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Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO Hotel to Open in 2024
Fujita Corporation | August 25, 2021
TOKYO - August 25, 2021 - Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Hotel Okura Co., Ltd., is pleased to announce that it will open the Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO hotel in 2024. The hotel will be located in Niseko, Hokkaido, a world-famous ski resort in Japan’s northernmost main island of Hokkaido. The company has contracted with Fujita Corporation to manage the new property. The Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO will offer 234 guest rooms, each with a standard area of about 34 square meters, including 16 suite rooms, on 8 floors above ground. All guest rooms on the top two floors will be equipped with bathrooms featuring a priv...
San Jose City Council Approves Urban Catalyst’s Extended-Stay Marriott in City’s Downtown West
Urban Catalyst | August 25, 2021
SAN JOSE, CA - August 25, 2021 - Urban Catalyst, Silicon Valley's premier Opportunity Zone Fund, announced today that the San Jose City Council gave the go-ahead Tuesday to build an extended-stay Marriott in San Jose’s Downtown West, just a short walk from Google’s planned mega-campus. The council’s blessing gives Urban Catalyst the green light to move forward with its Keystone project. The nationally branded extended-stay Marriott TownePlace Suites business hotel will be located at 491 W. San Carlos Street. In addition to its proximity to the Google development, the location is near two recently announced towers—with 1.1 million s...
Pacific Hotel Management to Open The Westin Palo Alto Following 18-Month Renovation
The Westin Palo Alto | August 24, 2021
PALO ALTO, CA - August 24, 2021 - Pacific Hotel Management will celebrate the grand re-opening of The Westin Palo Alto following the completion of a year and a half, multi-million dollar transformation. Beginning September 1st, guests will enjoy all that The Westin Palo Alto has to offer. The hotel is located in the heart of Silicon Valley with unparalleled access to museums, Stanford Shopping Center, golf courses, gardens and the renowned Stanford University. The redesigned hotel signals the momentum and evolution of Pacific Hotel Management as it continues to elevate experiences throughout their California properties, enhancing every ...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches New Luxury & Lifestyle Brand, Vignette Collection™
IHG Hotels & Resorts | August 24, 2021
IHG Hotels & Resorts has today announced Vignette Collection™ as its new Luxury & Lifestyle brand, with hotels in Australia and Thailand the first to join the collection. Vignette Collection becomes the sixth addition to IHG’s brand portfolio in the past four years, taking it to 17 in total across nearly 6,000 hotels in more than 100 countries. The Collection further enriches IHG’s fast-growing Luxury & Lifestyle offer for both leisure and business travellers. IHG’s Vignette Collection will give owners of world-class independent hotels the opportunity to retain their distinctive identity, while benefitt...
Hotel Okura Shanghai Sheshan to Open in 2024
Shanghai CITI-RAISE Construction Group Investment Company Limited | August 23, 2021
TOKYO - August 23, 2021 - Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce it will open the Hotel Okura Shanghai Sheshan in 2024. The new hotel will be located in Sheshan, a scenic forested mountainous area bordering the city of Shanghai. Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. and the Shanghai CITI-RAISE Construction Group Investment Company Limited concluded an agreement covering operation of the new property on August 31, 2020. Sheshan is located about 30 kilometers southwest of Shanghai city center, and features a rich natural environment which includes the Sheshan National Forest Park. The new two-storied Hotel Okura Shanghai Sheshan will be built on an ex...
Avison Young Hospitality Group – Red Roof Inns
Avison Young | August 23, 2021
ATLANTA – August 23, 2021 – Avison Young announced today it has successfully closed the sale of 32 Red Roof Inns over the last 19 months. The hotels were located in most of all US regions and ranged in room counts, size and demand generators. The broker leading in these transactions was Wendy Blissett, Principal with Avison Young. Keith Thompson said, “These closings represent a continued investment trend into limited-service hotel product which has outperformed most all other hospitality segments.”...
