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New Hotel Openings
Extended Stay America Opens Newest Premier Suites Property in Augusta, Georgia
Extended Stay America | August 9, 2022
Charlotte, NC, August 9, 2022— Extended Stay America, the largest mid-priced extended-stay hotel brand, announced today the opening of the Extended Stay Premier Suites Augusta located in Augusta, Georgia. The property was developed by the owner Greenway Hospitality. The four-story 124-room property features complimentary Wi-Fi, premium cable, a STAY Fit fitness room, STAY Clean laundry room, and our signature spacious STAY Play lobby with additional vending options. In addition, the rooms include fully equipped kitchens with a full-size refrigerator, microwave, stovetop, cookware, utensils, and dishes, as well as pillowtop beds, recliner...
Rocket Hotels Opens SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Apex, North Carolina
Rocket Hotels | August 9, 2022
Apex, NC – August 9, 2022 – Rocket Hotels, a Houston-based hotel developer and operator, today announced that the SpringHill Suites Raleigh Apex is now open for business. The 94-suite hotel located 1100 Marco Drive is located in the quaint town of Apex which was founded in 1860 and is recognized by the National Register of Historic Places. Situated 19 miles from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and just short drive from the cities of Raleigh and Cary, the six-story hotel offers guests convenient access to Salem Street in downtown Apex, offering numerous shopping and dining options, historic Apex Union Depot and Research Triangle Park...
Sonesta Announces 13 New Hotel Openings Across Five Different Red Lion Brands
Sonesta | August 8, 2022
Newton, MA (August 8, 2022) – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta), one of the fastest-growing hospitality companies in the U.S., continues to grow its Red Lion brands. Seven new Americas Best Value Inn hotels, two new Canadas Best Value Inn hotels, one new Signature Inn, two new Red Lion Inn & Suites and one new Knights Inn opened during the first six months of 2022. The new hotels add nearly 700 new guest rooms to Sonesta’s portfolio. “The COVID-19 pandemic has rekindled interest in exterior corridor hotels and drive-up style rooms for automobile travelers,” said Brian Quinn, Sonesta’s Chief Development Office...
Accor Teams Up With Mega Hotel Lestari to Introduce First ibis Styles in Semarang, Indonesia
ibis Styles | August 8, 2022
Accor, a world leading hospitality group, teaming up with PT. Mega Hotel Lestari, introduces the first ibis Styles in Semarang. With its much anticipated opening, ibis Styles Semarang Simpang Lima brings its beautiful architecture, rich history, flavourful cuisine, and colourful multiculturism to the Central Javanese capital. With surprising and delightful thematic, guests will discover creative design and a playful atmosphere in every ibis Styles hotel, each with their own thematic storytelling, making ibis Styles properties unique and highly anticipated by their loyal guests. “We are delighted and proud to introduce ibis Styles Sema...
Poland’s First Curio Collection by Hilton Debuts in the Heart of Krakow
Hilton | August 8, 2022
KRAKOW, Poland – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has celebrated the opening of Hotel Saski Krakow, Curio Collection by Hilton, marking the debut of Curio Collection by Hilton in Poland. Located in the heart of Krakow's Old Town, the 117-room property is well located within walking distance of the city’s many art and history museums, as well as Wawel Royal Castle, one of the most historically and culturally significant sites in Poland. Jenna Hackett, global brand head, Canopy by Hilton and Curio and Tapestry Collections by Hilton, said, “Marking the debut of Curio Collection by Hilton in Poland, Hotel Saski Krakow is a stunning addition to ou...
Fairfield by Marriott Debuts in Costa Rica With Opening of Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Fairfield by Marriott | August 8, 2022
Fairfield by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, announced the opening of Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela, celebrating the brand’s debut in Costa Rica. Located in the Alajuela province and inspired by the beauty of simplicity, the 120-room hotel delivers an inviting and seamless experience, positioned to become the destination of choice for travelers to the greater metropolitan area of Costa Rica. “We are thrilled to introduce Fairfield by Marriott to Costa Rica with the opening of Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela,” said Brian King, President of Marriott’s Inte...
