Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn in Estonia, Opens Following Extensive 25 Million Euro Renovation
Radisson Hotel Group | May 2, 2022
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The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef Nears Completion of $350 Million Rebuild, Plans Late 2022 Opening
Aimbridge Hospitality | August 5, 2022
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (August 5, 2022) — As it approaches the completion of an extensive $350 million rebuild project, Frenchman’s Reef is welcoming group inquiries for The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef, which is slated to open in late 2022. Located just 15 minutes from Cyril E. King Airport and managed by Aimbridge Hospitality, Frenchman’s Reef will serve as a new destination for corporate gatherings and social group celebrations of all kinds with its extensive conference and event facilities and diverse amenities. Perched on an elevated peninsula and ideally suited for large groups, The Westin Be...
Italy’s Park Hyatt Milan Reopens its Doors After a 20.4 Million Dollar Makeover
Park Hyatt | August 2, 2022
Chicago (August 2, 2022) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced that the iconic five-star luxury establishment Park Hyatt Milano opens its doors today after two years of extensively reimagining its spaces, while staying true to the property’s unmatched, historic character. A stone’s throw from the Duomo and with direct access to the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the former bank, formidable palazzo and historical hotel offers a brand-new, luxury experience to its international and local guests, in perfect harmony with the city’s cultural context. Strategically positioned in the heart of Milano, the exclusive hotel and its ...
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Signs Fairmont The Breakers, Long Beach Launching Redevelopment of the California Property
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts | August 1, 2022
TORONTO, July 28, 2022 – Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of world leading hospitality group Accor, in partnership with Long Beach-based investment and development group Pacific6, today announced the redevelopment of the iconic Breakers Hotel in Long Beach, California. A timeless feature of the Long Beach skyline, Fairmont The Breakers, Long Beach has a character and soul all its own. Originally opened in the roaring twenties as a lavish hotel on the waterfront, The Breakers was a sought-after destination for celebrities and dignitaries, including Elizabeth Taylor, Cary Grant, Babe Ruth and Clark Gable, among other Hollywood stars. T...
Mountain Modern Plans Expansion and Renovation Following Acquisition of Jackson Hole Lodge
Mountain Modern | July 27, 2022
JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. (July 27, 2022) – Mountain Modern is pleased to announce an expansion and renovation following the acquisition of Jackson Hole Lodge — doubling its footprint to cover a full city block just steps from Town Square. Located at the corridor of downtown Jackson, the property expansion is slated to be completed in fall 2022 and will add 59 new rooms; an outdoor pool and jacuzzi; a brand new culinary concept; and a contemporary social hub for the modern adventurer inclusive of a community space, lounge, firepits, and 19,000 square-feet of added outdoor areas. “Mountain Modern has remained a pillar of playfulness and appro...
Sheraton Boston Needham Hotel Completes $10 Million Renovation
Sheraton Boston Needham Hotel | July 26, 2022
NEEDHAM, MA - 07/26/2022 - Sheraton Boston Needham Hotel, a 247-room full-service hotel located in Needham, Massachusetts on the I-95 Corridor has announced the completion of a $10 million renovation to all guest rooms, lobby, restaurant, indoor pool and meeting space. Refurbishments include new interior design elements, bedding, furniture, and carpeting. Bathrooms have been updated with shower conversions in all King rooms. Extensive upgrades were also made to all common areas and food & beverage offerings. "We’ve had a strong rebound post-pandemic with business nearing 2019 levels," said Shawn Rodriquenz, the hotel’s general ma...
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet Debuts Renovation
Four Seasons Istanbul | July 21, 2022
(Istanbul, Turkiye) – July 21, 2022 – Set in the heart of the Old City, steps from the wonders of Istanbul and offering a historical landmark experience since 1996, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet re-emerges with a totally fresh aesthetic look while keeping its intimate residential feel and honoring the city’s vast history. The property continues to offer the only true luxury experience in the Old Town, where highly personalized service is delivered with utmost emotional connectivity by a genuinely caring team. “Inspired designs will be driven by storytelling, meaningful experiences as well as Istanbul’s rich cultur...
