Rosewood Little Dix Bay Opens on BVI’s Virgin Gorda Following an Extensive, Four-Year Reimagination
Rosewood Little Dix Bay | January 7, 2020
Aimbridge Hospitality Reopens Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort Following $40 Million Renovation
Marriott Hotels | November 21, 2019
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HOF Village, LLC Announces $21 Million Renovation to Upcoming DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Canton, Ohio
HOF Village, LLC | January 9, 2020
Expected to join the DoubleTree by Hilton brand in the summer of 2020, the hotel will welcome travelers with comfortable accommodations and best-in-class hospitality CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 9, 2020 -- HOF Village, LLC (HOFV), the owner of the premier sports, entertainment and media enterprise surrounding the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, today announced that it will open a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Downtown Canton. The fully renovated hotel, which was acquired by HOFV in October 2019, is expected to open in the summer of 2020, in time to welcome guests for the 2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week Powered by Johns...
The Westin New Orleans Unveils $30 Million Renovation
Westin Hotels & Resorts | January 9, 2020
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 9, 2020 -- The Westin New Orleans is pleased to announce the completion of a $30 million revitalization spanning the entire hotel. The extensive architectural and interior redesign includes major renovations to all guestrooms and suites, lobby/check-in, and 30,000 square feet of meeting space. The hotel also features new dining establishments Bistro at the Bend restaurant and Observatory Eleven bar and lounge, as well as new special event space, Riverbend Ballroom. The restaurant, bar, and ballroom are located on the 11th floor, where hotel guests may enjoy cocktails, Southern cuisine through a regional lens, and the abili...
Rosewood Little Dix Bay Opens on BVI’s Virgin Gorda Following an Extensive, Four-Year Reimagination
Rosewood Little Dix Bay | January 7, 2020
VIRGIN GORDA, British Virgin Islands, Jan. 7, 2020 -- Following a four-year closure and comprehensive renovation, Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands debuts today, marking one of the year's most highly anticipated openings. Originally founded by conservationist Laurance Rockefeller over half a century ago in 1964 and long regarded as one of the world's greatest getaways, the iconic resort has been completely revived and redesigned while staying true to its identity as a leading example of ecotourism. Set across 500 acres of pristine private beachfront and breathtaking flora and fauna, the reimagined resort pr...
Pebb Capital & Lease Florida Open New Hampton Inn by Hilton in Miami Beach, Florida
Pebb Capital | January 7, 2020
The reimagined historic Hampton Inn at The Continental features 100 guestrooms managed by Driftwood Hospitality Management Pebb Capital – a diversified, multi-strategy real estate and private equity investment firm – in a partnership with LeaseFlorida, today announced the opening of Hampton Inn at The Continental in Miami Beach, Florida. The new 100-key hotel features a wide range of amenities in one of the U.S.’ leading tourism destinations. This news follows the partnerships acquisition of the historically-designated property in 2016 and subsequent engagement in a $25 million rehabilitation to reposition its interiors to align with...
Quality Inn Clearwater Beach Begins Renovation and Rebranding to Dolphin Sands Beach Club
Choice Hotels International, Inc | January 6, 2020
Clearwater Beach, Fla. (January 6, 2020) - The Quality Inn beachfront hotel, located at 655 S. Gulfview Blvd., is currently undergoing a complete transformation and will relaunch in the Spring as Dolphin Sands Beach Club. The all new hotel will become part of Choice Hotels’ upscale Ascend® Collection which features historic, boutique and one-of-a-kind hotels that reflect the cultural fabric of their communities, creating a truly unique and rewarding guest experience. Dolphin Sands Beach Club boasts a premier location on the south end of Clearwater Beach next to the Hampton Inn and Suites, affording easy access to the area’s top att...
RMS Companies Plans Spring 2020 Opening of The Lloyd Following Renovation and Rebranding
RMS Companies | January 2, 2020
January 2, 2020 – Stamford, CT – On January 1, 2020 Hotel Zero Degrees in Stamford will close to make way for The Lloyd, a new luxury boutique hotel being developed by RMS Companies. The entire building will be renovated and transformed into a 94-room luxury boutique hotel with a warm modern design. The lobby lounge will include a celebrity chef-curated breakfast and will serve cocktails and a bar menu in the evenings. “After ten successful years of operating Hotel Zero Degrees Stamford, we are excited to transform this facility into the finest boutique hotel in the area with luxury accommodations and amenities, as well as first class ...
