AWH Partners Completes Multimillion-Dollar Renovation of Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter
Spire Hospitality | March 4, 2021
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Debuts Transformation
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island | February 11, 2021
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Hotel Florence Completes Renovations and Joins Tapestry Collection by Hilton
| March 5, 2021
FLORENCE, SC – March 5, 2021 – Hotel Florence, a unique boutique hotel located in the heart of historic downtown Florence, South Carolina, is pleased to announce the completion of their interior renovations and conversion to Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Owned and operated by Raines since 2013, the property began the renovation process in October 2020. Guests of the hotel can now experience extensive room renovations, including major bathroom upgrades, new furniture, fixtures, and equipment, new carpet and paint, updated artwork, and more. The property’s existing restaurant, Victors, also received an upgrade, including new sea...
AWH Partners Completes Multimillion-Dollar Renovation of Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter
Spire Hospitality | March 4, 2021
IRVING, TX — March 4, 2021 — Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter, a riverfront hotel with breathtaking views of the Ohio River and Cincinnati’s downtown skyline, and in proximity to Cincinnati’s eclectic food and beverage scene, has completed a multimillion-dollar renovation. In addition to the completed renovations of the property’s 321 guestrooms, meeting spaces, and public spaces, the new M Club and Marriot Greatroom are now available to both leisure and business travelers looking to catch up on work, grab a quick bite to eat in between meetings, or wind down at the end of an exhausting day. The property’s spacious guestro...
Radisson Opens Historic Grand Hotel Savoia Cortina d’Ampezzo and Radisson Residences Savoia Palace Following Extensive Renovation
RADISSON COLLECTION | February 19, 2021
Brussels/Cortina - February 19, 2021 - The historic Grand Hotel Savoia Cortina d’Ampezzo, A Radisson Collection Hotel, and the Radisson Residences Savoia Palace are proud to open their doors following an extensive renovation, while still maintaining both properties’ unique alpine identities. Cortina d'Ampezzo is one of the world’s leading year-round resort destinations offering world-class skiing and snowboarding in the winter and hiking, biking, and rock climbing in the summer. Built in 1912, the Grand Hotel Savoia Cortina d’Ampezzo remains true to its original Art Nouveau style as a symbol of Italian elegance and contemporary style...
Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort Unveils US$80 Million Transformation
Outrigger Hotels and Resorts | February 18, 2021
BANGKOK – Outrigger Hospitality Group today announced a grand new voyage – the US$80 million transformation of the brand’s flagship property, Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, located directly on the golden sands of world-famous Waikīkī Beach. The investment transforms the resort into a contemporary beachfront retreat, rooted in Hawaiian culture. With a focus on wellness and unmatched hospitality, sophisticated property enhancements include upscale residential-style rooms and suites, chic poolside experiences and a fully reimagined Kani Ka Pila Grille and stage – the home of Hawaiian music. “As a premier beach resort br...
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Debuts Transformation
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island | February 11, 2021
AMELIA ISLAND, FLA. (February 2021) – Since opening in 1991, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island has remained at the forefront of Northeast Florida luxury with warm hospitality, nature-driven experiences and award-winning amenities. In honor of its 30th anniversary this year, the iconic barrier island resort will debut transformation that reflects the destination of unspoiled coastal beauty and Southern charm, an epitome of the classic beach vacation. The renovation includes upgraded rooms and suites, refreshed meeting and event spaces, three new restaurants, and renewed resort experiences. The resort is also celebrating its 30th anniversary...
Palo Alto’s 62-Room Garden Court Hotel Rebranded to el PRADO
el PRADO | February 11, 2021
Palo Alto, Calif. – February 11, 2021 – Ferrado announced today the rebrand and renovation to el PRADO, formerly known as the Garden Court Hotel, a 62-room boutique property set in the heart of downtown Palo Alto. Inspired by Spanish open-air living and the enchanting residential feel of the surrounding community, this refresh will focus on transforming the hotel’s interior layout, creating an authentic and vibrant luxury destination designed for the discerning business and leisure traveler. “This rebrand and renovation is centered around an atmosphere that is equally relaxed and inviting,” says Brayton Gosling, General Manager o...
