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Finance & Development
Cambria Hotels Signs Two New Hotels for New York and Texas Expansion
Cambria® Hotels | December 19, 2019
Properties include: 127-room Cambria Hotel Austin Airport slated to open in 2021 and developed by an affiliate of W2 Real Estate Partners; and 120-room Cambria Hotel Niagara Falls slated to open in 2022 developed by Plati Niagara Inc Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has awarded franchise agreements to two top developers to build new Cambria hotels in Austin, Texas and Niagara Falls, New York. These franchise agreements come on the heels of Cambria being named one of the top hotel brands expanding in North America by Top Hotel News, with nearly 80 hotels in the pipeline. "These agreements reinforce Choice Hotels' ...
Green Stay Hospitality Breaks Ground on Cambria Hotel Orlando International Airport
Cambria Hotels | December 19, 2019
ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The upscale Cambria Hotels brand, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), and Green Stay Hospitality LLC, part of Reddy Hotels, Orlando, announced Wednesday the official start of construction on the first Cambria hotel in Orlando at a groundbreaking event at the property's future location. The Cambria Hotel Orlando International Airport is slated to open in early 2021. The groundbreaking continues a strong year for Cambria, in which 11 hotels with 1,700 rooms have already opened their doors in top-tier markets across the country, including Boston, Houston and Phoenix. Loc...
Marriott International Signs Deal With Grupo Elipse to Bring Its Moxy Brand to Mexico City
Moxy Hotels | December 19, 2019
Marriott International today announced it has signed a contract with Grupo Elise to debut the company’s millennial-focused Moxy Hotels brand in Mexico with a 120-room hotel. The property is slated to rise in stylish Chapultepec with close proximity to the Roma Norte neighborhood, characterized by a contemporary art scene, hipster culture and vibrant nightlife and Mexicos prestigious Paseo de La Reforma. Construction on the Moxy Mexico City is expected to begin in late 2020, with the opening expected in 2022. “Moxy is a great fit for Mexico City, a destination known for its vibrancy, youthful energy, and dynamic arts culture and we see ...
Spirides Arranges $10 Million Hotel Construction Loan for New Holiday Inn Express in Lumberton, NC
Spirides Hospitality Finance Company | December 19, 2019
TAMPA, FL—Spirides Hospitality Finance Company has successfully arranged and the borrower has officially closed on a $10 million construction to permanent, first priority mortgage loan from a Southeast U.S. headquartered bank to finance the development of a new Holiday Inn Express in Lumberton, North Carolina. This new 95-guest room, 5-story Holiday Inn Express will be built on 2.2 acres of land located at 302 Wintergreen Drive near Interstate 95 Exit 22 in the City of Lumberton, Robeson County, North Carolina. Hotel amenities will include a breakfast dining area, a meeting room, an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor courtyard, a fitness c...
IHG® to Bring InterContinental and Holiday Inn Hotels to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in 2024
IHG | December 18, 2019
The first international branded hotels at one of world’s busiest airports will be open in 2024 IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced on Monday that it will bring two hotels to Shanghai Pudong International Airport’s latest Terminal Complex. This means one of the world’s busiest airports will expect its first international branded hotels for the first time. It’s also the first time that the high-profile to-be-built complex reveals its details: four companies including IHG, Shanghai Yukong Hotel Management Co. Ltd., commercial developer Excellence Group and environmental-f...
Arlington Approved for $550 Million Convention Center & Hotel Addition
Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau | December 18, 2019
Construction is expected to begin in early 2020 and to be completed in 2023 connecting 888 additional hotel rooms via skybridge to the new 300-room Live! by Loews Hotel The Arlington City Council voted Tuesday evening to approve a $550 million addition to the city's booming Entertainment District. The project will include a new 888-room hotel aptly called Loews Arlington, a publicly owned convention center, and a parking facility for 1,500 vehicles. Construction is expected to begin in early 2020 and to be completed in 2023. Developed in public-private partnership with Loews, the Texas Rangers, Cordish Cos., the City of Arlington and Tarran...
