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General Manager Alicia Jacobson Set to Welcome Guests to New 128-Room Courtyard by Marriott Tampa Northwest/Veterans Expressway
Courtyard by Marriott | July 31, 2018
Tampa, FL – July 31, 2018 – Courtyard by Marriott Tampa Northwest/Veterans Expressway is scheduled to open its doors in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Featuring an innovative lobby space as well as Courtyard's latest contemporary room design, the new hotel provides flexibility and choices that allow guests to optimize and elevate their travel experience. Located at 12730 Citrus Park Lane, the 128-room hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Citrus Park Hotel, LLC and managed by Hotel Equities of Atlanta, Georgia. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the Courtyard Tampa Northwest/Veterans Exp...
IHG Opens First Hotel Indigo in Mississippi, The Hotel Indigo®-Hattiesburg
July 31, 2018
HATTIESBURG, MS (July 31, 2018) – IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) is proud to announce the opening of its newest location, The Hotel Indigo®-Hattiesburg. The first and only Hotel Indigo in Mississippi opened July 26, 2018. The Hotel Indigo-Hattiesburg hotel is located at South 31st Ave. and Chevy Chase Dr. and is within walking distance to the University of Southern Mississippi and The Avenues. The five-story boutique hotel features 100 rooms and business conveniences such as a 24/7 business center with wireless internet and printing available. "All of the team is really excited to be a part of this, especially with it bei...
Hilton Partners With Al Habtoor Group to Rebrand Three Hotels in Dubai’s Al Habtoor City
Al Habtoor Group | July 31, 2018
DUBAI - Three hotels in Dubai's Al Habtoor City are to be rebranded by Hilton which was confirmed today at a press event in Dubai. Mohammed Al Habtoor, Vice Chairman & CEO of the Al Habtoor Group and Ian R. Carter, President, Development, Architecture, Design & Construction, Hilton announced a new franchise agreement effective 1 August 2018. The properties will become known as Habtoor Palace Hotel, LXR Hotels & Resorts, V Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton and Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City. Mohammed Al Habtoor said: "We are pleased to extend our partnership with Hilton to three additional hotel properties at Al Habtoor City, o...
The Inside Story of Hilton’s New High-Tech Hotel Rooms – and What It Will Mean for Travelers
Hilton | July 30, 2018
Imagine being able to set your favorite TV channels, optimal room temperature and turn the lights off from the comfort of your hotel room bed, all on your own mobile device. It's not a pipe dream: Welcome to Hilton's Connected Room. Through the award-winning Hilton Honors app, guests can use their mobile device as the in-room remote to control their television programming, lighting, and temperature controls –personalizing their preferences just as they do at home. Josh Weiss, Vice President of Brand and Guest Technology at Hilton, explains how and why Connected Room came to life and where it's going next: Q: What inspired the ...
Vail Marriott Mountain Resort Launches $25 Million Renovation
Vail Marriott Mountain Resort | July 25, 2018
VAIL, Colo. (July 25, 2018) – Currently underway, Vail Marriott Mountain Resort will launch the property's approximate $25 million reimagination this summer with a new guest room experience and transformed meeting spaces. The complete makeover will infuse modern amenities and luxurious Vail sophistication into the landmark resort. The comprehensive project is geared towards travelers with high-tech attributes and indoor-outdoor design that embraces the year-round destination with its chic, mountain modern aesthetic. "With this extensive reimagination, we are looking to infuse Vail's charm throughout the resort and truly connect gu...
IHG Signs With Mulpha Australia Limited for Management and Rebranding of 166-Room Hayman Island, by InterContinental Opening in 2019
IHG | July 25, 2018
The Whitsunday Islands will welcome a new era of luxury in 2019 with the signing of a management agreement that will see IHG take over management of Hayman Island, rebranding it as Hayman Island, by InterContinental. Hayman Island, by InterContinental will be an oasis at the northernmost point in the Whitsunday Islands that shows off the best of the InterContinental brand when it opens in 2019, following significant investment to refurbish the product. The 166-room hotel is the only property on the 400-hectare island and will showcase world-class facilities, rooms and suites in one of the world's most unique locations, accessible via Ha...
