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Marriott Signs Agreement to Bring the Ritz-Carlton and Marriott Marquis to China National Convention Center in Beijing
Marriott International | January 3, 2024
Marriott International, Inc., recently announced that it has signed an agreement with Beijing North Star Company Limited to open the third The Ritz-Carlton and the first Marriott Marquis Hotel in Beijing. Expected to open in 2026, The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, North will provide its legendary service and elegant design to travelers in and abroad, while Beijing Marriott Marquis Hotel will deliver a perfect blend of heartfelt service and modern style at China National Convention Center Phase II, a large complex with hotels, retails, offices, leisure facilities, and spacious venues for high-level conferences, exhibitions, and events. "We are exci...
Hard Rock International Breaks Ground on Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens in Greece
Hard Rock | December 22, 2023
ATHENS, Greece, Dec. 22, 2023 -- Today, Hard Rock International, GEK TERNA Group and the Athens community celebrated the groundbreaking of the luxury resort and Casino in the heart of the Athens Rivera. The groundbreaking event featured a commemorative shovel celebration at the historical Hellinikon Airport. The ceremony to follow was conducted at the Hellinikon Experience Center and included the Hard Rock International executives, GEK TERNA Group executives, Greek government officials, political dignitaries and local community leaders. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens will be the first integrated resort of its kind in continen...
Six Senses Wadi Safar Project Launched by Diriyah Company in Saudi Arabia
IHG Hotels & Resorts | December 22, 2023
BANGKOK – December 22, 2023 – When the Diriyah Company announced a unique giga-project with distinctive cultural, historical, and tourism landmarks, it invited international partners to come together and construct a new legacy for Saudi Arabia. Six Senses will help bring this to life through a new hotel in Wadi Safar, which lies just west of Diriyah and northwest of Riyadh. “As the Kingdom evolves and opens to tourism, it is garnering strong interest among international visitors to explore its heritage sites and outstanding natural beauty,” said Chief Executive Officer of Six Senses Neil Jacobs. “We are excited to be working close...
Holladay Properties Launches Development for Tempo by Hilton Hotel at Farm Brew LIVE! Campus in Manassas, Virginia
Holladay Properties | December 22, 2023
MANASSAS, Va., Dec. 22, 2023 -- Holladay Properties, a leading commercial real estate development company, has officially announced an exciting new hotel project - the Tempo by Hilton - coming to the popular Farm Brew LIVE! Campus in Manassas, VA. In a strategic joint partnership with Villagio Hospitality Group, Holladay will develop this innovative hotel concept from Hilton that is poised to redefine the hospitality experience. Scheduled to open in mid 2025, the Tempo by Hilton will feature an open lobby design, multi-functional spaces for relaxation, work and dining, as well as premium food and beverage outlets. "We are thrilled to ...
Hotel Okura Suzhou to Open in 2027 in China’s Jiangsu Province
Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. | December 22, 2023
New hotel to open in Suzhou, the economic driver of China's Jiangsu Province TOKYO--Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to operate and manage Hotel Okura Suzhou in Suzhou, China from 2027. The agreement with Suzhou Ronghe Real Estate Co., Ltd., which is owned by Suzhou Harmony Development Group Co., Ltd., Marimo Holdings, Inc. and Sumitomo Corporation, was signed on December 20. Suzhou, located in southeastern Jiangsu Province, has developed as an economic center due to its geographical proximity to Shanghai. Blessed with a picturesque "old-town" center, Suzhou (the "Venice of the East") is ...
Radisson Collection Brand to Strengthen Portfolio of Luxury Lifestyle Hotels and Resorts in 2024
Radisson Hotel Group | December 21, 2023
Radisson Hotel Group has seen rapid growth of the Radisson Collection brand since its launch in 2018 as a luxury lifestyle brand of individual hotels with distinct character. By the end of 2023, the Radisson Collection brand portfolio will encompass 35 hotels in operation and 24 under development globally, offering over 7000 guest rooms and suites. The Radisson Collection brand has developed as a hallmark of iconic hotels in unique locations, representing both famed heritage hotels and new properties. The collection of hotels united under the Radisson Collection brand occupy sought-after locations at dynamic destinations in Europe, the A...
