotel Developers of Columbus, Indiana. Located 17 miles from downtown Indianapolis and 21 miles from the Indianapolis International Airport, the Residence Inn Indianapolis South/Greenwood offers its guests convenient access to the Franciscan Health Indianapoli...
Columbia Hospitality Plans August Opening of Hotel Indigo Everett in Washington
Hotel Indigo® Everett – Waterfront Place | July 9, 2019
EVERETT, Wash. – Hotel Indigo® Everett announced today it is on track to open in August 2019 as part of the 65-acre Waterfront Place development in the heart of Fisherman’s Harbor on Port Gardener Bay. The hotel is part of the Port of Everett’s transformation of the waterfront, and it is positioned to be a gathering place where locals and visitors alike can come to relax and enjoy tranquil moments and views of the marina and bay. An InterContinental Hotels Group® property managed and operated by Seattle-based Columbia Hospitality, the modern hotel will be Everett’s newest full-service boutique hotel and feature exciting amenities...
Hyatt Opens Hyatt Regency Chantilly in France Led by General Manager Charles Guyonnaud
Hyatt Regency | July 8, 2019
CHICAGO (July 8, 2019) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Chantilly, the ninth Hyatt branded hotel in France. Reminiscent of an 18th-century authentic hamlet, the 211-room property is set along the Nonette River in the historic town of Chantilly. Situated in the tranquil town, only 20 minutes from Charles De Gaulle International Airport and 45 minutes from the center of Paris, the hotel is able to accommodate both business and leisure guests alike. “We are thrilled to announce the opening of Hyatt Regency Chantilly,” said Charles Guyonnaud, general manager of Hyatt Regency Chantilly. ...
Owned and Managed by RudraH Hospitality, Home2 Suites by Hilton Smithfield Providence Opens in Rhode Island
Home2 Suites by Hilton | July 3, 2019
July 3, 2019 -- SMITHFIELD, R.I. and MCLEAN, Va. - Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Smithfield Providence. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 100 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. Home2 Suites by Hilton Smithfield Providence complements the need for hotels in the area due to Providence seeing a record-setting occupancy in the past year-and-a-half, reaching as high as 80% in the summer months*. “As Home2 Suites by Hilton continues its strong national an...
MHG Hotels Set to Open SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Kansas City’S Country Club District
SpringHill Suites by Marriott | July 3, 2019
Kansas City, MO – July 3, 2019 – Marriott International announced today that the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kansas City Country Club District is scheduled to open on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. The 96-suite hotel, located at 4500 Madison Avenue, will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by MHG Hotels, LLC of Indianapolis, Indiana. The SpringHill Suites Kansas City Country Club District is located just 15 minutes from downtown Kansas City and 23 miles from the Kansas City International Airport. The all-suite hotel offers guests convenient access to Country Club Plaza, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, the Kansas City Zoo and ...
Hyatt Place Tokyo Bay Marks The First Hyatt Place Hotel To Open In Japan
Hyatt Place | July 2, 2019
CHICAGO (July 1, 2019) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Place Tokyo Bay, marking the debut of the Hyatt Place brand in Japan. Hyatt Place Tokyo Bay features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, cozy atmosphere and practical amenities such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings. “We are especially excited about this hotel opening as it marks the debut of the Hyatt Place brand in Japan, as well as the twenty-fourth Hyatt-branded hotel in Asia,” said Sam Sakamura, vice president – Japan and Micronesia. “The first Hyatt-branded property opened in Japan in 1980 and Hyatt has since grow...
Courtyard by Marriott Las Cruces Set to Open in New Mexico With General Manager Amy Miller at the Helm
Courtyard by Marriott | July 1, 2019
Las Cruces, NM – July 1, 2019 – Courtyard by Marriott Las Cruces is scheduled to open its doors in Las Cruces, New Mexico this Friday, July 5, 2019. Featuring an innovative lobby space as well as Courtyard’s latest contemporary room design, the new hotel provides flexibility and choices that allow guests to optimize and elevate their travel experience. Located at 456 East University Avenue, the 126-room hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, developed by a partnership between Allen Sigmon Real Estate Group and Total Management Systems both of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and managed by Total Management Systems. Adjacent to the Las C...
JW Marriott Coming to Orange County With 2020 Opening of 466-Room JW Marriott Anaheim Resort
JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort | July 1, 2019
Anaheim, CA (July 1, 2019) – JW Marriott, a member of Marriott International’s family of luxury brands, brings its first hotel to Orange County, CA with the opening of JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort. Set to become a centerpiece of the city and epitome of style and sophistication, the property will be the only luxury hotel outside the theme park and Anaheim Convention Center district. Scheduled to open in early 2020, the ground up build, owned by a joint venture between Prospera Hotels, Inc. and O’Connell Hotel Group, is located at the Anaheim GardenWalk, and just steps from the Disneyland Resort®, Anaheim Convention Center and all the ...
Travelodge Hotels Asia Expands in Seoul With Opening of Travelodge Myeongdong
Travelodge Hotels (Asia) Pte. Ltd. (“TLA”) | July 1, 2019
Singapore, 1 July 2019 – Travelodge Hotels Asia continues its rapid growth with the opening of Travelodge Myeongdong Euljiro in the heart of Seoul’s tourism district. This is the Group’s second hotel in Seoul, bringing the Travelodge hotels portfolio to ten in two years. Like all Travelodge hotels in Asia, Travelodge Myeongdong Euljiro is located at the centre of action – in this case, in close proximity to some of the city’s most popular tourist attractions – and promises a value-for-quality, no-fuss experience that delivers everything the independent savvy traveller needs. This select service hotel offers 224 rooms in thr...
