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Hilton and Country Garden Hotels Group Form Strategic Partnership for Conversion of Properties to Hilton Brands
Hilton | May 23, 2018
SHANGHAI and McLean, Va., May 23, 2018 -- Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and Country Garden Hotels Group have announced a strategic partnership which will see numerous Country Garden hotel properties managed by Hilton, primarily with its DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn brands. The partnership, formalized during a signing ceremony attended in Shanghai by Hilton CEO Christopher J. Nassetta and Country Garden Vice President Xie Shutai, sees an initial six hotels owned by Country Garden now trading as Hilton branded properties or in the pipeline. As one of China'slargest property developers, Country Garden has an existing portfolio of ov...
Ratanakorn Asset and IHG Sign Agreement for Development of Eight New Properties in Thailand’s Key Resort Destinations
IHG | May 23, 2018
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading hotel companies, in partnership with Ratanakorn Asset, has announced the momentous signing of eight new properties in Thailand's key resort destinations of Pattaya, Rayong, Phuket, Khao Lak and Koh Samui. The multi-brand signing, consisting of new-builds and a conversion across the Holiday Inn®, Holiday Inn Express® and Staybridge Suites brands, will add more than 2,000 rooms and ramp up IHG's presence in the country, which already boasts the group's largest system size in the region. The hotels are set to open from this year to 2027. Clarence Tan, Managing Director...
General Manager Edmond Martinez Welcomes Guests to New 100-Suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Denver, Colorado
Residence Inn by Marriott | May 22, 2018
DENVER – May 22, 2018 – The 100-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Denver, Colorado is scheduled to open today. Located at 6762 Tower Road, the all-suite Residence Inn Denver Airport/Convention Center will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by DIA Development, LLC and managed by Baywood Hotels Inc. of Columbia, Maryland. Located six miles from Denver International Airport, the Residence Inn Denver Airport/Convention Center offers its guests convenient access to Gaylord Rockies Convention Center, Dick's Sporting Goods Park and The Shops at Northfield Stapleton. The extended-stay hotel is also nearby to Buckley Air Force B...
Owned and Managed by Easton’s Group of Hotels, Embassy Suites by Hilton Opens in Montreal
Embassy Suites by Hilton | May 22, 2018
MONTREAL, Quebec and MCLEAN, Va. - Embassy Suites by Hilton, a global brand of upscale, all-suite hotels from Hilton (NYSE: HLT), announced today the opening of a new hotel in Montreal. Embassy Suites by Hilton prides itself on offering guests an approachable and stress-free experience at each of its hotel properties. The cutting-edge Embassy Suites by Hilton Montreal Airport is located on the Island of Montreal near the junction of the scenic St. Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers. It is conveniently located less than 15 minutes away from Montreal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport and its situation along the Route Trans-Canada...
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Opens 134-Suite Crowne Plaza® – Farmington Hills Following Renovation and Rebranding
May 22, 2018
(FARMINGTON HILLS, MI) (May 22, 2018) – Everett House Partners announces today that the 134-suite Crowne Plaza® – Farmington Hills, previously the Holiday Inn® Farmington Hills, has recently opened. Located at 37529 Grand River Avenue, the property is approximately 20 minutes from downtown Detroit and offers shuttle service to nearby offices and local attractions. In addition to being owned by Everett House Partners, the property is managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts, who manages several other IHG hotels. Larry Brown, General Manager, Crowne Plaza – Farmington Hills said: "With its proximity to Farmi...
InterContinental® Debuts in Bulgaria With Opening of 194-Room InterContinental Sofia
IHG | May 21, 2018
InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts has brought modern luxury to Bulgaria with the opening of InterContinental® Sofia, an IHG® hotel, in the culture-filled capital city. Sofia, an untapped destination for UK travellers, blends history and modernity with its scattering of domed churches and ottoman mosques intertwined with the sheen of new buildings and striking historic architecture. Steeped in historical charm, it offers travellers a cultural escape as well as the dynamism and energy of a city on the up. Marking the brand's debut in Bulgaria but seventh opening in Eastern Europe, the hotel features 194 rooms, including 2...