Four Seasons and Fungseng Prosperity Holdings Limited to Open Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai
Four Seasons | December 21, 2023
Combining Shanghai's historic charm and urban flair, the new Four Seasons Hotel will offer a distinct luxury hospitality experience with modern design, dynamic culinary concepts and resort-style amenities throughout TORONTO, Dec. 21, 2023 -- Four Seasons together with Fungseng Prosperity Holdings Limited have announced plans for a new hotel in Shanghai, marking a new chapter of growth for the luxury hospitality company in one of China's most important cities. Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai will soar 44 storeys high with 160 luxuriously appointed rooms and suites, anticipated to welcome guests in 2027. Located along the iconic Hu...
Accor and Mardi Holding Launch Development for a New Mercure in Batumi, Georgia
ACCOR | December 21, 2023
Accor, a world leading hospitality group, announces the signing of a cooperation agreement with the Georgian development company Mardi Holding to open a new Mercure on the Black Sea coast in Batumi, Georgia. The hotel will deliver the ultimate in customer service, wellness, gastronomy and leisure, as well as additional benefits thanks to the global loyalty program ALL - Accor Live Limitless. “We are delighted to announce our new signing in Georgia and the future premiere of Mercure brand in Batumi recognized as Europe's leading all-season destination 2023 at the tourism “Oscar”, World Travel Awards, for the third time. We are confide...
ONYX Hospitality Group Unveils Expansion for ‘Shama’ Brand Across Thailand, Malaysia, China, and Hong Kong
ONYX Hospitality Group | December 21, 2023
London, December 2023 – ONYX Hospitality Group, the prominent management company in Southeast Asia, is expanding its renowned serviced apartment brand, Shama, with five new properties across Asia. The company recognises the increasing demand for serviced apartments, particularly in the post-pandemic era, and is confident that these new additions will meet the needs of business, leisure, and the growing segment of ‘Bleisure’ travellers. The Shama brand is renowned for its commitment to providing contemporary, stylish, and spacious serviced apartments. Acknowledging and responding to the popularity of serviced apartments for both long ...
Oetker Collection Launches Restoration with Plans to Open The Vineta Hotel, Palm Beach in Autumn 2024
Oetker Collection | December 21, 2023
Palm Beach, California - December 21, 2023 -Uniting once again with owner-partners, Reuben Brothers – following the success of the opening of Hotel La Palma in Capri this summer – Oetker Collection is taking its famed European hospitality to the U.S. for the first time, to open The Vineta Hotel in Palm Beach next autumn. Steeped in the elegance of bygone times, The Vineta Hotel stands as testament to history and opulence, where the walls whisper of glamorous tête-à-têtes past. This glittering new hotel takes root in the heart of Palm Beach just two blocks off Worth Avenue – a landmark destination renowned for its designer bouti...
Hilton Signs First Tru by Hilton Hotel in Argentina With Argenway
Hilton | December 19, 2023
The game‑changing hotel brand continues its global expansion to 10 countries with the signing of Tru by Hilton Bariloche MCLEAN, Va. and BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – In a year of continued growth, Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) innovative hotel brand, Tru by Hilton, announces the signing of Tru by Hilton Bariloche. Slated to open in 2027 in Patagonia, one of Argentina’s most exciting destinations, Tru by Hilton Bariloche will represent another market first for the fast-growing, game-changing brand and marks its 10th country with supply and pipeline locations. Located in the scenic village of San Carlos de Bariloche close to the Civic Center a...
IHG Partners With Square Nine Estate Developers to Debut Holiday Inn Express Brand in Islamabad, Pakistan
IHG | December 19, 2023
Set to open in 2026, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, The Avenue, Islamabad will add to IHG’s developing presence in the country Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19 December 2023: IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement for its first Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel, in Islamabad — in partnership with Square Nine Estate Developers Pvt. Ltd., a prominent real estate organisation in Pakistan. Scheduled for a 2026 opening, the hotel reaffirms IHG’s strategic commitment to expand its presence in key international markets, in line with market demands. ...
