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New Hotel Openings
IHG and Cycas Hospitality Celebrate Opening of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Deventer
IHG Hotels & Resorts | December 22, 2022
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Cycas Hospitality have celebrated the opening of the first Holiday Inn Express in Deventer, Netherlands, with the opening of 99-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites Deventer. Operated by Cycas Hospitality, as part of a lease agreement with Bruil Bouw, the new-build property pairs 83 Holiday Inn Express guest rooms that have been designed to balance home comforts with smart design features, with 16 fully equipped suites, allowing the hotel to cater for both shorter and longer stay guests. Alongside the familiar hotel facilities guests can expect from the Holiday Inn Express brand such as the included Express St...
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Kennewick Tri-Cities Opens in Washington
Best Western Hotels & Resorts | December 21, 2022
Kennewick, Washington (Dec. 22) – The SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Kennewick Tri-Cities has opened its doors in Kennewick, Washington, and invites travelers to experience one of the newest hotel brands in the industry – the SureStay Hotel Group®, comprised of four distinctive brands offering traditional and longer stay travelers comfort and value while away from home. The SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Kennewick Tri-Cities will provide guests with an experience they can count on and the amenities today’s travelers have come to expect. SureStay’s service promise reflects the brand and the hotel’s commitment to pro...
Mondrian Mexico City Condesa Opens Marking Brand’s First Mondrian Hotel in Latin America
Mondrain Hotels & Residences | December 21, 2022
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, December 22, 2022 - Today, Mondrian Mexico City Condesa, opens as the first Mondrian hotel in Latin America. The new luxury, lifestyle hotel is a lively destination and cultural hub featuring 183 rooms including 2 Penthouse suites and 16 luxury suites, state-of-the-art meeting and event facilities, and four distinct culinary concepts including Cleo Mediterraneo, Skybar, The Flower Shop, and La Terraza. The hotel, an exciting new venture between Mondrian and Grupo Murano, is located in the heart of the vibrant Condesa neighborhood, just steps away from La Roma in the I421 mixed-use complex formerly known as Conjunto Aristo...
Accor Signs With SRG Projects to Develop New Mercure in Khiva, Uzbekistan
Accor | December 21, 2022
Accor, a world leading hospitality group, announces the signing of a cooperation agreement with SRG Projects LLC to build a new Mercure in Khiva in Uzbekistan by 2025. The hotel with 146 rooms will be located on the territory of the former Mevaston mahalla and harmoniously fit into the city’s ancient architectural ensemble thanks to its authentic design, which represents the brand's philosophy “Locally Inspired”. "We are delighted to expand our presence in Uzbekistan and add a new city to the map of Accor Group. Khiva is one of the most important centers of the Great Silk Road, along with Samarkand and Bukhara. The key features of the...
Hilton to Open the Netherlands’ First Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel in 14th Century Castle
Hilton | December 20, 2022
McLEAN, Va and EINDHOVEN, Netherlands – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has today announced its first Dutch Curio Collection by Hilton hotel as part of a franchise agreement with Castle estate owner Bas van de Laar. Kasteel Gemert Eindhoven, Curio Collection by Hilton, will be located in the charming town of Gemert, a short drive from Eindhoven city centre, and is expected to welcome guests in 2024. David Heijligers, managing director, development, France and Benelux, Hilton, said, “Hilton continues to develop its Curio Collection by Hilton portfolio across Europe, Middle East and Africa, now boasting more than 60 hotels trading or under developm...
Harwood International Plans Summer 2023 Debut of Flagship Hôtel Swexan
Harwood International | December 20, 2022
DALLAS – DECEMBER 20, 2022 – Harwood International, the global Dallas-based real estate firm today, announced the company’s flagship boutique hotel property, Hôtel Swexan. Set to open in the summer of 2023, Hôtel Swexan will serve as the crown jewel of the more-walkable-than-ever 19-city block Harwood District. Hôtel Swexan’s moniker stands for “Swiss meets Texan,” inspired by Harwood International founders’ multi-generational Swiss-Texan family heritage. Operated by Harwood Hospitality Group with a collective of 100 years of experience, the destination represents a complete expression of the group’s five-de...
