Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City to Undergo a Top-to-Bottom Renovation
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City | February 24, 2023
Rancho Bernardo Inn Completes Guestroom Renovation
Rancho Bernardo Inn | February 24, 2023
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Wyndham Palmas Beach & Golf Resort Undergoing Multimillion-Dollar Renovation
Wyndham Palmas Beach & Golf Resort | March 22, 2023
PALMAS DEL MAR, Puerto Rico, March 22, 2023 -- Wyndham Palmas Beach & Golf Resort, an intimate upscale resort in Puerto Rico, is currently undergoing a dramatic transformation, set to be unveiled on May 18, 2023. The multi-million-dollar renovation comes as the oceanfront property was recently acquired by LionGrove, a leading hospitality investment firm. The rooms and common areas of the hotel will be transformed with a "boho chic" style, incorporating an eclectic mix of colors, patterns, and textures. The relaxed, global-inspired aesthetic bends traditional design rules to create a layered, personalized lo...
JW Marriott Houston by The Galleria Completes Multimillion-Dollar Phased Renovation
JW Marriott Houston by The Galleria | March 22, 2023
HOUSTON – March 22, 2023 - Located within Houston’s thriving uptown epicenter, JW Marriott Houston by The Galleria recently unveiled the last multi-million dollar renovation phase of the guest rooms, suites and corridors to finalize the hotel’s complete transformation. The enhancements join the refreshed meeting and public spaces, lobby and executive lounge which were finished in 2019. The revamped spaces reflect thoughtful design choices by Parker-Torres Design that represent Houston’s rich history and culture, while creating intentional transitions throughout the hotel’s interior. Attention was given to creating spaces that enhan...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Valley Forge Completes $18M Renovation
Synergy Hospitality Management | March 21, 2023
The 229-room Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Valley Forge is excited to announce the completion of the last phase of a major, $18M renovation. The renovation includes updates to all guest suites, the addition of a state-of-the-art fitness center, a redesigned lobby and bar area, and the introduction of a new restaurant concept to the Greater Philadelphia area. A MULTI-PHASE RENOVATION NOW COMPLETE All guest suites have been refreshed with new furnishings, including plush beds and modern décor. The fitness center features the latest exercise equipment, providing guests with a convenient and enjoyable way to stay active during th...
Highgate and Flynn Properties Acquire The Huntington Hotel
Flynn Properties Inc. | March 20, 2023
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 20, 2023) –– Highgate, a leading hotel management, investment and development company, and Flynn Properties, a San Francisco-based owner of luxury resorts, commercial real estate and select service hotel properties in America and abroad, today announced the acquisition of The Huntington Hotel. Located in San Francisco’s Nob Hill neighborhood, the storied property has long been a nostalgic symbol of a bygone era, having originally been constructed in 1924 as the first steel and brick high rise west of the Mississippi. Together, Highgate and Flynn Properties intend to restore and elevate every aspect of The Hunti...
Residence Inn Largo Medical Center Drive in Maryland Completes Extensive Renovation
Tharaldson Hospitality Management | March 17, 2023
(Largo, Maryland, March 17, 2023) - The Residence Inn Largo Medical Center Drive, a top-rated hotel in the heart of Largo, Maryland, has completed a comprehensive renovation of its guest rooms and public spaces. The renovation project began in January 2023 and was completed in March 2023, and has transformed the hotel into a modern and inviting space that is perfect for both business and leisure travelers. The renovation of the Residence Inn Largo Medical Center Drive was focused on enhancing the guest experience by creating a comfortable, stylish, and functional environment that meets the needs of modern travelers. The hotel's 101 guest r...
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Announces $55 Million Tower Remodel
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa | March 16, 2023
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (March 16, 2023) – As Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary, the resort is embarking on a $55 million redesign and rebranding of The Water Club to deliver one of the city’s premier luxury resort experiences. Renamed the MGM Tower, the new offerings will feature more than 700 completely reimagined guestrooms and add a collection of luxury Vista Suites located at the tower’s corners with extraordinary wraparound views of the Atlantic City skyline. Corey Sanders, Chief Operating Officer for MGM Resorts International, said, “Introducing the MGM Tower connects Borgata with the unpa...
