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IHG Opens New Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel in Glasgow, Scotland
IHG | May 15, 2019
San Francisco, May 15, 2019: Consistently voted as one of the top cities to visit in 2019, Glasgow is the perfect blend of sophistication and grit, and is now home to the latest property from global leader in boutique luxury, Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants. Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel is situated in a landmark location with a storied past. The hotel exudes class and elegance with original architectural features, such as marble fireplaces, rich wood paneling and lofty ceilings. In true Kimpton style, the hotel offers a luxury experience full of signature perks, brought to life with Glaswegian charm and personality. The exterio...
How Modular Construction Is Changing Commercial Real Estate
JLL Real Views | May 15, 2019
Regions across the U.S. faced their snowiest, coldest and warmest February in history this year, with volatile weather disrupting the flow of life across the country. That included construction projects. Yet there was one setting where the unpredictable winter didn't slow down work — the vast indoor spaces where firms have increasingly been creating homes, offices and hotels. The method of modular construction — where pieces of buildings are manufactured in one place, and then delivered to construction sites for assembly — has boomed in recent years. The business in the U.S. has doubled in size to US$8 billion over the...
IHG Launches New All-Suites Brand, Atwell Suites
May 15, 2019
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) today revealed its new all-suites brand, Atwell Suites™, to thousands of IHG owners and operators at its Americas Investors & Leadership Conference in Las Vegas. The new upper-midscale hotel brand will target an estimated $18 billion industry segment with strong guest and owner demand. The Atwell Suites brand builds on IHG's heritage of pioneering new growth opportunities for hotel owners and operators that better serve travelers. Through this strategy, IHG has successfully cultivated a dynamic portfolio of unique midscale and upper-midscale brands across the mainstream category includi...
Hard Rock International Partners With ASG for €200 Million New Hotel in Barcelona
Hard Rock International | May 15, 2019
May 15, 2019 – Hard Rock International continues growing its European hotel portfolio, announcing the development of Hard Rock Hotel Barcelona. The brand is set to bring its signature musical flair to the shores of Barcelona in a €200 million new hotel to be developed on the last available seaside plot in metropolitan Barcelona. Construction of the 504-room hotel will begin in late 2019, set to open on the shores of Barcelona in early 2022. "This is set to be another ambitious project for Hard Rock International, alongside ASG," comments Todd Hricko, senior vice president and head of global hotel development at Hard Rock Inte...
IHG’s Holiday Inn Express, Hilton’s Home2 Suites, and Marriott’s Fairfield Inn Claim 20% of U.S. Construction Pipeline Projects
Lodging Econometrics (LE) | May 14, 2019
May 13, 2019 – PORTSMOUTH, NH -- In the Lodging Econometrics (LE) first quarter report for 2019, analysts detailed the leading franchise companies and their brands in the construction pipeline. Leading in the pipeline is Marriott International with 1,499 projects/196,771 rooms and Hilton Worldwide with 1,386 projects/154,349 rooms, both at all-time record highs. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) follows with 980 projects/99,115 rooms. These three franchise companies alone comprise 68% of the projects in the total pipeline. The leading brands in the construction pipeline by project count for each of these three companies are IHG'...
Autograph Collection Hotels Welcomes Ireland’s National Treasure, The Shelbourne
The Shelbourne | May 14, 2019
Bethesda, Maryland (May 14, 2019) – Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International's diverse and dynamic portfolio of more than 170 independent hotels around the world, today announced the addition of The Shelbourne, the enduringly iconic hotel that's been at the heart of Dublin society since 1824. Proudly overlooking Dublin's grandest square, St. Stephen's Green, The Shelbourne is just a stone's throw from some of the city's most celebrated landmarks: Trinity College, parliament building Dáil Éireann, and the National Gallery. Recently renovated by Guy Oliver of design firm Oliver Laws, the timelessly elegant i...