Le Méridien New York, Fifth Avenue Debuts in New York City
Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts | December 19, 2022
Nostalgic nods to the glamourous era of travel set in the iconic, cosmopolitan allure of New York City’s most well-known avenue. Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s® portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands – introduces its newest outpost in New York City with the opening of Le Méridien New York, Fifth Avenue. Taking cues from the European-born brand’s mid-century modern design aesthetic, the chic hotel is a 21-story architectural masterpiece featuring 165 beautifully styled guest rooms and 17 apartment-style residences for longer stays. "Le Méridien has always inspired travelers to explore the world ...
Aloft Hotels Arrives in Playa del Carmen
Aloft Hotels | December 19, 2022
Aloft Hotels, the hotel brand for music fans and design-driven travelers, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s® portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, arrives in Playa del Carmen today. Marking the third Aloft hotel in the Mexican Caribbean, Aloft Playa del Carmen is located one street away from the vibrant and busy Fifth Avenue, a landmark surrounded by restaurants, bars, and stores and a few steps from its beautiful beaches. Aloft Playa del Carmen features 167 rooms for the rest and comfort of guests who like practical spaces that are equipped with everything necessary to meet their needs. “Aloft’s brand positioning is anchored in three m...
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo Panama to Open January 2023
Sofitel Legend | December 19, 2022
Panama City, December 19, 2022 - The highly anticipated Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo Panama, uniquely located on a serene waterfront enclave overlooking the Pacific Ocean in the historic Casco Viejo district, will make its grand debut on January 19, 2023 in one of the world’s most sought-after destinations. An enchanting address studded with all the finest luxuries, Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo presides with a distinctive exterior reminiscent of a bygone era and gracefully merges Panamanian culture with undeniable French savoir-faire. The building’s original French colonial architecture is meticulously conveyed in the interior design of...
Radisson Hotel Group Opens Radisson Blu Mosi-oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort, Zambia
Radisson Hotel Group | December 19, 2022
BRUSSELS, Belgium, December 19, 2022-- Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the opening of Radisson Blu Mosi-oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort, Zambia. Nestled on the banks of the Zambezi River, the resort is the Group’s first safari resort in Africa and first resort in Zambia, and is a key step towards its goal of reaching 150 hotels in operation and under development in Africa by 2025. Radisson Blu Mosi-oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort is ideally located near the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, 2km south of the historic city of Livingstone, and 4km northwest of the famous Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world and a ...
Accor Introduces Its First Hotel in Uzbekistan – Mercure Tashkent
Mercure | December 19, 2022
TASHKENT, 19 DECEMBER 2022 – Accor, a world leading hospitality group, announces the opening of its first hotel in Uzbekistan – Mercure Tashkent. The new hotel offers 126 stylish and spacious rooms of various categories and features two restaurants offering Turkish and European cuisine, a SPA center, as well as meeting rooms and event venues. Combining the high standards of an international brand with genuine and local hospitality, a cozy atmosphere and authentic cuisine, Mercure Tashkent is to become a new point of attraction for travelers and locals. “We are proud to announce the opening of Mercure Tashkent as Accor’s first proper...
Mondrian Cannes – The First Mondrian Hotel in France – Reveals March 2023 Opening
Ennismore | December 15, 2022
NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2022 -- Ennismore today announces Mondrian Cannes, the first Mondrian hotel in France, will open in March 2023. The hotel will open on the site of the town's oldest luxury hotel, formerly Grand Hotel Cannes. Following an extensive renovation, the new luxury lifestyle hotel will feature 75 guest rooms including three suites, state-of-the-art meeting and event facilities, Hyde Beach Cannes, and a new innovative culinary concept yet to be announced. Mondrian Cannes features a much coveted, prime oceanfront location including a private beach and is the only hotel on the legendary boulevard de La Croisette with its...