Hyatt Regency Houston Unveils Multimillion-Dollar Renovation
Hyatt Regency Houston | February 10, 2021
Houston, Texas –February 10, 2021 – Hyatt Regency Houston, the premier downtown hotel for business and leisure travelers, unveils a multi-million-dollar renovation project. The updates include a complete transformation of the property’s 955 guestrooms and corridors, lobby, main entrances, meeting spaces, Einstein’s, Shula’s Restaurant and Lobbibar. The renovation is announced under the leadership of the hotel’s new Managing Director, John Schafer. “As 2020 has come to an end, and with new opportunities in 2021, we are thrilled to usher in a new era for Hyatt Regency Houston as we announce the completion of an extensive re...
Sheraton Denver Downtown Unveils $80 Million Transformation
Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel | February 4, 2021
DENVER, CO – February 4, 2021 – The Sheraton Denver Downtown revealed today a full-scale renovation of its guest rooms, lobby, public and meeting spaces as part of Sheraton’s worldwide transformation of its guest experience vision. As the most global brand within Marriott International’s portfolio sitting at the heart of communities around the world, Sheraton Denver Downtown boasts Sheraton’s new signature key elements 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, th...
El Cortez Hotel & Casino Celebrates 80th Year in Las Vegas With Culmination of $25 Million Remodel
EL CORTEZ HOTEL & CASINO | February 1, 2021
LAS VEGAS, NV – February 1, 2021 – A true hallmark of Las Vegas history, the iconic El Cortez Hotel & Casino in Downtown Las Vegas is thrilled to announce the completion of its recent $25 million renovation project, which culminated just in time for its 80th anniversary this year. Built in 1941, El Cortez is the longest running hotel & casino in Las Vegas. As protectors of its long and vibrant history, the team behind this beloved hotel, including owner Kenny Epstein, has made sure to keep its integrity intact while renovating the space, taking special care to bring an elevated guest experience while preserving the same vin...
Radisson Blu Fargo Opens in North Dakota Following Renovation and Rebranding
Radisson Blu | January 28, 2021
Minneapolis - January 28, 2021 - Radisson Blu, an upper upscale hotel brand delivering positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, today announced the opening of Radisson Blu Fargo, a chic new property located at 201 5th Street N. in downtown Fargo, North Dakota. Centrally located among the city’s best attractions and just four miles from Hector International Airport (FAR), the hotel’s downtown location serves as the perfect home base for business and leisure travelers alike. The opening comes amid a period of impressive growth for the Radisson Blu brand, which has expanded its footprint with several hotels throughout the Amer...
Iconic St. James Hotel Reopens in Selma, Alabama Following Renovation and Expansion
Woodforest CEI-Boulos Opportunity Fund | January 26, 2021
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Jan. 26, 2021 -- The Woodforest CEI-Boulos Opportunity Fund, a high-impact commercial real estate Opportunity Zone fund established by Woodforest National Bank® and CEI-Boulos Capital Management, announced its $2 million equity investment in the redevelopment of the historic, long-shuttered St. James Hotel in Selma, Alabama. The St. James Hotel, the only hotel in downtown Selma, will support the city's growing civil rights tourism industry and help revitalize the local economy, creating 45 permanent jobs with training, health insurance and other benefits (42 of these jobs will be accessible to people with low incom...
Florida’s Historic Don CeSar Unveils Full Property Renovation Concluding Three-Year Restoration
THE DON CESAR AND BEACH HOUSE SUITES | January 26, 2021
Florida’s iconic Pink Palace®, The Don CeSar, has officially unveiled its highly anticipated, multi-million-dollar renovation dramatically enhancing and expanding the historic, award-winning resort. Managed by Davidson Resorts , The Don CeSar’s top-to-bottom renovation embraces its 93-year history as a beloved Gulf Coast icon while seamlessly fusing modern amenities, sleek design and world-class experiences to set the tone for generations of visitors to come. “We’re excited to usher in The Don of a new era while maintaining our resilient legacy as a global hospitality leader,” said Thomas Fraher, The Don CeSar’s General...