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Celebrates Completion of Multimillion Dollar Reinvention
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina | March 16, 2023
SAN DIEGO (March 16, 2023) — Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, located in the heart of downtown on the San Diego Bay, has announced the completion of its multi-million dollar renovation project, further elevating its business and leisure travel offerings. Designed by Boston-based Parker Torres Design, the reinvention artfully emphasizes the hotel’s bayside location with coloration, textures and patterns inspired by the region’s relaxed sophistication. “Our goal with this reinvention was to celebrate Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina’s prime location and create new, memorable experiences to meet evolving guest demand,” said Dan ...
Hyatt Teams Up With Be Live Hotels to Expand Inclusive Collection in the Caribbean
Hyatt Hotels Corporation | March 15, 2023
CHICAGO (March 15, 2023) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announced a multi-property collaboration with Be Live Hotels that will include the growth of the Sunscape Resorts & Spas brand in the Caribbean. The deal is expected to expand Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, which was introduced following Hyatt’s acquisition of Apple Leisure Group in 2021, by nearly 2,000 rooms. Two Be Live Hotels properties in the Dominican Republic, owned by Spanish hospitality company Globalia, will be renovated and transformed into Sunscape Resorts & Spas. The renovated hotels are expected to open in 2023, bolstering the family-friendly b...
Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans Debuts Extensive Renovation
Hyatt Centric French Quarter | March 15, 2023
NEW ORLEANS (MARCH 15, 2023) – Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans announces the completion of an extensive interior renovation, including a redesign of the lobby, guestrooms, meeting spaces, fitness center and the hotel’s food & beverage spaces. “Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans has graciously welcomed guests since 2012, and this renovation preserves the hotel’s iconic landmark positioning near the Crescent City’s Canal and Bourbon streets. While creating stylish spaces for the modern traveler, Hyatt Centric French Quarter will become a respite for guests, during and well after, they connect with the magic o...
IHG Partners With Strategic Hotels & Resorts to Bring Regent Brand to the Americas
IHG Hotels & Resorts | March 14, 2023
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) today announced the first destination in the Americas for the reimagined Regent Hotels & Resorts – part of its luxury and lifestyle portfolio – on the spectacular beachfront of Santa Monica, Calif. Poised to open in late 2023, Regent Santa Monica Beach will usher in a new era of extraordinary experiences to the California coastline. The resort will set a new standard for modern upper luxury in the Americas hospitality industry, bringing a fresh perspective to beachfront splendor and effortlessly bold experiences to become an iconic destination. Regent Santa Monica Beach is set on a coveted coastlin...
R Collection Hotels Reopens Grand Hotel Bristol Spa Resort Following Renovation
R Collection Hotels | March 14, 2023
NEW YORK, NEW YORK. MARCH 14, 2023 – Grand Hotel Bristol Spa Resort will reopen on March 10, 2023 as a five-star hotel and a new member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Owned and managed by R Collection Hotels, the newly redesigned property along the Portofino coast offers ‘La Dolce Vita’ in a contemporary concept of hospitality and enhanced quality services. Already lauded with accolades including the best Luxury Destination Hotel by World Luxury Awards in 2022, this elegant and charming Liberty-style property offers breathtaking views, the biggest hotel spa in Liguria, and multiple dining experiences including award-winning roofto...
Iconic Carlton Cannes, A Regent Hotel Set to Reopen Following Historic Restoration
IHG Hotels & Resorts | March 10, 2023
A jewel of the Cote d’Azur revered by film stars and presidents for decades is on the verge of emerging from an historic metamorphosis, ready to write the next chapter in its history. The iconic Carlton Cannes, A Regent Hotel, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle portfolio, will cast open its doors to the next generation of travellers when it reopens on 13 March 2023. The epitome of elegance and the ‘Grande Dame’ of Cannes’ hotel scene, the property’s majestic Belle Epoque façade - framed by twin domes - has been breathtakingly restored giving new life to this historic gem. With 332 rooms – 72 of which ...
