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The Lost Hotels Of Midtown New York
Dexter Wood | January 12, 2023
By Dexter Wood Several legendary properties remain closed in Midtown New York, and most will never reopen. Luxury hotel demand staged a respectable resurgence last year as the dreadful impact of the pandemic continued to fade. Trailing twelve-month RevPAR for luxury hotels in NYC, as of November 2022, has already surpassed its pre-pandemic benchmark from December 2018. This was a welcome improvement for prominent Midtown hotels that had reopened after many months of closure, including the Mandarin Oriental, Ritz-Carlton, The Plaza, St. Regis, The Peninsula, and the Lotte New York Palace. However, some well-known properties that enjoy...
Waldorf Astoria Chicago Debuts Completed Renovation
Waldorf Astoria Chicago | December 6, 2022
CHICAGO – (December 6, 2022) – Waldorf Astoria Chicago is pleased to celebrate the completion of its renovation across the grand chateau-style Gold Coast hotel. The refurbishment includes fully updated guestrooms and suites, the lobby, and spa, as well as debuts a redesigned Presidential Suite and introduces a new, spacious Astoria Suite. Guests are also welcome to enjoy all new food and beverage experiences including the lobby-level Peacock Lounge, the newly opened Brass Tack and the re-introduced, beloved Bernard’s cocktail lounge. The renovation of the guestrooms and suites, lobby and Peacock Lounge, Bernard’s, and spa was exec...
Hilton to Bring First Waldorf Astoria Property to Costa Rica
Hilton | November 15, 2022
GUANACASTE, Costa Rica and MCLEAN, Va. – (November 15, 2022) – Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of the first Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts property in Costa Rica, the new-build Waldorf Astoria Guanacaste, currently under construction and expected to open in 2025. Exceptionally located on a peninsula with unobstructed ocean views, Waldorf Astoria Guanacaste will offer 190 guest rooms and 25 Waldorf Astoria branded residences in the tropical paradise of Guanacaste known for its dramatic scenery, lush forests and beautiful beaches. The property will focus on sustainable luxury with an emphasis on architecture that blend...
Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, Completes Phase One of Property-Wide Renovation
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort | October 27, 2022
Wailea, Maui, HI (October 27, 2022): Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, has announced the phase-one completion of its property-wide refresh, marking the most extensive renovation since its launch more than 30 years ago. The iconic resort, perched along 40 acres of lush, tropical gardens fronting Maui’s Wailea Beach, presents a newly revitalized Botero Lounge at the heart of the resort, a total revamp of Grand Wailea’s exclusive Napua rooms, suites and private lounge, and the transformation of two beloved dining venues into brunch restaurant, ‘Ikena, and grab-and-gourmet market, Loulu. A completely reimagined wellness and Spa exp...
Hilton Signs Two New Hotels in Japan and China
Hilton | November 29, 2021
SINGAPORE – November 29, 2021 – Leading global hospitality company Hilton (NYSE: HLT) further underscores its tremendous growth momentum today as it announces two landmark signings; for the first Waldorf Astoria hotel in Osaka, Japan; and Conrad hotel in Chongqing, China. The two management agreements, inked with Orix Real Estate Corporation and Chongqing Jiafa Industrial Co., Ltd. respectively, add two brand-leading properties to the company’s storied portfolio of luxury hotels in Asia Pacific. When they open, the hotels will join the prestigious ranks of 30 operating hotels under the company’s group of luxury brands: Waldorf Astor...
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills Appoints Jacob Musyt as Director of Food and Beverage
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills | January 21, 2020
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – January 21, 2020 – Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is pleased to announce the return of Jacob Musyt to the world's leading luxury hotel brand. New to the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, Musyt has been appointed the new director of food and beverage. Joining the executive team in the same role he served at the Waldorf Astoria Park City (Utah), Musyt will oversee the full food and beverage division of the hotel, including Jean-Georges Beverly Hills, The Rooftop by JG, Lobby Lounge, in-room dining, catering and banquet events. "It's been a goal of mine to return to the Waldorf Astoria/Hilton family," Musyt says, "I...
Waldorf Astoria Hotels Debut in Las Vegas and Bangkok
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts | August 31, 2018
MCLEAN, Va. – August 31, 2018 – Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton (NYSE: HLT)'s iconic luxury brand, today announced the addition of two new notable properties to the global Waldorf Astoria portfolio. The brand is comprised of just over 30 iconic hotels, all that create a unique sense of place with a relentless commitment to personal service and culinary expertise in landmark locations around the world. "With over 30 stunning properties in our portfolio and nearly 20 in our pipeline, we are incredibly excited about the continued growth of our most iconic brand," said Martin Rinck, executive vice president and glob...
Hilton Signs with Gulf-Egypt for Hotels & Tourism to Operate Heliopolis Hotel & Towers as Hilton Cairo Heliopolis and Soon-to-Be Waldorf Astoria in Af
Hilton | February 14, 2018
CAIRO, Egypt, February 14, 2018 -- Hilton (NYSE:HLT) continues its growth and development in Egypt, 60 years after first entering the country, with the opening of the Hilton Cairo Heliopolis. The leading global hospitality company has also confirmed plans for the debut of its luxury brand Waldorf Astoria in Egypt later this year – once rebranded, this will be the company's first Waldorf Astoria hotel in Africa, staking ground for Hilton as a luxury operator in the region. Hilton has signed two management agreements with Gulf-Egypt for Hotels & Tourism (S.A.E) to operate Heliopolis Hotel & Towers Luxury Hotel under two dist...
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