St. Regis Chicago Debuts in the City’s Lakeshore East Neighborhood
Marriott Bonvoy | May 19, 2023
MDO Plans Night Auditor Appreciation Day for May 18
MDO | May 4, 2023
New Hotel Openings
Cornerstone Hospitality Opens My Place Hotel-Jacksonville/Camp Lejeune, NC
My Place Hotels | May 16, 2023
ABERDEEN, SD — May 16, 2023 — My Place Hotels of America has has opened My Place Hotel-Jacksonville/Camp Lejeune, NC, in Jacksonville, NC. Cornerstone Hospitality, which already has a My Place hotel in its portfolio of branded and independent properties, manages the property. My Place Hotel-Jacksonville/Camp Lejeune, NC, marks the brand’s second property in the state. “We have seen tremendous success with our existing hotel in Huntersville and are excited to expand our footprint in the state,” said Ryan Rivett, president and CEO of My Place Hotels. “Known for its flourishing retail sales and service industry, the largest M...
Hyatt Regency Conroe Set to Debut in Historic East Texas
Hyatt Regency | May 16, 2023
CONROE, TEXAS (MAY 16, 2023) – Reservations are now open for Hyatt Regency Conroe. Located in historic east Texas, the new 250-room hotel today confirmed it will officially open its doors and welcome guests on May 25, 2023. “We are thrilled to open our doors and welcome our first guests to Hyatt Regency Conroe later this month,” said General Manager Roberto Intriago. “Conroe is a key business and leisure destination, and Hyatt Regency Conroe will add an important new premium full-service option for travelers visiting the Texas Piney Woods in historic east Texas. Whether visiting for a weekend getaway, attending a conference, or explo...
The Manchester to Open in Historic Distillery District Neighborhood of Lexington, KY
The Manchester | May 16, 2023
New York, NY – May 16, 2023 – The Manchester, a new independent hotel in Lexington Kentucky’s Distillery District, is now accepting reservations and will open its doors on June 2nd, 2023 on the weekend of the city’s Railbird Festival. The property will be the first high-end hotel to open in the horse and bourbon capital of the world. Hoteliers Nik Feldman and Hank Morris, who have worked with numerous celebrated brands across hospitality and real estate, developed The Manchester on the site of the historic Ashland Distillery – Lexington’s first registered bourbon producer established in 1865. Designed in partnership with Jenny...
Grand Hyatt Celebrates Its Spanish Debut With Opening of Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa
Grand Hyatt | May 15, 2023
CHICAGO (May 15, 2023) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the opening of Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa – the first Grand Hyatt hotel to open in Spain and the fourth operating under the luxury brand in Europe. To capitalize on the hotel’s prime position within the prestigious La Manga Club Resort in Murcia, southeast Spain, the property has undergone extensive refurbishment. Explaining the strategic significance of the opening, Javier Águila, group president EAME, Hyatt, said, “Scaling our luxury, lifestyle and leisure portfolio is central to Hyatt’s plan to grow our brand presence across Europe. We a...
InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace Opens Its Doors in Italy
IHG Hotels & Resorts | May 15, 2023
Rome, Italy – May 2023 – The world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, has officially opened its doors to InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace, a refined oasis of discreet luxury in the heart of Rome. Nestled within one of Rome’s most iconic streets where La Dolce Vita began, Via Veneto, the hotel embodies the glamour and style synonymous with the city and is steeped in history. Tom Rowntree, Vice President of Global Luxury and Lifestyle brands at IHG, said: “Today we open the doors of the InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace, enchanting our guests with a mix of historic a...
Dusit Hotels and Resorts Set to Open Three New Hotels
Dusit International | May 11, 2023
dusitD2 Samyan Bangkok, ASAI Bangkok Sathorn, and ASAI Kyoto Shijo are all set to open within the next month. Bangkok, Thailand, 11 May 2023 – Dusit Hotels and Resorts under Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is set to expand its global and domestic footprint by opening three hotels within the next 30 days – including two new properties in Bangkok and its first hotel in Japan. Hot on the heels of opening its first hotel in Europe, in Greece, and returning to Nairobi, Kenya, in March, with the opening of Dusit Suites Athens and Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi, respectiv...