OTO Development Acquires DoubleTree by Hilton in North Redington Beach, Florida
OTO Development | July 19, 2022
SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA (July 19, 2022) — OTO Development has added the DoubleTree by Hilton in North Redington Beach, Florida, to its growing beachfront leisure portfolio. South Carolina-based OTO Development, which is part of The Johnson Group, acquired DoubleTree Beach Resort by Hilton Tampa Bay-North Redington Beach from the property’s original private ownership group. The transaction, brokered by The Plasencia Group, closed on Monday, July 18. “We are so intrigued by this DoubleTree, which has long been loved for its ideal location and resort-style amenities,” says Corry Oakes, CEO of OTO Development. “There’s incre...
Sheraton Suites Houston to Become The Chifley, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Tapestry Collection by Hilton | July 19, 2022
HOUSTON – July 19, 2022 - Sheraton Suites Houston, located in Uptown Houston near the Galleria and River Oaks District, will rebrand as The Chifley, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. The rebrand includes renovations to 284 suite-style rooms and 8,000 square feet of meeting space designed for business and social gatherings. The hotel, which will attract leisure, business, and group travelers, will also feature a destination dining establishment, Rouse, offering an eclectic mix of craft cocktails and cuisine. “Our well-appointed suites will be some of the largest in Houston,” said Brett Orlando, Managing Director. “As a Tapestry Collec...
Tysons Corner Marriott Completes $25 Million Renovation
Marriott International | July 18, 2022
Tysons Corner, VA – July 18, 2022 – Marriott International, Inc. is pleased to announce the completion of a recent renovation and redesign to its Tysons Corner Marriott hotel. The 14-story hotel located in the heart of Tysons Corner, Virginia has a new look after a $25 million-dollar comprehensive transformation that includes renovations to all guest rooms and meeting spaces, an extensive fitness center, a spacious whiskey-inspired restaurant and bar - Tysons Rickhouse and an exclusive M Club lounge. The 400-room hotel is centrally located in Tysons Corner, a short drive from downtown Washington, DC and 20 minutes from both Washington Du...
Nashville’s Landmark Hermitage Hotel Completes Multi-Year Restoration and Redesign
The Hermitage Hotel | July 18, 2022
NASHVILLE (July 18, 2022) – The Hermitage Hotel, Nashville’s celebrated gathering place for more than 110 years, today announced the completion of its hotel-wide restoration and redesign. The standard-bearer for luxury hospitality in Nashville since 1910, the Hermitage Hotel unveiled design updates to its 122 guest rooms and suites, its famous lobby and historic ballroom. These changes follow the opening of two new restaurants from Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten earlier this year. The multi-year project touched every aspect of the guest experience and marks a new era for the storied hotel, a National Historic Landmark...
Hard Rock Hotel Marbella Opens Following Complete Renovation
Hard Rock | July 15, 2022
LONDON, July 15, 2022 — 14th July will mark the opening of Marbella’s hotly anticipated new property, Hard Rock Hotel Marbella, after a full renovation. The adults-only property will offer unique experiences through its state-of-the-art facilities and services, while reflecting the immersive music environment for which Hard Rock Hotels are known.The new property, acquired in June 2021 by Stoneweg and Bain Capital Credit, the real estate investment firm, and managed by Palladium Hotel Group, has been designed by international designers Studio Gronda. It will be Palladium Hotel Group’s third Hard Rock Hotel operated and also the group...
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley Finishes $4 Million Property Wide Upgrade
Hilton Hotels & Resorts | July 15, 2022
Santa Cruz, CA – June 15, 2022 – Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley has completed a $4-million renovation to its 178-room property. Led by Remington Hotels, the project includes updates to guestrooms, meeting space, restaurant-lounge, lobby, and hotel technology. Josh Belcher, General Manager of Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley said, “We're very excited about this renovation and the updates it brings to the hotel. Guest satisfaction has always been our top priority and we're looking forward to guests enjoying property updates now that the renovation is complete”. Owned by Ashford Hospitality Trust and managed by Remington Hotels, Hi...
