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Fairfield by Marriott to Expand Presence in Japan With the Signing of 11 New Hotels
Marriott International | September 28, 2020
Marriott International (Nasdaq: MAR) today announced it has signed an agreement with Japanese real estate developer, Sekisui House, to bring 11 new Fairfield by Marriott hotels to Japan. The agreement expands the collaboration with Sekisui House for the Michi-no-Eki project, adding on to the 15 Fairfield by Marriott hotels signed in 2018. All properties are anticipated to open by late 2022. The signing expects to introduce the Fairfield by Marriott brand to five new prefectures, spanning from the North to South of Japan, including Hokkaido, Hyogo, Okayama, Hiroshima and Kagoshima. The hotels are slated to be built in key locations near roa...
IHG Opens voco Villach in Austria
voco Hotels | September 21, 2020
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of its first hotel in Northern Europe. voco Villach in Austria has converted to become a voco hotel offering a modern, stylish and unstuffy hotel experience for guests. Villach‘s largest hotel with 130 rooms and 5 suites embodies the characteristics of voco with exclusive features and distinctive hallmarks, setting it apart for a memorable stay. Exclusively located alongside the Drau river, directly in the city centre, the hotel is surrounded by the picturesque mountain landscape of the Austrian Alps. Inspired by the Drau river, v...
IHG’s voco™ Brand Arrives in the Americas With First Locations Planned for New York City, Florida and Missouri
IHG | September 16, 2020
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced that its highly anticipated upscale voco™ brand has arrived in the Americas with first locations planned for New York City; St. Augustine, Florida; and Columbia, Missouri. Initially launched outside of the Americas in 2018 with the first hotel in Australia, the voco brand combines the informality and charm of an independent hotel with the quality and reassurance of a global and respected brand. With a focus on conversion opportunities, voco Hotels allows guests to enjoy an upscale experience with the freshness of a one-of-a-kind hotel under...
Midas Hospitality Set to Open St. Louis’ First Element by Westin
September 15, 2020
(St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 15, 2020) Leading hotel development, management and investment firm Midas Hospitality is set to open St. Louis’ sole eco-conscious Element by Westin on Oct. 30. Located at 3763 Forest Park Ave., the $40 million Element St. Louis Midtown is a seven-story hotel with 153 extended stay rooms. The rooftop UPBAR—Midas Hospitality’s first owned and operated bar in its 15-year existence—will feature a variety of signature cocktails that were created in partnership with Luxco, which is one of the nation’s leading beverage alcohol companies based in St. Louis. “As we created our plans for this site, we realize...
Hyatt Opens Andaz Xiamen in South China
Andaz | September 9, 2020
CHICAGO (September 8, 2020) –– Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Andaz Xiamen in south China. Situated in the heart of Xiamen, within the mixed-use development of The MixC and close to Xiamen Botanical Garden, Andaz Xiamen is where old meets new and east meets west, weaving in the sights, sounds and tastes of its local neighborhood to create a dynamic environment and an immersive experience for guests. “We are extremely excited to celebrate the opening of Andaz Xiamen and announce the introduction of the inspiring and unscripted Andaz brand experience to this beautiful garden city, which marks the deb...
Moxy Hotels Expands in Japan With The Opening of Moxy Osaka Shin Umeda
Moxy Hotels | September 8, 2020
Nestled amidst one of the main city centers in Osaka, buzzing with an attitude that does not always follow the rules, the 288-room Moxy Osaka Shin Umeda officially opens its doors today. As Marriott International’s bold experiential brand, the new hotel features fun, playful and stylish experiences, designed to give guests everything they want and nothing they don’t. Conveniently located in the Umeda district, one of the main city centers of Osaka, Moxy Osaka Shin Umeda is just a five-minute walk from Fukushima Station. Accessibility is key, and this makes it ideal for travelers visiting for play or work. Tourist attractions and shoppi...
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Set to Debut in Two New Markets in October 2020
September 1, 2020
InterContinental Hotels Group® (IHG) will debut its luxury boutique brand Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants® in two new markets this October with Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo opening on October 2, 2020 in Japan and Kimpton Bangkok Maa-Lai opening on October 1, 2020 in Thailand. The much-anticipated openings mark Kimpton’s expansion in Asia and rounds out the brand’s global presence in some of the world’s most exciting cities including London, Amsterdam, Barcelona and Taipei. Founded in 1981 by Bill Kimpton, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants pioneered luxury boutique hotels in the US, delivering distinctive, design-driven hotels and award-w...
Swiss-Belhotel International Opens Swiss-Belhotel Solo, Central Java
Swiss-Belhotel International | August 31, 2020
Swiss-Belhotel International’s Indonesian expansion has continued at pace, with the opening of Swiss-Belhotel Solo, Central Java on September 1st 2020. It is an arresting new property in one of Indonesia’s most charming cities. Nestled in the heart of Central Java just 12km from Adi Sumarmo International Airport, the 252-room, 4-star Swiss-Belhotel Solo is an exceptional upscale hotel providing a full range of facilities for business, leisure and events. It is located on Jalan A. Yani and is surrounded by the city’s most popular retail areas and attractions – placing guests in the centre of the action. Guests can enjoy sumptuous...
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