Eliamos Villas Hotel & Spa Opens on Kefalonia Island
Eliamos Villas Hotel & Spa | May 11, 2023
SPARTIÀ, GREECE (May 11, 2023) - A new luxury boutique hotel, Eliamos Villas Hotel & Spa, opens its doors on the southern shores of Kefalonia. Perched above a secret cove and remote beach, this five-star retreat is made up of 12 villas on a private estate with a locally-inspired restaurant, spa, outdoor gym, and an array of nature-based activities. London-based Hamburg-born interior architect, Maike, of Maike Gruna Interiors, is at the helm, alongside her husband, Spyro Korsanos, whose family originates from Kefalonia. The property’s design aesthetic intertwines luxury with an understated modernity that echoes Kefalonia’s unspoiled ...
Radisson Hotel Group Opens Radisson Baku Hotel Following Renovation and Rebranding
Radisson Hotel Group | May 11, 2023
Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of its first Radisson-branded hotel, Radisson Hotel Baku, following an extensive renovation and re-branding of the existing Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Baku. Located in one of the city’s prime residential and commercial districts, Radisson Baku Hotel will be the Group’s first Radisson property in Azerbaijan. Known as the City of Winds, Baku is intrinsically open-minded and hospitable with a unique architectural blend of Eastern and Western influence. It portrays Azerbaijan of the past, present and future combining the heritage of the Persian period, Ottomans and Imperial Russia. From its mediev...
Radisson Hotel Group Opens Les Maisons de Léa, First Radisson Individuals Property in France’s Normandy Region
Radisson Hotel Group | May 10, 2023
Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the opening of its first Radisson Individuals property in France’s Normandy region, the charming Les Maisons de Léa, a member of Radisson Individuals. Located in the heart of the main square of Honfleur, Les Maisons de Léa, a member of Radisson Individuals is a boutique hotel composed of a main building that dates back to the 16th century as a former salt storehouse, and five adjacent houses that were added subsequently, resulting in the property’s name. Honfleur has a rich history and picturesque views, making it one of the most popular destinations to visit in France. The beauty of the...
Radisson Strengthens Presence in Turkey With Opening of Nova Vista Eskisehir Centrum Hotel, a Member of Radisson Individuals
Radisson Hotel Group | May 9, 2023
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of its second hotel and second Radisson Individuals property in Eskişehir, Nova Vista Eskisehir Centrum Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals. Last year, the Group opened its first Radisson Individuals property, Nova Vista Deluxe & Suites Eskişehir, a member of Radisson Individuals, and is continuing its steady growth in Turkey. The opening of Nova Vista Eskisehir Centrum Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals marks the third Radisson Individuals hotel opening in Turkey and brings the Group’s portfolio across the country to over 45 hotels in operation and under development. N...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Opens New Hotel Indigo in the Heart of Downtown Minneapolis
IHG Hotels & Resorts | May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023, Atlanta: Hotel Indigo, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, continues to strengthen its presence in the midwestern United States with the opening of Hotel Indigo Minneapolis Downtown. Rising from the city skyline in the heart of Downtown Minneapolis, the hotel invites guests to experience the true Star of the North with convenient access to the area’s trendy shops, innovative dining scene and celebrated venues like the Orpheum Theatre and First Avenue. Just as no two neighborhoods are alike, no two Hotel Indigo properties are alike. Hotel Indigo Minneapolis Downtown, owned by Great Lakes Ma...