Melbourne’s Trendy Richmond Suburb to Welcome a New 160-Room Holiday Inn in 2023
IHG | December 17, 2019
A new-build Holiday Inn will open in the trendy inner-Melbourne suburb of Richmond in 2023, following the signing of a long-term management agreement between IHG® and a joint venture between Pelligra Group, PrimeLand Group and Diamond Hospitality Singapore.. The stylishly designed 160-room hotel will be part of a mixed-use development and will feature IHG’s signature Open Lobby, combining the front desk, lobby, all day dining and bar, lounge area and business centre into an open space with fresh, modern design. Directly opposite Burnley Station and a short 10-minute walk from the MCG and Rod Laver Arena, Holiday Inn Melbourne Richm...
Hyatt Signs With Primehotels OY to Develop Gran Hansa Hotel in Finland
Hyatt Hotels Corporation | December 17, 2019
CHICAGO (December 17, 2019) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with Primehotels Oy for the first Hyatt property in Finland. Expected to open in 2022, the 224-room Grand Hansa Hotel will become the first The Unbound Collection by Hyatt property in the Nordics as the brand enjoys continued momentum across Europe. Incorporating references to Finnish folklore and mythology, Grand Hansa Hotel’s historical façade will represent the city’s fascinating past. Combined with Helsinki’s vibrant atmosphere, the hotel will provide independently minded guests with one-of-a-ki...
Hilton Signs Agreement for First Motto by Hilton in the Caribbean and Latin America
Motto by Hilton | December 17, 2019
LIMA, Peru and MCLEAN, Va. – December 17, 2019 – Hilton announced the signing of a franchise agreement for a new Motto by Hilton hotel in Lima, Peru, representing the brand’s debut in the Caribbean and Latin America. Launched in October 2018 as Hilton’s newest lifestyle hotel brand, Motto by Hilton introduces a fresh approach to modern travel, bringing together efficient, micro-guest rooms, activated social spaces, locally inspired design, and a communal vibe in centrally located urban destinations to cater to travelers looking for value and one-of-a-kind experiences. In partnership with Compañia Hotelera CINSA S.A, Motto by Hilt...
Sustainable Hospitality Brand, Shepherd Eco, Launches in Wynwood, Florida
Shepherd | December 16, 2019
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Dec. 16, 2019 - Lucky Shepherd announces the launch of its Shepherd Eco sustainable hospitality brand with a flagship location in Wynwood, Miami. The project, developed by Shepherd Atma and Hoar Program Management (HPM), with Touzet Studio as architect and Gensler as interior design, is slated to open late 2022. Shepherd Eco offers extraordinary, one-of-a-kind experiences - thoughtfully designed and curated to withstand the test of time. The brand finds its roots in the deeply intertwined concepts of sustainability and humanity - the dual heartbeats that drive these Eco-systems - thriving, dynamic communities weavi...
Wyndham Signs With Fiesta Winery Founders to Develop Dolce Hotel in Texas Hill Country
Dolce Hotels and Resorts by Wyndham | December 16, 2019
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Dec. 16, 2019 - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts – the world's largest hotel franchising company with more than 9,200 hotels in over 80 countries – today announced the signing of a new-construction Dolce Hotels and Resorts by Wyndham® hotel in Fredericksburg, Texas. The new hotel is owned by the Baxter Family, founders of Fiesta Winery®, and will be managed by Wyndham's management arm. The new construction hotel, expected to break ground in early 2020, will be situated on 70 acres adjacent to a Fiesta Winery and will offer 150 rooms with approximately 9,000 square feet of event space, including a tasting room. "...
Marriott International Signs Agreement With Landmark Sabbour to Open W Hotel in Cairo, Egypt
W Hotels Worldwide | December 16, 2019
Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has entered into an agreement with Landmark Sabbour to bring the W Brand’s bold design, signature Whatever/Whenever® service and innovative programming to Cairo, underscoring the growing demand for luxury in Egypt. Expected to open in 2024, W Cairo will be situated in 1-Ninety - a 300,000 sqm mixed-use development in the emerging New Cairo district featuring retail space, commercial and residential components. To be located just 25 kilometres from Cairo International Airport, the new hotel will add its own vibrant W experience to the ultra-modern urban landscape of New Cairo. Known for see...