Hotel Indigo® Debuts in Shakespeare’s Hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon
May 13, 2019
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) is proud to announce the opening of Hotel Indigo® - Stratford upon Avon, marking the brand's debut in the heart of the historic market town. A slice of bygone England, Stratford-upon-Avon is a magnet to visitors from around the world who make the pilgrimage to visit the birthplace of William Shakespeare and marvel at one of the most famous theatres in the world; Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Hotel Indigo – Stratford upon Avon is home to 93 stylish guest rooms with designs inspired by the history of the local neighbourhood. Each guest room pays homage to the town's heritage, by using classi...
The U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Continues to Grow in the First Quarter as the Economy Shows Surprising Strength
Lodging Econometrics | May 13, 2019
May 13, 2019 – PORTSMOUTH, NH - At the end of the first quarter of 2019, analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) reported that the total U.S. construction pipeline continued to expand with 5,647 projects/687,941 rooms, up a strong 7% by projects and 8% by rooms year-over-year (YOY). Pipeline totals are a mere 236 projects, or 4%, shy of the all-time high of 5,883 projects/785,547 rooms reached in the second quarter of 2008. The record should be pierced later in the year. Conversions and renovations are already at record levels. Projects currently under construction stand at 1,709 projects/227,924 rooms with projects scheduled to sta...
Global Connections Releases New Cabin Model at White Oak Lodge and Resort
Global Connections, Inc. | May 10, 2019
GATLINBURG, TN-- (May 13, 2019) – Global Connections, Inc. (GCI) a well-known resort developer, travel club fulfillment and service provider of Global Discovery Vacations has introduced a new single story cabin with double master bedrooms at White Oak Lodge and Resort. Located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, the GCI owned White Oak Lodge and Resort, tucked against the Great Smoky Mountains, is ideal for families. An RCI Gold Crown Resort for its condominiums and winner of the TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence for the past four years, the resort features both log cabins and condos for a combination of rustic charm and modern el...
IIG Partners With Good Shepherd Hospitality for New Boutique Hotel in Downtown Clemson, South Carolina
Interior Image Group | May 9, 2019
CLEMSON, S.C. -- Good Shepherd Pavilion LLC, recently announced boutique hospitality design firm IIG as the company that will design The Shepherd Hotel, a hotel set to open to the public in late 2020. Located in downtown Clemson and within view of Clemson University, the hotel will provide an opportunity to employ a large percentage of its workforce to those with learning and intellectual disabilities. The design of the hotel will reflect The Shepherd Hotel mission to inspire and welcome all guests. The idea for the hotel originated with co-founder Rick Hayduk, a seasoned luxury hotel leader. His daughter Jamison, who has Down syndrome,...
Hospitality Properties Trust Acquires Wisconsin’s Crowne Plaza Milwaukee West for $30 Million
| May 8, 2019
NEWTON, Mass. -- Hospitality Properties Trust (Nasdaq: HPT) today announced it has completed the purchase of the 198-room Crowne Plaza Milwaukee West in Milwaukee, WI for $30.0 million, or approximately $151,500 per key. The hotel will be added to HPT's existing agreement with Intercontinental Hotels Group. "The Crowne Plaza Milwaukee West is ideally located in an economically vibrant suburban community just west of downtown," said John Murray, Hospitality Properties Trust's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Built in 2008, this full service hotel is supported by strong demand generators from the area's healthcare, technology and i...
Birchington to Break Ground on 247-Room Holiday Inn Express in Washington, DC’s Mount Vernon Triangle Neighborhood
| May 7, 2019
Washington, DC, May 7, 2019 – A 247-room Holiday Inn Express hotel will break ground this month in Washington, DC's Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood. Birchington LLC, owned by Habte Sequar, closed on a construction loan from Atlanta-based Stonehill Strategic Capital to commence construction on the $93 million project. Projected to open in the fourth quarter of 2020, the 14-story hotel will be located at 317 K Street, NW on the northeast corner of 4th and K. This site is just three blocks east of the highly anticipated downtown Apple Store in the historic Carnegie Library, scheduled to open this week, as well as the Walter E. Was...