Marriott International Signs Agreement With Asset World Corporation to Bring The Ritz-Carlton to Phuket
Marriott International, Inc. | March 8, 2023
Marriott International, Inc., announced plans to introduce The Ritz-Carlton, its iconic luxury brand, to Phuket, Thailand following the signing of an agreement with Asset World Corporation (AWC). The agreement stipulates plans for the strategic renovation and rebranding of the existing Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, Phuket. Expected to open in 2025, The Ritz-Carlton, Phuket anticipates setting a new benchmark for luxury hospitality on the island. With its serene and secluded location on the unspoiled east coast of the island overlooking the Andaman Sea, The Ritz-Carlton, Phuket expects to offer guests a spectacular scenery and uninterr...
University of Houston Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership Unveils Long-Awaited Expansion & Renovation
The University of Houston | March 7, 2023
HOUSTON, March 7, 2023 – As dean of the University of Houston Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership, Dennis Reynolds has no time for complacency. Whether it is implementing the latest technology or green-lighting industry-leading research, Reynolds is always trying push his program, which ranks among the top hospitality programs anywhere in the world, to even greater heights. And what better way for Reynolds, and Hilton College, to reach those greater heights and show that the sky really is the limit, than with a new, glistening eight-story tower at the Hilton University of Houston hotel. “We are truly ushering in a new ...
Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos Reopens Its Doors With Expanded Suite Offerings and Refreshed Dining Concept
The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts | March 2, 2023
The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, is thrilled to once again welcome guests to Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos. The 34-acre beachfront oasis overlooks the Sea of Cortez and invites guests to discover the enduring beauty of Los Cabos as it reopens, revealing new luxury suite offerings and a fresh dining concept. “We are excited to reopen and showcase the exciting new upgrades that elevate the experience of visiting Solaz and Los Cabos,” said Giuliana Torres, General Manager of Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos. “We look for...
Accor to Rebrand Legendary Phuket Beach Resort as Pullman Phuket Arcadia Karon Beach Resort
Accor | March 2, 2023
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Accor, the largest international hotel operator in Southeast Asia, has announced that one of Phuket’s largest and most popular beachfront resorts will soon be rebranded as Pullman Phuket Arcadia Karon Beach Resort, introducing inspiring and energising premium hotel experiences to one of Asia’s most desirable destinations. Scheduled to open in April 2023, Pullman Phuket Arcadia Karon Beach Resort is nestled in 75 acres of lush gardens, directly on the soft, sandy shores of the Andaman Sea. A phased renovation project will take place over the next 24 months to modernise the resort in line with Pullman’s brand mark...
Edgewater Acquires Inn on the Square In Greenwood, South Carolina
Edgewater | March 1, 2023
Naples, Fla (March 1, 2023) – Edgewater Group LLC, a multidisciplinary real estate investment firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the boutique, full-service hotel the Inn on the Square located in Greenwood, South Carolina. The Inn is a welcome addition to Edgewater's diverse portfolio of assets in hospitality, retail, office and residential. The property was purchased by 104 Court LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Edgewater Valley Forge Fund III LP, an affiliate of Edgewater Group LLC. The acquisition of the Inn supports Edgewater’s continued focus on secondary and tertiary markets like Greenwood and dedication to the commu...
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa Undergoing $50 Million Renovation
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa | March 1, 2023
San Antonio, Texas (March 1, 2023) – Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa, the premier Texas Hill Country resort located on 300 acres in San Antonio, recognizes its 30-year anniversary on Friday, February 24. The resort is honoring the milestone anniversary with a 50-million-dollar renovation to its guestrooms and meeting spaces expected to be complete this spring. “We are thrilled to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of unforgettable experiences, cherished vacation memories, and premier hospitality at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa,” said Steven J. Smith, General Manager of Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa. ...
