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New Hotel Openings
Historic Murrieta Hot Springs Resort to Reopen in February 2024 Following Thirty Years of Public Closure
MURRIETA HOT SPRINGS RESORT | October 23, 2023
MURRIETA, CA – [October 23, 2023] – For more than a century, the cultural heritage of Southern California has been enriched by the therapeutic mineral springs nestled within a historic 1902 site known as Murrieta Hot Springs Resort. Over the past 30 years, the property has been inaccessible to the public. This will soon change as the team behind The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs, CO, announces today that in February 2024, Murrieta Hot Springs Resort will reopen, newly reimagined and ready to welcome guests and the surrounding community. First reservations are now being accepted at murrieta-hotsprings.com. "We are dedicated t...
Red Roof Opens Red Roof Inn Huntsville in Alabama
Red Roof | October 23, 2023
HUNTSVILLE, ALA., October 23, 2023 - Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, has announced the opening of the Red Roof Inn Huntsville, Ala. The newly renovated Red Roof Inn Huntsville is a 70-room hotel that offers free Wi-Fi, a free expanded cable package, a snack center and free coffee in the lobby. The Red Roof Inn Huntsville, Ala., is a pet-friendly hotel. As part of the hotel’s conversion to a Red Roof property, it now features updated landscaping; updated bathrooms in all guest rooms; new furniture, mattresses and bedding in all guest rooms; and new flooring throughout. Red Roof Inn Huntsville, Ala., is near a number of area lan...
Pacific Hotel Austin Opens Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown in Texas
Azul Hospitality Group | October 19, 2023
AUSTIN, TEXAS — October 2023. Pacific Hotel Austin LLC today announced the opening of Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown, a new downtown upscale hotel at 68 East Avenue adjacent to the Rainey Street Historic District. Pacific Hotel Austin developed and owns the property, which is managed by Azul Hospitality Group. The hotel is now accepting reservations and will open its doors to the public on October 19. “Developing this project in Austin is nostalgic and emotionally satisfying for us,” said Pacific Hotel Austin Principal Andrew Wood, who co-owns the Cambria with his brother, David, who is also a Pacific Hotel Austin principal. “We att...
Tivoli La Caleta Resort Launches in Tenerife Following Extensive Renovation
Tivoli Hotels & Resorts | October 18, 2023
Lisbon, October 18, 2023 – Making its debut in Spain, Tivoli Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the opening of Tivoli La Caleta Tenerife Resort, bringing the brand’s timeless glamour into the Canary Islands. Following extensive renovations, Tivoli La Caleta officially opens its doors, welcoming guests with elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, exciting dining concepts and a world-class spa, all with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the hotel’s luxurious gardens. Located on southern Tenerife’s picturesque coast, nestled between the mountains and the Atlantic’s deep blue sea, Tivoli La Caleta offers ...
Best Western Plus Mobile Inn & Suites Now Open in Alabama
BWH Hotels | October 18, 2023
Mobile, Alabama (October 18, 2023) – Best Western® Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of the Best Western Plus Mobile Inn & Suites, located at 600 West I-65 Service Road South in Mobile, Alabama. The hotel is owned by Hiral Patel and features 65 standard rooms in addition to 17 suites. The property recently completed a top-to-bottom renovation and rebrand that includes a reimagined design as well as several hotel amenity upgrades and new features. Guest rooms and suites have a reconceptualized design infused with a new color scheme and come equipped with a 50-inch flatscreen television in standard rooms and 55-inch in suite...
Deutsche Hospitality Expands in Switzerland With Opening of IntercityHotel Geneva
Deutsche Hospitality | October 17, 2023
Frankfurt am Main, 17 October 2023 - Bienvenue à Genève: The new IntercityHotel in Geneva is urban and modern, a well-connected, vibrant hub for meeting, working, eating, and just experiencing. On the pulse of the city, always "on the move": This is IntercityHotel. It is Deutsche Hospitality's first hotel in French-speaking Switzerland. With 270 rooms, a conference area with five meeting rooms as well as a restaurant and a bar, the IntercityHotel is a social hub and smart place of retreat at the same time. Switching off from everyday life is easy in the wellness and fitness area with sauna and steam bath. Flexibility and mobility t...