Hilton Signs 120-Key Waldorf Astoria San Miguel de Allende Expected to Open in Early 2025
Hilton | December 15, 2022
SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, Mexico and MCLEAN, Va. – Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand’s third property in Mexico, the new-build Waldorf Astoria San Miguel de Allende, expected to open in early 2025. Located in the heart of one of the most sought-after vacation destinations in the country, Waldorf Astoria San Miguel de Allende will offer 120 hotel guest rooms and 24 best-in-class Waldorf Astoria branded residences in the colonial city, known for its architecture, thriving art scene and rich history. The property is owned by PEAKAIR GROUP, is being developed by Skyplus Develo...
Castlebridge Hospitality Opens Hotel Indigo Exeter Following a Multimillion-Pound Renovation
IHG Hotels & Resorts | December 15, 2022
Hotel Indigo Exeter has opened its doors to guests after a multi-million-pound major restoration project. Hotel Indigo Exeter has been lovingly restored and converted from the iconic former House of Fraser department store which was built in a 1930s modernist style. The history of the building however dates to 1792 when Mrs Colson, a local milliner who became one of the city’s most loved characters, opened a department store there named ‘Colson’s’. Just as no two neighbourhoods are alike, no two Hotel Indigo properties are alike. Each is designed to uniquely reflect the local culture, character, and history of the surrounding ar...
Marriott Hotels Opens First Resort in Dubai on World-Famed Palm Island
Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai | December 15, 2022
Marriott Hotels – the signature flag of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, today announced the debut of its first resort in the United Arab Emirates (UAE): Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. Situated along the island’s golden West Beach across over 75,000 square feet of white sand seafront, the beachside haven is a sophisticated destination for travelers seeking exclusive escapism, featuring 10 dining concepts, a shimmering expansive pool, kids club, spa, fitness center, water sports, and marine activities. "As one of the world’s most lively leisure destinations and a hub for business travelers, Duba...
Winston Hotels Slated to Open Element by Westin in San Antonio
Winston Hotels | December 15, 2022
SAN ANTONIO, TX—December 2022. Winston Hotels LLC—a leader in hotel development, repositioning, and reuse across the U.S.—announced the Element by Westin’s (Element) opening date of December 20th. The opening of the Element will mark the final phase of opening for the fully renovated, upscale home of two hotels—AC by Marriott and Element by Westin— and 1Watson Rooftop Bar + Lounge located at 111 Soledad St. between Houston and Commerce Streets, overlooking the San Antonio River Walk. “We are eager to present this transformative boutique hotel to San Antonio,” said Michael Dunbar, the Element’s General Manager. “The Elem...
Original Group Opens Temptation Miches Resort and Temptation Grand Miches Resort in the Dominican Republic
December 14, 2022
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic--Mexican business group Original Group has opened Temptation Miches Resort and Temptation Grand Miches Resort, its first adult-only hotels in the Dominican Republic. The resorts required an investment of $190 million USD and created 725 direct jobs. The official opening, on December 6th, was attended by the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, the Minister for Tourism, David Collado, and Ángel García, the project’s Dominican partner, who thanked Dominican authorities for supporting the development of tourism in the Miches area. The resorts are located in Miches, in the province of E...
Radisson RED Arrives in Iconic Liverpool Building Following Extensive Restoration
December 14, 2022
Radisson RED Liverpool’s iconic building - previously known as Northern Western Hall - dates back to 1871 and is located next to, and connected with, Liverpool Lime Street train station. The hotel was originally designed by locally-born Alfred Waterhouse - the architect behind London’s Natural History Museum and Manchester Town Hall - as one of the British Transport Hotels, offering direct links to the neighboring railway station. From the 1930s, the building was largely unused except for student accommodation in the 1990s. The extensive renovation works saw the restoration of a nineteenth-century stained glass window and a grand sands...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Opens New Holiday Inn Express in Washington, DC
IHG Hotels & Resorts | December 14, 2022
ATLANTA, Dec. 14, 2022 --- IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 destinations and 18 brands, today announces the grand opening of Holiday Inn Express Washington, DC Downtown. Located in the trendy Mt. Vernon Triangle neighborhood, the hotel is steps away from iconic DC locations including, US Capitol, US Supreme Court, Library of Congress, Union Station, the National Mall, the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Capital One Arena. Operating under the management of Urgo Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Express Washington, DC Downtown features 247 spacious rooms with all the...