Radisson Hotel Group Partners With Allianz Real Estate for New Radisson Collection Hotel in Milan, Italy
May 7, 2019
Radisson Hospitality AB, part of Radisson Hotel Group, is pleased to announce the signing of a new Radisson Collection property in Milan, Italy. Working in conjunction with Allianz, the group will redevelop the former Allianz Italia headquarters in Milan into the Radisson Collection Hotel, Santa Sofia Milan. Set to open in 2022, the hotel will be managed by Allianz Real Estate on behalf of Allianz group companies. The hotel, located at via Santa Sofia 37 in the central Corso Italia district, will be part of the highly prestigious Radisson Collection portfolio. It will join other landmark Collection properties in Rome, Venice and the rec...
Hotel Indigo® Venice – Sant’Elena Opens in Italy Marking Brand Debut in the Floating City
May 7, 2019
IHG® (InterContinental® Hotels Group) is proud to announce the opening of Hotel Indigo® Venice – Sant'Elena marking the brand's debut in Venice, Italy. From palaces to piazzas, gondolas to gelato and canals to carnevale – there is no destination quite so magical as Venice. Filled with beauty and world-famous sights, it is no surprise that this city of 55,000 residents draws almost 30 million annual visitors. Despite its immense popularity, there are still pockets of the city yet to be discovered, such as the Sant'Elena neighbourhood. Sant'Elena is a global hub for modern art and culture, close to the home of the ...
Braemar Group Selects Hotel Equities to Operate Six Hotels Located in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Alberta
Hotel Equities | May 6, 2019
Atlanta, GA – (May 6, 2019) – Today, Atlanta-based Hotel Equities (HE), announced they have been selected as the strategic partner for Kelowna BC-based Braemar Group, to operate six hotels located in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Alberta. The hotel portfolio consists of four premier Choice branded hotels and one Best Western Plus currently open and operating, as well as a TownePlace Suites by Marriott hotel expected to open in Q3 2019. The hotel portfolio has a combined total guestroom count of 596 and growing, with future development projects in the pipeline. To accommodate Braemar Group's plans for further portfolio e...
Marriott International Statement on Health of President and CEO Arne Sorenson
Marriott International | May 3, 2019
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced that President and CEO Arne Sorenson was diagnosed on Wednesday with stage 2 pancreatic cancer. Sorenson, 60, received the diagnosis from a medical team at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore after a series of tests. Sorenson will remain in his role while undergoing treatment. In a message to Marriott International associates, Sorenson noted: "The cancer was discovered early. It does not appear to have spread and the medical team – and I – are confident that we can realistically aim for a complete cure. In the meantime, I intend to continue working at the company I l...
Mic Drop: Next REVERB by Hard Rock to Be Located in Sonoma Wine Country
May 2, 2019
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., May 2, 2019 -- REVERB by Hard Rock, Hard Rock's newest generation of music-centric hotels, is revving up the anticipation with the announcement of its second select service property, REVERB by Hard Rock Sonoma Wine Country, slated to open in summer of 2020. The property will join the inaugural REVERB by Hard Rock Atlanta, which is scheduled to open earlier next year. "REVERB by Hard Rock is lighting up the select service scene for 2020," said Todd Hricko, senior vice president, global hotel business development for Hard Rock Hotels. "The city of Cotati is the perfect location for our second REVERB, as...
IHG Partners With QLong Investments to Develop Flagship Holiday Inn in Queenstown Remarkables Park, New Zealand
IHG | May 1, 2019
IHG® will open a brand-new Holiday Inn in Queenstown Remarkables Park following the signing of an agreement with property owner QLong Investments Limited. Set to open its doors in early 2021, Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park will be a flagship for Holiday Inn in New Zealand, showing off the latest and best of the world's largest hotel brand family. The 182 room build will be conveniently located within a few minutes' drive from Queenstown Airport and close to The Remarkables Ski Field, perfectly positioned and easily accessible to visitors, families and holidaying groups. It will feature an all-day dining and bar venue, as we...