Best Western Glenview – Chicagoland Inn & Suites Now Open in Illinois
BWH Hotels | October 17, 2023
Glenview, Illinois (October 17, 2023) – Best Western® Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of the Best Western Glenview - Chicagoland Inn & Suites, located at 4514 West Lake Avenue in Glenview, Illinois. The hotel is owned by Lal Patel and features 107 guestrooms, including 20 suites. The Best Western Glenview - Chicagoland Inn and Suites has undergone a complete renovation that introduced modern colors throughout and spacious suites with living areas and bedrooms. Additionally, each guestroom has been updated with new furniture including beds and chairs. Guests may also enjoy a renovated heated outdoor swimming pool and dai...
Red Roof Inn Carson – Wilmington Opens in California Following Renovation
Red Roof | October 16, 2023
WILMINGTON, CALIF., October 16, 2023 - Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, has announced the opening of the Red Roof Inn Carson – Wilmington, Calif., after a nearly $700,000 renovation. Located off the Pacific Coast Highway, the Red Roof Inn Carson – Wilmington is a 22-room hotel that offers free Wi-Fi, a free expanded cable package, a snack center and free coffee in the lobby. Owned by Woodland Hills, Calif.-based Bakor Investment PCH LLC, renovations included updated landscaping, new windows, new bedding and artwork, updated flooring, new lobby furniture and a coffee bar, and new paint throughout the property. The Red Roof Inn C...
W Hotels Unveils Architectural Icon in Australia’s Waterfront Metropolis With the Opening of W Sydney
W Hotels | October 13, 2023
W Sydney is ahead of the curve with its vibrant design and alluring venues creating a new hub on the harbour W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 brands, today announces the highly anticipated opening of W Sydney. Located in a dramatic curved structure rising over Darling Harbour, W Sydney is set to become a coveted destination for travelers and Sydneysiders alike, bringing new energy and a modern take on luxury to the city and harbour waterfront. “W Sydney marks our W Hotels brand’s triumphant return to Sydney, a long-awaited addition to our robust portfolio in Australia, following our recent debuts in M...
Secrets Tulum Resort & Beach Club Opens in Tulum’s Hotel Zone
Inclusive Collection, part of World of Hyatt | October 13, 2023
CHICAGO (Oct. 13, 2023) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Secrets® Tulum Resort & Beach Club, the newest addition to the Inclusive Collection, part of World of Hyatt – the largest portfolio of luxury all-inclusive resorts in the world. The 300-suite and private villa adults-only resort’s opening marks the expansion of the Inclusive Collection’s presence in Mexico to 44 total resorts and the 12th Secrets Resort & Spa branded property in the country. Perfectly situated in the heart of downtown Tulum, just minutes from the beach within the luxury Aldea Zama Complex, Secrets Tulum Resort & ...
Thompson Houston Set for December Opening
Thompson Houston | October 13, 2023
HOUSTON (October 13, 2023) – Thompson Houston, Houston’s newest and most stylish luxury hotel will open its doors on December 21. Located beside the verdant Buffalo Bayou Park, a historic 160-acre waterside green space just west of downtown Houston, Thompson Houston will be a place-making and experience-provoking hotel for seasoned globetrotters, business travelers, and Houstonians alike. Housed in a gleaming contemporary new tower, Thompson Houston will introduce to the city the first-of-its-kind urban resort environment blending high-profile design, boundary-pushing lifestyle amenities, world-class dining, and extraordinary event spa...
New Gen Hospitality Opens a TownePlace Suites by Marriott in South Portland, Maine
New Gen Hospitality Management | October 12, 2023
South Portland, ME – October 12, 2023 – The 101-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott in South Portland, Maine is now open for business. Located at 70 Maine Mall Road, the all-suite hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by New Gen Operations and managed by New Gen Hospitality Management both located in South Portland, Maine. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Portland Airport ME is nestled in a serene and tranquil neighborhood, one mile from the Portland International Jetport and offers guests convenient access to the Maine Mall which offers numerous shopping, dining and entertainment options. Additionally, the four-story property i...