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Newly Renovated Best Western Premier® Hotel in Kansas City
Best Western Hotels & Resorts | December 19, 2019
Kansas City, Missouri (December 19, 2019)—Best Western Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of its newest upscale property, the Best Western Premier Kansas City Sports Complex Hotel. The newly renovated hotel opened its doors to guests as a Best Western Premier property offering modern décor, upscale amenities and superior service travelers have come to trust from the Best Western Premier Brand. “We couldn’t be more excited to join the exclusive Best Western Premier brand,” said Dennis Hulsing, Owner of the Best Western Premier Kansas City Sports Complex Hotel. “Our newly renovated property will be a shining example of wha...
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Unveils Plans for $25 Million Renovation and Rebranding of Donovan Hotel to Hotel Zena
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | December 18, 2019
Hotel Zena is expected to open in the second quarter of 2020 in Washington, D.C. Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) (the “Company”) today announced the planned $25 million renovation and transformation of Donovan Hotel to Hotel Zena as the newest member of the “Unofficial Z Collection,” the Company’s individually curated portfolio of urban lifestyle hotels. Hotel Zena is expected to open in the second quarter of 2020 in Washington, D.C. Well situated in Logan Circle, at the beginning of Washington, D.C.’s vibrant 14th Street corridor, the sought-after neighborhood for vibrant music venues, funky galleries and trendy boutiqu...
Arlington Approved for $550 Million Convention Center & Hotel Addition
Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau | December 18, 2019
Construction is expected to begin in early 2020 and to be completed in 2023 connecting 888 additional hotel rooms via skybridge to the new 300-room Live! by Loews Hotel The Arlington City Council voted Tuesday evening to approve a $550 million addition to the city's booming Entertainment District. The project will include a new 888-room hotel aptly called Loews Arlington, a publicly owned convention center, and a parking facility for 1,500 vehicles. Construction is expected to begin in early 2020 and to be completed in 2023. Developed in public-private partnership with Loews, the Texas Rangers, Cordish Cos., the City of Arlington and Tarran...
Saving on Utility Bills in Hotels
Sam Reed | December 18, 2019
There are close to 50,000 hotels and motels in the United States, and they spend around 6 percent of their operating costs on energy each year, according to Energy Star. Most of that is used for lighting and climate control. Because hotels and motels operate 24 hours per day, those two things run almost constantly. Making a few energy-efficient changes can make a big difference. Energy consumption at hotels also accounts for 60 percent of its carbon footprint. Upgrade your lighting Most of the changes to lighting can be done inexpensively while cutting a hotel’s energy bill by as much as 20 percent, according to Carbon Trust. Car...
NewcrestImage Acquires SpringHill Suites in Downtown Dallas, Texas
| December 17, 2019
NewcrestImage has expanded its portfolio by acquiring the 148-room SpringHill Suites by Marriott on Lamar Street in the heart of the West End Historic District of downtown Dallas. The company will now operate four hotels and almost 600 rooms in downtown Dallas. The three other properties are a dual-brand 128-room AC Hotel and 121-room Residence Inn, and a 176-room Hampton Inn & Suites. “The SpringHill Suites has a prime location in a vibrant neighborhood that attracts both business and leisure travelers,” explained Mehul Patel, Chairman and CEO of NewcrestImage. “It complements our existing properties just a few blocks away an...
HEI Hotels Rebrands Hotel Sorella as The Moran CityCentre
December 16, 2019
The Hotel Sorella changed its name to The Moran CityCentre in a nod to Jim Moran, the founder of Midway, the Houston-based developer and owner of the 266-room hotel. The 12-story hotel opened 10 years ago as a central part of Midway's CityCentre mixed-use development near Beltway 8 and Interstate 10 in west Houston. “This rebranding is not only a long overdue tribute to our founder, Jim Moran, but also speaks to his integrity, energy and enthusiasm, plus fun-loving and entrepreneurial spirit– attributes that we feel are core to the character and the mission of this world-class, independent property,” Midway CEO Jonathan Brinsden sa...
