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New Hotel Openings
Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort Completes Its Opening
Outrigger Koh Samui | November 29, 2022
KOH SAMUI, THAILAND – On 26 November, Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort completed its opening by unveiling its final complement of 102 rooms. The finishing phase comprised elegant colonial-style rooms with balconies, including 32 inter-connecting pairs of rooms designed for families and small groups of friends. With the full opening of the resort in Koh Samui, Outrigger Thailand now has a total of three resorts operational in the region: at Koh Samui, Khao Lak and Phuket. Outrigger Koh Samui’s ali-day dining restaurant, Mala Kitchen, and an additional courtyard swimming pool were also unveiled in the final phase. The 146 room and sui...
The Anam Mui Ne to Celebrate Grand Opening in January
The Anam Group | November 29, 2022
MUI NE, Vietnam (Nov. 29, 2022) – The Anam Mui Ne, a resort with 127 elegant rooms and suites, a sublime design inspired by Vietnam’s Indochine era and prime beachfront location will celebrate its grand opening in January next year. Situated in southern Vietnam’s popular beach town Mui Ne, the independently owned and operated five-star resort is the second Anam property to open. The Anam Mui Ne follows the successful 2017 debut of The Anam Cam Ranh that has been recognized by some of the industry’s highest accolades including placement among Asia’s top resorts in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards in 2021 and 2020....
Fairmont La Marina Rabat-Salé Debuts in Morocco’s Grand Rabat Region
Accor | November 28, 2022
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, a leading brand of Accor, proudly announces the opening of its newest flagship hotel, Fairmont La Marina Rabat Salé. Nestled at the confluence of the Bouregreg and the Atlantic Ocean in Morroco's capital, the property, which is set to welcome guests as of November 28th, 2022, offers breath taking views of the region's landmark sites. Designed as a majestic cruise liner dropping anchor on the estuary, Fairmont La Marina Rabat-Salé embarks guests on an unparalleled experience of luxury. By revealing the Rabat-Salé area through a new perspective, the hotel captures the life and soul of modern Morocco highligh...
Nobu Hospitality and Aldar Properties Plan Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences in Abu Dhabi
Nobu Hospitality | November 28, 2022
NEW YORK, November 28, 2022 - Nobu Hospitality, the fastest growing luxury lifestyle brand, and Aldar Properties (PJSC), one of the leading real estate developers and managers in the UAE, announce plans to create the Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences in Abu Dhabi. Opening in 2026 on Saadiyat Island, a world class cultural hub, Nobu Hotel will boast 165 luxuriously spacious guest rooms and suites, including a stunning Nobu Villa. As one would only expect from the legendary culinary brand, the hotel will offer unrivalled destination dining including a magnificent Nobu restaurant with spectacular waterfront and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi views...
Hyatt Opens Hyatt Regency Trivandrum in Kerala
Hyatt Hotels Corporation | November 28, 2022
CHICAGO (November 28, 2022) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Trivandrum in Kerala. The hotel is the third Hyatt property in the state of Kerala following the opening of Grand Hyatt Kochi and Hyatt Regency Thrissur, and the sixteenth Hyatt Regency hotel in the country – a significant milestone in Hyatt’s brand growth in the Indian market. Hyatt Regency Trivandrum is designed for business and leisure travelers to enjoy seamless and energizing experiences, borrowing inspiration from the rainforest, beaches and low coastal hills that are distinctive to the state of Kerala. Spread across 2....
Hilton Garden Inn Debuts in Japan With Opening of Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma
Hilton Garden Inn | November 28, 2022
TOKYO and MCLEAN, Va. – November 28, 2022 – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma, marking the first Hilton Garden Inn in Japan, in the heart of Kyoto. “Japan is one of the world’s most sought-after travel destinations and we are delighted to celebrate the timely debut of Hilton Garden Inn following the reopening of Japan’s borders to international travelers. Opening in Kyoto, Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma will cater to the pent-up travel demand that we anticipate will sweep over the country. This debut is especially significant as it also represents the 600th hotel to ...