Coralville Hotel & Conference Center Reflagged Under the Hyatt Regency Brand
Marcus Hotels & Resorts | August 23, 2021
MILWAUKEE – August 23, 2021 – Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), announced that the Coralville Hotel & Conference Center has been reflagged as the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center, making it the first Hyatt Regency in the state of Iowa. The company assumed management of the newly flagged property on August 18, 2021. To offer guests the elevated experience and amenities for which the Hyatt Regency brand is known, the hotel, which is owned by the City of Coralville, will undergo a phased renovation to include re...
IHG Partners With Ha Long Bay Hotel Joint Stock Company for Holiday Inn Resort Halong Bay
IHG Hotels & Resorts | August 18, 2021
Vietnam – August, 18 2021 – IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Ha Long Bay Hotel Joint Stock Company to create a spectacular new resort in Halong City. Opening in 2023, Holiday Inn Resort Halong Bay will be the second Holiday Inn Resort to open in Vietnam, after Holiday Inn Resort Ho Tram Beach, and will quickly establish itself as the premier family destination in Halong Bay. The 208-key property will provide an iconic landmark on the city’s skyline thanks to its towering architecture and will be situated at the heart of a stunning mixed-used development project also featuring resort apartments and a retail podium. ...
Hilton Expands All-Inclusive Portfolio in Mexico With Opening of Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort
Hilton Hotels & Resorts | August 16, 2021
MCLEAN, Va. — August 16, 2021 — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today welcomed Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort as the latest addition to Hilton’s expanding All-Inclusive portfolio. Situated between the beaches of Bay of Banderas and the majestic Sierra Madre Mountain in Mexico’s Pacific Coast, the 444-room hotel features 14 restaurants and bars, two infinity pools and 16,200 square feet of versatile indoor meeting and event space. Managed by Hilton, the hotel was developed by Parks Hospitality and is owned by Fibra UNO. “With this newest addition to our rapidly growing portfolio in Mexico, we reinforce our commitment t...
The Standard to Debut in Singapore in 2023
Standard International (The Standard Hotels) | August 13, 2021
Standard International and Invictus Developments announce plans to build a new hotel in the heart of Singapore, the latest step in the pioneering brand’s global expansion New York, August 13, 2021–The Standard, the most innovative brand in the hospitality business, continues its expansion into key markets in Asia with the announcement of The Standard, Singapore. The Standard, Singapore, slated to open in 2023, represents the latest destination for the brand in Southeast Asia, following The Standard, Hua Hin, set to open in November 2021, and The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, which will open in 2022. “Singapore is a culturally rich...
MCR Purchases the DoubleTree Minneapolis University Area and Converts It to a Hilton Garden Inn
MCR | August 13, 2021
NEW YORK - August 13, 2021 - Big time in the Big Ten! MCR — the country’s 4th-largest hotel owner-operator — is the proud owner of the 141-room Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis University Area at the University of Minnesota’s main campus that’s home to more than 50,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Last fall, MCR acquired the DoubleTree from a lender who foreclosed on their borrower. MCR’s purchase price was more than a 40% discount to what the hotel previously sold for in 2018. In June 2021, MCR rebranded the hotel from a DoubleTree to a Hilton Garden Inn. The Hilton Garden Inn is MCR’s second hotel in Minneapolis. ...
Radisson Blu Grows Its Footprint in Latin America With a Resort Signing Near the Coast of Ecuador
Radisson Blu | August 12, 2021
Minneapolis, MN — August 12, 2021 — Radisson Hotel Group Americas today announced the signing of Radisson Blu Hotel & Residences, Punta Blanca in Ecuador. The newly constructed hotel is only one mile from stunning beaches along the Pacific Ocean. Guests will be able to book a variety of residences in five different layouts for up to eight guests. The hotel will open with 50 residences, with the remaining 150 units opening within the following 24 months. Construction has begun and the hotel is set to open in the fall of 2022. While visiting the hotel, guests can indulge in delicious cuisine with unique flavors from local ingredients ...