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof® Opens in San Antonio, Texas
Red Roof® | August 4, 2022
Columbus, Ohio, August 4, 2022 - Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, has announced the opening of the 64-room HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof San Antonio SeaWorld/Northwest located in San Antonio, Texas. The extended stay property features kitchens with full-sized refrigerators, free in-room W-Fi HD flat-screen TVs with free expanded cable, extended stay rates, a seasonal pool, free coffee in the lobby, coin laundry and weekly housekeeping. Kitchen kits are also available for purchase for a low fee. Located on 6880 Northwest, Loop 410, the hotel is only 10 miles from San Antonio International Airport and close to many attractions i...
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Opens the 99-key Rosewood Vienna in Austria
Rosewood Vienna | August 3, 2022
HONG KONG, Aug. 3, 2022- Rosewood Vienna opened August 1, making its debut as the fifth European property in the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® portfolio and the brand's first in the German-speaking market. Located at Petersplatz, one of the city's most famous squares, the hotel is steps from the celebrated Graben, Kohlmarkt, and Tuchlauben pedestrian streets, renowned for luxury shops and restaurants, and close to many of Vienna's cultural and historical sites. The property joins Rosewood's esteemed collection of European properties that includes Rosewood London, Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco in Tuscany, Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood H...
The 207-key Oakwood Premier Phnom Penh Opens in Cambodia
Oakwood | August 3, 2022
SINGAPORE – 3 August 2022 – Oakwood, the leading brand in hospitality management, today announced the opening of Oakwood Premier Phnom Penh in the Kingdom of Cambodia. Centrally located in the Cambodian capital’s business and entertainment district, the new landmark with 207 well-appointed hotel rooms and serviced apartments adds contemporary elegance infused with traditional Khmer art to the cityscape. Hallmark experiences, such as the innovative Oakwood Premier Mobile Bar, will elevate the residential lifestyle appeal of the capital. The debut of Oakwood Premier Phnom Penh in the fabled ‘Pearl of Asia’ extends the Oakwood Pr...
InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula Opens in Victoria, Australia
IHG Hotels & Resorts | August 2, 2022
Victoria’s seaside village of Sorrento welcomes a glamorous new era with the unveiling of InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula today – continuing IHG Hotels & Resorts’ legacy of opening in the world’s most sought-after destinations. The just-opened property is the luxurious new centrepiece of ‘The Continental’, a fabled 1875 landmark site that has undergone a stunning transformation into a reimagined precinct of restaurants, bars, wellness centre and now global hotel brand that forms part of IHG Hotels & Resorts Luxury & Lifestyle Collection. Sweeping in a revival of seaside glamour, the hotel’s 10...
Selina Celebrates Sixteen New Openings and Signings Globally in Second Quarter
Selina | August 2, 2022
NEW YORK--Selina, the fast-growing lifestyle and experiential hospitality brand targeting Millennial and Gen Z travelers, announced today that it celebrated the opening of eight new properties in Greece, Australia, Portugal, Panama, the United States, Morocco and Israel during the second quarter of 2022. It also signed eight new properties, a 17% increase from Q1 2021, in Australia, USA, Greece, Mexico, Portugal, Panama and Israel, during the same period. These new properties advance the company’s mission to redefine the future of travel by creating destination experiences that strongly resonate with a large and underserved traveler cohort ...
Hilton Opens 11 Hotels, Signs 15 Deals in the Caribbean and Latin America in First Half of 2022
Hilton | August 2, 2022
MCLEAN, Va. – (August 2, 2022) – Leading global hospitality company, Hilton (NYSE: HLT), celebrated the 2022 mid-year mark with continued growth momentum in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA). From Jan.1 to June 30, 2022, the company welcomed 11 new hotels, growing its CALA portfolio to more than 190 hotels representing nearly 15% of Hilton’s presence outside of the United States. With its aggressive expansion plans, including a pipeline of 105 properties, Hilton’s deep-rooted commitment to development across the region is as strong as ever, as the company expects to open its 200th hotel in CALA by the end of 2022. “We’r...