IHG Appoints Angelo Zuccala as General Manager for InterContinental Sofia
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts | July 25, 2018
July 25, 2018 / Sofia, Bulgaria. InterContinental Sofia is pleased to announce the appointment of Angelo Zuccala as its new General Manager. Angelo Zuccala's hospitality experience spans close to 23 years. Holding a Master in Business Studies and Finance from Groupe Sup de Co La Rochelle in France, he brings his knowledge and expertise in the hospitality industry to InterContinental Sofia. Angelo has built a strong career within InterContinental Hotels Group where he spent 15 years progressing through several management roles and countries around the world. He worked in the UK, France, Egypt, Malta and Romania. Angelo Zuccala is a dual ...
Owned and Managed by Kinseth Hospitality Companies, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Set to Open in Grafton, Wisconsin
TownePlace Suites by Marriott | July 24, 2018
Grafton, WI – July 24, 2018 – Get ready to be real and be you on long stays. Marriott International's TownePlace Suites by Marriott Milwaukee Grafton is set to open for business on Thursday, July 26, 2018. On average, a TownePlace Suites opens every six days. Built for travelers looking for a simple and friendly place where they can settle-in, keep their routine, and easily connect to the Grafton area. The new TownePlace Suites Milwaukee Grafton located at 1601 Gateway Drive, continues to exemplify the brand's rapid growth. The new hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Kinseth Hospitality Compa...
Bayview Hotel Partners Debuts the Hampton Inn by Hilton Baltimore Bayview Campus as First Hampton Inn With New Prototype Elements
Hampton by Hilton | July 24, 2018
BALTIMORE, Md. – July 23, 2018 – Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton, the global upper mid-scale brand known for its commitment to providing authentic service and great value, today announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn by Hilton Baltimore Bayview Campus in Baltimore, Maryland. This 115-room hotel is an early adopter of Hampton's new innovative design and the first to incorporate features of the brand's new prototype. "As the first hotel to integrate elements of Hampton by Hilton's new North America prototype we are proud to provide guests a property that feels modern, yet is built on the successfu...
Marriott Signs With Flag Luxury Group to Open More Than $500 Million Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Residences Tower in New York City
Marriott International, Inc. | July 24, 2018
Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced that it has signed an agreement with luxury hospitality development firm Flag Luxury Group to bring The Ritz-Carlton brand to New York City's vibrant NoMad neighborhood, also known as North of Madison Square Park. Flag Luxury Group will develop the hotel and residences tower, which will represent a more than $500 million investment. Designed by award winning architect Rafael Vinoly, this landmark project will include both hotel accommodations and branded residences conceived of by renowned interior design firm Yabu Pushelberg. Located at Broadway and 28th Street, the hotel and residen...
IHG and Ninety Four Feet Partner to Debut New Zealand’s First Hotel Idigo With 2021 Opening of Hotel Indigo Auckland
IHG | July 23, 2018
Auckland will welcome New Zealand's first Hotel Indigo to the neighbourhood in 2021, with IHG signing an agreement with Ninety Four Feet, an Australasian property development, investment, and construction company, to open Hotel Indigo Auckland. Uniquely, no two Hotel Indigo properties are the same, with each drawing on the story of its local area to inspire every aspect of the hotel to help guests feel part of the destination. The "City of Sails" will set the backdrop for this boutique hotel, drawing inspiration from local artists for its design, service, amenities, food and beverages. The 225-room hotel will be part of a mixed-use deve...
Owned and Managed by Glacier House Hotels, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Whitefish Opens in Montana
TownePlace Suites by Marriott | July 20, 2018
Whitefish, MT – July 20, 2018 – Get ready to be real and be you on long stays. Marriott International's TownePlace Suites by Marriott Whitefish is set to open for business on Friday, July 20, 2018. On average, a TownePlace Suites opens every six days. Built for travelers looking for a simple and friendly place where they can settle-in, keep their routine, and easily connect to the Whitefish area. The new hotel located at 300 Akers Lane, will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Glacier House Hotels of Scottsdale, Arizona. "We are excited to introduce the TownePlace Suites brand to the Whitefish area," said D...