New 121-Room Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown Opens in City’s Gateway District
Cambria Hotels | November 23, 2022
ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 23, 2022-- Cambria Hotels--an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH)--continues its expansion across the Twin Cities with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown. The new six-story, 121-room hotel joins the nearby Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Maple Grove and Cambria Hotel Bloomington Mall of America Minneapolis Airport to further the brand's quest to bring modern, upscale accommodations to travelers' favorite urban destinations. Ideally located at 1020 Hawthorne Avenue, the Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown positions guests in the heart of the city's Gate...
Dual-Branded Raffles Doha and Fairmont Doha Make Debut in Qatar
Accor | November 22, 2022
The ultra-luxury Raffles Doha and luxury Fairmont Doha – which herald the entry of the aspirational Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brands to Qatar – are now open exclusively to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ guests and the VIP delegation. The dual-branded five-star properties, housed within Katara Towers, have welcomed their first guests while supporting the nation’s historic FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ by delivering exemplary service and truly exceptional experiences in both hotels. Seven outstanding food and beverage outlets and restaurants have opened to the public, four located within Raffles Doh...
Jono Hotels Debuts in Bangkok With Opening of Jono Bangkok Asok
JONO | November 22, 2022
Bangkok, Thailand, 22 November 2022: Jono Hotels, the new player in the hotel industry dedicated to the young generation of digital nomads, is making its debut in Bangkok with the launch of Jono Bangkok Asok, a stylish select-service lifestyle hotel that promises everything travellers may need to stay connected, without any unnecessary fuss or frills. Perfectly positioned at the epicentre of Sukhumvit, the Thai capital's most dynamic commercial district, Jono Bangkok Asok puts its visitors at the heart of the action. Shoppers can easily access the city's most iconic retail malls, such as Terminal 21, EmQuartier and Emporium; business execu...
Mercure Rayong Lomtalay Villas and Resort Launches Initial Phase in Thailand
Mercure | November 22, 2022
BANGKOK, 22 November 2022: Mercure, one of the world’s largest midscale brands, is proud to debut the initial phase of its new resort in Rayong, Thailand. Located on the Kingdom’s eastern seaboard, Mercure Rayong Lomtalay Villas and Resort is set to become one of the region’s trendiest beach resort. Guests can now experience the resort’s beachside offerings, including 51 rooms, suites and villas, as well as a pool-bar, restaurant, meeting room and spa facilities. A grand launch will take place upon the completion of the resort’s garden wing next year, which will include an additional 133 rooms, suites and villas, four restaurant...
IHG and Iberostar Sign Strategic Alliance for Resort and All-Inclusive Hotels in the Caribbean, Americas, Southern Europe and North Africa
IHG Hotels & Resorts | November 21, 2022
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG or the Company) and Iberostar Hotels & Resorts (Iberostar) announce today a long‑term commercial agreement for resort and all-inclusive hotels. Iberostar is a family-run business based in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, with more than 65 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, an excellent reputation for operating resorts in outstanding locations, and a strong commitment to quality and sustainability. Through this strategic alliance, Iberostar will retain 100% ownership, preserving its autonomy and values. Up to 70 hotels (24.3k rooms) will be added to IHG’s system under the Iberostar Beachfro...
Kamla Hotels Opens a SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Downey, California
SpringHill Suites | November 21, 2022
Downey, CA – November 21, 2022 – Kamla Hotels, a hotel developer and operator based in Cerritos, California, today announced that the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Downey, California is now open for business. The 140-suite hotel situated at 9066 Firestone Boulevard can serve as your home base when visiting the many destinations of Southern California, including the famous beaches, Disney Theme Parks and the numerous world-famous medical centers. Located 18 miles from Los Angeles International Airport and just a short drive from all of the attractions Los Angeles has to offer, the four-story hotel offers guests convenient access to th...
Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin Set for February 2023 Opening
Hyatt Centric | November 18, 2022
AUSTIN, TX (November 18, 2022) – Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin announced today that the highly anticipated 31-story hotel in the heart of downtown Austin is set to open, along with restaurant Luminaire and bar Las Bis, on February 1, 2023. The hotel is now accepting reservations at hyattcentriccongressavenueaustin.com. Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin will be located at 721 Congress Avenue, steps from the Texas Capitol and in the middle of the vibrant downtown arts and culture district. Guests staying in one of the 246 guestrooms, including 5 suites, will find the hotel as the perfect launchpad for exploring Austin. Next do...
GHM Celebrates Debut in Qatar with Unveiling of The Chedi Katara
GHM | November 18, 2022
Singapore, 18 November 2022 - The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort, Doha, Qatar, managed by General Hotel Management Ltd (GHM), the inimitable creator of stylish hotels and resorts worldwide, has officially opened its doors to guests ahead of the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2022. Developed in partnership with Katara Cultural Village by Qatari real estate consortium, Triple A Holdings, this iconic new landmark offers guests a palatial escape, where heritage blends with heartfelt hospitality. The much-anticipated addition to GHM’s portfolio will strengthen the brand’s legacy of crafted memories and its signature A Stay to Remember...
Pullman Hotels & Resorts Continues Expansion in China With Two Recent Openings and a New Development Signing
Accor | November 17, 2022
Pullman Hotels & Resorts, an Accor premium hospitality brand, announced the opening of Pullman Jinhua – a 322-room hotel in the heart of Jinhua City in Zhejiang Province, one of the major cities in the Yangtze River Delta G60 Science and Technology Innovation Corridor. The opening of Pullman Jinhua comes less than two weeks after Pullman Shenzhen North began welcoming guests – a superbly located hotel, high among the uppermost floors of the landmark North Station Huide Tower in the Longhua District of Shenzhen. Accor is also set to open Pullman Huai’an Falcon before year-end, while a new Pullman hotel development has just...
IHG Army Hotels and Lendlease Open Candlewood Suites on Aberdeen Proving Ground
IHG Army Hotels | November 17, 2022
ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2022 – IHG® Army Hotels (IHG) and Lendlease, a leading global real estate and investment group, announce the opening of the Candlewood Suites® hotel on Aberdeen Proving Ground in Aberdeen, Md. Featuring 69 guest rooms and spanning nearly 50,000 square feet, the newly constructed Candlewood Suites on Aberdeen Proving Ground is the latest extension of the engagement between IHG, Lendlease and the Privatized Army Lodging (PAL) initiative, a U.S. Army-led, public-private venture to revitalize on-post lodging for, and support and serve, soldiers, their families and all government travelers. The hotel also represents ...
AKA Set to Open Second South Florida Location – AKA West Palm
November 16, 2022
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (November 16, 2022) – AKA, a global leader in luxury hospitality, announces the December 1 opening of its second South Florida location, AKA West Palm, located at 695 South Olive Avenue. In the heart of West Palm Beach’s central business district, the five-story property features 215 brand-new hotel residences comprised of studios, one- and two-bedroom accommodations, and Penthouse suites that combine the ambiance of a private residence with the indulgent services of a luxury hotel. En-suite amenities include sleek kitchens, washers and dryers, and private terraces while public spaces offer an indoor/outdoor lo...
Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU Set for April 2023 Opening
Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU | November 16, 2022
TEMPE, AZ (November 16, 2022) – Today, the highly anticipated Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU announced that it is accepting reservations for stays beginning on April 28, 2023, with rates starting at $275 per night. Located in the heart of downtown Tempe, the hotel will feature 330 guest rooms, including 11 suites, four dining outlets, a spacious pool deck, retail, and nearly 36,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting spaces with expansive views of the ASU campus and the Arizona cityscape. “In the timeline of opening a new hotel, the reservation launch is not only welcomed, but an equally exciting milestone,” said Todd Gag...