Hard Rock and the Tejon Indian Tribe Celebrate the Groundbreaking of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon
Tejon Indian Tribe | December 18, 2023
METTLER, Calif., Dec. 18, 2023 -- Hard Rock International and the Tejon Indian Tribe celebrated the groundbreaking of the long-awaited hotel and casino located at Hwy. 166 and Sabodan Road West of the community of Mettler, California on Tejon Tribal land. The celebration featured a commemorative shovel groundbreaking with Hard Rock representatives, Tejon Indian Tribe leadership and general membership plus statewide and local community leaders. "This is an exciting day for the state of California, Kern County and the Tejon Indian Tribe," said Octavio Escobedo, III Chair of the Tejon Indian Tribe. "This groundbreaking is a symbolic cer...
Marriott Signs With Zhejiang Wanhao Wanjia Group to Develop Two Properties in Qiandao Lake
Marriott International | December 18, 2023
The St. Regis Qiandao Lake and AC Hotel by Marriott Qiandao Lake are slated to open in late 2026 in Zhejiang Province, Eastern China Marriott International, Inc. recently announced it has signed an agreement with Zhejiang Wanhao Wanjia Group to develop two properties in Qiandao Lake, located in eastern China’s Zhejiang Province. The St. Regis Qiandao Lake and AC Hotel by Marriott Qiandao Lake are expected open in December 2026, bringing the St. Regis brand’s signature luxury and timeless heritage, complemented with AC Hotels’ modern design and intuitive service to a destination famous for its vast expanses of shimmering blue-gree...
IHG Signs With XECO Media to Bring Holiday Inn Resort to Karjat, Maharashtra
IHG | December 18, 2023
The new-build resort with 150 keys will open its doors to guests in 2027 18 December 2023, New Delhi: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with XECO Media LLP to bring a new Holiday Inn Resort to the city of Karjat, Maharashtra. Set to open in 2027, the resort will add 150 keys to IHG’s portfolio in the state. The signing is a strategic move underscoring IHG's commitment to providing diverse and exceptional hospitality experiences across leisure destinations in the country. The new-build resort will be situated in the resort town of...
The Cordish Companies Breaks Ground on New $270+ Million Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana
The Cordish Companies | December 14, 2023
World-Class Gaming, Hotel, Dining, and Entertainment Destination to Feature First Land-Based Casino in Shreveport-Bossier Market New Development Projected to Generate More Than $200 Million in City and State Gaming Tax Revenue in First Five Years of Operation, and Create Approximately 1,500 New Jobs for the Region BOSSIER CITY, La., Dec. 14, 2023 -- LRGC Gaming Investors, LLC, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies, today celebrated the commencement of construction on the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market and the $270+ Million LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL LOUISIANA, a project that will serve as a regional...
Capital Square and Method Co. Mark Construction Milestone With Topping Out of Luxury Boutique Hotel in Charleston Opportunity Zone
Capital Square | December 14, 2023
CHARLESTON, S.C., Dec. 14, 2023 -- Capital Square, one of the nation's leading sponsors of tax-advantaged real estate investments and an active developer and manager of housing communities, and Method Co., a real estate development, design and management company, announced today the topping out of their new project, a 50-unit, luxury boutique hotel in historic downtown Charleston. The as-yet-unnamed development, located at 529 King Street within a qualified opportunity zone, is expected to be completed by summer 2024. "Capital Square focuses on development opportunities in growing Southeastern markets, including Charleston, Raleigh, ...
Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown to Open Spring 2024
Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown | December 14, 2023
Fort Worth’s first Le Méridien hotel fuses Texan bravado and European flair FORT WORTH, TX [December 14, 2023] - Nestled in the crossroads of Texan heritage and cultural innovation, Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown is positioned to weave its own chapter into the tapestry of the historic city of Fort Worth. In partnership with premier real estate investment and development company, Blueprint Hospitality, and operated by Remington Hospitality, the 14-story boutique hotel is an addition to Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program, and is set to open in spring of 2024 as a nod to the city’s storied p...
