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With North Point Hospitality, Marriott Opens First Triple-Brand Hotel Combining AC Hotels, Residence Inn and SpringHill Suites in Downtown Nashvil
North Point Hospitality | February 27, 2019
Marriott International today announced the opening of its first newly built property that combines three brands under one roof in vibrant Nashville, across from Music City Convention Center. Developed by North Point Hospitality, the 21-story, $140 million property features three Marriott brands – design-forward AC Hotels, extended stay Residence Inn and stylishly spacious SpringHill Suites – offering business and leisure travelers distinct experiences and amenities under one roof. "Music City is the perfect place for Marriott to make history with its first newly built, triple-brand property," says Eric Jacobs, Marriott Inter...
IHG Signs With Fortress Development for New InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Property in Bellevue, Washington
February 27, 2019
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announces the development of a new InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts property in Bellevue, Washington, located in the Seattle metropolitan area. Developed by Bellevue-based Fortress Development, the new-build hotel is expected to open in Q4 2021 and will be part of a luxury, two-tower mixed-use development known as Avenue Bellevue. Located at the epicenter of downtown Bellevue on the northwest corner of Bellevue Way and NE 8th Street, the InterContinental Bellevue at The Avenue hotel will feature 252 elegantly appointed guest rooms, ...
Santa Monica’s Oceana Beach Club Hotel to Debut in May 2019 as Oceana Following $25 Million Transformation
JRK Hotel Group | February 26, 2019
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 26, 2019 -- Already underway with a $25 million head-to-toe transformation, the current Oceana Beach Club Hotel today announces it will re-emerge as the all-new Oceana in May 2019. A secluded Santa Monica haven for world travelers, celebrities and titans of industry since opening across from the beach on fabled Ocean Avenue in 1996, the hotel will shake up the West Coast scene with an unrivaled plot twist on oceanside glamour, relaxed 5-star luxury and exclusive hotel guest access when it debuts as Oceana. The new Oceana will evoke a stunning beachside home-away-from-home and deliver a rare private residential...
Andaz Brand Debuts in Germany With Opening of Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor
Hyatt Hotels Corporation | February 26, 2019
CHICAGO (February 26, 2019) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the official opening of Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor, the first Andaz branded hotel in Germany. Joining Andaz hotels in top destinations around the world, including New York, London, Amsterdam and Abu Dhabi, Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor is the third Andaz branded hotel in Europe. The luxury lifestyle brand celebrates local culture, fully immersing guests in destinations through distinctive experiences that appeal to each of their senses. True to the brand, the hotel offers guests an unscripted Bavarian-inspired experience, allowing guests to feel like...
Hilton Signs With NCB Group for New Curio Collection by Hilton in the Cayman Islands
NCB Group | February 26, 2019
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands and MCLEAN, Va. – February 26, 2019 – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announces the signing of an agreement for a new Curio Collection by Hilton property in the Cayman Islands with NCB Group. Scheduled to open in 2021, the new-build 80-room hotel will usher in a new era of upper upscale accommodations focusing on sustainability and wellness, incorporating renewable and energy-efficient technologies throughout the property. "As tourist arrivals in the Caribbean continue to increase, we have prioritized the region in our larger expansion efforts with Hilton's first property in Grand Cayman," said Juan Corvinos,...
The Upside of Opportunity Zones for Hotel Developers and Hotel Owners
Nicole Ament | February 26, 2019
By Nicole Ament and Erik Jensen One of the products of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Qualified Opportunity Zones could have a significant impact on real estate development in 2019, including the hotel industry. While developing in an opportunity zone will not turn a bad hotel deal into a good deal, it can generate an increased pool of interested investors. Hotel investors may not see the immediate potential of opportunity zones given that the census tracts designated as Qualified Opportunity Zones are technically low-income neighborhoods. However, a closer study of the Qualified Opportunity Zones map reveals that in many key markets the op...