Pan Pacific Hotels Group Enters Tokyo, Japan in 2020 With Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel, a Pan Pacific Partner Hotel
Pan Pacific Hotel Group | December 13, 2019
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has signed an agreement to enter Tokyo, Japan to market the five-star Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel as a Pan Pacific Partner Hotel through its distribution channels and its loyalty programme, Pan Pacific DISCOVERY. Mr Choe Peng Sum, Chief Executive Officer, Pan Pacific Hotels Group, said, “We are proud to partner the Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel as a Pan Pacific Partner Hotel as an international presence. Through our loyalty programme Pan Pacific DISCOVERY, the hotel will have access to 15.6 million members worldwide.” “We have a long-standing relationship with Pan Pacific Hotels Group. Over the years, we have ...
sbe’s Iconic Hudson Hotel to Make First International Debut With 2024 Opening In Toronto
sbe | December 13, 2019
TORONTO, Dec. 13, 2019 - sbe, the leading international hospitality group that develops, manages and operates award-winning brands, today announced it is bringing one of the hotel industry's most influential hotels, New York's iconic Hudson, to Toronto, Canada. Set to debut in 2024, the proposed 75,000 square foot project will be developed in partnership with Lamb Development Corp and IE Hospitality, featuring 146 rooms. Hudson Toronto will be a marquee addition to Toronto's bustling King West community, the city's vibrant entertainment and creative district. Surrounded by a lively art scene, glowing nightlife and buzzing entertainmen...
Margaritaville Hotel Nashville Opens Bringing 166 Guestrooms to the Heart of Music City’s SoBro District
Margaritaville Hotel Nashville | December 12, 2019
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 12, 2019 - Margaritaville Hotel Nashville, the newest addition to the Margaritaville portfolio, brings an entirely unique lodging concept to the destination with a "no worries" casual luxury atmosphere. Developed by Safe Harbor Development LLC and managed by Davidson Hotels & Resorts, the 12-story hotel features 166 guestrooms, as well as 52 Margaritaville Vacation Club® by Wyndham suites, and is centrally located a half block south of the Music City Center, near Broadway. Amenities include a rooftop relaxation and entertainment area with an outdoor pool, sundeck, fire pits and live entertainment; a 24-hour fitnes...
Parks Hospitality Breaks Ground on Tru by Hilton in Franklin, Tennessee
Tru by Hilton | December 12, 2019
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – December 12, 2019 – Parks Hospitality today broke ground on a new Tru by Hilton property located in Franklin, Tennessee. The 135-room, five-story hotel will be located at 1001 Knoll Top Lane and is owned by Parks Hospitality Group. It is expected to be completed late 2020. “We are very proud and honored to have partnered with Hilton to bring Tru by Hilton to Franklin, Tennessee,” said Trevor Walden, Vice President of Operations for Parks Hospitality Group. “Tru fills a void in the lodging industry for travelers seeking simplicity and value without compromising quality and design. We’re excited to bring this ex...
Construction for Vegas’ Circa Resort & Casino Reaches Halfway Mark, On Track for December 2020 Opening
Circa Resort & Casino | December 11, 2019
Las Vegas – Today, CEO and developer Derek Stevens announced that his highly anticipated integrated gaming resort Circa Resort & Casino has reached the halfway mark in its 22-month construction process. On track for a December 2020 opening, the project will be the first ground-up gaming resort in historic Downtown Las Vegas since 1980. “Reaching this milestone for Circa would not be possible without our incredible partners and construction team,” said Stevens. “Today we not only celebrate this exciting moment in Circa’s journey, but those who have helped us bring the project to life. I’m proud to deliver something completel...
Hospitality Financial Leadership: Chapter Three – The Flags
David Lund | December 11, 2019
By David Lund The crap I must deal with never ceases to amaze me. The Stow sees many groups and we were preparing for an international political gathering and my country’s government was hosting the event. This meant lots of politics, decorum and protocol that all gets sorted out, or so to speak. It was nothing short of a cluster bomb and I had to stick-handle my team and the politicians. Our city and country have a colorful history and it is rich in its traditions and symbols. My phone rang late one afternoon as the summit was less than a week away. My secretary, notice I didn’t call her an assistant, she was a secretary and somewh...
