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IHG and SAMHI Inaugurate the Holiday Inn Express Gurgaon Sector 50 as the First of 14 Properties to Be Rebranded as HIE Hotels
IHG | September 4, 2018
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today inaugurated the Holiday Inn Express Gurgaon Sector 50, the first Holiday Inn Express hotel in Gurugram. As a part of IHG's partnership with SAMHI for a portfolio of 14 Holiday Inn Express hotels, this property will be the first to open its doors to guests on September 15th. Marking this celebration, IHG®'s regional leadership team including CEO, EMEAA, Kenneth Macpherson and MD, IMEA Pascal Gauvin were present at the ceremony. The launch also marked the unveiling of a new Holiday Inn Express brand campaign in India, centered around 'More Than...
Middle East Hotel Construction Pipeline Continues Rapid Expansion With Highest Counts in Over a Decade
Lodging Econometrics | August 31, 2018
In the recent Middle East hotel construction pipeline report by analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE), the region continues to show rapid pipeline expansion in the second quarter of 2018 with the highest counts since 2007 when LE first began recording. The total pipeline stands at 603 projects/175,288 rooms, an all-time high. These numbers show a lofty 119% increase in projects and 125% increase in rooms since the region's low in the fourth quarter of 2013 when the total pipeline bottomed at 275 projects/77,772 rooms. Projects presently under construction are at 355 projects/113,635 rooms and are at an all-time high. Projects scheduled ...
Century Group Aus to Debut St. Regis Hotels & Resort Brand in 2022 in Melbourne, Australia
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts | August 30, 2018
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today announced the signing of The St. Regis Melbourne, marking the first hotel in Australia for the renowned luxury brand. Owned by Century Group Aus, this new-build hotel is slated to open in 2022 and will be located in the heart of Melbourne amidst distinct architecture and a dynamic arts scene. "Melbourne's vibrant mix of world-class dining, art galleries and rich history makes it an ideal destination for the debut of the iconic St. Regis brand in Australia," said Lisa Holladay, Global Brand Leader, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts. "We are delighted to be working with Century Group Aus to open The St. R...
First Opened in 1847, Alabama’s Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa Completes Three-Year Transformation and Joins Autograph Collection Hotels
Autograph Collection Hotels | August 29, 2018
Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott International, Inc., together with the Resort Collection on Alabama's Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail today announced the rebranding of the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, an iconic Southern resort in Point Clear, Alabama. The Grand Hotel joins the brand's diverse portfolio of more than 150 one-of-a-kind hotels that champion visionary owners, thoughtful design and craft. First opened in 1847, the Grand Hotel has been known as the Queen of Southern Resorts for generations. The charming, 405-room resort is known for exceptional service, Southern charm, majestic oaks and beautiful sunsets over...
Hotel Construction Pipeline in Europe Shows Double-Digit Growth
Lodging Econometrics | August 29, 2018
Lodging Econometrics' (LE) analysts report another year of accelerating growth for Europe's hotel construction pipeline which is at the highest level since LE began recording in 2007. The total pipeline stands at 1,388 projects/219,251 rooms for the second quarter of 2018. It is an impressive 18% increase year-over-year (YOY). There are 693 projects/112,580 rooms currently under construction, 403 projects/62,538 rooms planning to start construction in the next 12 months, and 292 projects/44,133 rooms in the early planning stage. Projects currently under construction and those in early planning are also at their highest since 200...
GDF Group’s 500-Year-Old Grand Hotel Villa Torretta Milan Sesto Joins Curio Collection by Hilton
Curio Collection by Hilton | August 28, 2018
MILAN and MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Grand Hotel Villa Torretta Milan Sesto, Curio Collection by Hilton. Handpicked to be a part of the exclusive collection of one-of-a-kind, independent hotels and resorts celebrated for their individuality, the stunning 16th century property joins more than 55 one-of-a-kind Curio Collection by Hilton hotels around the world, including 10 in Europe – two of which are also in Italy. "We are excited to introduce Grand Hotel Villa Torretta Milan Sesto to Curio Collection by Hilton, as we make our debut in the iconic city of Milan," said Mark Nogal, global hea...