Wink Hotels Opens Wink Hotel Danang Centre in Vietnam
Wink Hotels | November 16, 2022
Ho Chi Minh City, 16 November 2022 – Wink Hotels, Vietnam’s first homegrown lifestyle hotel brand, today announced the opening of Wink Hotel Danang Centre. Strategically located in the heart of Danang City’s prime downtown entertainment district, Wink Hotels’ second revolutionary masterpiece makes a bold design statement while taking an even bolder approach to local guest experiences on its doorstep. Adding a playful twist to Da Nang City’s buzzing hotel scene, Wink Hotel Danang Centre offers a trendy interpretation of affordable luxury for the young and young-at-heart. The 244-room social hub will feature space-smart and chi...
Red Roof® Opens Red Roof Inn Rocky Mount – Battleboro
Red Roof | November 16, 2022
Battleboro, North Carolina, November 16, 2022 - Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, has announced the opening of the Red Roof Inn Rocky Mount – Battleboro in Battleboro, North Carolina. Red Roof Inn Rocky Mount – Battleboro is a 51-room hotel that offers free in-room Wi-Fi, an ATM, flat-screen TV, free expanded cable with HBO, free parking, and free coffee in the lobby. Portable cribs are also available. Red Roof Inn Rocky Mount – Battleboro is a pet-friendly hotel*. Red Roof Inn Rocky Mount – Battleboro is conveniently located right off of I-95 and close to downtown Battleboro, Three Sisters Park, The Imperial Centre for th...
Crowne Plaza Vinh Yen City Centre Debuts in Vietnam
IHG Hotels & Resorts | November 15, 2022
15 November 2022, Vietnam: IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies and Bao Quan Investment & Construction Joint Stock Company, have officially opened Crowne Plaza Vinh Yen City Centre, the first premium international hotel in Vinh Yen city, Vinh Phuc province. Debuting as the first and only five-star hotel under an international brand in Vinh Yen city, Crowne Plaza Vinh Yen City Centre is a 45-minute drive from Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, and a 30-minute drive to the scenic Tam Dao National Park and Tay Thien Scenic Relics. Its central location is also close to 19 industrial parks such a...
DoubleTree by Hilton Opens in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil
Hilton | November 14, 2022
Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil — With a growing global footprint, Hilton opens the newest addition to the DoubleTree by Hilton portfolio in the tourist city of Foz do Iguaçu, state of Paraná. Opening Nov. 9, DoubleTree by Hilton Foz do Iguaçu Brazil is managed by Iguaçu-based Viale de Hotéis, with the national support of Atlantica Hospitality International, a hospitality manager with more than 170 ventures throughout Brazil. “DoubleTree by Hilton brings a warm welcome to the guest experience, including the brand’s signature, warm DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie offered at check-in,” said Fabio Prado, general manager, DoubleTree by...
Tru by Hilton Expands to Illinois with Opening of Tru by Hilton Naperville Chicago
Hilton | November 14, 2022
NAPERVILLE, IL – Genuine Hospitality, a St. Louis, Missouri-based hotel operator, announces the opening of Tru by Hilton Naperville Chicago, the first Tru by Hilton in Illinois. The 121-room hotel located near downtown Naperville, Illinois is within easy reach of the city’s attractions. Tru by Hilton Naperville Chicago will be the second Hilton asset and the 16th hotel in Genuine Hospitality’s growing portfolio. The hotel features the build-your-own “Top It” breakfast bar with signature pancakes and sweet and savory toppings, allowing guests to create their own healthy or indulgent morning masterpieces; thoughtfully designed r...
Highgate Set to Open The Elser Hotel & Residences in Miami
The Elser Hotel & Residences | November 14, 2022
MIAMI, FL (November 14, 2022) – The Elser Hotel & Residences, a new luxury property in the heart of Downtown Miami, is set to open this fall. The 49-story tower has 646 rooms, ranging from studios to 3-Bedroom suites, offering sweeping views. Serving as an immersive guide to the Magic City, the hotel will introduce visitors to the area’s cultural offerings, including art, wellness, music, fashion and dining — everything that makes Miami a world-class destination. “We are thrilled to announce the addition of The Elser Hotel to Downtown Miami,” said Yaniv Packin, Vice President of Operations of The Elser Hotel. “This exciting o...