M Social Phuket Debuts in the Heart of Patong
M Social Phuket | October 12, 2023
Experience a perfect combination of trendsetting design, seamless technology and gastronomical delights at the new M Social Phuket 12 OCTOBER 2023 - PHUKET, THAILAND: Patong's hospitality scene is set to reach new heights with the grand opening of M Social Phuket, a dynamic addition to the island's hotel offerings. Situated in the heart of Patong, M Social Phuket combines trendy aesthetics, modern amenities, and seamless technology to redefine the way travelers experience Phuket. Boasting a prime location just steps away from the pristine waters of Patong Beach and surrounded by trendy bars, shops and restaurants, M Social Phuket puts g...
Distinctive Hospitality Group Opens Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton in Connecticut
Spark by Hilton | October 11, 2023
Mystic, Connecticut property is first to open as new industry-disrupting premium economy lodging option provides simple, reliable, comfortable stays at an accessible price MYSTIC, Conn. & MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 11, 2023 – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today celebrated the grand opening of Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton, solidifying the company’s foray into the premium economy segment. With more than 400 opportunities in various stages of development, the first-ever Spark by Hilton made its debut just eight months after Hilton announced the new, conversion-only brand in January of this year. Located less than half a mile from I-95, Spark by Hilton...
Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa Debuts in Western Caribbean
KIMPTON GRAND ROATÁN RESORT & SPA | October 11, 2023
ROATÁN, Honduras Bay Islands (October 11, 2023) – Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa, nestled on the picturesque West Bay Beach of Roatán Island with premiere access to the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, is proud to officially welcome guests as of October 10, 2023. An island retreat like no other, this Caribbean gem offers 119 luxuriously appointed guest rooms, suites, and condos; four inviting restaurants and bars, state-of-the-art spa, nearly 6,000 square feet of meeting and events spaces and immersive guest experiences full of indulgence, relaxation and exciting adventure. “We are thrilled to introduce Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort...
Courtyard by Marriott New Castle Opens in Delaware
Courtyard by Marriott | October 11, 2023
New Castle, DE -October 11th, 2023- The newly developed 125-room well-appointed Courtyard by Marriott in New Castle DE, is now open to welcome guests! The hotel features upscale, stylish décor that offers a fresh take on mixing business with pleasure, while creating a unique environment for an enjoyable and relaxing time away from home. Located just off I-295 at 2180 New Castle Ave, the Courtyard is operated by Titan Hotel Group. Courtyard by Marriott New Castle is a short drive to all New Castle and Wilmington area have to offer. You will find premier dining, local breweries, and tax-free shopping all at your fingertips. Battery Park, Ch...
Wyndham Introduces First Wyndham and TRYP Hotels in China-Taiwan
TRYP by Wyndham | October 9, 2023
SINGAPORE, TAIPEI (9 October 2023) – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels spanning more than 95 countries, announced the opening of TRYP by Wyndham New Taipei Linkou and Wyndham Sun Moon Lake in partnership with Qingyu Property Co. Ltd and Lijing Enterprise Co. Ltd, respectively. The openings mark the first hotels for each brand in the China-Taiwan region, signifying Wyndham’s commitment to growing its presence in the China-Taiwan market. As China-Taiwan continues to be a top destination for holidaymakers across the globe, these hotels bring new accommodations to ...
Aloft Hotels at Fort Lauderdale Airport/Port Everglades Cruise Terminals to Open in November
Aloft Hotels | October 9, 2023
Fort Lauderdale, FL – October 2023 - Starting November 10, 2023, travelers visiting the Fort Lauderdale area will be able to enjoy a convenient stay at the new Aloft Hotel at Fort Lauderdale Airport by Marriott. The 138-room, 14-floor property is located at 501 SE 24th Street, Fort Lauderdale, just 3 ½ miles from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and 1 ½ miles from the Port Everglades cruise terminals. This new Aloft property has a long list of impressive on-site amenities, including an 800-square-foot, premium fitness center, and a serene yoga terrace. It also features a covered deck on the 14th floor, with a 540-squ...
