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Development
sbe Partners With Byzantine Holdings for 2020 Debut of Temple Detroit, a House of Originals Hotel
sbe | April 4, 2019
NEW YORK, April 4, 2019 -- sbe, a leading international hospitality group that develops, manages and operates award-winning global hospitality brands, is proud to announce the debut of Temple Detroit, a House of Originals hotel, in collaboration with developer Byzantine Holdings and its partners Christos Moisides, David Sutherland and Gretchen Carhartt Valade. The $72 million project is the first hotel to be signed following the announcement of the House of Originals debut. Temple Detroit, slated to open in June of 2020, will feature 100 hotel rooms and 70 residential units in addition to a sbe restaurant and mixology / nightclub venues...
Phoenix American Hospitality Adds Florida Hotel to Portfolio: Residence Inn by Marriott Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach
Phoenix American Hospitality | April 4, 2019
COCOA BEACH, FL (April 4, 2019) – Phoenix American Hospitality has acquired an interest in a new hotel, the Residence Inn by Marriott Cape Canaveral in Cocoa Beach, Florida, and took over management of the property on March 28, 2019. With the addition of this hotel, Phoenix American Hospitality now owns 17 hotels nationwide. All 17 hotels are managed by PAH Management. Located just one mile away from Port Canaveral, the Key West style hotel is conveniently located near popular South Florida attractions, including Cocoa Beach Pier, Kennedy Space Center, NASA and Canaveral National Seashore. In addition, PAH Management will begin a ...
W Hotels Worldwide Signs With Ruang Teknik Group to Develop W Bali - Ubud
W Hotels Worldwide | April 4, 2019
NEW YORK – April 4, 2019 – W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, Inc., today announced the signing of W Bali – Ubud, the brand's newest W Escape. Developed in partnership with Indonesia's Ruang Teknik Group, W Bali – Ubud is set to bring W's bold design, signature Whatever/Whenever® service and innovative programming to the cultural heart of Bali. Perched on a hilltop, oriented toward the morning sun rising in the east, and southwards over stunning, unobstructed views of the Tanggayuda Valley, W Bali – Ubud will reinvent the dreamy Ubud experience with eclectic, surprising art and design s...
Las Vegas Sands Enters Into Agreement With Singapore Government to Expand Marina Bay Sands IR
Las Vegas Sands Corp. | April 3, 2019
LAS VEGAS, April 3, 2019 -- Las Vegas Sands today announced a bold expansion plan for Marina Bay Sands in Singapore which will see the world's most successful and recognizable integrated resort add significant new tourism offerings to the property. The company has entered into a development agreement with the Singapore government and said it will quickly begin work on the new project. Located immediately adjacent to the existing Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort (IR), the key elements of the development will be a state-of-the-art 15,000-seat arena, a luxury hotel tower and additional MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Convention, and Exhibi...
Hyatt Signs With Towa Real Estate to Develop 120-Key Hotel at Japan’s Historic Fuji Speedway
Unbound Collection by Hyatt | April 3, 2019
CHICAGO -- Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Towa Real Estate Co. Ltd., an affiliate of TOYOTA Group, to develop a 120-key hotel at the Fuji Speedway, Japan's historic racing circuit. Slated to open in 2022, the project will be the first in Japan under The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand and the first hotel in the world to be built by Towa Real Estate. "As we look to expand Hyatt's brand footprint in Japan, we are excited to be entering into a management agreement with TOYOTA group company, Towa Real Estate, as it builds its first-ever hotel." Hotel a...
Starwood Capital Group, Crescent Real Estate and High Street Plan Two Hotel Towers With 721 Rooms at Nashville Music City Center
Starwood Capital Group | April 2, 2019
MIAMI and FORT WORTH, Texas and ATLANTA, April 2, 2019 -- An affiliate of Starwood Capital Group, Crescent Real Estate LLC ("Crescent") and High Street Real Estate Partners announced today that they are developing 721 hotel rooms on a 1.3-acre parcel of land directly across from Nashville's Music City Center, a $625 million convention center. The hotel design includes a common podium with two hotel towers joined by a four-story lobby, conference area and public restaurant/retail space, including outdoor street-level public dining and a rooftop bar. Site work has already started on the project, with formal groundbreaking fo...
