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Hilton to Debut in Cannes With 2023 Opening of Canopy by Hilton Brand
Canopy by Hilton | March 16, 2022
CANNES, France and MCLEAN, VA - March 16, 2022 - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has today confirmed a franchise agreement with SNC Société d´Exploitation Nouvelle du Soleil d´Or, a subsidiary of SDPNE, to open a new hotel under its growing lifestyle brand Canopy by Hilton. Canopy by Hilton Cannes will include 143 guest rooms and be located in central Cannes, a short walk from the city’s beaches, Old Port and the world-famous Palais des Festivals. The hotel is expected to welcome its first guests in 2023, and marks Hilton’s first property in Cannes. “Cannes is a world-class destination, hosting international events and leisure trav...
HRI Hospitality to Develop Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown
Tempo by Hilton | March 16, 2022
NEW ORLEANS, LA - March 16, 2022 - HRI Hospitality, a fully integrated real estate firm with more than $3.0 billion in total national development experience and in-house ownership, development, and management expertise, announces today that it has closed on construction financing for the ground-up development of a new Tempo by Hilton hotel in downtown Nashville, TN. The hotel is scheduled to break ground in March 2022 and open in spring 2024. HRI has entered into an agreement with Hilton to build a 16-story, 306-room focus-service lifestyle hotel adjacent to Nashville Yards in the heart of downtown Nashville. This will be HRI’s second hot...
Crawford Hoying and Shaner Hotels Plan New 171-Key Hotel at The District at Clifton Heights in Cincinnati
Crawford Hoying | March 15, 2022
CINCINNATI, OH - March 15, 2022 - Ohio-based real estate developer, Crawford Hoying, in partnership with Shaner Hotels, an award-winning, international hotel owner, operator and developer, today announced a new Tribute Portfolio Hotel at The District at Clifton Heights in Cincinnati, Ohio. “Hotel Celare” will feature 171 keys, a jump lobby, rooftop bar, multiple outdoor spaces and more. Construction on Hotel Celare is expected to begin later this year, with an anticipated completion date in early 2024. “The new Hotel Celare will mark our seventh hotel in Ohio and our 47th Marriott-branded property,” said Plato Ghinos, pre...
Hilton Prepares for New Era of Travel With Plans to Double France Portfolio
Hilton | March 14, 2022
FRANCE – March 14, 2022 – With travel restrictions continuing to ease across France and confidence in the travel market increasing, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is preparing for an incoming wave of travelers with a determined growth strategy for the country. As well as continuing to open more hotels in Paris, Hilton is increasing its focus on major resort destinations and provincial towns and cities with a development pipeline that will double the hotel group’s presence nationwide. Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vice president, development, EMEA, Hilton, said, “In the last 12 months, despite challenging market conditions, Hilton opened six h...
Four Seasons and Diriyah Gate Development Authority Plan New Luxury Hotel in Saudi Arabia’s Most Historic Destination
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | March 14, 2022
March 14, 2022 – Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, one of the world’s leading luxury hospitality companies, and Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA), the developers of the Diriyah master plan, announce plans for Four Seasons Hotel Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. A 300 year-old site located just outside of Riyadh, Diriyah is considered to be the birthplace of the Kingdom and the capital of the first Saudi state. The area is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, At-Turaif, the valley and lush palm groves of Wadi Hanifah, and will soon include the Diriyah development – an acclaimed project that pays homage to the history of Saudi Arabia. Loc...
HSMAI Develops New Chapter in Partnership With Discover Puerto Rico
HSMAI | March 11, 2022
The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is proud to announce the formation of a new chapter in Puerto Rico that is being established through a development grant provided by Discover Puerto Rico. A key objective of the grant is to provide educational programs for hospitality sales, marketing, and revenue professionals and stakeholders in the market, which will enhance their skills and abilities. “Discover Puerto Rico is thrilled to partner with HSMAI.,” said Brad Dean, CEO of Discover Puerto Rico. “Their proven track record as a trusted education and certification provider in various markets aro...