1754 Properties and Argosy Real Estate Partners Purchase Best Western Premier Hotel in Jacksonville, Florida
1754 Properties | July 14, 2022
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 14, 2022) – 1754 Properties, LLC, an institutional owner, operator and lender of hotels and other real estate based in Weston, Florida, in partnership with Argosy Real Estate Partners, has announced the July 12 acquisition of the 164-room Best Western Premier in the Southside/Deerwood Park submarket of Jacksonville. As part of a major rebranding process, the property will undergo a comprehensive, multimillion-dollar renovation, and become one of Jacksonville’s newest full-service upscale hotels. “The Delta by Marriott brand is a natural fit, giving our guests the consistency, reassurance and benefits of Marriot...
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero Unveils Renovation
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero | July 14, 2022
SAN FRANCISCO (July 14, 2022) – With a bold new look, ubiquitous city views, and legendary Four Seasons service, Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco At Embarcadero is pleased to debut its newly renovated 127 guestrooms and 28 suites, lobby, and fitness center, as well as its dramatic private Terrace Suites and reopening of the 40th floor open-air terrace, The Overlook. Primely located atop a 48-story landmark building, Four Seasons Embarcadero offers unparalleled, sprawling City and Bay views spanning the Golden Gate Bridge and iconic skyline, as well as walkable access to some of San Francisco’s best neighborhoods like Jackson Square a...
The Iconic Park Hyatt Chicago Reopens Following a $60M Transformation
Park Hyatt | July 13, 2022
CHICAGO, IL (July 13, 2022) – The iconic Park Hyatt Chicago has resumed operations, unveiling a stunning $60M redesign of guestrooms and public spaces. Located in the bustling Magnificent Mile neighborhood at 800 N. Michigan Avenue, the storied property has been a landmark Chicago destination since it first opened in 1980 as the first Park Hyatt hotel. Founder Jay Pritzker imagined a one-of-a-kind retreat that embodied understated luxury and served as a home away from home for guests. The reopened property stays true to this original mission, offering highly personalized service, renowned art and design, and exceptional food and wine – al...
Del Mar Beach Hotel in San Diego, California Re-Opens Following Multimillion Dollar Renovation
Del Mar Beach Hotel | June 27, 2022
Del Mar, CA (June 27, 2022) – After undergoing a multimillion-dollar redesign, Del Mar’s only hotel on the beach opened on June 17. Del Mar Beach Hotel is a modern California coastal boutique hotel boasting 46 elegantly appointed guest rooms, suites and two residences, exuding authentic California style, spectacular views and an unbeatable location. Reverently preserved and reimagined for today’s discerning tastes, the hotel sparkles anew with coastal-chic design, elevated comforts and thoughtful amenities just steps from all that Del Mar is famous for. The property is managed by Azul Hospitality Group, a San Diego based hospitalit...
Hilton Nottingham Completes £6.5 Million Transformation
Hilton | June 23, 2022
NOTTINGHAM, UK — Hilton Nottingham is placing the finishing touches on a £6.5 million hotel transformation project, which includes the redesign and comprehensive refurbishment of 176 guest rooms, including bathrooms, corridors, noise insulation, installation of air-conditioning throughout and reviewed layouts in the bedrooms. This compliments the lobby which was completed during the pandemic. Sue Cave, general manager, Hilton Nottingham, said, “We are thrilled to present this stunning and modernised hotel to our guests. I feel honoured to have been a part of this amazing renovation project and thank all our local residents, team, a...
Hyatt Signs With Millat Group for the Winston Hotel in Rosebank, Johannesburg
Park Hyatt | June 23, 2022
CHICAGO (23 June 2022) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of the Millat Group for the Winston Hotel in Rosebank, Johannesburg, to join the Hyatt portfolio as an affiliated hotel. The hotel will be available on Hyatt’s booking channels in the upcoming weeks. Following an extensive refurbishment, the hotel is expected to rebrand to Park Hyatt Johannesburg in early 2023, marking the re-introduction of the Park Hyatt brand to South Africa, signifying Hyatt’s focus on growing its luxury brands in the destinations that matter most to travelers, Wor...