Choice Hotels Completes Radisson Hotels Americas Integration Just 16 Months After Acquisition
Choice Hotels | December 13, 2023
Company's Expertise and Experience in Integrating Hotel Brands Results in Rapid Onboarding of Hundreds of Radisson Properties NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 13, 2023 -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest and most successful lodging franchisors, announced today that it has completed the integration of the Radisson Hotels Americas business, transitioning nearly 600 hotels to Choice's world-class franchise success system and digital platforms. The milestone comes just 16 months after Choice acquired the Radisson Hotels Americas brands in August 2022. "Completing the integration in such a short amount o...
IHG Partners With A.R Resorts & Hotels to Develop voco Amritsar Airport
IHG | December 13, 2023
The signing marks India’s fifth voco hotel as the brand sees rapid expansion in the country 13 December 2023, New Delhi: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with A.R Resorts & Hotels Pvt Ltd to develop a new hotel in the city of Amritsar - voco Amritsar Airport. The 139-keys hotel is set to open its doors to travellers in December 2024. voco offers a premium experience to guests and combines the informality and charm of an individual hotel with the quality and reassurance of a global and respected brand. Marking the fifth voco hotel in India and the first in ...
IHG Hotels & Resorts and RAK Properties Expand Partnership With the Introduction of Staybridge Suites Mina Al Arab in Ras Al Khaimah
IHG | December 12, 2023
Located on Hayat Island, the developement will be designed to meet the needs of extended-stay business and leisure travellers. Dubai, 12 December 2023: RAK Properties PJSC, (ADX: RAKPROP), Ras Al Khaimah’s leading publicly listed property developer announced that it has expanded it’s strategic relationship with IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG®) with the introduction of ‘Staybridge Suites Mina Al Arab’ on Hayat Island. The 156-key Staybridge Suites Mina Al Arab will offer studio, one and two-bedroom appartments blending contemporary design with spacious layouts. The 14-storey tower will feature a fully equipped fitness center, b...
Maine Course Hospitality Group Breaks Ground on TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Williston, Vermont
Maine Course Hospitality | December 12, 2023
Williston, VT – December 12, 2023 – Maine Course Hospitality Group, a leading hotel management company, is thrilled to announce the groundbreaking of a new TownePlace Suites by Marriott in the picturesque town of Williston, Vermont, a submarket of the greater Burlington area. This exciting venture is a result of a collaborative effort between Maine Course Hospitality and Redstone VT Property Management, the property's owner and developer. The groundbreaking ceremony marks the beginning of a project that promises to bring modern accommodations and hospitality excellence to the heart of Vermont's thriving community. The new TownePlace Su...
Accor Signs With JSC “Dallmark LTD” for First Hotel in Tajikistan
ACCOR | December 12, 2023
Accor, a world leading hospitality group, announces the signing of a cooperation agreement with the representative office of construction and investment company JSC “Dallmark LTD” to open a new Swissôtel on Rudaki Avenue in Dushanbe. The official signing ceremony, which took place at Safo Dushanbe Hotel, was attended by Hamzaali Fazilov, Director of the Representative office of JSC “Dallmark Ltd” in the Republic of Tajikistan, and Alexis Delaroff, Chief Operating Officer of Accor New East Europe. Swissôtel in Dushanbe became Accor’s first project signed in Tajikistan. The new premium hotel will offer traditional Swiss hospitali...
PENN Entertainment Breaks Ground on Second Hotel Tower at The M Resort
The M Resort | December 11, 2023
WYOMISSING, Pa. & HENDERSON, Nev.--PENN Entertainment, Inc. (“PENN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today that it will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the second hotel tower at M Resort this afternoon at 2 pm PST. “We can’t wait to begin construction on a second hotel tower at M Resort,” said Jay Snowden, CEO and President of PENN Entertainment. “This new addition will benefit from the strong demand of the Henderson locals market while providing much needed additional room capacity for group business that is drawn to our market-leading resort and amenities, including our highly successful partnership with ...