Karma Group Adds Karma Song Hoai in Vietnam to Resort Portfolio
KARMA GROUP | August 11, 2021
The illustrious Karma Group has welcomed another elegant property into its luxury resort portfolio, this time in Vietnam. Sitting among the picturesque UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Hoi An sits Karma Song Hoai. This sprawling property comprises 51 stylish suites and family rooms, each boasting private balconies and accompanied by a cluster of restaurants, bars, gyms, and even a spa. but the attraction of the resort doesn’t just lie in its host of amenities, but its location; Karma Song Hoai is perched on the banks of the Thu Bồn river, just 1 kilometre or a short stroll or bike ride from the old town. Though you can choose to ta...
Karisma Hotels & Resorts Azul Beach Resort Collection Expands With Two Dominican Republic Properties
Karisma Hotels & Resorts | August 11, 2021
MIAMI, FL – August 11, 2021 – Karisma Hotels & Resorts, the award-winning portfolio of properties spanning Latin America, the Caribbean and Mexico, is expanding its highly-praised Azul Beach Resorts portfolio with the launch of the all-new five-star Azul Beach Resort Cap Cana, opening this Winter, and the rebranding of Sensatori Punta Cana to Azul Beach Resort Punta Cana, debuting November 1, 2021. The launch and rebrand will bring the Azul Beach Resorts brand’s elevated service and refined charm to two uniquely breathtaking beaches along the Dominican Republic’s coastline. “After sustaining such a long-standing presenc...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Signs With GI Capital Management for Regent Kyoto, Japan
IHG Hotels & Resorts | August 10, 2021
IHG Hotels & Resorts and GI Capital Management today announce that they are poised to welcome a new era of elegant luxury to Japan, following the signing of Regent Kyoto which will open in 2024. Regent Hotels & Resorts has set new standards in luxury since it was founded in 1970, pioneering hotel design with bold firsts that captured imaginations and blending Eastern simplicity with Western elegance to deliver legendary hospitality. The collection of modern hotels and resorts is rooted in the beauty of contrast and the promise of extraordinary experiences. Regent Kyoto will continue this rich tradition, offering travellers to Ja...
SRH Hospitality Breaking Ground in Mid-August On 182-Key AC Hotel by Marriott Waco
SRH Hospitality Holdings | August 10, 2021
WACO, Texas – August 10, 2021 – SRH Hospitality Holdings LLC, a veteran developer of top-tier hospitality brands, and SkyWalker Property Partners LLC will break ground in mid-August on an AC Hotel by Marriott, the first full-service hotel to be developed in downtown Waco since the early 1980s. The 182-key AC Hotel Waco is slated to deliver in spring 2023 in the prestigious Magnolia Silos District, which is a designated Qualified Opportunity Zone for investment purposes. To help make the project a reality, the city has partnered with SRH by providing project-related incentives exceeding $13.5 million over a 10-year period. The incentive...
Radisson Hotel Group Signs Radisson Hotel Middelburg Marking in South Africa
Radisson Hotel Group | August 10, 2021
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – August 10, 2021 – Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotelGroup.com) is proud to announce the signing of Radisson Hotel Middelburg as part of the Group’s ambitious expansion plan in South Africa. Set to open at the end of 2023, the hotel boosts the Group’s South African portfolio to 16 hotels in operation and under development. It also places the Group firmly on track to reach its ambition of 150 hotels in operation and under development across Africa within the next five years. Ramsay Rankoussi, Vice President, Development, Africa and Turkey of Radisson Hotel Group said: “South Africa remains a key fo...
Hilton Signs With Al Sorouh Hospitality Development Real Estate to DoubleTree to Kingdom of Bahrain
DoubleTree by Hilton | August 6, 2021
Bahrain - August 6, 2021 - Hilton today announced plans to bring its DoubleTree by Hilton brand to the Kingdom of Bahrain. DoubleTree by Hilton Al Sayh Residences has been signed together with Al Sorouh Hospitality Development Real Estate and is due to open its doors in 2022. Board Member of the Al Sorouh Hospitality Development Real Estate and CEO of Mabanee Kuwait Waleed Alsharian said, “We believe this is a great partnership that will add a valuable offering to the area. We are very pleased to be working with Hilton and bringing DoubleTree by Hilton to the Kingdom of Bahrain and look forward to further partnerships with Hilton in...
Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Adds Two Independent Hotels
Curator Hotel & Resort Collection | August 5, 2021
BETHESDA, MARYLAND - August 5, 2021 - Today, Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) announced two new independent hotels have joined its ever-expanding collection of members: Jekyll Island Club Resort, an iconic oceanfront respite located on historic Jekyll Island, and Hotel Ändra, a luxury boutique property in downtown Seattle. “It’s thrilling to see the continued growth of our collection, especially with such renowned properties as Jekyll Island Club Resort and Hotel Ändra,” said Jennifer Barnwell, President of Curator. “Our continued momentum is helping us support the independent hotel industry, ensuring thes...
MGM Growth Properties to Be Acquired by VICI in Stock-for-Stock Transaction Valuing MGP at $17.2 Billion
MGM Resorts International | August 4, 2021
LAS VEGAS - Aug. 4, 2021 - MGM Resorts International today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with VICI Properties Inc. ("VICI") (NYSE: VICI) and MGM Growth Properties LLC ("MGP") (NYSE: MGP) whereby VICI would redeem a majority of MGP operating partnership units held by MGM Resorts for $43 per unit, or approximately $4.4 billion in cash, and acquire 100% of the outstanding class A shares of MGP in a stock-for-stock transaction. "In 2016 we started on our journey to become asset light and this announcement, together with our recently announced Springfield and CityCenter transactions, reflects the culmination of those...
Sandals Resorts International Plans April 2022 Opening for Sandals Royal Curaçao
Sandals® Resorts | August 4, 2021
MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA – August 4, 2021 – Sandals Resorts International (SRI) unveils new details for its flagship brand’s highly anticipated 16th resort and the company’s first venture into Curaçao, the newly named Sandals Royal Curaçao. Situated on 44 acres within the Santa Barbara private estate, an exclusive 3,000-acre protected preserve, Sandals Royal Curaçao will authentically intertwine natural world wonders - desert, ocean, mountains, and shoreline - with the resort experience. Here, couples will discover the beauty and geographic diversity of Curaçao, known for its adventurous terrain, pristine beaches, limestone ca...
Keswick Hall Set to Reopen Following Completion of New Guest Accomodations and Amenities
Keswick Hall | August 4, 2021
Charlottesville, VA – August 4, 2021 – Keswick Hall, one of Virginia’s top destinations since 1912, will reopen this summer 2021, following the completion of a new guest wing, infinity pool and cabanas, red clay tennis courts and reimagined resort grounds. In addition, the renewed Keswick Hall will feature a new signature restaurant, Marigold, helmed by acclaimed Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. For this project, owners Molly and Robert Hardie tapped the architecture firm Hart Howerton, distinguished lighting design firm, L’Observatoire International and renowned landscape architects, Nelson Byrd Woltz to work together to redefine the ...
Red Roof® Launches New Hometowne Studios Prototype
Red Roof | August 4, 2021
“Welcome to the Future of Franchising:” The industry’s most cost-efficient, design-forward economy extended stay concept is unveiled at AAHOACON 2021 Columbus, OH - August 4, 2021 - Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, unveiled a new prototype for its groundbreaking HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof brand at the 2021 AAHOACON conference of hotel franchisees. The new HomeTowne Studios (HTS) prototype was shaped by input from hotel owners, longtime franchisees, and valued guests. It features modern room design aesthetics, a cost-effective development footprint, and a layout that sets new standards for improved operational effi...
Deutsche Hospitality Signs With Commerz Real Institutional European Hotel Fund to Open IntercityHotel in Lübeck in 2023
INTERCITYHOTEL | August 3, 2021
Lübeck, known as the “City of Seven Spires” for the Gothic churches that punctuate its skyline, is set to become home to an IntercityHotel by 2023. The new build hotel will extend over six storeys and will include 176 rooms, a spacious lobby, a restaurant, a bar and various conference facilities. As is the case with all new generation IntercityHotels, interior design will be by the Italian architect Matteo Thun. The project is being realised as part of the existing cooperation agreement between Deutsche Hospitality and the “Commerz Real Institutional European Hotel Fund”, via which Commerz Real, a property subsidiary of Commerzbank, ...