Deutsche Hospitality Partners With ICD to Develop Jaz in the City Hotel in the Deira Quarter of Dubai
Jaz in the City | April 30, 2019
Frankfurt am Main, 29 April 2019 Jaz in the City to conquer Dubai! The fourth hotel to operate under the Jaz in the City lifestyle brand will open in the United Arab Emirates in 2022. After establishing locations in Amsterdam, Stuttgart and Vienna, the Jaz Crew will be setting up shop right next to Dubai's historic souks and within the immediate vicinity of the famous Dubai Creek. "Jaz in the City really comes into its own in places where a unique local cultural scene meets an international audience seeking a particular lifestyle and an inimitable experience," said Deutsche Hospitality CEO Thomas Willms. "We have found just such a venue...
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to Develop Luxury 400-Room Hotel at Muckleshoot Casino
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe | April 29, 2019
Twenty-four years after opening a casino which would set the standard for gaming in Washington State, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe will once again redefine expectations with the addition of a luxury resort at Muckleshoot Casino. Anticipated to open in the second quarter of 2021, the 18-story, 400-room hotel tower will offer sweeping views showcasing the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Sixty percent of the accommodations will allow for stunning panoramas of Tahoma, the native name for Mount Rainier, while other rooms will showcase the majesty of the Olympic mountain range. Beyond the comfort of their plush retreats, guests will ...
Charleston’s Wild Dunes Resort Plans New 153-Room Hotel Expansion to Open in Early 2021
Wild Dunes Resort, A Destination Hotel | April 29, 2019
CHARLESTON, S.C. (April, 2019) – Wild Dunes Resort, A Destination Hotel, is expanded its existing oceanfront meeting destination on the Isle of Palms, just 30 minutes outside of historic downtown Charleston. Opening in early 2021, the highly anticipated project will add a new 153-room hotel bringing the total to 400 guestrooms and suites, in addition to the existing 240 vacation rental homes and condos. The new, multi-faceted meeting and event space includes a grand ballroom with pre-function space and rooftop ballroom and event terrace with 270-degree panoramic ocean views, now allowing the resort to welcome groups of up to 650 a...
Margaritaville Beach Resort at The Pointe Bahamas Celebrates Topping Off
Margaritaville at The Pointe | April 29, 2019
Orlando, Fla. – April 25, 2019 – Margaritaville Beach Resort at The Pointe, the highly-anticipated beachfront resort coming to the Bahamas' capital, celebrated its progress with a topping off celebration last month and today released a new rendering (shown above) of the soon-to-open resort. The five-star Margaritaville Beach Resort will be an integral part of Margaritaville at The Pointe, an exclusive $250 million, seven-acre luxury development located on Nassau Harbour in the Bahamas "The topping off of Margaritaville Beach Resort at The Pointe is one more exciting step in nearing completion of The Pointe," said Daniel Liu,...
Hyatt Signs With wasl Asset Management Group for Development of Andaz Dubai The Palm
Andaz | April 29, 2019
CHICAGO -- Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with wasl Asset Management Group, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, for the development of an Andaz branded hotel on the Palm Jumeirah. Occupying prime real estate on the world-famous man-made island, Andaz Dubai The Palm is slated to open in the last quarter of 2019, becoming the first Andaz branded hotel in Dubai and the second Andaz hotel in the United Arab Emirates, joining Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi. Created for the inquisitive-minded traveler, the hotel will offe...
New Research Study Explores Trends to Meet Consumer of the Future Needs
IHG | April 29, 2019
The end of room types, robots at the concierge and achieving 'cult status': new Amadeus-IHG research asks if this is the future of hospitality? New research study, Drivers of Change in Hospitality, explores the changes we can expect as guest insight, technology optimization and the ability to hyper-personalize take effect. Informed by over 7,500 consumers worldwide and industry experts, the study identifies three trends that the sector must respond to meet the needs of the consumer of the future. Traditional room types have been around forever - single, double, twin, suite or family room. It's a tried and tested format, beloved by hotel...