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach Undergoing Hotel-Wide Transformation
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach | April 2, 2019
MIAMI, Fl. – April 2, 2019 – A pillar of the Miami community over the past decade, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach will soon re-open its doors and step into the role of gracious host to travelers visiting the most exotic place in America. The luxury hotel will open in late 2019 after a multi-year, property-wide renovation inclusive of guest rooms, suites, spa, Club Lounge, restaurants and bars, lobby, meetings and events spaces, and pool. A refined gateway to the vibrant culture and colorful history of Miami, the reimagination channels the alluring and tropical rhythm of the destination. Inspiration from the lush surroundings ...
Hotel Equities and Virtua Partners Close on Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Colorado Springs
Virtua Partners | April 2, 2019
ATLANTA, GA – April 01, 2019 - Hotel Equities (HE), through its affiliate Virtua Partners, has purchased the Fairfield Inn & Suites Colorado Springs North/Air Force Academy. The hotel, located at 15275 Struthers Road in Colorado Springs, is the closest hotel to the U.S. Air Force Academy north entrance. Virtua Credit Corporation arranged the financing for the purchase. Hotel Equities operates the Marriott hotel and will continue to oversee the asset. The hotel owner, operator and development firm currently manages 30+ Fairfield Inn & Suites and over 120 hotels throughout the U.S. and Canada. HE and Virtua Partners joined f...
RAR Hospitality Breaks Ground on The Monsaraz, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in San Diego, California
RAR Hospitality | April 1, 2019
San Diego – April 1, 2019 – Southern California based RAR Hospitality, a full-spectrum hospitality management firm, has recently broken ground on the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton property in San Diego, The Monsaraz – set to open in summer 2020. Tapestry Collection by Hilton added 14 hotels to its portfolio of modern, stylish hotels in 2018 and has another 45 in its global pipeline (as of Q4 2018), including eight additional California properties. The development is a partnership with local development firm Alliance Development, who brings a wealth of knowledge to the team. "Welcoming The Monsaraz property to the...
Hilton Signs With GRANVISTA Hotels & Resorts to Open Hilton Sapporo Park in 2023
Hilton | March 29, 2019
TOKYO - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced that the company entered into a franchise agreement with GRANVISTA Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd. to open Hilton Sapporo Park in 2023 as a part of reconstruction project for the current Sapporo Park Hotel. This is the second Hilton property in Hokkaido, following Hilton Niseko Village. The hotel will be managed by GRANVISTA Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd. Sapporo is the largest city on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, where people can enjoy the beauty of the changing seasons throughout the year. The number of inbound travellers visiting Sapporo has been growing and hit a record high in ...
Sycuan’s $260M Hotel and Resort Expansion Opens to the Public
Sycuan Casino Resort | March 27, 2019
SAN DIEGO, March 27, 2019 -- Sycuan Casino Resort announced today that the organization's $260M hotel and resort expansion is now open to the public. "Just two years ago, we broke ground and committed to becoming the premier gaming destination in San Diego County and today we delivered on that promise," said Cody J. Martinez, chairman, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation. "This project would not have been possible without the support and vision of the Sycuan people, our team members and the incredible construction effort by Swinerton Builders. This is a historic and momentous day for Sycuan and we are extremely proud t...
Grupo Therrestra Developing 957-Room Ocean Coral Spring by H10 Hotels in Jamaica
March 26, 2019
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, March 26, 2019 -- Grupo Therrestra, under the leadership of Engineer Hugo Pérez Ovalles, continues to intensify its presence throughout the entire Caribbean region with the execution of the new project "Ocean Coral Spring by H10 Hotels". This project represents a new sign of success for the group which specializes in Design, Construction and Supervision, recognized in the region for executing tourism projects of the most demanding and high end hotel chains in the world with quality and within a short period of time. For the New Ocean Coral Spring, Therrestra will employ values that cha...