Hilton to Welcome Hilton Garden Inn Brisbane City Centre North in Partnership With Spring Hill Property Group Pty Ltd
Hilton Garden Inn | March 10, 2022
SYDNEY, Australia - March 10, 2022 - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of Hilton Garden Inn Brisbane City Centre North, marking the fifth Hilton Garden Inn hotel in the pipeline for Australasia. In partnership with Spring Hill Property Group Pty Ltd, part of Image Developments, Hilton will manage the newly built 129-room property, with hotel construction expected to start this year. “We are actively seeking to introduce more of our award-winning brands to Queensland and are delighted to be partnering with Spring Hill Property Group Pty Ltd to welcome the Hilton Garden Inn brand in Brisbane which will mark our fif...
Pacifica Hotels and New Ownership Group Begin Rebrand of Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara to The Riviera Beach House
Pacifica Hotels | March 8, 2022
Aliso Viejo, CA – March 8, 2022 – Pacifica Hotels, the largest owner and operator of independent, design-inspired hotels on the Pacific Coast, is refreshing the Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara property in collaboration with new ownership starting with a name change. The hotel was recently purchased by the same hotelier family who owns the historic Culver Hotel in Los Angeles and will be rebranded as an independent lifestyle hotel under the new name “The Riviera Beach House”. “We are excited to give our Santa Barbara property a much-needed update. The Riviera Beach House will draw inspiration from the Mediterranean lifestyle ...
Hilton to Debut on Galapagos Island With Signing of Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection by Hilton
Curio Collection by Hilton | March 7, 2022
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, Ecuador and MCLEAN, VA - March 7, 2022 - Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Serinatura S.A. to welcome the Curio Collection by Hilton brand to the Galapagos island of Santa Cruz with the conversion of the Royal Palm Galapagos Hotel. The renowned property will remain owned and operated by its current management company, led by Diego Andrade Murtinho, while joining Curio Collection by Hilton, and will maintain the property’s storied commitment to sustainable, responsible travel. With an anticipated conversion in July 2022, Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection by Hilton will r...
Accor Signs With Boutique Corporation Public Company Limited for ibis hotel in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Accor | March 3, 2022
Accor, the largest international hotel operator in the Southeast Asia region, is expanding its partnership with Boutique Corporation Public Company Limited for a new development project in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The partnership will see the debut of the iconic ibis brand in the mountainous northern region, with the newly signed ibis Chiangmai Nimman Journeyhub scheduled to open mid-2023. Located within walking distance of the trendy Nimman neighbourhood, guests will enjoy convenient access to city’s popular coffee destinations, vibrant dining scene, live music bars, and the charming Old Town. With a forward-looking modern design that refl...
Woodside Hotel Group Rebrands Bodega Bay Lodge to The Lodge At Bodega Bay
THE LODGE AT BODEGA BAY | March 3, 2022
Bodega Bay, CA – March 3, 2022 – Woodside Hotel Group, a collection of independent boutique hotels throughout Northern California, today announces the rebranding and renaming of Bodega Bay Lodge to The Lodge at Bodega Bay. Timed to its 50th anniversary, The Lodge at Bodega Bay was originally purchased in 1972 by the Alden family as a small motor lodge on a beautiful bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Sonoma County, marking the creation of Woodside Hotel Group. Since, the Lodge has transformed into an elegant coastal hideaway, featuring 83 guest rooms with stunning ocean views and private balconies, most with wood-burning firepl...
Vail’s Austria Haus Hotel to Join Destination by Hyatt Brand
Destination by Hyatt | March 2, 2022
CHICAGO – March 2, 2022 – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today plans for the continued growth of the Destination by Hyatt portfolio with the upcoming addition of the 25-room Austria Haus Hotel in Vail, Colo. Expected to begin operating under the Destination by Hyatt brand in spring 2022, Austria Haus Hotel will continue to offer personalized guest service and luxury accommodations as one of the only boutique-style hotels in Vail Village. Inspired by authentic ski chalets of the Austrian Alps, the boutique Austria Haus Hotel welcomes travelers from around the world to experience western luxury and sophistication wrapped...