Hotel Equities Selected as Managing Partner to Open Aloft in Oklahoma City
Hotel Equities | August 27, 2018
Atlanta, GA – August 27, 2018 – Hotel Equities (HE) just announced their selection as the operator of the new-build Aloft hotel located at 13111 Highland Park Blvd. in Oklahoma City, OK. This new addition to HE's lifestyle division of hotels is owned by Highland Hospitality, LLC. An expected completion date is scheduled for Q1 2019. "We are proud to partner with this ownership group to open the Aloft hotel in Oklahoma's capital city", said Joe Reardon, HE's SVP of Business Development & Marketing. "Our regional team will tap into their experience and knowledge of the market to ensure the hotel is fully ramped quickly upo...
Hilton Names Danny Hughes Executive Vice President and President for Americas Region
Hilton | August 23, 2018
MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the appointment of Danny Hughes as Executive Vice President and President, Americas. Effective September 4, Hughes will oversee Hilton's interests across North, Central and South America with a focus on enhancing the managed portfolio. "Danny is a 30-year Hilton and hospitality industry veteran with professional expertise developed in property, operations, and commercial leadership roles," said Christopher J. Nassetta, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hilton. "He is a shrewd commercial leader and a consistent advocate for our guests, Team Members, and owners. Danny's successful trac...
IHG® and Champion Hotels Open avid hotel Oklahoma City-Quail Springs Marking Brand’s First Property
IHG | August 22, 2018
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) today announces the official opening of its first avid™ hotels property, the 87-room avid hotel Oklahoma City-Quail Springs. IHG's newest mainstream hotel brand was created to meet the needs of 14 million travelers who are currently underserved in this $20 billion market segment. The brand was designed with input from both target consumers and an Owner Advisory Board of leading IHG hotel owners. With their valuable input, IHG designed the avid hotels experience to deliver exactly what guests have been waiting for in a mainstream hotel, while also being easy to build, operate and maintain. T...
IHG and Precinct Propteries Sign Agreement for 244-Room InterContinental Auckland Set to Open in 2022
IHG | August 16, 2018
Auckland will welcome a flagship InterContinental hotel in 2022 with IHG® and Precinct Properties, the largest city centre real estate owner in New Zealand, signing an agreement to open InterContinental Auckland. InterContinental Auckland will enjoy an unrivalled location on the city's waterfront, with a halo address at 1 Queen Street that will inevitably become a destination in its own right. It will complete the $1 billion Commercial Bay mixed-use development, which boasts the largest concentration of high quality retail facilities in the city and a new 39-level office tower with 39,000m2 of premium office space. The world-class w...
The SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills Completes $22 Million Renovation
SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills | August 15, 2018
(LOS ANGELES, CA; August 15, 2018)—The SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills announces the completion of a comprehensive redesign of the rooms and guest experience ahead of its decade milestone in November 2018. The newly reimagined look, which includes all 234 guestrooms and 63 suites, continues to embrace the property's original identity of elegance and whimsy. Locally inspired guest programming, revamped Garden Terrace events space, and innovated culinary and cocktail experiences round out SLS Beverly Hills' ten-year evolution. "With a fresh energy, vibrant culture and glamourous social scene, Los Angeles is a key...
Owned and Managed by Sterling Hospitality Management, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Spokane Valley Opens in Washington
Fairfield Inn & Suites | August 14, 2018
Spokane Valley, WA – August 14, 2018 – The 127-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Spokane Valley, Washington is set to open on Thursday, August 16, 2018 with a new décor that provides guests with a feeling of warmth and calm while traveling. Located at 8923 East Mission Avenue, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Spokane Valley will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Sterling Hospitality Management of Spokane Valley, Washington. Located 14 miles from Spokane International Airport and 15 minutes from downtown, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Spokane Valley offers guests convenient access to dow...
