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Radisson Hotel Group Signs Radisson Hotel Apartments Muscat Ghala Heights in the Sultanate of Oman
Radisson | January 20, 2020
Brussels/Muscat - January 20, 2020 - Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of Radisson Hotel Apartments Muscat Ghala Heights in the Sultanate of Oman. The newest addition brings the group’s portfolio up to eight hotels across five brands – including Radisson Collection, Radisson Blu, Park Inn by Radisson and Radisson – and will strengthen the group´s leading position within the Sultanate. As the economic and commercial capital of Oman, Muscat hosts an array of international companies and institutions and boasts a rich cultural heritage along with beautiful landscapes. Located within the Ghala Heights business distric...
Hotel Indigo planned for downtown Glendale, bringing 137 keys to the city
January 17, 2020
A seven-story, U-shaped boutique hotel proposed to rise in downtown Glendale passed its first design review hurdle this week. On Tuesday, Glendale City Council members approved the site plan, mass, scale and general design for the 95-foot-high Hotel Indigo planned for the southwest corner of Central Avenue and Doran Street. The proposed hotel’s 137 rooms would add to the city’s current 890, with at least 390 more in the works, according to city officials. Located on a 23,309-square-feet site, the proposed hotel is slated to include a second-floor pool and deck area, fitness room, meeting rooms, lounge areas and a ground-floor res...
New Radisson Hotel New York Times Square Debuts
Radisson | January 17, 2020
Minneapolis - January 17, 2020 - Radisson, one of the best recognized hotel brands, today announced the opening of Radisson Hotel New York Times Square at 525 8th Avenue New York, NY. The newly constructed hotel in the center of New York City’s most thriving tourist district exemplifies Radisson’s growth in key gateway cities. The hotel’s fantastic location within two blocks of Madison Square Garden and Penn Station makes it an ideal spot for both tourists and business travelers. The hotel features a unique landscaped entrance that offers a park-like setting creating the perfect start to each guest’s stay. Throughout the hotel, guest...
IHG Announces Strategic Partnership With Asset World Corporation (AWC) for Development of More Than 1,200 Rooms in Thailand
IHG | January 15, 2020
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced a strategic partnership with long-standing partner Asset World Corporate (AWC), Thailand's leading integrated lifestyle real-estate group, to manage a portfolio of properties across Thailand. The agreement will see the development of more than 1,200 rooms across Thailand, with the first signing announced today as the 306-room InterContinental Chiang Mai Mae Ping. Serena Lim, Vice President, Development, IHG South East Asia and Korea commented, “With plans to double our portfolio in Thailand in the next 3-5 years, this signing today between ...
Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences Breaks Ground
January 13, 2020
The 33-Story, $400 Million+ Project Marks the First Raffles Hotel & Residences in North America Boston, MA – Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences broke ground, writing a new story for both the illustrious Raffles Hotels & Resorts brand and the City of Boston. Projected to open in early 2022, the 33-story, $400 million+ project will be the first mixed-use property in North America for the world-renowned and iconic hospitality brand. Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences will be located at 40 Trinity Place, Boston, MA. The flagship North American property will be a welcoming oasis within the heart of the city...
Spectacle Entertainment and Hard Rock International Break Ground On $400 Million Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
Hard Rock® | January 13, 2020
GARY, Ind., Jan. 13, 2020 -- Spectacle Entertainment and Hard Rock International announced the development and construction of Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana at an official groundbreaking ceremony held on Thursday, Jan. 9. The ceremony was conducted at the construction site, located at 5400 West 29th Ave. in Gary, and included state and local officials, Spectacle Entertainment and Hard Rock executives. Concluding the ceremony, Executive Director of the Indiana Gaming Commission Sara Tait, Spectacle Entertainment Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rod Ratcliff and Chairman of the Seminole Tribe of Florida Marcellus Osceolaplanted sh...
Hyatt Signs With KL MIDTOWN to Develop 450-Room Hyatt Regency in Kuala Lumpur
Hyatt Regency | January 13, 2020
CHICAGO (January 13, 2020) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with KL MIDTOWN Sdn. Bhd., a joint venture company by Hap Seng Consolidated Berhad (Hap Seng) and TTDI KL Metropolis Sdn. Bhd., to develop a new 450-room Hyatt Regency branded hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Set to be completed in 2024, the new hotel will mark the return of the Hyatt Regency brand to Kuala Lumpur. For leisure and business travelers visiting the Malaysian capital, Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur will deliver energizing experiences and a stress-free environment that embodies the Hyatt Regency br...
Construction Begins on Long-Awaited Convention Center Hotel in Palmetto, Florida
January 10, 2020
It’s suffered many pitfalls since it was first announced in 2017, but the much-anticipated new hotel project near the Bradenton Area Convention Center in Palmetto is officially under construction. The celebratory groundbreaking ceremony held on Tuesday starts a 20-month construction schedule that will see an eight-story full service Sheraton Hotel rise from the ground. The hotel will feature 252 guestrooms, a full service restaurant and more than 10,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 7,600-square-foot ballroom. Other features will include a rooftop lounge with deck, a 1,500-square-foot fitness center, an outdoor pool and 32...
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