Marriott and Simon Expand Relationship With Plans to Open at Least Five Additional Hotels at Simon Shopping Centers
Simon | May 18, 2018
Marriott International and Simon announced their plans to open at least five new hotels at Simon shopping centers over the next several years. From South Florida to New York's Long Island, Simon's premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations are increasingly becoming ideal hotel destinations – offering consumers amenities steps from their room and re powerful combination that optimizes real estate values. "With consumers increasingly gravitating toward walkable, mixed-use communities, opening new hotels alongside Simon's thriving retail destinations is an important part of Marriott International's growth stra...
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Plans Conversion of Mandarin Oriental on Las Vegas Strip to Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts | May 17, 2018
LAS VEGAS, Nev. and MCLEAN, Va. – May 17, 2018 – Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) iconic luxury hotel brand, today announced plans to convert the Mandarin Oriental on the Las Vegas Strip to the Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas in August 2018. Waldorf Astoria will assume full operation of the property with plans to re-imagine and renovate the hotel with brand touches and improvements. When the property opens as the Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas it will be at the epicenter of the entertainment capital and the brand's first property in the market. With elevated offerings alongside Las Vegas' most sought-after att...
Summer In The City: Marriott International Study Finds Cities Top the List for Vacation Plans
Marriott International, Inc. | May 16, 2018
New York City, Orlando and Chicago top travelers' lists; Children ages 6-12 have greatest involvement in picking trip destinations If your summer vacation this year brings you to a big city, lasts for four days, and includes a destination that your son or daughter picked, don't be surprised. Marriott International's newly released Second Annual U.S. Summer Travel Trends Report says that travelers are favoring cities over beaches in Summer 2018 and planning to take an average of two trips. And among families with children, it's becoming more common for the kids to pick the destination, the report shows. "Pack your walking shoes because f...
Waldorf Astoria Chicago and Conrad Chicago Appoint Todd Temperly as General Manager
the Waldorf Astoria Chicago | May 16, 2018
CHICAGO – May 16, 2018 – The prestigious AAA Five Diamond award-winning Waldorf Astoria Chicago and the Conrad Chicago have appointed Todd Temperly as General Manager of Hilton's two premier luxury properties located in the heart of downtown Chicago. In his new position, Temperly will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the luxury 215-room and 289-room hotels, both owned by Geller Capital Partners. "I'm thrilled to return to the incredible city of Chicago and have the opportunity to create unforgettable guest experiences at two esteemed luxury hotels," said Todd Temperly. "It's an honor to work with two dynamic t...
Noble Merchant Properties Selects Hotel Equities to Manage Four New-Build Hotels in Texas
Hotel Equities | May 16, 2018
Atlanta, GA – May 16, 2018 – Atlanta-based Hotel Equities [HE] announces the addition of four new-build hotels in Texas; a Tru by Hilton in Cypress, the extended-stay Home2 Suites by Hilton in Richmond, the Holiday Inn Express in Katy and the La Quinta Inn & Suites in Spring. The hotels are owned and being developed by Noble Merchant Properties based in Sugarland, Texas. The addition of this diverse group of hotel brands is a complement to Hotel Equities' growing Texas portfolio. Joe Reardon, Sr. Vice President of Business Development and Marketing for Hotel Equities said, "We are pleased to partner with this ownership g...
Lingerfelt CommonWealth Partners to Purchase and Rebrand Virginia Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Center With $44 Million Capital Investment
Lingerfelt CommonWealth Partners, LLC | May 15, 2018
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May 15, 2018) — Lingerfelt CommonWealth Partners, LLC, a vertically integrated, real estate income fund management firm headquartered in Richmond, Va., will purchase the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Center at 2800 Shore Drive for $19 million. Lingerfelt CommonWealth Partners has hired Commonwealth Lodging Management, LLC, a hospitality management and consulting firm headquartered in Virginia Beach, to operate and manage the hotel/conference center, which comprises 263,328 square feet with 295 suites on a 3.6-acre site along the Chesapeake Bay. Lingerfelt CommonWealth Partners plans a major $25 ...
