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Sunscape Coco Punta Cana Celebrates Grand Opening in the Heart of the Dominican Republic
Inclusive Collection, part of World of Hyatt | November 30, 2023
The 1,059-room family-friendly resort offers guests an enchanting backdrop of coconut palms and the natural beauty of Laguna Bavaro Reserve in the idyllic Cabeza de Toro region CHICAGO (November 30, 2023) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Sunscape Coco Punta Cana, the newest addition to the Inclusive Collection, part of World of Hyatt. The newly remodeled 1,059-room family-friendly resort expands the Inclusive Collection’s portfolio in the Dominican Republic to 15 resorts and marks the opening of the second Sunscape Resort & Spa branded property in the country. Nestled along the pristine Bavaro ...
Radisson Blu Hotel at Porsche Design Tower Stuttgart Opens in Germany
Radisson | November 29, 2023
Located in Stuttgart’s tallest building opposite the renowned Stuttgart Theater, the new Radisson Blu Hotel at Porsche Design Tower Stuttgart offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city center and Killesberg Park. This latest flagship addition to the upper-upscale Radisson Blu brand boasts superb transport connections to Stuttgart’s business district and numerous cultural attractions. Offering 168 attentively designed rooms and suites on the top floors 12–23 of the iconic building, Radisson Blu Hotel at Porsche Design Tower Stuttgart is the epitome of modern comfort, effortlessly blending contemporary aesthetics with harmonious...
W Edinburgh Debuts in the Heart of St. James Quarter
W Hotels | November 29, 2023
In the vibrant heart of the St. James Quarter, W Edinburgh encapsulates Scotland’s Capital City W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the reveal of W Edinburgh with unrivalled happenings, bold, unexpected design, and signature Whatever/Whenever™ service. Highlights include a striking rooftop deck offering never-seen-before 360° views, as well as the W Hotels brand’s signature Sound Suite recording studio, a first for the UK and the second in Europe, empowering musicians, podcasters, DJs, and artists to create and record inspired by Edinburgh’s diverse influences...
Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre Debuts in Malaysia With 513 Guestrooms
Four Points by Sheraton | November 28, 2023
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – November 28, 2023 – Debuting as the first Four Points by Sheraton hotel in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and the fourth in Malaysia, Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre celebrates its opening just in time for the year-end festivities. The opening comes hot on the heels of the recent reopening of Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre in October 2023, together forming Marriott Bonvoy’s first dual-branded property in Malaysia. Under the ownership of Ventura International Sdn. Bhd., Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre sets the home base for independent travellers and famil...
Valor Hospitality Partners Opens Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral
Valor Hospitality Partners | November 28, 2023
New Construction Hotel in Florida Provides Top-Tier Amenities for Business Travelers, Families ATLANTA, Nov. 28, 2023—Valor Hospitality Partners, a global leader in hotel management and development, continues to expand into key American markets with the opening of Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Its second property in Florida, the Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral is the perfect destination for business travelers and vacationing families—just steps away from the renowned Kennedy Space Center, cruise ports, popular beaches and nearby amusement parks. With 150 rooms and 36 suites, the newly opened p...
Hilton Debuts LXR Hotels & Resorts in South East Asia With Umana Bali
Hilton | November 27, 2023
The 72‑villa sanctuary combines wellbeing, culture and community to provide captivating experiences that enrich the soul BALI, Indonesia and MCLEAN, Va. – Global hospitality leader Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Umana Bali, LXR Hotels & Resorts, marking the brand’s first resort in South East Asia. Umana Bali joins the exclusive collection of LXR Hotels & Resorts properties, which celebrates the timeless pursuit of personal adventure in the world's most alluring destinations, offering travelers a new taste of luxury defined by individuality and immersive local experiences. “LXR Hotels & Resorts pr...
Deutsche Hospitality Expands Into the Czech Republic With Opening of Zleep Hotel Prague
Deutsche Hospitality | November 27, 2023
Deutsche Hospitality expands into the Czech Republic Frankfurt am Main/Prague, 27 November 2023 - The Zleep Hotels brand continues its international growth in Europe: guests can now experience Scandinavian simplicity, Danish design, and quality where it matters at the new Zleep Hotel in Prague. According to Denis Hüttig, Senior Vice President Operations Deutsche Hospitality: "The opening of Zleep Hotel Prague marks an important step in our strategy of international expansion for Deutsche Hospitality and our brand Zleep Hotels. The select-service brand is one of the engines driving our growth. We are very pleased about the opening of o...
Mercure Tokyo Haneda Airport Opens Its Doors at the Gateway Into Japan
Mercure | November 22, 2023
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group is set to open Mercure Tokyo Haneda Airport on 26 November 2023. The hotel is conveniently located within a 10-minute drive of Haneda Airport, a gateway to Japan with several international and domestic flights daily. Under the design concept of "Tokyo Eclectic”, Mercure Tokyo Haneda Airport fuses pieces of ancient Tokyo, with the Tokyo of the future, while providing a creative space where design blends traditional Japanese handicrafts with Mercure's signature European style, creating a new yet nostalgic experience. The hotel also features décor inspired by Japanese subcultures, such as manga, ani...