Reimagined 184-Key Lumina on Wrightsville Beach Makes Its Debut
OTO Development | June 22, 2022
SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA (Tuesday, June 21, 2022) — OTO Development has repositioned an oceanfront property along the North Carolina coast as Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, a Holiday Inn Resort. OTO, which is part of The Johnson Group, acquired the Holiday Inn Resort Wilmington E-Wrightsville Beach in December 2020 and completed its transition to Lumina on Wrightsville Beach on Tuesday, June 21. The new name draws on the storied history of an iconic pavilion constructed in 1905 to showcase the wonder of electricity while beckoning people out to the beach. Built by a pioneering utility company at the final stop of its electric trolle...
Jackson Hole’s Snow King Resort to Unveil Property Enhancements & Upgrades
Snow King Resort | June 22, 2022
Jackson Hole, Wyoming (June 2022) – Located at the base of Snow King Mountain and considered one of Jackson’s premier destination resorts, Snow King Resort is in the midst of finalizing $3.5 million dollars in interior and exterior resort enhancements, including the addition of its new Grand View Spa which is slated for completion in September of 2022, according to General Manager Gregg Fracassa. Grand View Lodge Meeting Space Commencing in April of 2022, meeting upgrades included 8,000-square feet of meeting space, pre-function space and public areas that comprises The Grand View Lodge which is adjacent to the main resort. T...
Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay Reopens Following Extensive Renovation
Zeus International Hotels & Resorts | June 17, 2022
SINGAPORE, 17 JUNE 2022 – Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay, a stylish beachfront resort located in Crete’s famed Agios Nikolaos in the Elounda region, today announces the completion of an extensive renovation project and a host of enhanced amenities ahead of the summer season. Owning company Zeus International Hotels & Resorts invested a total of €60 million in the renovation project after acquiring the renowned Mirabello Beach & Village, which opened in 1972. The iconic property overlooking the popular Mirabello bay has now been completely repositioned with a new design combining the authentic Cretan hospitality with t...
Hyatt Regency San Antonio Completes $38 Million Renovation
Hyatt Regency San Antonio | June 17, 2022
San Antonio, Texas (June 17, 2022) – Hyatt Regency San Antonio, the premier River Walk hotel, announces the completion of a $38 million renovation. The project completely transformed the hotel’s 602 guestrooms and 28 suites to reflect an upscale urban experience showcasing its location as a connecting feature between Alamo Plaza and the River Walk. “We are ecstatic to celebrate the momentous milestone anniversary of 40 years in the San Antonio community with a new and vibrant chapter for our iconic River Walk hotel,” said Philip Stamm, Area Vice President and General Manager of Hyatt Regency San Antonio. “As our location sits dir...
Pacific Hospitality Group Launches Renovation and Repositioning of Hotel Granduca Austin
Hotel Granduca Austin | June 15, 2022
AUSTIN, TEXAS (JUNE 15, 2022) - Pacific Hospitality Group is proud to announce the renovation and repositioning of Hotel Granduca Austin. Beginning on June 18, Hotel Granduca will undergo an exciting transformation with the addition of a new spa, complete overhaul of the signature restaurant and bar, renovated pool deck and lobby, and more. The hotel will remain in operation during the renovations, which are expected to be completed in early fall. The renovation design and construction is spearheaded by interior design firm Hotel Studio, McCabe Architecture, Digney York Associates and PHG. Located on the hillside of Austin at 320 South Capi...
Hyatt Hotels Opens Hyatt Place Montreal Downtown
Hyatt Place | June 14, 2022
CHICAGO (June 14, 2022) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is pleased to announce the opening of Hyatt Place Montreal Downtown, Montreal’s first Hyatt Place hotel. The hotel is located near the renowned Village, one of Montreal's most diverse and colorful neighborhoods, and minutes from the Quartier des Spectacles. Hyatt Place Montreal Downtown features intuitive design, a relaxed atmosphere and convenient amenities sought after by business and leisure travelers alike. Montreal's largest metro station, Berri-UQAM, is connected to the hotel, providing easy access to the Palais des Congrès and many other attractions. Acquired in Au...
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