Ian Schrager With Marriott International Opens The Bodrum EDITION Overlooking the Aegean Sea
EDITION Hotels | July 19, 2018
From the next chapter in the growing EDITION legacy comes Ian Schrager's latest visionary concept: The Bodrum EDITION. Schrager, in partnership with Marriott International, acts to redefine the contemporary luxury hotel experience with his expanding global influence. Bringing a new energy to Bodrum, Schrager is responsible the concept, programming and creative direction of The Bodrum EDITION, an Aegean utopia within the Yalikavak bay. Born for the world stage, the hotel is a natural Amphitheatre acting as a venue for 21st century recreation, socializing, and networking with an unparalleled vista overlooking the azure waters of the Turki...
IHG and TSUKADA GLOBAL HOLDINGS to Debut Kimpton Brand in Japan With 2020 Opening of Kimpton Tokyo Shinjuku
July 19, 2018
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, U.S.A. (July 19, 2018) -Travelers to Tokyo looking for the ultimate boutique hotel experience will have their wishes granted in 2020 with the opening of Kimpton® Tokyo Shinjuku by IHG and TSUKADA GLOBAL HOLDINGS Inc. The 162-room hotel will feature bold, playful design, award-winning dining and unique amenities, with three inventive meeting spaces that accommodate up to 300 people, a well-equipped wellness studio, and a multi-function chapel that will bring Kimpton flair to a couple's special day. As the industry pioneer that first introduced the boutique concept to the US more than 35 years ago, Kimpton Hotels &a...
Starwood Capital Group and Cycas Hospitality Open 319-Key Residence Inn by Marriott London Kensington
Residence Inn | July 18, 2018
Marriott International, Inc. has announced the opening of Residence Inn by Marriott London Kensington, the largest property in the extended-stay brand's European portfolio. In a prime position on Warwick Road in Earls Court, the hotel features 319 suites, of which several boast private terraces with impressive views across the capital. Guests can also take in the London skyline from the hotel's eighth floor terrace, which will also be available to hire as an events space. The property's spacious one- and two-bedroom suites include separate living, working and sleeping areas, designed for those taking longer stays. Guests can expect full...
Hotel Equities Opens 96-Room TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Mesquite, Texas
Hotel Equities | July 16, 2018
Atlanta, GA – July 16, 2018 – Hotel Equities (HE) announced the official opening of the new TownePlace Suites by Marriott-Dallas/Mesquite. The all-suite hotel owned by Profound Hotel Group, LLC is located at 500 Rodeo Center Boulevard. HE was brought on board in the preliminary phases of the project to ensure the project's success. Matt Saumer serves as General Manager and Thyme Ford serves as Director of Sales for the hotel. Connor Reyer serves as Assistant General Manager. HE's recent opening of a Texas regional office, based in Houston, was part of a strategic growth plan to provide optimal support for the firm's growing ...
IHG Signs With Pearl Grand Tower Hotel for InterContinental® Colombo Slated for 2019 Opening in Sri Lanka
IHG | July 16, 2018
India ,16th July 2018: InterContinental Hotels Group® (IHG), one of world's leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Pearl Grand Tower Hotel (Private) Limited, to bring back the InterContinental brand to the Sri Lankan capital. Due to open in 2019, InterContinental® Colombo will feature 307 rooms including 47 suites. This iconic development will be spread across 480,000 sq. ft. and the luxury hotel is expected to be the tallest hotel tower comprising 42 floors, in Colombo 3, an important and established commercial area of the city. InterContinental® Colombo will be located centrally along Galle Road, o...
Epelboim Development Group Breaks Ground on 259-Room Tru by Hilton in Orlando, Florida
| July 16, 2018
ORLANDO, Fla.--Hilton and Epelboim Development Group today broke ground on a new Tru by Hilton property located in Orlando, Florida. Dignitaries, executives and other key individuals who were instrumental in pushing the project forward attended the July 12, 2018 event. The roster of VIPs and speakers included: from the Orange County Government Commissioner Betsy VanderLey and Jessie Allen; Executive Director from the Orange County Convention Center; Alexandra Jaritz, global head, Tru by Hilton; and Noel Epelboim, president and CEO of Epelboim Development Group. The 259-room, eight-story hotel will be located on Westwood Boulevard, just ...