Horizon Hospitality Management Opens New 82-Room SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Ringgold, Georgia
SpringHill Suites by Marriott | August 14, 2018
Ringgold, GA – August 14, 2018 – Marriott International announced that the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Ringgold, Georgia is set to open today. The 82-suite hotel, located at 155 General Lee Drive, will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Horizon Hospitality Management, Inc. of Alpharetta, Georgia. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the SpringHill Suites Chattanooga South/Ringgold GA offers guests convenient access to the Tennessee Aquarium, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Ruby Falls, Rock City, and Camp Jordan Park and Arena. "As a brand opening a new hotel every 10 days on...
White Lodging Celebrates Opening of Dual-Branded Hampton by Hilton and Homewood Suites by Hilton in Teaneck, New Jersey
Hampton by Hilton | August 14, 2018
TEANECK, N.J. and MCLEAN, Va - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of its newest hotel, the dual-branded Hampton Inn by Hilton Teaneck Glenpointe and Homewood Suites by Hilton Teaneck Glenpointe, bringing a total of 350 new rooms to the Meadowlands area. The dual-brand hotel adds even more versatile lodging options for guests visiting New Jersey, which increased to 101 million travelers in 2017*. "New Jersey's booming tourism gives us a promising opportunity to expand our footprint in the Garden State, and this dual-branded property diversifies our presence in the market," said Shruti Buckley, global head, Hampton by Hilton. ...
IHG and Shimao Group Plan Q4 2018 Opening of InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts | August 14, 2018
August 14, 2018 (Shanghai, China) - InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland is expected to open its doors in the fourth quarter of 2018. Developed by Shimao Group and managed by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's leading hotel companies, the luxury hotel, mostly below ground, is poised to welcome guests with an amazing landscape in a deep pit of a former quarry in southwestern Shanghai. The 18-story hotel has two floors above ground, and 16 below ground, including two floors underwater. With a construction area of more than 61,000 square meters, the hotel features 336 rooms and suites that all boast balconies wher...
Lodgic Hospitality to Break Ground on New Element by Westin in Irving, Texas
| August 13, 2018
IRVING - Dallas-based architectural firm, Mayse & Associates, Inc, is pleased to announce that construction is about to commence on a 157-room, high-rise Element Hotel, part of the Marriott family of hotels. It is to be located at Hwy 114 and Meadowbrook Drive within the Irving, Texas suburb of Las Colinas. The 105,565 gsf. lifestyle hotel was designed as a 12-story high-rise building on the site of the former Sfuzzi Restaurant. The hotel lobby will have a bar and dining area, along with the back-of-house support spaces. Hotel guestrooms are located on levels 2-11, with an enlarged fitness area located on the 2nd level. The Element ...
Lotus Trans Travel and IHG Sign Portfolio Deal for Four Holiday Inn Hotels in India
IHG | August 13, 2018
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of world's leading hotel companies has signed a management agreement with Lotus Trans Travel Private Limited to establish a four hotel portfolio under the Holiday Inn banner. Slated to open between 2020 and 2023, Holiday Inn Bodhgaya, Holiday Inn Kushinagar, Holiday Inn Gorakhpur and Holiday Inn Shravasti together will add over 450 rooms to IHG's system and establish company's presence at the Buddhist tourism circuit. As a part of the agreement, Holiday Inn hotels in Bodhgaya, Kushinagar and Shravasti will be refurbished and upgraded, to ensure the portfolio is fully representative of the Holiday...
First Hospitality Group Opens First Hilton Tri-Branded Hotel at Chicago’s McCormick Place
First Hospitality Group | August 8, 2018
CHICAGO and MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) along with First Hospitality Group, Inc. (FHG), today announced the opening of its newest hotel, the company's first tri-branded property, which includes Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick Place, Hampton Inn by Hilton Chicago McCormick Place and Home2 Suites by Hilton Chicago McCormick Place. Connected to McCormick Place, North America's largest convention center, and adjacent to Wintrust Arena, the property is a one-of-kind addition to downtown Chicago's South Loop and Motor Row District lodging offerings. The hotel also represents Hilton's first tri-branded property, furthering the company...