Radisson Hotel Group Expands in Asia Pacific With Signing of Inaugural Hotel in Papua New Guinea
RADISSON HOTEL GROUP | March 1, 2022
Radisson Hotel Group continues to break new ground in Asia Pacific with the signing of an agreement for the Grand Papua Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals – its inaugural hotel in Papua New Guinea. Centrally located Port Moresby, overlooking the harbor and Coral Sea, the 16-storey Grand Papua Hotel had a strong reputation as being one of the country’s most popular places to stay. As a member of Radisson Individuals, Radisson Hotel Group’s newest affiliation brand, it will deliver to the standards of international hospitality while retaining its own distinct character and charm. Grand Papua Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals...
Hyatt and ANTA Group Plan World’s First FILA-Branded Lifestyle Hotel in Shanghai
JdV by Hyatt | February 28, 2022
CHICAGO, IL – February 28, 2022 – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and ANTA Sports Products Co., Ltd. (ANTA Group) announced plans for the first-of-its-kind FILA-branded hotel in Shanghai – FILA HOUSE Shanghai. The hotel will make its mark on the global stage as the inaugural FILA-branded hotel in the world and by joining the JdV by Hyatt brand, FILA HOUSE Shanghai will bring a vibrant new experience to the local hotel scene. FILA, a global sports brand with a strong lifestyle appeal with more than 100 years of history, has gained recognition among high-end consumers for its unique fusion of fitness and fashion that is both spo...
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Partners With DAMAC for Private Island Resort in the Maldives
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group | February 28, 2022
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new resort on a private island in The Maldives that is scheduled to open in 2025. The resort is currently under development on a pristine Indian Ocean site and will stretch across three private islands on Bolidhuffaru Reef in South Male Atoll, accessed by an easy 20-minute speedboat ride from Male’s Velana international airport. Surrounded by white sand beaches and the vibrant coral reefs for which The Maldives is renowned, the resort will provide a picturesque backdrop from which to enjoy a variety of activities including wellness experiences and watersports. The accommo...
Meliá Hotels International Expands in Vietnam With Vinpearl Partnership
Meliá Hotels International | February 28, 2022
Hanoi, Vietnam - February 28, 2022 - Burgeoning hotel group, Meliá Hotels International, is set to become one of the largest international hotel brands in Vietnam through a new collaboration with the country’s largest domestic hotel owner, Vinpearl. Under the agreement, the leading Spanish hotel group will take over the management of 12 hotels and resorts already opened and in operation, in top destinations across the nation. “We believe in creating strong and strategic regional partnerships with companies that have a deep connection to the locations they serve,” said Gabriel Escarrer, Vice Chairman and CEO of Meliá Hotels...
Dual-Branded Canopy by Hilton and Homewood Suites by Hilton Downtown The Gulch Announces Signing, Breaks Ground in Nashville
Hilton | February 24, 2022
The 333-room property will be Hilton’s first dual-branded hotel in downtown Nashville when it opens in 2024 NASHVILLE, Tenn. and MCLEAN, Va. - Today, Hilton announced the signing of and has broken ground on the dual-branded Canopy by Hilton and Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch, in partnership with Tara Investments. The 11-story property, which will mark Hilton’s first lifestyle hotel in Nashville, is slated for completion in 2024. The development will showcase the city’s first Canopy by Hilton, Hilton’s vibrant, boutique lifestyle hotel brand that provides an authentically local experience. “We are thri...
Hyatt Unveils Plans for Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars
Hyatt Hotels Corporation | February 24, 2022
CHICAGO, IL – February 24, 2022 –Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Blackfriars Hotels Limited for Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars. Anticipated to open in July 2022, the 204-room Hyatt Regency hotel will join nine additional Hyatt-branded properties in London, marking another milestone in Hyatt’s ambitious brand growth strategy for the U.K. in one of London’s busiest districts. With global corporations, businesses and law firms calling the surrounding area 'home,' Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars will be intuitively designed with productivity in m...