Christian Metzner Appointed General Manager of W Kuala Lumpur
W Hotels Worldwide | July 16, 2018
Kuala Lumpur, July 2018 – W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International has announced the appointment of Christian Metzner as General Manager of the highly anticipated W Kuala Lumpur, as the iconic brand prepares to debut its unique style of modern luxury in the Malaysian capital this summer. Metzner recently joined W Kuala Lumpur from The Andaman, a Luxury Collection Resort, Langkawi, where he has been the General Manager since 2014, and brings with him a wealth of experience having been part of Marriott International for the past 15 years. German-born Metzner's career with Marriott International began in 1996 at the Arabell...
Marriott International Launches Tahseen Hospitality Training Program in Partnership With Helwan University and PDF
Marriott International, Inc. | July 11, 2018
CAIRO, Egypt, July 11, 2018 -- Marriott International (www.Marriott.com), the world's leading hotel company, reinforces its commitment to Egypt with the launch of Tahseen, a unique hospitality training program developed in response to a growing need for talent within the industry. Created in partnership with Helwan University and Professional Development Foundation (PDF), the program is focused on fast tracking the next generation of hospitality leaders from Egypt by providing them with firsthand experience and a springboard to launch successful careers in the industry. The company today unveiled the program at a signing ceremony graced...
Marriott Signs and Capital Alliance Partner to Debut AC Hotel Brand in Australia With 2020 Opening of AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne Southbank
AC Hotels by Marriott | July 11, 2018
Marriott International Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with Melbourne-based property development company Capital Alliance to introduce the AC Hotels by Marriott®, brand to Australia. The 200-room AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne Southbank hotel is expected to open in 2020 as part of a dynamic mixed-use development. The hotel marks Marriott International's second major hotel deal with Capital Alliance, with Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands currently under construction, and underscores the hospitality company's growth in Australia. The AC Hotels brand was born from the vision of renowned hotelier Antonio Catalan, who f...
How to Use Data to Build a Profitable Resort
Luz Candelas | July 11, 2018
By Luz Candelas When I became a Director of Architectural Projects in August 2016, it was to provide our owners with a more data-driven approach to resort construction. How existing resorts are operated and how new properties are developed must keep pace with both technology and planned growth. Your project managers, working directly with resort owners, should create cohesive brand standards. You want to assure resort guests that certain aspects of their stay will always be consistent. The focus needs to be on constantly delivering high quality dining, entertainment and bathroom amenities and still provide a new and unique experience at...
Hilton Appoints Jorge Giannattasio as Senior Vice President and Head of Caribbean and Latin America Operations
Hilton | July 9, 2018
MCLEAN, Va. – July 9, 2018 - Hilton announced today the appointment of Jorge Giannattasio as senior vice president and head of Caribbean and Latin America operations. In his newly appointed position, Giannattasio will oversee the dynamic region where Hilton currently operates a portfolio of more than 130 hotels. "We are thrilled to welcome Jorge, who has an impressive track record of working with organizations to maximize growth, customer satisfaction and profitability," said Joe Berger, executive vice president & president, Americas, Hilton. "As we continue our aggressive Caribbean and Latin America expansion with more than 8...
Owned and Managed by CN Hotels, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Opens in Charleston, South Carolina
TownePlace Suites by Marriott | July 5, 2018
Charleston, SC – July 5, 2018 – Get ready to be real and be you on long stays. Marriott International's TownePlace Suites by Marriott Charleston/West Ashley is scheduled to open for business today. On average, a TownePlace Suites opens every six days. Built for travelers looking for a simple and friendly place where they can settle-in, keep their routine, and easily connect to the Charleston area. The new TownePlace Suites Charleston/West Ashley located at 805 Orleans Road, continues to exemplify the brand's rapid growth. The new hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by CN Hotels of Greensboro, No...