Hotel Genevieve Opens With 122 Guestrooms in Louisville, Kentucky
Bunkhouse | May 8, 2023
Louisville, Kentucky (May 8, 2023) – Hotel Genevieve, a new boutique hotel project from Austin’s acclaimed hospitality group Bunkhouse in collaboration with real estate development firm, Mountain Shore Properties, has officially opened its doors in the heart of Louisville’s East Market District. The opening marks a series of firsts for the brand and city, including Bunkhouse group’s first hotel project in Kentucky and the first boutique hotel for the growing East Market district, also known as NuLu. The property is Bunkhouse’s largest hotel to date featuring 122 rooms on six floors, a lobby art gallery that pays homage to Louisv...
Aspen Hospitality Opens First Urban Property: Limelight Denver
Aspen Hospitality | May 8, 2023
Denver and Aspen, CO (May 8, 2023) – Aspen Hospitality, the hospitality division of Aspen Skiing Company officially transitioned the Hotel Born, located adjacent to Denver’s Union Station, to Limelight Denver, effective today. To start, Limelight will implement select programming changes, including adding an adventure concierge and new philanthropic efforts focused on the local Denver community. Over the balance of 2023, additional enhancements will be made throughout the hotel as the property transforms to Limelight. The hotel is the first urban location for the Limelight brand, and joins the existing Limelight portfolio in Aspen and S...
Rixos Arrives in Montenegro in the Historic Palace, The Heritage Grand Perast
Rixos | May 8, 2023
Rixos, the leading all-inclusive resort brand, arrives in Montenegro with its first hotel, The Heritage Grand Perast, which re-opened in April 2023. The Heritage Grand Perast by Rixos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was fully renovated over the last two years to become an immersive resort destination offering guests a luxury experience. To mark the occasion, a signing ceremony took place at the hotel and was attended by The Prime Minister of Montenegro, Dr. Dritan Abazović and Chief Business Officer of Rixos, Francois Baudin. This significant milestone also marks Accor and Rixos’ first hotel in the country. Following the renovation, the ho...
Best Western Ontario Now Open in California
BWH Hotel Group® | May 5, 2023
Ontario, California (May 5, 2023) – Best Western® Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of the Best Western Ontario, located at 4395 Ontario Mills Pkwy in Ontario, California. The property is owned by Verdant Ontario Mills LLC and features 105 rooms, consisting of 83 executive guestrooms and 22 suites. Guests of the Best Western Ontario will experience rest and relaxation with modern lifestyle amenities, as the well-appointed executive guestrooms and suites are equipped with plush beds, microwaves, mini-fridges and large flat-screen televisions. For the convenience of corporate travelers, rooms are also furnished with spaci...
Omni Hotels & Resorts Debuts Omni PGA Frisco Resort in Texas
Omni Hotels & Resorts | May 4, 2023
FRISCO, TX (May 4, 2023) – The wait is over for Omni Hotels & Resorts’ most anticipated opening, Omni PGA Frisco Resort. Sprawling across 660 acres in the flourishing city of Frisco, the sweeping oasis offers experiences for guests of all ages, all set against the breathtaking backdrop and lush fairways of Fields Ranch. Heralded as the new home of modern golf, two championship courses designed by acclaimed architects Gil Hanse and Beau Welling anchor the resort. Visitors of all skill levels will delight in even more ways to play, including a lighted 10-hole short course and two-acre putting course, the Lounge by Topgolf dining and...
The Benson Hotel and Faculty Club Opens in Colorado
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023. Aurora, CO. The Benson Hotel and Faculty Club, a new boutique hotel, has opened as the hospitality center for the nationally recognized University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. Long considered the gateway to the Rockies, Aurora has evolved into Colorado’s biotech hub and a health and life sciences research center. The Benson Hotel, a Preferred Hotel & Resorts member, lies conveniently between downtown Denver and Denver International Airport. It is adjacent to the Fitzsimmons Innovation Community, the new business and residential district focused on medical and bioscience. The Benson Hotel has been expre...
