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The Luxury Collection Debuts in Qatar With Opening of Al Messila in Doha

The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts | November 7, 2019

The Luxury Collection today announced the opening of Al Messila, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa in Doha, marking the debut of the brand in Qatar. Only 25 minutes from Hamad International Airport and 15 minutes from Doha’s city centre, West Bay, Al Messila is an urban oasis designed to respect the area’s natural surroundings. The ‘private palace’ setting is a celebration of a verdant retreat in the heart of the desert, offering attentive service infused with age-old Qatari hospitality. A cherished reflection of the local spirit, Al Messila is anchored by holistic wellness and epicurean journeys for each guest to embark on during ...

Marriott International Plans to Double Its Luxury Brand Footprint in Asia with Addition of More Than 100 Hotels by 2021

Marriott International, Inc. | June 6, 2017

Marriott International today unveiled plans to double its luxury presence in Asia Pacific by adding more than 100 luxury hotels to its current footprint of 113 luxury properties. Announced at the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) conference in Shanghai, this represents over half of the company's global growth in this category. With the introduction of 11 new hotels to its luxury portfolio in Asia Pacific, 2017 is already on track to be a breakthrough year for Marriott International. China continues to contribute around half of the new hotels in the region with key cities such as Shanghai and Suzhou being flagged for new properti...

The Luxury Collection® Reveals the Redesigned Hotel Ivy Following Multi-Million Dollar Renovation

July 30, 2015

MINNEAPOLIS--July 30, 2015--The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's largest and fastest growing luxury hospitality brands, today announced the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation to Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis. Part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:HOT), The Luxury Collection is investing in marquee hotel conversions and landmark renovations in diverse U.S. destinations, including Key West, Lake Tahoe, San Antonio and San Francisco, as the brand continues to grow around the world. A milestone year for the brand, The Luxury Collection is on track to surpass 100 hotels in mo...

The Grand Mansion, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Nanjing Opens in China’s Intriguing Ancient City

July 20, 2015

July 20, 2015 - NANJING, China - The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), today announced the opening of The Grand Mansion, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nanjing, in the capital of China's Jiangsu province. Marking the brand's seventh hotel in China, The Grand Mansion furthers the global expansion of The Luxury Collection, which will surpass 100 hotels globally by the end of this year. "The rapid growth of The Luxury Collection brand in China reflects a robust demand for high-end hospitality from an increasingly affluent market, where domestic travel continues to thriv...

The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts Invests $300 M to Enhance and Grow North America Portfolio

June 22, 2015

Following $500 Million Restoration Program in Europe, Starwood's Largest Luxury Brand is Renovating and Converting Renowned Hotels throughout the U.S. to Meet Rising Domestic Demand for High-end Accommodations June 22, 2015 - NEW YORK - The Luxury Collection®, one of the world's largest and fastest growing luxury hospitality brands, today announced, in coordination with its owner partners, a $300 million effort to expand and improve its hotel portfolio in North America. Part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:HOT), The Luxury Collection is investing in marquee hotel conversions and landmark renovations in diverse U.S. destinations...

Katara Hospitality Opens Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan

May 27, 2015

MILAN, Italy--The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), today to announce the official opening of Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan. Owned by Katara Hospitality, this Milanese landmark recently emerged from a meticulous, all-encompassing renovation of the historic building, whilst adding a new contemporary wing. Formerly known as "Palace Gallia", the hotel is strongly rooted in Milanese history, located in the heart of the new Porta Nuova district. Excelsior Hotel Gallia is the latest gem to be unveiled by The Luxury Collection as part of a mul...

The Luxury Collection to Debut in Chicago Converting the Conrad Chicago

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts | May 11, 2015

NEW YORK - May 11, 2015 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced it will introduce The Luxury Collection brand to Chicago, following the conversion of the hotel now known as Conrad Chicago. Owned by DiamondRock Hospitality, the hotel will offer unparalleled luxury and personalized service in a prime downtown Chicago location with direct access to the upscale boutiques along the Magnificent Mile shopping district. To be maintained with a new as of yet, undisclosed name under The Luxury Collection brand flag this Fall, following a conversion and renovation, the hotel marks another milestone for the brand,...

Owned by OPREM 390, the 35-key Las Alcobas, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Opens in Mexico City

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts | March 4, 2015

March 04, 2015 - MEXICO CITY - Accelerating growth in dynamic markets worldwide, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announces the debut of Las Alcobas, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Mexico City ideally located in the heart of the posh Polanco district. The opening of Las Alcobas, owned by OPREM 390, highlights Starwood's aggressive expansion in Latin America, where the company now boasts a total portfolio of 94 hotels in Latin America and the Caribbean, with 15 additional hotels in the pipeline set to open by 2017. "The rapid growth of Starwood's luxury brands in Mexico reflects a robust demand for high-end hosp...