Autograph Collection Hotels Debuts in Hungary With the Opening of Dorothea Hotel Budapest
Autograph Collection Hotels | November 22, 2023
Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces its debut in Hungary with the opening of Dorothea Hotel, Budapest, Autograph Collection. Housed across three historic buildings in Budapest’s iconic District V, the new hotel is named after Archduchess Dorothea, an influential character of the 1800s who brought significant cultural and economic development to the city alongside her spouse, Palatine Joseph. Evoking the charm of Hungary’s golden age, Dorothea Hotel invites guests into an unexpected city centre sanctuary where the past seamlessly merges with the presen...
Aloft Lake Nona Set for December Opening in Orlando
Lake Nona | November 21, 2023
A testament to the exponential growth of Lake Nona, the hotel is set to open in December and will celebrate the destination’s USTA National Campus with a 10,000-square-foot events center dedicated to the legacy of Althea Neale Gibson, America's renowned tennis player known for shattering racial barriers. ORLANDO, Fla. (November 21, 2023)—Today, Aloft Lake Nona announces its opening in December in Lake Nona, a modern metropolis that is renowned for being home to the “World’s Most Technologically Advanced Hotel” and a destination with world-class health and fitness facilities. With 205 urban-inspired guestrooms and 15 suites, a spo...
Paragraph Freedom Square, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Tbilisi Debuts in Georgia
The Luxury Collection | November 20, 2023
In the heart of the capital city, Paragraph Freedom Square, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Tbilisi accentuates Georgia’s indigenous charms with authentic service, thoughtful design, and refined epicurean experiences The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the opening of Paragraph Freedom Square, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Tbilisi. The hotel marks The Luxury Collection’s debut in Georgia, one of Eastern Europe’s most sought-after leisure destinations. Due to its unique location at the intersection of Europe and Asia, Georgia boasts diverse natural landscapes, disti...
Renaissance New York Harlem Debuts on the Site of the Historic Victoria Theatre
Renaissance® Hotels | November 16, 2023
Today, Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, debuts its fifth property in New York City - Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel. Featuring the original landmark marquee, the much-anticipated property is situated in the heart of one of the world’s most iconic neighborhoods, on the site of the historic Victoria Theater on 125th Street and steps away from the storied Apollo Theater. Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel is the tallest building north of Central Park and the brand’s first hotel in Harlem. The property boasts 211 guest rooms and suites, a dynamic culinary offering ...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Expands Crowne Plaza Brand in Canada With New Saint John Property
IHG | November 16, 2023
ATLANTA (November 16, 2023) – IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, recently celebrated the opening of a new Crowne Plaza hotel in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, following a conversion and extensive renovation. Located minutes from Saint John Airport, and within walking distance to downtown Saint John, Crowne Plaza Saint John Harbour View offers guests coastal allure and unrivaled views of the port city. Crowne Plaza Saint John Harbour View provides guests a range of spaces and amenities whether travelling for business or leisure – from the 135 premium guest rooms that provide a comfortin...
Broadwick Soho Opens in the Heart of London’s West End
Broadwick Soho | November 16, 2023
A glorious luxury hotel, created by a group of friends, is now open in the heart of London’s Soho London, 16th November 2023 - As seductive and characterful as its historic location, Broadwick Soho is an independent luxury hotel in the heart of London’s West End that has opened its doors to guests and travelers alike. Broadwick Soho channels the grit, glamour and wild energy of London’s most storied neighborhood into an opulent contemporary 57 room retreat (including nine Suites and one Penthouse), with an offer of impeccable service and quality, under the watchful eye of General Manager, David Monson. Conceived by a group of frie...
Cambria Hotels Grows Texas Portfolio With Cambria Hotel Waco University Riverfront Opening
Cambria Hotels | November 15, 2023
Newest property marks upscale brand's ninth location in Texas, adding to lineup of properties throughout Southwest NORTH BETHESDA, Md. Nov. 15, 2023 -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) continues the rapid expansion of its contemporary upscale brand Cambria Hotels throughout the Southwest and in locations with strong business and leisure demand with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Waco University Riverfront. The four-story, 130-room property is the ninth Cambria Hotel to open in the Lone Star State, joining Austin Downtown, Austin Uptown, Austin Airport, Houston Downtown, McAllen, Plano, Richardson and Southlake. C...
Swissôtel Uludag Bursa Opens in Turkey With 173 Guestrooms
Swissôtel | November 14, 2023
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group with over 1,000 properties located across the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, is pleased to welcome the fifth Swissôtel in Turkey to one of the most renowned tourist destinations, with the opening of Swissôtel Uludağ Bursa. Built in 1946 as Kirazlıyayla Sanatorium by H. Emin Onat, the architect of Anıtkabir, and Prof. Dr. Leman C. Tomsu, one of Turkey's first female architects, the hotel complex stands out through its rooted history. Swissôtel Uludağ Bursa was established after the restoration of “Kirazlıyayla Sanatorium” capturing the rich heritage in line with the national archit...