Choice Signs With Equinox Hospitality to Develop Five Sleep Inn and MainStay Suites Properties
February 25, 2019
ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 25, 2019 -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has signed agreements with Equinox Hospitality to develop three dual-brand Sleep Inn and MainStay Suites properties and two stand-alone Sleep Inn hotels. These midscale hotels will be built in the Phoenix metropolitan area and across California, and the first hotel is set to open in 2021. "Choice offers hotel developers proven midscale brands that appeal to guests across the country," said Brian Quinn, vice president, head of development, new construction brands, Choice Hotels. "Strong demand for the Sleep Inn and MainStay Suites brands is clea...
Accor Expands in the Americas With Planned 2021 Opening of SO/ Los Cabos Hotel & Residences
SO/ | February 25, 2019
Toronto, February 22, 2019 – Accor announced the continued expansion of its luxury portfolio in the North and Central American region with the introduction of the vibrant and playful SO/ Hotels & Resorts luxury brand in Los Cabos, Mexico. Slated to open at the end of 2021, SO/ Los Cabos Hotel & Residences will be an exciting, fashionable and luxurious new beachfront hotel and residential address located on the renowned Baja California Peninsula on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. The first SO/ property in Mexico, and the second in the region, the avant-garde hotel & residences will boast stylish interiors and décor ...
Mitchell Hospitality Selects Hotel Equities to Operate Dual-Branded Four Points by Sheraton and Residence Inn by Marriott in British Columbia
Hotel Equities | February 25, 2019
Atlanta, GA – February 25, 2019 – Today, Atlanta-based hotel owner, operator and developer, Hotel Equities (HE), announced they have been selected as the management firm for the 258-room Four Points by Sheraton and Residence Inn by Marriott dual-branded hotel. The hotel site is located at in Langley, BC. Construction on the hotel, owned by Mitchell Hospitality, Inc., is anticipated to begin mid 2019 with plans to open in 2021. Dual-branded properties, while relatively new to the Canadian market, are becoming more attractive to developers who are reaping the benefits of the concept. "We are proud to partner with the owners on...
Hilton Launches New Brand, Signia Hilton, Focused on Meetings and Events
Signia Hilton | February 22, 2019
MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the launch of Signia Hilton, its dynamic, new meetings-and-events-focused brand. The portfolio of hotels is setting out to transform the industry for meeting professionals and sophisticated business travelers by infusing state-of-the-art technology and design into every aspect of the guest experience. The brand further reinforces Hilton's commitment to innovation that meets the evolving needs of today's travelers and will bring premium experiences to top urban and resort destinations around the world. "In our 100th year of hospitality, we are more focused than ever on providing exceptiona...
EJF Capital to Develop Marriott’s New “Moxy” Hotel in Uptown Oakland, CA Opportunity Zone in Partnership With Tidewater and Graves Hospitality
Tidewater Capital | February 21, 2019
ARLINGTON, Va. -- EJF Capital LLC ("EJF"), a global alternative asset management firm, announced today that it has joined Tidewater Capital and Graves Hospitality to develop Marriott International's new Moxy hotel in the Uptown neighborhood of Oakland, California. Uptown Oakland qualifies as an "Opportunity Zone" under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 ("TCJA") and offers investors attractive tax benefits to create economic growth. The planned Moxy hotel, which is slated to open in 2021, consists of 173 rooms and targets millennial travelers who are increasingly drawn to Oakland's energetic urban environment. EJF Co-Founder and Chief Op...
Dual-Branded Best Western Plus Executive Residency Austin Hotel Debuts In Austin, Texas
February 21, 2019
Austin, Texas (February 21, 2019) - Best Western® Hotels & Resorts announced today the debut of the Best Western Plus Executive Residency Austin, located at 2021 Cheddar Loop Road in Austin, Texas. The newly built dual-branded property features 39 Executive Residency by Best Western® guestrooms offering well-appointed kitchenettes for business and leisure travelers seeking an extended-stay option. The hotel also boasts 47 Best Western Plus® guestrooms, each complete with upscale sleeping and bath amenities, providing guests with the best in rest and relaxation. The hotel's common areas are thoughtfully designed with impr...