Hilton Signs Two Tapestry Collection Properties in Lima, Peru: Hotel Bel’Arte Lima and Hotel Museo de Osma
Tapestry Collection by Hilton | May 15, 2018
McLEAN, Va. – May 15, 2018 – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of two Tapestry Collection by Hilton agreements in Lima, Peru: Hotel Bel'Arte Lima and Hotel Museo de Osma – representing the first international properties for Hilton's 14th brand created for travelers looking for a unique, upscale hotel experience. These new deals form part of Hilton's development pipeline of eight hotels in Peru, with plans to add more than 1,000 rooms in key markets throughout the country. "As Hilton continues expanding in Latin America, our team has strategically focused on pursuing opportunities in Peru, one of the re...
Owned and Managed by Daly Hotel Management, New Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Opens in Athens, Tennessee
Fairfield Inn & Suites | May 14, 2018
Athens, TN– May 21, 2018 – The 100-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Athens, Tennessee is scheduled to opened Tuesday, May 15, 2018 with a new décor that provides guests with a feeling of warmth and calm while traveling. Located at 106 Burkett L. Witt Boulevard, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Athens will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Daly Hotel Management of Greensboro, North Carolina. General Manager Cory Grubb and Director of Sales Melody Gibby lead the management team at the hotel. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Athens offers guests co...
IHG Expands in Western China With Signing of 10 New Deals Under 7 Brands
IHG | May 9, 2018
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has today announced the signing of ten new deals under seven of its brands in Western China. The ten hotels will span several different tiered cities and well-known destinations in Sichuan, Chongqing, Shaanxi, Yunnan, Gansu, Guizhou Province etc. Building on the momentum of its existing and successful multi-brand hotel portfolio in the area, IHG will further strengthen its leadership and tap into the large potential of this fast-growing market. Boasting distinctive natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, the western area of China has been a worldwid...
Marriott Leads All Franchise Companies for Largest U.S. Construction Pipeline
Lodging Econometrics | May 9, 2018
The Marriott International Construction Pipeline currently has 1,383 Projects/177,926 Rooms, the largest of any franchise company in the U.S. Their largest brands are: Fairfield Inn with 293 Projects/28,418 Rooms, TownePlace Suites with 206 Projects/21,193 Rooms and Residence Inn with 200 Projects/24,978 Rooms. These three brands comprise over 50% of Marriott's Total Pipeline. Marriott has 1/3 all rooms Under Construction in the U.S., with 502 Projects/68,316 Rooms currently in the ground. Additionally, they have 695 Projects/86,761 Rooms Scheduled to Start Construction in the Next 12 Months and 186 Projects/228,849 Rooms in Early...
Marshall Hotels & Resorts Takes Over Management of 63-Room Hotel Indigo in Birmingham, Alabama
Marshall Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | May 9, 2018
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 9, 2018—Marshall Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel management and services company that operates properties nationwide, today announced that it has taken over management of the 63-room Hotel Indigo in Birmingham, Ala. The former Hotel Highland Downtown, originally built as a medical arts building in 1931, marks the company's first entry into Alabama. "The Hotel Indigo represents our ideal portfolio addition—a unique hotel in a strong secondary market that can benefit from either capital improvements and/or improved management," said Mike Marshall, president and CEO, Marshall Hotels & Resorts. "T...
Hilton Garden Inn Opens in Qidong, Jiangsu Province Marking First International Hotel Brand to Enter the City
Hilton Garden Inn | May 8, 2018
May 8, 2018 QIDONG, China and MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and Hilton Garden Inn, today announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Qidong. The 181-room Hilton Garden Inn Qidong is conveniently located within Central Park Mall, a stylish leisure and recreational hub in the city's central business district. The hotel is owned by Jiangsu Hui Long Tang Culture Investment Development Co. Ltd and is managed by Hilton. "We are extremely proud to be the first international hotel brand to enter Qidong city, and we look forward to extending Hilton Garden Inn's award-winning, service-driven culture to the area," said John Greenleaf, global hea...
