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IHG Signs With Arabella Group to Develop Three New Hotels in Egypt
IHG | March 23, 2023
The signing will add three hotels to IHG’s country portfolio across brands including InterContinental, voco and Crowne Plaza 23 March 2023, Egypt: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Arabella Group to develop three new hotels in Egypt between 2023 and 2026. The hotels — InterContinental North Coast Direction White, voco Cairo Arabella Plaza Cairo, and Crowne Plaza Cairo Arabella Clubhouse — will see IHG add over 500 keys to its Egypt portfolio in response to the growing demand for luxury resorts and premium hospitality options in the North African c...
Inaugural HERtels by Choice Development Seminar Empowers the Next Generation of Hospitality Leaders, Advances Choice Hotels’ Commitment to Diver
Choice Hotels International, Inc. | March 23, 2023
ROCKVILLE, Md., March 23, 2023 -- Building on its longstanding efforts to increase diversity across the hospitality industry, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's leading lodging franchisors, kicked off its inaugural HERtels by Choice Development Seminar with nearly 40 franchise owners, general managers, and hotel associates in attendance as part of a series of events to commemorate Woman's History Month on Monday, March 20. "While industry-wide parity is improving, with more female investors, directors, and leaders in hospitality than ever before, women entrepreneurs still face significant economic and so...
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific and Alliga Eternity Company Limited to Launch First Wyndham Alltra in Asia Pacific
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts | March 23, 2023
23 MARCH 2023, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (“Wyndham”), the world’s largest hotel franchising company with more than 1,600 hotels in approximately 20 markets and territories in Asia Pacific, has today signed an agreement to launch the first Wyndham Alltra in the region under a partnership with pioneering Vietnamese private yacht manufacturer, Alliga Eternity Company Limited (“Alliga”). Named Wyndham Alltra Cat Ba, the 300-cabin superyacht resort will be docked in the sea off Cat Ba Island of Vietnam’s Halong Bay. It will be the first project under the illustrious partnership of Wyndham and Alliga, with i...
Extended Stay America Signs Deal With BASK Development for Eight New Extended Stay America Premier Suites Locations
Extended Stay America | March 22, 2023
Charlotte, NC, March 22, 2023 — Extended Stay America announced today that it entered into an agreement with BASK Development for eight new Extended Stay America Premier Suites located throughout major markets in Florida. "We are excited to welcome BASK Development as a new owner of Extended Stay Premier Suites brands," said Mark Williams, Managing Director, Franchise Development, Extended Stay America. "Franchising continues to play a large part in Extended Stay America's development strategy, and we look forward to working with all of our current and prospective owners to continue growing all of our brands throughout the United States." ...
Wyndham Ramps Up ECHO Development, Pipeline Grows to Over 200 Hotels in Year One
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts | March 21, 2023
PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 21, 2023 -- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels spanning more than 95 countries, today announced the continued expansion of its innovative ECHO Suites Extended StaySM by Wyndham brand, which in just one year, now has more than 200 hotels in its development pipeline. Rapidly outpacing initial growth expectations, the developer-driven brand caters to the white-hot extended-stay market, which continues to outperform all other industry segments. Late last year, the brand broke ground on its first three hotels and nearly two dozen more ground break...
IHG and AWC Extend Long-Term Strategic Partnership With Signing of Kimpton Pattaya
IHG Hotels & Resorts | March 21, 2023
Bangkok, Thailand – 21 March 2023: IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, is proud to announce Kimpton Pattaya, as an exciting extension of its long-standing partnership with Asset World Corp Public Company Limited or AWC in Thailand. The agreement is another major milestone in the relationship between IHG and AWC – renowned as being the Kingdom’s leading integrated lifestyle real estate group, with a stellar track record in market-leading tourist destinations. This will be their second collaboration for a Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants property in the country. The strategic partnership b...
Marriott International Inks Landmark Agreement With Rua Al Madinah Holding Company to Open Eight Hotels in Saudi Arabia
Marriott International | March 20, 2023
Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with Rua Al Madinah Holding Company to open eight hotels in the Holy City of Madinah in Saudi Arabia. Located in close proximity to the Prophet’s Mosque, Al Masjid An Nabawi, the planned properties will be part of the Rua Al Madinah Project which aims to elevate the service and travel experience for visitors of Madinah. The anticipated openings will feature approximately 4,400 rooms across eight of the company’s brands – The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott, Marriott Hotels, Westin Hotels & Resorts, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, Four Points by Sheraton, Aloft Hotels, an...
Parks Hospitality Group Celebrates Topping Off of Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown
Hilton | March 14, 2023
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – March 14, 2023 – Parks Hospitality Group announces the “topping off” of its new hotel in Asheville, North Carolina, signifying that the structural framework of the property is now complete. The 188-room hotel is slated to open in late Fall 2023. The only all-suites property in the area, Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown will offer a clean and modern design complemented with raw and rustic elements, emphasizing the natural beauty of the surrounding mountain peaks and the destination’s innate aesthetic. The property is conveniently located in the heart of the city and will feature sweeping views of N...
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