Radisson Hotel Group Signs Three Hotels in Vietnam
Radisson Hotel Group | December 10, 2019
Singapore - December 10, 2019 - Radisson Hotel Group continues to introduce world-class hospitality to Vietnam’s most exciting emerging destinations, with the signing of three new hotels on the country’s captivating coastline. Radisson Blu Resort, Quy Nhon is nestled on Vietnam’s pristine south-central coast in Binh Dinh province, approximately halfway between the cities of Nha Trang and Hoi An. Slated to open in 2023, the resort will offer a choice of 120 contemporary rooms and suites in the main building and 160 standalone villas, surrounded by lush landscaped gardens. The resort will feature an exceptional array of leisure faciliti...
NewcrestImage Launches First International Hotel With Courtyard by Marriott in India
NewcrestImage | December 10, 2019
December 10, 2019 -- NewcrestImage continues steady portfolio growth with its first international hotel – a Courtyard by Marriott in Vadodara, India. The 14-floor, 123-room property will be the first Marriott branded hotel in Vadodara, which has a metro area population of about four million people and is a major industrial, cultural, and education hub for the western state of Gujarat. The hotel is currently under construction and is expected to open in March of 2021, featuring rooms with deluxe décor and amenities; a restaurant with private dining areas; a café; an outdoor swimming pool; a 30-car underground parking garage; and 13,00...
Drury Hotels Is Developing Its First Property in the DISNEY SPRINGS® Resort Area of Orlando, Florida
Drury Hotels Company | December 9, 2019
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 9, 2019 -- Drury Hotels Company is bringing a bit of magic to its guests. The company is developing its largest property to date, the Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista, and will begin to welcome guests by spring 2021. The new property, located in the DISNEY SPRINGS® Resort Area in Orlando, Florida, is the company's first Official Walt Disney World® Hotel and the fourth Drury Hotel in the state. The entire project – which includes 604 rooms and more than 12,000 square feet of meeting space – will be complete by the end of 2021, with the first 264 rooms available by spring 2021. The new hotel will feature a host o...
Hotel Equities Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Towneplace Suites by Marriott in Tehachapi, California
Hotel Equities | December 5, 2019
Atlanta, GA – December 05, 2019 – Today, Hotel Equities (HE) announced construction is underway on the new TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Tehachapi, CA. Hotel Equities will manage the hotel, developed and owned by California-based H2H Asset Group. The hotel site, located on Magellan Drive in Tehachapi, is part of a planned business park situated just one block from Adventist Healthcare in Tehachapi. The hotel site has easy access from Exit 149 on Highway 58. “We are proud to progress into the next phase of development for the TownePlace Suites Tehachapi,” said Greg Presley, vice president of business development for HE. “We ini...
Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Set for Late 2020 Opening in Downtown New Orleans’ Historic World Trade Center
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | December 4, 2019
TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2019 -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world's leading luxury hospitality company, together with developers Carpenter & Company Inc. and Woodward Interests, LLC, experts in residential, hospitality, and mixed-use real estate development, will open a luxury hotel and Private Residences in downtown New Orleans in late 2020. The property is owned by Two Canal Owner LLC, in which both developers are partners. The first Four Seasons in New Orleans, the property will debut in the heart of the city as Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans. Within the World Trade Center, the new Four Seasons will be locat...
Innisfree Hotels Breaks Ground on Dual-Branded Marriott Hotel in Amelia Island
Innisfree Hotels | December 3, 2019
GULF BREEZE, FLA. - December 3, 2019 - Innisfree Hotels has broken ground on its latest development project, a dual-branded SpringHill Suites and Courtyard by Marriott hotel located at 2900 Atlantic Avenue in Amelia Island, Fla. The hotel company will partner with Main Beach Sojourn LLLP, carrying on a 26-year affiliation of principals associated with the former Amelia Island Care Center located on the site. The all-new hotel boasts 239 rooms including suites, a resort-style pool deck with in-pool seating, a courtyard with fire pit area and poolside bar, a fitness room, 6,086 sq. ft. of meeting space and a location within walking distan...