MDO Plans Night Auditor Appreciation Day for May 18
MDO | May 4, 2023
MDO invites hoteliers to participate in #NightAuditorAppreciationDay by sharing stories, photos and messages of appreciation for night auditors. BETHESDA, MD., May 4, 2023 – myDigitalOffice (MDO), the world's fastest-growing hotel performance management platform, is excited to announce the creation of Night Auditor Appreciation Day, to be celebrated annually on May 18. This day is dedicated to recognizing and honoring night auditors at hotels across the country for their tireless efforts and crucial role in holding hotel operations together. As unsung heroes, night auditors work behind the scenes, ensuring a smooth experience for guests ...
Accor Partners With Sachin Sabharwal to Bring Two New Hotels to Sydney
Accor | May 3, 2023
Australia and New Zealand’s largest hotel operator, Accor, announces its continued expansion across Australia, with the signing of two new Sydney hotels with Sachin Sabharwal. The partnership sees the opening of BreakFree on Broadway Sydney and Mantra Castle Hill Sydney – two hotels ideally located for business and leisure travellers alike. Owner Sachin Sabharwal said: “Being in the hospitality industry for over 15 years, I have always wanted to partner with a global brand like Accor and I’m looking forward to what the future holds for us together.” Accor Pacific CEO, Sarah Derry, said: “We are delighted to collaborate w...
New Dual-Branded Holiday Inn-Staybridge Suites Hotel Takes Off Near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport
IHG Hotels & Resorts | May 2, 2023
ATLANTA (May 2, 2023) – IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of a new dual-branded Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites property in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Ill. Located within five miles of its namesake, Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites O’Hare Airport offers flexible, modern and comfortable accommodations for travelers passing through the Windy City and for those enjoying a longer stay. Featuring 284 rooms (139 Holiday Inn, 145 Staybridge Suites) on nine floors, the hotel offers guests a broader choice while bringing together unique elements of each brand. ...
The St. Joe Company and Key International Open Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort
The St. Joe Company | May 1, 2023
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla.--The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe”), joint venture partner Key International, Inc. (“Key International”) and Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announce the opening of the 255-suite Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort. The resort is located in the popular Pier Park shopping and entertainment district with unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico available from each of its five floors. The resort features a Gulf-view pool complex with a waterslide and hot tub, a business center, a fitness center and approximately 15,500 square feet of meeting and event space. Additionally, the resort is home to two res...
JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa Debuts in Florida
JW Marriott | May 1, 2023
JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today unveils its newest property in Clearwater Beach, Florida, with the opening of JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa. Located along a secluded stretch of what has consistently been named “America’s Best Beach,” the luxurious new beachside property creates an oasis of coastal elegance and offers a serene destination to reflect and recharge. “We are excited to welcome JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa to the brand portfolio and continue to showcase the best in holistic well-being,” said Bruce Rohr, Vice President an...
Andaz Nanjing Hexi Celebrates Opening in Greater China
Andaz | April 26, 2023
CHICAGO (April 26, 2023) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) announced today the opening of Andaz Nanjing Hexi, exemplifying Hyatt’s thoughtful and strategic expansion of its brands in Greater China as the Andaz brand’s fourth property in the region. Located in the rapidly developing Hexi CBD area, Andaz Nanjing Hexi boasts stunning views of the city and Yangtze River from its prime position atop Nanjing Metro Yuantong station of Line2 and Line10. As part of the most sought-after landmark Nanjing IFC, the hotel, together with two super grade-A office towers and the luxury shopping mall with top-not...
Radisson RED to Debut in Serbia With Radisson RED Belgrade Opening Later This Year
Radisson Hotel Group | April 25, 2023
Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the debut of its bold and cutting edge upscale Radisson RED brand in Serbia with the signing of Radisson RED Belgrade, set to open later this year. Located just minutes from the capital’s historic center, Radisson RED is the first Radisson RED branded hotel to be operated by PPHE Hotel Group’s Croatian subsidiary Arena Hospitality Group. This collaboration is made possible under the extended strategic partnership between Radisson Hotel Group and PPHE Hotel Group, through which both companies intend to leverage each other’s brands and strengths. Radisson RED Belgrade is located on Takovska n...