IHG Opens Hotel Indigo Bordeaux in Partnership With Owner Grape Hospitality
IHG | October 6, 2023
PARIS, FRANCE – October 6, 2023: For its third opening in France, Hotel Indigo, part of the IHG Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, has chosen the bohemian city of Bordeaux as its new "pied-à-terre". This design-led boutique hotel is located in the central Chartrons district, a picturesque neighbourhood just a short stroll from the Garonne River. Hotel Indigo is one of the only hotel brands that delivers a beautiful perspective of the neighbourhood, bringing its sights, sounds, and flavours into our spaces. At Hotel Indigo Bordeaux – Centre Chartrons - with its colourful new address, the nearby Bassin d'Arcachon bay on the Atlantic coas...
Wyndham Grand Barbados, Sam Lord’s Castle Resort & Spa Set to Open With 422 Guestrooms
Wyndham Grand | October 5, 2023
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 5, 2023 -- Wyndham Grand®, the hotel brand known for its upscale accommodations and approachable designs, today announced it's now taking reservations for its newest resort, the inviting 422-room all-inclusive Wyndham Grand Barbados, Sam Lord's Castle Resort & Spa. The secluded, ocean-front hotel marks Wyndham Hotels & Resorts' entrance into Barbados and will begin welcoming its first guests beginning October 12 with select amenities, followed by a formal Grand Opening in early 2024. "Barbados offers the perfect backdrop for a chic and upscale getaway – lush, tropical gardens, uninterrupted ocean views an...
Hawkeye Hotels Exits Moxy Omaha at Opening
Hawkeye Hotels | October 4, 2023
Moxy Hotel Celebrates Hotel Completion in Omaha's Vibrant Historic Old Market District Omaha, NE – Despite the challenging financing landscape and concerns about rising interest rates, Hawkeye Hotels not only built the hotel but also sold it at over $200,000 per room. This achievement underscores the resilience of the hotel industry, as well as the presence of eager buyers who are willing to transact. Hawkeye Hotels is proud to announce the highly-anticipated completion of the Moxy Hotel in Omaha, Nebraska's Historic Old Market District. This stylish and innovative addition to the hospitality scene in Omaha promises to redefine the ci...
Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas Opens in Thailand
Anantara | October 4, 2023
Bangkok, October 4, 2023: A secluded hideaway located on an untouched island in the middle of Thailand’s Phang Nga Bay, Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas is the latest addition to Anantara’s world-spanning archipelago of hotels and resorts. On the pristine Koh Yao Yai, couples and families will find a nature-ensconced sanctuary to rest, connect and play, with unspoiled beaches, lush jungles, picturesque sunsets, and amazing sea life. Once a coconut palm plantation, the 27-acre site occupied by Anantara Koh Yao Yai is situated between a wooded hill and a turquoise bay dotted with jungle-clad limestone islets that countless b...
WaterWalk Unveils LIVE | STAY Property in Jacksonville, Florida
WaterWalk | October 3, 2023
WICHITA, Kan. – October 3, 2023 – Lodging industry innovator WaterWalk opened the doors of its newest property under the brand’s Gen 2.0 model, WaterWalk Jacksonville, on October 2. Located at 8895 Perimeter Park Blvd. in Jacksonville, the property blends the best of an upscale extended-stay hotel and home with fully furnished ‘STAY’ units and ready-to-furnish ‘LIVE’ units. "Jacksonville is a hub for travel, business, education and everywhere in between,” said Mimi Oliver, CEO of WaterWalk. “Whether providing flexible accommodations for University of North Florida visitors, military families of the nearby Jacksonville N...
Disney Vacation Club Celebrates the Grand Opening of The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
Disneyland Resort | October 2, 2023
ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 2, 2023 -- Inspired by the creative magic of Walt Disney Animation Studios, The Villas at Disneyland Hotel are now open. The all-new tower features 344 thoughtfully themed guest rooms designed to immerse guests in the worlds of classic Disney stories while offering modern, just-like-home amenities only steps away from the Disneyland Resort theme parks. "The Villas at Disneyland Hotel celebrates the remarkable legacy of Walt Disney Animation Studios' storytelling and the creative process these talented artists go through to bring Disney characters to life from sketch to screen," said Bill Diercksen, senior vice presid...