The Darwin Hotel Opens in Atlanta’s Historic Old Fourth Ward
The Darwin Hotel | December 14, 2022
ATLANTA, GA (DECEMBER 14, 2022) — The Darwin Hotel is now open in Atlanta's historic Old Fourth Ward, considered by many to be one of the city's hippest neighborhoods. The 111-room boutique hotel is breaking all of the rules when it comes to hospitality. According to General Manager, Alfonce McKinney III, "Our goal is to provide guests with a cozy, creative spot designed for those who want a functional place to stay with close proximity to really great local discoveries." The Darwin is an upper midscale property which channels the essence of reinvention while paying homage to the Old Fourth Ward. What is notable in an ever-changing ...
Hilton Signs With Munich Hotel Partners to Develop Conrad Hamburg
Hilton | December 13, 2022
MCLEAN, Va. – Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced a franchise agreement with Munich Hotel Partners (MHP) to open Conrad Hamburg, set to become the first hotel in Germany to operate under Hilton’s luxury Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand. Located in the centre of Hamburg, the property will undergo an extensive refurbishment programme before opening under the Conrad brand in 2024 and joining 15 Conrad hotels currently trading or under development in EMEA. The luxury hotel will be housed in the historic Levantehaus building, located on one of Europe’s most popular shopping boulevards, the Mönckebergstraße. Moments away from ...
Conrad Hotels & Resorts Debuts in Morocco With the Opening of Conrad Rabat Arzana
Hilton | December 13, 2022
RABAT, Morocco – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the highly anticipated opening of Conrad Rabat Arzana, marking the first brand entry into Morocco for Conrad Hotels & Resorts. With its modern architecture and pioneering design, the luxurious 120-guest room hotel will provide guests with a new sense of modern hospitality, premier dining experiences and personalised service for a memorable stay. Located north of Harhouara, 15 minutes from the corniche and 35 minutes from Rabat Salé Airport, the property’s prime location close to the city’s cultural centre provides convenient access to historic tourist attractions such as M...
Uncommon Hospitality to Open Boutique Hotel in Portland, Maine’s Historic West End District
Post Company | December 13, 2022
Portland, Maine (December 13, 2022) – Maine-based, family-owned hospitality group Uncommon Hospitality announce their newest project, The Longfellow Hotel , designed in partnership with New York-based design firm Post Company. Opening in Summer 2023, The Longfellow will be Post Company’s first hotel in Maine delivering a distinctive design and new wellness offering to the city of Portland. The property will be the first independent full-service hotel to open in Portland in 20 years and is the namesake of famed Portland poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The Longfellow will be a five-story, ground up building located at 754 Congress Str...
Eastwind Hotels Plans January 2023 Opening of Eastwind Oliverea Valley
Eastwind Oliverea Valley | December 13, 2022
Oliverea Valley, New York (December 13, 2023) Building on the success of Eastwind Hotel’s established properties, Eastwind Windham and Eastwind Lake Placid, the brand will debut Eastwind Oliverea Valley in January 2023, bringing its signature Scandinavian-inspired accommodations to a new corner of the Catskills. Eastwind Oliverea Valley delves deeper into the natural splendor of the region and offers an enhanced guest experience including an on-site restaurant and bar, Dandelion, pool, and new room category. The third property from the portfolio’s founders Bjorn Boyer, Julija Stoliarova, and Dan Cipriani is the brand’s first ground-up b...