Delray Beach Marriott Launches Renovation and Rebranding to Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa
Opal Collection | December 16, 2019
The newest property to join the Opal Collection, Opal Grand is perfectly poised in the heart of Delray Beach offering 277 guestrooms including 89 suites. The iconic Delray Beach Marriott announces the transformation to the Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa. Delray’s premiere oceanfront resort has been redesigned as a new contemporary hotel with spectacular ocean views, huge suites, more function space and parking. Opal Grand brings a new standard of luxury to Delray Beach’s premier location on the corner of Atlantic Avenue and the Ocean. The hotel creates a new paradigm of opulence in the reinvention of a beloved icon of modern...
Pan Pacific Hotels Group Opens PanPacific Toronto Following Rebranding
Pan Pacific Hotels Group | December 13, 2019
The former Westin Prince Hotel offers 409 guestrooms and suites located in North East Toronto Pan Pacific Hotels Group puts another footprint in North America with the rebranding of The Westin Prince Hotel to Pan Pacific Toronto. Pan Pacific Toronto will be the fifth hotel for Pan Pacific Hotels Group in North America, joining other hotels in Vancouver, Whistler in British Columbia and Seattle. Mr Choe Peng Sum, Chief Executive Officer, Pan Pacific Hotels Group, said, “We are delighted to fly the Pan Pacific flag in Toronto. As an international brand, Pan Pacific will bring to the hotel not only its guests from North America where we hav...
Apple Leisure Group and Hesperia Hotels & Resorts Debut Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa in Canary Islands
Apple Leisure Group | December 12, 2019
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA – December 12, 2019 - AMResorts®, an Apple Leisure Group® (ALG) company, and Hesperia Hotels & Resorts, one of leading hotel groups in Spain, announced today the debut of the second Secrets® Resorts & Spas branded property in Europe with Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa. Following a €10 million renovation, the resort opened on December 9, and is located close to Lanzarote airport and alongside the beautiful marina of Puerto Calero. The property is owned and managed by Hesperia Resorts & Hotels. “We are thrilled to debut this new property on the island of Lanzarote, which marks another successful mi...
Peachtree Hotel Group Launches Renovation and Rebranding of Four Points by Sheraton Knoxville Cumberland House
Peachtree Hotel Group | December 12, 2019
KNOXVILLE, TENN. DECEMBER 12, 2019 - Officials of Peachtree Hotel Group today announced the temporary transition of the Four Points by Sheraton Knoxville Cumberland House into the Cumberland House Knoxville while the hotel completes a $12 million, approximately six-month renovation to completely transform the hotel. Upon completion of the renovation in the early summer of 2020, the hotel will be rebranded as the Cumberland House Knoxville Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. “As we enhance the hotel to meet the requirements of upscale travelers to the Knoxville area, we will maintain operations as usual under a temporary, independent, bo...
Columbia Sussex Completes First Phase of Multi-Million Dollar Renovation of Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
The Hyatt Regency | December 11, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS-Hyatt Regency Indianapolis announces the completion of the first phase of its multi-million dollar renovation, which includes the opening of its completely renovated revolving rooftop restaurant, The Eagle’s Nest, as well as completion of a redesign of the hotel’s more than 35,000 square feet of state-of-the art meeting and event spaces, ground floor restaurants, lobby and fitness center. Managed by Columbia Sussex, the contemporary 499-room hotel is conveniently connected to the Convention Center and located just steps from the vibrant downtown sites, including Lucas Oil Stadium, Circle Centre Mall and renowned dining des...
$14 Million Renovation Planned for Virginia Beach’s Crowne Plaza Hotel
December 10, 2019
Changes are coming to the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Virginia Beach. The hotel at 4453 Bonney Road – a half mile from Town Center – is now under the management of National Hospitality Services. The Fargo, North Dakota, company took over management of the property from Landmark Hotel Group on Nov. 18. It manages 32 hotels in 17 states including a Homewood Suites by Hilton in Virginia Beach. NHS and its partner company, One Rep Construction, plan a $14 million renovation of the Crowne Plaza Hotel to begin in late 2020. Built in 1985, the 149-room, eight-floor hotel has over 12,000 square feet of event space, a fitness center, indoor ...