The Iconic St. Regis Punta Mita Raises Completes First Phase of Property-Wide Renovation
The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort | February 28, 2023
Punta Mita, MX (Feb. 28, 2023) - The St. Regis Punta Mita has announced the completion of the highly anticipated first phase of its property-wide reinvention project, with phase two set to begin later this year. Staking its place as the leading luxury resort in Punta Mita and further elevating its unparalleled offerings, the iconic property has enhanced the lobby and concierge areas, a selection of guest rooms and suites including eight Ocean Front Beach Villas, Altamira Lobby Bar, Las Marietas Restaurant & Bar, Marietas Pool & Beach and outdoor wedding spaces. Designed by B-Huber, the reinvention celebrates the resort's past while re...
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City to Undergo a Top-to-Bottom Renovation
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City | February 24, 2023
Acclaimed Salt Lake City hotel to get complete re-haul of its public spaces, guest rooms and restaurants Salt Lake City, UT (February 2023) – The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City, located in the heart of downtown, announces a bold, top-to-bottom renovation today, bringing an enhanced level of modern sophistication to Salt Lake City. The transformation, set to be completed in late summer 2023, will include a full re-haul of its public spaces, on-site meeting and event spaces, its 225 guest rooms and suites, and its admired on-site restaurant, Bambara, and cocktail bar, The Vault. The Monaco will remain open throughout the process. Led...
Rancho Bernardo Inn Completes Guestroom Renovation
Rancho Bernardo Inn | February 24, 2023
San Diego, Calif. (February 24, 2023) – Rancho Bernardo Inn, the 265-acre destination resort located in quintessential North County San Diego, announces the completion of its refreshed 286 rooms, including 41 suites. Keeping true to the Spanish Revival aesthetic of the resort, the newly refreshed rooms and suites provide guests with the perfect place for rest and relaxation complimented by the sprawling grounds and resort amenities. “The Inn has been a cherished part of the Rancho Bernardo community for decades, celebrating its 60th anniversary this year,” shared Jamie Lemon, general manager at Rancho Bernardo Inn. “We are fortunate ...
Aspen Hospitality Forms Strategic Joint Venture With Continuum Partners
Aspen Hospitality | February 23, 2023
DENVER and ASPEN, Colo., Feb. 23, 2023-- Continuum Partners LLC, a Denver-based real estate developer specializing in building urban, mixed-use projects, announced today that it has sold an interest in the Hotel Born to Aspen Hospitality, the hospitality division of Aspen Skiing Company. The newly formed joint venture marks the beginning of the hotel's future conversion to Limelight Denver under the operation of Aspen Hospitality in 2023. Rick Rush of CBRE represented Continuum in the deal. Hotel Born will continue to operate as usual until the conversion to Limelight occurs, with the partners ensuring a seamless transition f...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Signs With Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company for Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherds Bush
IHG Hotels & Resorts | February 22, 2023
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has announced an exciting new signing in London, UK, for its upscale boutique brand Hotel Indigo. Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherds Bush will be one of the brand’s flagship London properties due to its individual design and superb location and has been signed in partnership with the Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company. Due to open in Spring 2025, Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherds Bush will be the sixth Hotel Indigo in London. With 252 stylish bedrooms, the brand-defining property will undergo a significant refurbishment and will feature a distinctive new...
voco Brand Expands in Thailand With Planned 2025 Opening of voco Bangkok Surawong
IHG Hotels & Resorts | February 22, 2023
Bangkok, Thailand: IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the signing of voco Bangkok Surawong with Tawanna Property Company Limited, a leading real estate investor and developer in Thailand, represented by Chansamorn Wattanavekin , Chairman of Tawanna Property Company Limited, as the president of the ceremony. The 242-room voco Bangkok Surawong will rebrand from the former Tawanna Bangkok hotel and – following a full renovation – reopen in 2025, ready to introduce travellers to voco hotels’ distinctive lifestyle experience. Saowarin Chanprakaisi, Director, Development, South East As...
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