IHG Signs With Barnes Capital to Develop 160-Room Holiday Inn & Suites Dandenong in Australia
March 26, 2019
Martyn Barnes has signed his third IHG®-branded hotel, bringing Holiday Inn & Suites to Dandenong, the so-called 'capital' of Melbourne's south-east. Headlining a mixed-use development that includes two levels of office space, the 160-room, design-led Holiday Inn & Suites Dandenong will rise to 11 levels when it opens in 2021, affording great views of the city. It will offer guests an all-day dining and bar experience, a gym, conference and meeting facilities, and retail shopping via separate access. It will also feature a long stay suite component targeting the corporate traveller who is looking to stay for extended periods...
Hyatt Plans Three Hyatt Centric Hotels in Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee and Austin, Texas
Hyatt Centric | March 26, 2019
CHICAGO (March 26, 2019) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today strong U.S. growth for its Hyatt Centric brand portfolio, including development plans to build Hyatt Centric hotels in downtown Memphis, Tenn., downtown Nashville, Tenn., and downtown Austin, Texas. Designed for a growing segment of savvy explorers seeking shareable moments to inspire others, the Hyatt Centric brand currently has 26 properties across 11 countries, including Chile, France, India, Japan, Spain and more. "We couldn't be more pleased to see the Hyatt Centric brand grow and offer millennial-minded guests an opportunity to explore dynamic dome...
Range Developments Enters Agreement With Government of Grenada for Development of Six Senses La Sagesse in St. David’s
Six Senses | March 26, 2019
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada, March 26, 2019 -- Range Developments has entered into an agreement with the Government of Grenada to develop the La Sagesse area in St David's. This is an unspoilt area of remarkable natural beauty with two beautiful beaches. The first of the luxury hotels will be the Six Senses La Sagesse, set on a promontory boasting two beaches and a lake, one of which has been described by The Sunday Times as 'one of the top ten beaches in the Caribbean'. La Sagesse will be an incomparable master-planned development on one of the best locations in the Caribbean, just 15 minutes' drive from Grenada's airp...
The Castell Project Launches $1 Million “Ladder Up” Capital Campaign
The Castell Project | March 25, 2019
ATLANTA, March 25, 2019 – Officials of Castell Project, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the careers of women professionals in the hospitality industry, today launched its "Ladder Up" capital campaign. With a goal to raise $1 million dollars, the organization also announced that Hilton has signed on as the lead sponsor with a $100,000 donation to launch the campaign. "While myriad international studies show that companies with gender diverse leadership drive higher profits, female representation at the higher levels of the hospitality industry is lacking," said Peggy Berg, president, Castell Project...
Sunseeker Resorts Breaks Ground on Charlotte Harbor Development in Punta Gorda, Florida
March 21, 2019
PUNTA GORDA, Fla., March 21, 2019 -- Today, dozens of Florida business leaders, dignitaries and Allegiant Travel Company representatives celebrated the official groundbreaking of Sunseeker Resorts Charlotte Harbor, a first-of-its-kind destination resort that is expected to transform hospitality, dining and tourism in the area (B-roll and photos from the event). The ceremony marked a key milestone for the resort, which is the first to be built under Allegiant's Sunseeker Resorts imprint. After enjoying pastries and coffee, the crowd witnessed the ceremonial shoveling of the "first" mound of dirt. The initial phase will feat...
The Kessler Collection Celebrates Topping Out of Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte
The Kessler Collection | March 21, 2019
ORLANDO, Fla., March 21, 2019 -- On Tuesday, March 19 at 11:00 a.m., The Kessler Collection, a portfolio of nine passionately created and artistically inspired boutique hotels and restaurants, held a topping out ceremony to celebrate a major construction milestone in the highly-anticipated Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte development. Local dignitaries, development partners and executives from The Kessler Collection recognized the efforts and commitment of each individual who played a role in the construction process. "On behalf of The Kessler Collection, I'd like to personally thank JE Dunn Construction's team of experts for...