IHG Signs Management Agreement With Indroyal Hospitality for Crowne Plaza Amaravati
IHG | February 21, 2019
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of world's leading hotel companies has signed a Management Agreement with Indroyal Hospitality Services Pvt Ltd for Crowne Plaza® Amaravati. The 300 rooms hotel will be the first IHG hotel in the city and is expected to be operational by 2024. Amaravati, the soon to be capital of Andhra Pradesh is being rapidly developed as a world class city and is expected to attract high-value manufacturing and service industries, creating strong economic growth opportunities in the years to come. Connected to the major cities in India by land, rail and air through its neighbouring city of Vijaywada, Amara...
Wild Dunes Resort Undergoing Expansion With Addition of Luxury Boutique Hotel and Resort Amenities
Wild Dunes Resort, A Destination Hotel | February 21, 2019
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. -- Construction is underway to expand Wild Dunes Resort, the acclaimed 1,600-acre oceanfront resort on South Carolina's Isle of Palms, with the development of a 153-room boutique hotel, new meeting and event space and an array of amenities. The architectural design of the resort additions will complement the existing AAA Four Diamond rated 93-room Boardwalk Inn and The Village at Wild Dunes guestrooms and suites to offer exceptional accommodations and a memorable resort experience, conveniently located just 30 minutes from historic downtown Charleston. "The new hotel and amenities at Wild Dunes builds on the attribut...
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto Undergoing Multimillion-Dollar Phased Transformation and Rebranding
February 21, 2019
PALO ALTO, Calif. (Feb. 21, 2019) – Nobu Hotel Palo Alto is currently undergoing a multimillion-dollar phased renovation, set to debut as an official Nobu Hotel and restaurant in early 2020. Unveiling a completely brand-new hotel following the transformation, it's set to be Silicon Valley's most anticipated hotel opening. The 73-room boutique property is elevating its façade, reception and arrival experience, wellness offerings, meeting venues and amenities, guest rooms and adding a two-story signature restaurant to reflect the world-renowned standards of Nobu Hospitality with the addition of a 24-hour in-room Nobu dining m...
Choice Hotels Partners With NIAM Investments to Develop 119-Room Cambria Hotel in Spartanburg, S.C.
Cambria Hotels | February 20, 2019
ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 20, 2019 -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has signed an agreement with NIAM Investments to develop a six-story, 119-room Cambria Hotel in Spartanburg, S.C. The upscale hotel is slated to open in summer 2020. Located at 167 N. Church St., the new Cambria Hotel will be in the heart of downtown Spartanburg, near several corporate headquarters, including Denny's, Milliken & Company, and JM Smith Corporation, as well as the world's largest BMW manufacturing facility. The hotel is a short distance from local attractions like the Chapman Cultural Center, Spartanburg Art Museum, Ballet Spartanbur...
Hilton Signs With Parks Hospitality to Develop Two Hotels in Cancún and Monterrey
Hilton Hotels & Resorts | February 20, 2019
CANCÚN and MONTERREY, Mexico and MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announces the signings of the first Canopy by Hilton in Mexico with Canopy by Hilton Cancún La Isla, and the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Monterrey with Hilton Monterrey Valle Oriente. Developed by PARKS HOSPITALITY and managed by Hilton, the properties are set to open in late 2019 and late 2021, respectively. Located in two of the market's most high-end neighborhoods, the properties will add approximately 375 rooms to the global hospitality company's portfolio of more than 60 hotels and more than 10,000 guestrooms in Mexico. "With Mex...
Choice Hotels Signs With ServiceStar Hospitality to Develop 14 New WoodSpring Suites Hotels
February 19, 2019
ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 19, 2019 -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) awarded an agreement to ServiceStar Hospitality to develop 14 new WoodSpring Suites hotels throughout Colorado, Arizona, and Nevada. "The WoodSpring Suites brand continues to draw strong interest from developers across the country, furthering its position as a leader both in extended stay and the economy segment overall," said Ron Burgett, vice president, extended stay hotels development, Choice Hotels. "This transaction builds on WoodSpring's record-setting 2018 growth and will accelerate the brand's presence across the western United ...