Hotel Equities Opens New 82-Room Fairfield Inn & Suites® by Marriott in Terrell, Texas
Hotel Equities | May 4, 2018
Atlanta, GA – May 03, 2018 – Atlanta-based Hotel Equities announces the opening of the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott-Terrell, TX located at 351 Market Center Drive, Terrell, Texas 75160. Arnika Addison serves as General Manager for the hotel, which is located less than 30 miles east of Dallas, just off U.S. Route 80, and is convenient for business travelers and tourists alike. "We are pleased to open the Fairfield Inn & Suites for business in this booming area of Terrell, Texas," said Joe Reardon, Sr. Vice President of Business Development and Marketing for Hotel Equities. "Hotel Equities was engaged in the...
Marriott Leads U.S. Construction Pipeline With 1,383 Projects Followed by Hilton and IHG
Lodging Econometrics (LE) | May 4, 2018
According to the recent United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the franchise companies with the largest construction pipelines are: Marriott with 1,383 Projects/177,926 Rooms, Hilton with 1,337 Projects/149,075 Rooms and IHG with 923 Projects/94,296 Rooms. These 3 franchise companies comprise 69% of all projects in the Total Pipeline. The largest brands for each of these companies are: Marriott's Fairfield Inn with 293 Projects/28,418 Rooms and TownePlace Suites with 206 Projects/21,193 Rooms; Hilton's Home2 Suites with 377 Projects/39,474 Rooms and Hampton Inn & Suites with 316 Projects/32,...
U.S. Markets With the Largest Construction Pipelines & Highest 2018 Growth Rates
Lodging Econometrics (LE) | May 4, 2018
According to analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE), the five U.S. markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines by project count are: New York with 169 Projects/29,641 Rooms, Dallas with 159 Projects/19,149 Rooms, Houston with 148 Projects/16,158 Rooms, Nashville 119 Projects/15,992 Rooms and Los Angeles which has 115 Projects/17,155 Rooms in its pipeline. The top market in the U.S. by Census growth rate for 2018 is Nashville which is expected to grow its Census by 8.8% if all 27 Projects/3,703 Rooms of expected openings occur by the end of the year. Following is New York with a 7.3% growth rate for opening 50 Projects/8,437 Roo...
Owned by Inns of Ocean City and Managed by Palmer-Gosnell Hospitality, Residence Inn by Marriott Opens in Ocean City, Maryland
Residence Inn by Marriott | May 3, 2018
Ocean City, MD – May 3, 2018 – The 150-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Ocean City, Maryland is scheduled to open today. Located at 300 Seabay Lane, the all-suite Residence Inn Ocean City will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Inns of Ocean City, LLC and managed by Palmer-Gosnell Hospitality of Vienna, Virginia. Located within walking distance to the world-famous Ocean City boardwalk and pristine beaches, the Residence Inn Ocean City offers its guests convenient access to Jolly Roger Amusement Park, the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Fager's Island and numerous golf courses. Rates vary depending on length of s...
IHG to Rebrand and Operate 13 UK Hotels Through Agreement With Foncière des Régions Following Acquisition From Starwood Capital Group
IHG | May 3, 2018
IHG to become largest luxury hotel operator in the UK, deal to include first UK properties for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants InterContinental Hotels Group ("IHG") [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] has today announced plans to expand its luxury and upscale estate in the UK. IHG has entered into a conditional agreement with Foncière des Régions ("FdR"), to rebrand and operate 12 high quality open hotels (2.2k rooms) and one pipeline hotel (185 rooms) into its portfolio across the UK. This deal will establish IHG as the leading luxury hotel operator in the UK, taking it to more than 2k rooms in this valuable, fast grow...
Barnes Capital and IHG® to Develop a 150-Room Holiday Inn in Melbourne’s Coburg Suburb
IHG | May 3, 2018
IHG® has signed a deal with Barnes Capital to open a striking Holiday Inn® in Coburg, Melbourne's up-and-coming northern suburb, in 2020. When it opens in 2020, Holiday Inn Melbourne Coburg will enjoy views across the town and its surrounding landscape, including Coburg Lake Reserve. It will feature a gym and large meeting facilities, as well as a bar and all-day dining, establishing it as the destination to sip, dine and unwind. The 150-room new-build hotel will show off a bold, new design statement for Holiday Inn, created by architects Hachem, with its mirrored glass design destined to become a landmark in the heart of Coburg...