On Air Soon: Construction Underway for REVERB by Hard Rock™ Hotel Downtown Atlanta Opening February 2020
March 20, 2019
Atlanta, GA – March 20, 2019 – Atlanta-based Hotel Equities (HE) reported out on the construction progress for the REVERB by Hard Rock™ Downtown Atlanta hotel, signaling that construction is on schedule to open in February 2020. Local developer Bolton Atlanta, LP has partnered with Hotel Equities to open and operate the inaugural hotel for Hard Rock's newest generation of music-centric hotels. REVERB™ is the brand's entrance into the select-service category. The 197-room hotel is located adjacent to Mercedes-Benz stadium in downtown Atlanta, offering direct access to the world-class sports and entertainment venue...
China’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Hits New All-Time High Despite Growing Concerns About the Economic Slowdown
Lodging Econometrics (LE) | March 20, 2019
Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that China's total construction pipeline is booming and stands at 2,761 projects/580,635 rooms, up 12% by projects and 6% by rooms year-over-year (YOY). At the end of 2018, both projects and rooms in the construction pipeline are at new all-time highs surpassing the previous cyclical high of 2,658 projects set in the fourth quarter of 2014. China has the second largest pipeline in the world. Projects presently under construction are at 2,044 projects/411,032 rooms, up 17% and 10% YOY, respectively, reflective of the rush to get under construction as the economy continues to soften. Projects s...
IHG Signs With Interlink Group to Develop Holiday Inn & Suites in Wagga Wagga, Australia
IHG | March 18, 2019
IHG will open a flagship regional Holiday Inn in Wagga Wagga in early 2021, following the signing of a management agreement with Interlink Group (Australia). With 148 rooms, Holiday Inn & Suites Wagga Wagga will be the largest hotel in the city, as well as a unique iteration of the brand. It will feature a 6-storey building of new hotel rooms that show off the best of Holiday Inn, alongside the adaptive re-use of the heritage-listed Murrumbidgee Flour Mill and Grainstore, one of Wagga's most iconic locations. Holiday Inn & Suites Wagga Wagga is destined to become a dining and event destination, with an indoor restaurant and bar,...
Hilton Brands to Recycle 1 Million Bars of Soap by Global Handwashing Day
Hilton | March 18, 2019
Partnering with Clean the World, Hilton's participating brands will recycle soap and donate to communities in need around the world MCLEAN, Va. – March 18, 2019 – Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton and All Suites brands are launching the Clean the World Challenge in partnership with Clean the World, a global health leader dedicated to sustainability and water, sanitization and health. Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton will challenge hotel owners and Team Members to collect bars of soap left behind by guests to be recycl...
Hunden Partners Issues Developer RFQ for Conference Hotel Mixed-Use Project
Hunden Strategic Partners | March 15, 2019
Hunden Strategic Partners (HSP), on behalf of the Columbus, Indiana Redevelopment Commission (CRC), is issuing a Request for Qualifications from developers and/or development teams regarding the ultimate development of a conference center hotel (Hotel Project) on one of two sites in downtown Columbus, Indiana. In addition, there is an opportunity for an urban grocery, as well as residential apartment component (Mixed-Use Project), on the site in the same or future phase. However, the primary focus of this RFQ is to identify a qualified conference hotel development team. Any other elements will be considered separately and secondarily to...
Margaritaville Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Hotel on Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Margaritaville | March 15, 2019
Orlando, Fla. – March 15, 2019 – Margaritaville Holdings, the global lifestyle brand synonymous with fun and escapism, made the official announcement today that a new Margaritaville Hotel broke ground on Jacksonville Beach on March 8th. Located adjacent to the beach on Ocean Front North, the property will feature 202 guestrooms with Margaritaville's casual-luxe design, signature food and beverage concepts, a fitness center, and an outdoor recreation area with a pool and fire pits. "Jacksonville is one of the fastest-growing destinations in Florida and is well recognized as a classic beach town escape. We look forward to brin...
