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The Newly Built 96-room Marker Waterfront Resort in Old Town Key West, Florida Opens Next Week
December 6, 2014
Dec. 06--The new Marker Waterfront Resort in Old Town Key West screams Conch. In each room, the site of the former Jabour's Trailer Court has a fresh lime and cutting board for mixing drinks, which includes alcohol from Key West's rum distillery; books from Ernest Hemingway on the shelves; and Key West Aloe products stationed below the shower head. General Manager Thomas Whitney said he wanted the 96-room hotel at 200 William St., which is scheduled to open Dec. 12, to embrace the community. According to the hotel's website, the Marker is "the only newly built hotel" to grace Old Town in more than 20 years. Despite delays in opening, re
Study Shows Need for Large and Small Hotels in Lockport, New York
December 6, 2014
Dec. 06--LOCKPORT -- The consultant hired to determine the market demand for a hotel in Lockport believes that a 100- to 150-room hotel on the site of the former Dussault Foundry could succeed, the city's development chief says. There also could be room for a smaller "boutique" hotel, perhaps at 57 Canal St., Planning and Development Director R. Charles Bell said. The word came as the state announced two grants to the city, totaling $380,000, with more than half of the money aimed at developing small hospitality and lodging businesses in Lockport. The Dussault site at the northern end of Washburn Street, a vacant former industrial brown
lebua at State Tower Selected Among Best Hotels in Southeast Asia by Readers of Conde Nast Traveler
lebua Hotels & Resorts | December 5, 2014
For the third consecutive year, lebua at State Tower has been selected by travelers for a Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award, who this year voted the hotel one of the 'Best Hotels in Southeast Asia'. Noted for its expansive, elegantly appointed suites, world-class amenities and celebrated restaurants and bars, lebua at State Tower was voted upon by nearly 77,000 readers who cast over a million votes. "To be recognized by the discerning readers of Condé Nast Traveler is an incredible honor," remarked Deepak Ohri, CEO of lebua Hotels & Resorts. "Our luxurious accommodations, emphasis on impeccable service, and unparalleled cu
Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ Launches $9.4M Expansion and Renovation
Resorts Casino Hotel | December 5, 2014
December 05, 2014 - ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Resorts Casino Hotel ("Resorts"), the first casino to open in Atlantic City and a property managed by Mohegan Gaming Advisors, today announced a $9.4 million multi-faceted expansion of its convention space that will bring an additional 12,000 square feet of event space, including 11 new conference rooms. This expansion is part of the hotel's long-term property reinvestment plan, following the recent $35 million Jimmy Buffet-themed Margaritaville and nearly $70 million expansion and renovation of Resorts under Morris Bailey's ownership. "This conference center expansion is the latest example of t
Dawna Naylor Named as Director of Sales for the 873-room Westin New York at Times Square
The Westin New York at Times Square | December 5, 2014
New York, NY - December 5, 2014 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Dawna Naylor as director of sales at The Westin New York at Times Square, an 873-room luxury hotel in the heart of Manhattan's famed Times Square. Naylor, who has an impressive sales-based hospitality background, will report in to Jim Mooney, director of sales and marketing, while also working closely alongside General Manager Sean Verney. In her new role Naylor will lead the charge for group, leisure and corporate sales at what was the very first Westin in New York City when it opened in 2002. She will oversee nearly a dozen people and will be
Wyndham Hotel Group Opens Flagship, 86-key Wyndham Hotel Melbourne, in Australia
Wyndham Hotel Group | December 5, 2014
Melbourne, VIC (December 5, 2014) – Wyndham Hotel Group, the world's largest hotel company with approximately 7,590 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), has officially opened its flagship Melbourne development, Wyndham Hotel Melbourne, becoming the company's first hotel in the city. Centrally located in Melbourne's central business district (CBD) on the corner of William Street and Little Bourke Street, the much-anticipated high-rise complex boasts 531 apartments across two towers and comprises hotel accommodation, vacation ownership, residential apartments and a retail precinct. It joins 16 hotels currently o
Platinum Group & IHG Sign Double Deal for Holiday Inn Resort and Holiday Inn Express in Koh Samui
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) | December 5, 2014
Both Hotels to be Part of New Build Mixed-Use Development on Bophut Beach 5 December, 2014 - InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed an agreement with Thailand's leading property group, The Platinum Samui Co., Ltd., part of the Platinum Group, to develop the first Holiday Inn Resort and Holiday Inn Express hotel in the popular island destination of Koh Samui. Situated a short 15-minute drive from the Samui International Airport, travellers can opt to stay at the full service family-friendly Holiday Inn Resort Samui Bophut, or enjoy the comfort and convenience of the select service Holi
IHG Signs Management Agreement to Develop 200-room Crowne Plaza Christchurch in New Zealand
Crowne Plaza | December 5, 2014
5 December, 2014 - InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement to develop the 200-room Crowne Plaza Christchurch, signalling IHG's commitment to Christchurch's economic revival. Located in the central business district (CBD) and across from the planned new Christchurch Convention Centre due to open in 2017, the upscale hotel will be a conversion of a current commercial building owned by a consortium of local Christchurch investors. The hotel will be one of the tallest buildings in the city, presenting guests with unrivalled views of Mt Hutt and the New Zealand Ski fi