Vista Hospitality Group Completes Multimillion Dollar Renovation of Maryland’s Sheraton Hotel BWI Airport
Vista Property Management | January 21, 2021
Linthicum Heights, MD & Binghamton, NY, January 21, 2021 -- Vista Hospitality Group’s property management division is pleased to announce the completion of a multi-million-dollar renovation at Sheraton Hotel BWI Airport Linthicum Heights, Maryland. The upscale renovations offer travelers a comfortable gathering place, with a sense of community and technology to the Baltimore area. “Guest comments have been extremely positive. Airline personnel love the new space to eat, drink, work, and relax.” according to General Manager, Rickey Earles. The improvements at the Sheraton Hotel BWI Airport consisted of a newly reinvented Pub...
Marshall Hotels & Resorts Completes Multi-Million-Dollar Renovation of DoubleTree by Hilton Washington,D.C. North/Gaithersburg
Marshall Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | January 19, 2021
Gaithersburg, Md., January 19, 2021—Marshall Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel management and services company that operates properties nationwide, today announced the completion of a full, multi-million-dollar renovation of the 298-room DoubleTree by Hilton Washington, D.C. North/Gaithersburg. Marshall also announced that Lesly Connolly has been named director of sales & marketing. In her new role, she will be responsible for reintroducing the hotel to travelers and area residents alike. “With the completion of this top-to-bottom renovation, the DoubleTree by Hilton Washington, D.C. North/Gaithersburg immediately becomes th...
Silver Legacy Resort Casino at THE ROW Reno Undergoing $47 Million Renovation
Silver Legacy Resort Casino | January 14, 2021
RENO, Nev., Jan. 14, 2021 -- THE ROW Reno's luxury Caesars Entertainment property, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, is in the process of undergoing a more than $47 million renovation to its resort rooms and suites, projected to be completed by summer 2021. This comes after an investment of over $100 million for a master renovation project at THE ROW, which was completed in mid-2019. The current project will include renovations to the hotel's fifth through 25th floors, with a total of 1,199 redesigned rooms. In collaboration with local Reno-based design firm, MBA Architecture and Design and St. Louis-based architect KdG, the r...
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Reopens Following Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
Embassy Suites by Hilton | January 13, 2021
SAN FRANCISCO — January 13, 2021 — Kicking off 2021, Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport is reopening its doors on January 11, 2021 with a fresh new look after a multi-million dollar hotel transformation. Located less than a mile from San Francisco Bay Trail in the cradle of the Biopharmaceutical area, the hotel is placing the finishing touches on a complete makeover of the hotel’s public space, restaurant and 316 two-room guests suites. “We are thrilled to jump into 2021 with a fresh new look as we reopen our doors and welcome visitors to a new experience, as they enter our 7,000 square foot open spaced atrium. The hote...
Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport Completes $20M Renovation
IHG | January 12, 2021
Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport, owned and operated by Manga Hotels, opens its doors after completing a $20 million renovation. The transformation marks a new beginning for the hotel as staff recommits to delivering warm hospitality, memorable events and delightful dinning. The 528-room hotel is in a prime location for all travellers visiting the Toronto region and flying through the Toronto Pearson Airport. The hotel is close to Highway 401 and 427, making it an ideal venue for conferences, meetings and layover travel when the need resumes. Manga Hotels has invested in the following renovations to the 12-story property, improving the hotel...
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes Unveils $30 Million Renovation and Redesign
Grande Lakes Orlando | January 11, 2021
NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2021 -- The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated, newly renovated guest rooms, luxury pool and Club Lounge. The $30 million renovation features cohesive, layered, and refined accommodations, a new luxury pool and cabanas and updated Club Lounge. Due to be complete February 2021, the 582 guest rooms will feature design inspired by the natural beauty of the property's lushly landscaped grounds, wildlife-filled water and surrounding habitats. Each room offers guests a sanctuary to relax and unwind with added technology touchpoints for the modern traveler including higher qua...