The Ritz-Carlton, Xi’an Debuts in One of China’s Most Historic Cities
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC | July 1, 2019
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C today announced the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Xi’an in one of China’s most historic cities, and the home of the country’s legendary 2,000-year-old Terracotta Warriors. Owned by Zhongda. Zhongfangxin Proprietary Company Ltd., the hotel elevates luxury by connecting guests to the destination’s rich way of life through a contemporary take on local culture, history and cuisine. Known as ‘the cradle of Chinese civilization’, Xi’an is the ancient provincial capital of Shaanxi located in the central-northwestern region of China. With a history that spans thousands of years, Xi’an is one of Chi...
New 126-Room Hyatt Place Fresno Opens in Heart of Central Valley Led by General Manager Raymond Canal
Hyatt Place Fresno Leadership | June 26, 2019
FRESNO, Calif. (June 26, 2019) – Hyatt Place Fresno, the first Hyatt Place hotel in Fresno, Calif., is officially open. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings. The hotel is a joint venture led by Fresno Lodging, Inc. and operated by Sethi Management, Inc. Located off Highway 41, the hotel is walking distance from River Park Outside Shopping Center, Edwards Movie Theater and more than 50 dining options. Additionally, the hotel is less than 10 miles from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), and is centrally located f...
Innisfree Hotels Opens SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Panama City Beach, Florida
SpringHill Suites by Marriott | June 25, 2019
Panama City Beach, FL – June 25, 2019 – Marriott International announced that the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Panama City Beach, Florida is now open. The 200-suite beachfront hotel, located at 12513 Front Beach Road, will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by SSPCB LLC and managed by Innisfree Hotels, Inc. of Gulf Breeze, Florida. The SpringHill Suites Panama City Beach Beachfront is situated just 17 miles from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, and offers guests convenient access to M.B. Miller County Pier, Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Goofy Mini-Golf. The hotel is also located near Ripley’s Believe It or N...
Owned and Operated by Empire Hotel Development, Hyatt Place Poughkeepsie Opens in New York
Hyatt Place | June 25, 2019
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (June 25, 2019) – Hyatt Place Poughkeepsie, the first Hyatt Place hotel in Poughkeepsie, NY, is officially open. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings. The hotel is owned and operated by Empire Hotel Development, Inc. While visiting the scenic Hudson Valley, guests can enjoy nearby attractions, including the Walkway over the Hudson, Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center and The Samuel L. Morse home at Locust Grove. Additionally, guests can experience live entertainment at The Bardavon Opera House, Chance Theater...
AC Hotels by Marriott Makes Brand Debut in Jamaica With Opening in the Heart of Kingston
AC Hotels by Marriott | June 25, 2019
AC Hotels by Marriott has announced the opening of AC Hotel Kingston, Jamaica, bringing the brand’s forward-thinking design approach to the island. Born from the signature vision of renowned hotelier Antonio Catalan, the brand was founded in 1998 in Spain, and brought into the Marriott International portfolio in 2011, launching AC Hotels by Marriott globally in locations including France, Denmark, the United States, Latin America, Puerto Rico and now Jamaica. Embracing the AC brand’s focus on purposeful design, the AC Hotel Kingston, Jamaica features 219 rooms to provide guests with thoughtfully-designed moments of beauty and experienc...
Carté Hotel Set to Open in San Diego Under the Curio Collection by Hilton Brand
Carté Hotel | June 20, 2019
SAN DIEGO, June 20, 2019 – Carté® Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton™ property and first-of-its-kind luxury lifestyle hotel, announced today plans to open its doors in San Diego’s sought-after and vibrant Little Italy neighborhood in July 2019. Located steps away from the city’s best restaurants, the Embarcadero waterfront and the downtown business district, the 16-floor, 246-guestroom LEED Silver Certified hotel will bring luxurious yet relaxing experiences, a sense of discovery and a myriad of elevated amenities and culinary offerings to the community. Inspired by and paying homage to Little Italy’s heritage, Carté is desig...
Southern Hospitality Services Opens San Francisco Bay’s First Home2 Suites by Hilton
Home2 Suites by Hilton | June 20, 2019
June 20, 2019, SAN FRANCISCO - Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property and the first open hotel built through modular construction in Bay Area history, the Home2 Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 155 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. Through an efficient modular building process, the hotel will meet San Francisco’s booming tourism demand, where already-strong tourism numbers grew by 3 percent in 2018 to a record 26.3 million visitors.* ...
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Opens in Byram, Mississippi Following an Extensive Renovation
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson | June 19, 2019
Minneapolis - June 19, 2019 Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, a leading upper midscale hotel brand, today announced the opening of Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Byram/Jackson South, MS. The hotel boasts a fresh, new look and feel following an extensive renovation to the lobby, breakfast area, guest rooms and amenities. The hotel’s location off Interstate 55 makes it a convenient resting spot for visitors traveling from as far south as the Gulf of Mexico, to up north near the Great Lakes. Guests staying at the hotel for business or leisure are within ten miles of Jackson State University, the Mississippi Trade Mart and Jackson...
Summa Group Debuts Radisson Blu Hotel & Conference Center, Niamey in Nigeria
Radisson Blu | June 18, 2019
Brussels/Niamey - June 18, 2019 Radisson Hotel Group is proud to extend a warm welcome to guests in Niger as it opens the Radisson Blu Hotel & Conference Center, Niamey – the first and only 5-Star international brand hotel in the country. With 189 rooms and suites, eight meeting rooms and a dedicated conference center, the hotel boasts unparalleled views of the city from its city center location near to the Parliament and the Presidential Palace. Tim Cordon, Area Senior Vice President, Middle East & Africa, Radisson Hotel Group, said: “We are delighted to open our first hotel in Niamey, the capital and largest city of the We...
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