Radisson Hotel Group Enters Bursa With Signing of Turkey’s First Radisson Branded Hotel
February 19, 2019
Brussels/Bursa - February 19, 2019 - Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of the Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of the first Radisson branded hotel in Bursa, Turkey. The agreement with the Turkey-based real estate and construction company IHY Gayrimenkul İnşaat Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. increases the Radisson Hotel Group's portfolio in Turkey to 25 hotels and more than 4,600 rooms in operation and under development. The hotel is scheduled to open its doors in Q4 2020. Elie Younes, Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer, Radisson Hotel Group, said: "We're ...
MJH Bringing New Look, New Technology to Fairfield Inn by Marriott Charlotte Northlake
Meyer Jabara Hotels | February 19, 2019
Meyer Jabara Hotels refreshes this North Carolina property's exterior and invests in new technologies including Marriott's Guest Room Entertainment solution, high-speed guest Internet, virtual concierge, PBX, guestroom phones and mobile-key enabled RFID door locks [Danbury, Conn., Feb. 19, 2019] — Today the Fairfield Inn by Marriott is competing head-on with hotels in the Charlotte/Northlake area now that its owner, Meyer Jabara Hotels (MJH), has refreshed the property's exterior and installed new technologies. Reaction to the renovation has been exceedingly positive, with guests and local patrons praising the hotel's new look fea...
Meliá Hotels Unveils New INNSiDE Charles de Gaulle Located at Paris’ International Airport
February 19, 2019
London, 19 February 2019 - Meliá Hotels International, Spain's largest hotel brand, unveils the new INNSiDE Charles de Gaulle located at Paris' international airport. Opening in February 2019, the 266 room and 10 loft hotel will perfectly embody INNSiDE by Meliá's refreshed identity, providing a design-led urban hotel for travellers looking to combine work and pleasure. Consumers are looking for flexibility and freedom when they travel, and ultimately hotel brands that fit seamlessly with their lifestyle. Relaunching this year, INNSiDE by Meliá is adapting its business strategy to captivate the younger generation of...
Virgin Hotels With Paradigm Hotels Group Opens Virgin Hotels San Francisco
Virgin Hotels | February 19, 2019
MIAMI and SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 19, 2019 -- Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, announces today the official opening of its highly anticipated second property, Virgin Hotels San Francisco. The hotel, located at 250 Fourth Street, is situated South of Market (SoMa) just steps from Yerba Buena Gardens and the Moscone Center, and features 192 Chambers and two Penthouse Suites; multiple dining and drinking outlets, including the brand's flagship space, Commons Club and Funny Library Coffee Shop; numerous meeting spaces; and the city's newest rooftop bar, Everdene. The hotel is also in ...
New 193-Room Radisson Blu Opens in Vadistanbul, Turkey Led by General Manager Atakan Altug
February 18, 2019
Brussels/Istanbul - February 18, 2019 - Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Vadistanbul in the heart of Istanbul. The hotel offers the perfect combination of business and leisure facilities, and is located in one of Istanbul'smost prestigious emerging residential and commercial areas. Michel Stalport, Area Senior Vice President Eastern Europe, Russia and Turkey, said: "With this stunning property, we further strengthen our position as the leading international hotel group in Turkey. We're immensely proud to add ...
Jackson-Shaw Begins Construction on 252-Room AC Hotel by Marriott in Fort Worth, Texas
Jackson-Shaw | February 15, 2019
FORT WORTH (Feb. 15, 2019) – Jackson-Shaw, a national real estate development company headquartered in North Texas, today commenced construction on the 252-room, 16-story AC Hotel Fort Worth in downtown Fort Worth. When the property opens in the fall of 2020, it will be the first AC Hotel by Marriott to debut in Tarrant County, Texas, offering travelers both a thoughtful approach to design and intuitive, elevated guest service. The hotel is rising on the southwest corner of Fifth and Main Street, adjacent to the historical art deco Kress Building, and only minutes away from wonderful restaurants, entertainment, shopping and night ...