IHG Unveils Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas Following 11-Month Renovation
IHG | December 16, 2020
16 December 2020 -- Leading luxury hotel brand, InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts unveiled Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas after an 11-month renovation, which saw the transformation of the exterior of the hotel, Club InterContinental Lounge and all guestrooms from the 7th floor to the 33rd floor. As the first international hotel brand in the Gangnam area of Seoul, the reopening marked a new standard set for a luxurious way of living. “2020 has definitely been a year of change for our hotel with the major renovation that we’ve done to commemorate the 30th anniversary of this hotel. With InterContinental Hotels & Resorts pi...
RIU Hotels & Resorts Reopens Riu Montego Bay Following Complete Renovation
RIU | December 14, 2020
With this renovation, the hotel is now Adults Only, which means RIU’s three hotels in the destination are only for over-18s. Following the overhaul, RIU now has a completely new or recently refurbished range of hotels in the country The hotel’s reopening coincides with the return to operation of Riu Palace Jamaica, also in Montego Bay Palma de Mallorca, December 14th, 2020 - RIU Hotels & Resorts has announced the reopening of Riu Montego Bay in Jamaica, following a complete renovation of its facilities and a change of concept in its service, as it is now Adults Only. What’s more, thanks to this renovation, RIU’s s...
Rockbridge Completes Expansive Renovation of Embassy Suites in Metropolitan Detroit
Rockbridge | December 8, 2020
Columbus, OH, December 8, 2020 – Rockbridge has finalized a full-scale renovation of the 251-suite Embassy Suites by Hilton Detroit Troy/Auburn Hills in Troy, Michigan. The hotel is owned by Rockbridge and managed by HVMG. As part of the expansive renovation, all guestrooms, public spaces, restaurant, and meeting rooms were completely updated. “This renovation has revitalized the Embassy Suites by Hilton Detroit Troy/Auburn Hills and will reinforce its position as a market leader,” said Chris Diffley, Managing Director, Investments at Rockbridge. “It has served as a preferred hotel for many of the corporate and leisure travelers t...
The Newly Renovated and Rebranded Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs Opens in California
Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs | November 25, 2020
PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Nov. 25, 2020 -- Global lifestyle and hospitality brand Margaritaville and Davidson Hotels & Resorts debut Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs, a desert oasis located in the heart of Palm Spring's Uptown Design District. This property is the first Margaritaville resort to open on the West Coast. The newly renovated and rebranded destination features 398 rooms with panoramic views of the San Jacinto Mountains or resort grounds from private terraces and patios; six Margaritaville-inspired dining options with outdoor seating; a 10,000 square foot St. Somewhere Spa; and more than 50,000 square feet of indoor and ...
Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Opens in Tennessee Following Renovation and Conversion
Peachtree Hospitality Management | November 13, 2020
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - A new chapter begins in ‘The Maker City’ with the debut of Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. After an extensive top-to-bottom and inside and out renovation and brand conversion, the hotel opens its doors today at 1109 White Avenue. The sleek and modern Knoxville hotel near UT is located in the heart of downtown Knoxville and is the latest addition to Tapestry Collection by Hilton, one of Hilton's 18 market-leading brands. The seven-story, 130-room hotel is walkable to the Knoxville Convention Center, University of Tennessee, World’s Fair Park and Market Square. “The Cumberland House p...
Radisson Hotel Diamond Barranquilla Opens Following Renovation and Rebranding
Radisson | October 26, 2020
Minneapolis - October 26, 2020 - Radisson, one of the best recognized hotel brands, is proud to announce the opening of Radisson Hotel Diamond Barranquilla at Calle 85 No. 47-11, Barranquilla, Colombia. Located in the heart of the popular port city known for its extravagant Carnival celebrations, this upscale hotel is the perfect home base for exploring Colombia’s Caribbean coast. The hotel, previously Park Inn by Radisson Diamond Barranquilla, underwent a renovation that included updating the lobby and guest rooms before joining the Radisson portfolio. Guests arriving at Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) have an approximately...
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