Regent Hotels & Resorts Returns to Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour
IHG | November 14, 2023
Shanghai, November 14, 2023 - On 8 November, the official grand opening of Regent Hong Kong was an elegant and glamorous affair highlighting the transformation of a landmark property within IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio. The evening exuded elegance and glamour, marking the majestic return of Regent Hong Kong to Victoria Harbour and reinstating its presence as the quintessential epicentre in a city that offers a myriad of cultural experiences. Rooted in the Beauty of Contrast, the evening’s immersive experiences heightened the senses, while showcasing Regent Hong Kong’s transformation, re-establishing its posit...
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Debuts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia With Opening of the St. Regis Riyadh
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts | November 13, 2023
Glamorous new address in the heart of Riyadh brings modern design and vanguard spirit to the capital St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today announced the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Riyadh. The newest jewel in an exquisite global portfolio brings the brand’s celebrated traditions and signature hallmarks born at New York’s finest address of Fifth Avenue and 55th Street to the country’s luminaries. The hotel marks Marriott International’s 500th luxury property globally. “The opening of The St. Regis Riyadh ushers in a new benchmark of luxury in Saudi Arabia offering guests a modern viewpoint on bespoke service, soph...
Romer Hell’s Kitchen Opens in New York City
HIGHGATE | November 10, 2023
New York, NY (November 10, 2023) - Imagine a new kind of hotel where a local bar owner trains the concierge team on where guests can find the best late-night eats. A hotel that stands for its neighborhood so they’ve appointed a “Mayor of the Block” to be a friend to all. A hotel invested in supporting nearby businesses so they work with a vintage shop down the street to style and accessorize associate uniforms. That is the DNA behind Romer Hell’s Kitchen, a 295-guest room hotel in one of Manhattan’s most storied neighborhoods. Romer Hell’s Kitchen is rooted in the belief that travel should be anchored in local culture. It is a ...
Best Western Columbia River Waterfront Hotel Astoria Now Open
BWH Hotels | November 10, 2023
Astoria, Oregon (November 10, 2023) – Best Western® Hotels & Resorts announces the opening the Best Western Columbia River Waterfront Hotel Astoria, located at 3420 Leif Erickson Drive in Astoria, Oregon. The hotel is owned by Columbia River Hotel Operations, Inc., is managed by Hospitality Associates out of Spokane, Washington, and features 75 beautiful guest rooms and suites. The Best Western Columbia River Waterfront Hotel Astoria will debut a recently completed renovation, which includes a refreshed design and amenities. The public areas, like the lobby and breakfast area, offer a contemporary modern décor with splashes of bl...
IHG and Pro-invest Group Open Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point
IHG Hotels & Resorts | November 10, 2023
10th November 2023: IHG Hotels & Resorts and Pro-invest Group announce the opening of Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point, debuting the neighbourhood-inspired global boutique brand in Sydney. The unveiling of the 105-room hotel marks a new chapter in the property’s history thanks to Pro-invest Group’s multi-million-dollar refurbishment inspired by the eclectic Kings Cross neighbourhood that’s been a place for creatives and revellers for nearly a century. Tucked behind the city’s iconic neon Coca-Cola sign, the new style of boutique hotel will provide curious travellers a front row seat to King Cross’s round the clock ...
Hilton Signs With Groupe Bertout to Open Columbus Hotel Monte-Carlo as Part of Curio Collection
Curio Collection by Hilton | November 9, 2023
Columbus Hotel Monte‑Carlo, Curio Collection by Hilton, is due to open before the end of the year MONTE-CARLO, Monaco and MCLEAN, Va. – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced a franchise agreement with Groupe Bertout to open the Columbus Hotel Monte-Carlo, Curio Collection by Hilton. Marking Hilton’s debut in Monaco, the boutique lifestyle, 181-guest room hotel is expected to rebrand before the end of the year. Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vice president, development, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Hilton, said, “The Principality of Monaco is an iconic destination, and the Columbus Hotel Monte-Carlo, Curio Collection by Hilton wil...
Dolly Parton Welcomes Guests to Grand Opening of Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort
Dollywood Parks & Resorts | November 9, 2023
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (November 9, 2023) —Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort celebrated its grand opening this past weekend with a visit from international icon Dolly Parton. The lodge marks the second world-class resort created by Dollywood Parks & Resorts and Parton, further expanding the premier family destination located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Tucked away in the Smoky Mountains next to Dollywood’s original resort, Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa, the 302-room lodge was inspired by Parton’s love of the Great Smoky Mountains and blurs the lines between indoors and out, seamlessly blending mountain adven...
Minor Hotels to Debut in Paris With Addition of Three Hotels
Minor Hotels | November 9, 2023
Bangkok, November 9, 2023: Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator, and investor with more than 540 hotels in 56 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, South America and North America, announces its debut in the French capital with the upcoming addition of three four-star hotels. The group will launch three NH Hotels in Q1 2024, with one of the properties to be rebranded as NH Collection in 2025 following a renovation. After a careful selection process, owning company Swiss Life Asset Managers France has chosen Minor Hotels to manage the three hotels. The addition of these properties is...