Marriott Signs With Cola Holdings and The Westbury Hotel Limited to Bring Iconic St. Regis Brand to the UK
Marriott International | February 24, 2022
Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed a management agreement with Cola Holdings and The Westbury Hotel Limited to bring the storied St. Regis brand to the well-heeled area of Mayfair, London. Combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit, this highly anticipated signing will bring the brand’s signature Butler Service, celebrated rituals, and rich heritage to one of London’s most alluring neighbourhoods. Solidifying St. Regis’ position as a global leader in luxury, The St. Regis London is expected to welcome its first guests in 2023, offering a highly personalised guest experience on the corner of Bond Stree...
Alex. Brown Realty and Hotel Development Partners Sell Courtyard Atlanta Alpharetta/Avalon Area Hotel
Alex. Brown Realty | February 23, 2022
BALTIMORE, MD - February 23, 2022 - Alex. Brown Realty (ABR) and Hotel Development Partners (HDP) are pleased to announce the sale of the Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Alpharetta/Avalon Area to an entity backed by JMREI and Lionshead Capital Partners. The Atlanta team of Hodges Ward Elliott brokered the transaction. The ABR/HDP joint venture developed the 115-room Courtyard, which opened in early-2019. “We are proud to have brought this state-of-the-art Courtyard to Alpharetta. It was extremely well-received and is among the finest examples of the Courtyard brand,” said Allen O'Brien, CEO of HDP. Hotel Equities, an affiliate of HDP, ...
Hilton Signs With PT Surya Semesta Internusa to Debut LXR Hotels & Resorts in South East Asia
LXR Hotels & Resorts | February 23, 2022
SINGAPORE - February 23, 2022 - Leading global hospitality company Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of an LXR Hotels & Resorts property in Bali, Indonesia with PT Surya Semesta Internusa Tbk. Set to open as the first LXR-branded resort in South East Asia in late 2022, the 72 all-villa resort will join a collection of unique, independent luxury properties around the world, which includes the recently opened ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts in Japan. “We are thrilled to partner with PT Surya Semesta Internusa Tbk to introduce LXR’s unique approach to luxury hospitality in Bali, one of the world’s mos...
Hyatt Partners With Exacorp One to Bring Thompson Hotels Brand to Spain
Hyatt Hotels Corporation | February 22, 2022
CHICAGO, IL - February 22, 2022 - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with Exacorp One S.L. for the first Thompson Hotels property in Spain: Thompson Madrid. Slated to open in Summer 2022, the 175-room luxury lifestyle hotel will mark a significant milestone for Hyatt as the brand celebrates its thoughtful growth in Europe with its debut in Spain. Perfect for both business and leisure guests, Thompson Madrid will be located in the centre of the new Golden Mile of Madrid, and steps away from the most visited icons of the city, Puerta del Sol and the eclectic Gran Vía st...
Middle East Construction Pipeline Sees Slight Growth for the Second Consecutive Quarter
Lodging Econometrics | February 22, 2022
PORTSMOUTH, NH – February 22, 2022 – According to the Lodging Econometrics (LE) Q4 2021 publication of its Construction Pipeline Trend Report for the Middle East, the hotel construction pipeline in the region presently stands at 546 projects/150,547 rooms. Following an eight consecutive quarter downward trend, this is the second consecutive quarter project counts have increased in the region since Q3 ‘19. Projects currently under construction stand at 337 projects/102,821 rooms, a 4% by project and 9% by rooms drop year-over-year (YOY). Projects scheduled to start construction in the next 12 months are up 5% by projects and 20% by r...
Beulah and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Bringing New Hotel to Melbourne, Australia
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | February 21, 2022
Taking luxury to new heights as part of the STH BNK By Beulah development, the Hotel will be located in what is set to be the world’s tallest vertical garden Award-winning Melbourne property developer, Beulah, today announces that Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, a global leader in luxury hospitality, has been chosen to manage the hotel within its new AUD 2.7 billion development, STH BNK By Beulah. Four Seasons Hotel Melbourne will include 210 rooms, crowning the western tower of STH BNK By Beulah, and will see guests arrive via a Sky Lobby situated on the 63rd floor, boasting panoramic views over Melbourne’s city skyline, beachfr...