Martyn Barnes to Bring IHG’s New voco™ Brand to Australia’s Yarra Valley in 2021
IHG | August 7, 2018
Entrepreneur Martyn Barnes has signed a management agreement to badge his new Yarra Valley property as voco™, IHG's new upscale hotel brand, making it the second voco signing for Australia. Victoria's Yarra Valley has built a reputation as one of Australia's premier wine regions, famous for its chardonnay and pinot noir, as well as for bringing big name artists like Robbie Williams, Stevie Nicks and John Farnham to perform at Rochford Wines' annual Day on the Green concert series. The trouble is it's never had a great hotel to welcome its visitors after a day of wine tasting and music. voco™ Yarra Valley will be the first gl...
Marriott, Hilton, and IHG Top Franchise Companies and Brands in U.S. Construction Pipeline
Lodging Econometrics | August 6, 2018
August 6, 2018 – PORTSMOUTH, NH –In the second quarter of 2018, analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that the top franchise companies with the largest construction pipelines are: Marriott International with 1,351 projects/177,743 rooms, Hilton Worldwide with 1,327 projects/147,728 rooms, and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) with 932 projects/95,018 rooms. Development projects in these three franchise companies comprise 66% of total construction pipeline rooms. The largest brands for each of these companies are Marriott's Fairfield Inn with 284 projects/27,584 rooms, Hilton's Home2 Suites by Hilton with 384 p...
TNB Hotels Opens Four Points by Sheraton Salt Lake City Airport
Four Points | August 6, 2018
Marriott International, Inc.® today announced the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Salt Lake City Airport. Catering to the needs of today's everyday traveler, the hotel offers approachable design, stylish comfort and all the brand's popular extras including a 24-hour fitness center, heated pool, fast and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, and the Best Brews & BBQ™ program, detailed below. Asset managed by TNB Hotels of Boise, Idaho, Four Points by Sheraton Salt Lake City Airport, previously under the name Comfort Inn and Rodeway Inn Salt Lake City Airport, offers 155 spacious guest rooms, over 550 sq. ft. of meeting space,...
New York City, Dallas and Houston Markets Lead U.S. Construction Pipeline
Lodging Econometrics | August 2, 2018
August 2, 2018 – PORTSMOUTH, NH According to the second quarter construction pipeline trend report by Lodging Econometrics (LE), the top five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines are: New York City with 169 projects/29,365 rooms; Dallas with 156 projects/18, 908 rooms; Houston with 150 projects/16,321 rooms; Nashville with 123 projects/16,392 rooms; and Los Angeles with 121 projects/18,037 rooms. The five top markets with the most projects currently under construction are New York City with 101 projects/17,108 rooms, Dallas with 47 projects/6,350 rooms, Nashville with 43 projects/7,005 rooms, Houston wit...
U.S. Construction Pipeline Continues Moderate Growth Year-Over-Year
Lodging Econometrics (LE) | August 1, 2018
August 1, 2018 – PORTSMOUTH, NH – At the end of the second quarter, analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that the total U.S. construction pipeline stands at 5,312 projects/634,501 rooms, up 7% from 2017's 4,973 projects/598,371 rooms. The pipeline has been growing moderately and incrementally each quarter and should continue its upward growth trend as long as the economy remains strong. Pipeline totals are still significantly below the all-time high of 5,883 projects/785,547 rooms reached in 2008. Projects scheduled to start construction in the next 12 months have seen minimal change year-over-year (YOY) with 2,291 p...
Gatehouse Capital Selects Hotel Equities to Manage Two Marriott Conference Center Hotels Near Dallas, Texas
Hotel Equities | August 1, 2018
Atlanta, GA – August 1, 2018 – Hotel Equities (HE) just announced their selection as the management company for two conference center hotels near Dallas, the Courtyard by Marriott-Dallas Midlothian at the Midlothian Conference Center located at 3 Community Circle Drive in Midlothian, and the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott-Decatur at Decatur Conference Center located at 1910 West US Highway 380 in Decatur. The hotels are owned by Gatehouse Capital, LLC based in Dallas. "We are thrilled to welcome this new ownership group and these two Marriott hotels to the HE family," said Joe Reardon, HE's SVP of Business Developmen...