Royal Uno® All Inclusive Resort & Spa Set for December 2020 Debut Following Multimillion-Dollar Renovation
Royal Resorts | December 10, 2019
The Cancun Hotel Zone beachfront resort will offer a mix of 540 new rooms and one- and two-bedroom suites. Royal Resorts®, pioneers in Mexican Caribbean tourism, invites travelers to experience an “authentic Cancun” getaway with the announcement of Royal Uno® All Inclusive Resort & Spa. The Cancun Hotel Zone beachfront resort will open December 2020 following a multimillion-dollar renovation of the former The Royal Caribbean® and will offer an all-inclusive concept. Ushering in a new phase for the resort company, Royal Uno marks an expansion of Royal Resorts into the all-inclusive vacation market, offering exceptional exper...
Rosewood Mayakoba Unveils 20 Million Dollar Transformation
Rosewood Mayakoba | December 5, 2019
A new destination for wellness and luxury emerges amidst the emerald jungle and white sand beaches of Riviera Maya with the unveiling of Rosewood Mayakoba, fresh from a total transformation of its 129 on-property suites, introduction of eight dedicated Wellness Suites, fully enhanced three- and four-bedroom Presidential Suites, and debut of Zapote, an innovative bar experience showcasing the deep culinary traditions of Mexico. Following an investment of over $20 million, these extraordinarily reimagined accommodations and offerings reflect a fresh, modern take on Mexican craftsmanship, a holistic approach to wellness and interactive guest exp...
Azerai Plans Early 2020 Opening of Azerai Ke Ga Bay in Vietnam
Azerai | December 4, 2019
KE GA BAY, Vietnam (Dec. 4, 2019) - Azerai Ke Ga Bay, a luxurious and secluded oceanfront retreat in southeastern Vietnam, is set to launch in early 2020 as the third property in Azerai Resorts’ growing portfolio. The property is scheduled to open April 1, 2020, with first bookings available online early in the New Year. The 55-room resort, which will succeed Princess D’Annam Resort & Spa on the same site following a six-month renovation, is located 180km east of Saigon on a sweeping five-kilometer white sand beach on the South China Sea. Framed to the north by Hon Ba Island, with its historic 1899-built colonial French ligh...
Columbia Sussex Completes Phase 1 of Multi-Million Dollar Renovation to Marriott Jacksonville
Columbia Sussex | November 22, 2019
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--November 22, 2019--Columbia Sussex, one of the largest Marriott franchisees in the country, continues its aggressive renovation program to at least 10 of its Marriott owned and operated properties. Known for its central location with easy access to beaches and Jacksonville’s vibrant town center, Marriott Jacksonville has completed Phase I of its multi-million dollar renovation, which focused on the transformation of the hotel’s guest rooms and suites. Located at the epicenter of Jacksonville, with easy access to the city’s vibrant Downtown area, famed sporting and entertainment venues, and stunning beaches, Marrio...
Aimbridge Hospitality Reopens Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort Following $40 Million Renovation
Marriott Hotels | November 21, 2019
Curaçao — November 21, 2019 – Tucked into the coast of Curaçao, Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort reopens today after undergoing a $40 million renovation. Managed by Aimbridge Hospitality, the 336-room hotel is positioned on six acres of oceanfront real estate overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The redesigned space, renovated to represent the latest innovative design thinking from the Marriott Hotels brand, is set to become the ultimate Caribbean destination for the active traveler who enjoys diving and swimming, alongside relaxing and enjoying the island’s famous tropical weather. “As we continue to re-invent concepts and grow our port...
AJ Capital Partners Acquires the Macdonald Randolph Hotel in Oxford, England
AJ Capital Partners | November 20, 2019
Oxford, England – Graduate Hotels, owned by Adventurous Journeys (AJ) Capital Partners, announced today that it has acquired the Macdonald Randolph Hotel in Oxford, England. This marks the second Graduate Hotels property to launch outside of the United States, following the announcement in July 2019 of the forthcoming Graduate Cambridge. Renovations will begin in fall 2020, and the 151-key hotel will open as Graduate Oxford, part of the Graduate Hotels collection, in early spring 2021. Additionally, AJ Capital acquired the Rusacks Hotel, from the Macdonald Hotels & Resorts portfolio, in St Andrews, Scotland. Created for travelers who...
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