The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon Opens in Thailand as Global Group’s Asia Flagship
The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon | August 2, 2022
BANGKOK, August 2, 2022 -- The Standard is delighted to announce the opening of The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, its flagship in Asia and the latest addition to the King Power Group portfolio. The hotel will leverage the iconic building's architecture and energy and will bring the brand's signature mix of culture, design, entertainment and hospitality to the Thai capital. With 155 rooms and suites and a central location in downtown Bangkok, the property offers the perfect getaway to Old Town, where a wealth of cultural attractions and a dynamic art scene await. To reflect the unmistakable energy of the Thai capital, The Standard's "anyth...
The Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort Opens in Thailand
Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort | August 2, 2022
KOH SAMUI, THAILAND – The Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort officially opened 1 August with a group from Germany as its first guests. The fully renovated resort opened with 44 premium category rooms, with the remaining 102 superior rooms to open in November 2022. Guests checking in from 1 August can enjoy the resort’s main lifestyle features, which are ideal for families, including the beachfront Edgewater beach club with three pool zones and a kids’ water slide. Guests can also enjoy the Outrigger’s signature Voyager 47 Club Lounge, the Coral Kids Club and game room, a fully equipped fitness centre and redesigned main lobby area. ...
7Pines Resort Sardinia Opens as Part of the Destination by Hyatt Portfolio
The Destination by Hyatt | August 2, 2022
CHICAGO (August 2, 2022) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announces today the opening of 7Pines Resort Sardinia, a luxury beachfront resort overlooking the archipelago of La Maddalena. Offering unparalleled tranquility and laid-back luxury on one of Europe’s most distinctive coastlines, 7Pines Resort Sardinia represents the first hotel in Italy to join the Destination by Hyatt portfolio, as well as the first Hyatt-affiliated hotel in Sardinia. The official opening demonstrates Hyatt’s ongoing commitment to growing its luxury brands in the most sought-after destinations. The 7Pines Resort Sardinia is situated directly on the sea,...
Driftwood Capital Completes Staybridge Suites Hotel in Downtown Wilmington, Delaware
Driftwood Capital | August 1, 2022
Wilmington, Del. (August 1, 2022) – Driftwood Capital, a vertically integrated commercial real estate firm providing superior risk-adjusted returns in hospitality, is pleased to announce the completion of the new $31 million Staybridge Suites hotel in downtown Wilmington, Delaware. Located at 1220 N. Market Street in Downtown Wilmington, the 11-story property features 134 suite-style accommodations, a lounge, fitness center, sundries shop and a business center with meeting spaces designed for today’s business and leisure travelers. A former office building converted to a hotel, the property is located in a designated Opportunity Zone, an...
Eastwind Hotels Launches Second Property in Its Portfolio: Eastwind Lake Placid in New York
Eastwind Lake Placid | August 1, 2022
Lake Placid, New York (August 1, 2022) - Scandinavian inspired design and luxury cabins have a new home in the heart of the Adirondacks: Introducing Eastwind Lake Placid, an imaginative boutique retreat for elemental getaways and gatherings. Authentic connections to nature thrive through 26 eclectic, designer-curated rooms and cabins, refined flavors, pool, saunas, and outdoor activities with river views. Previously a 1950s motor inn, the second Eastwind property from founders Bjorn Boyer, Julija Stoliarova, and Dan Cipriani, offers easy access to one of the largest protected parklands in the United States. Occupying five buildings on 2...
The 108-room Hampton Inn & Suites Rancho Cucamonga Opens in California
Twenty Four Seven Hotels | August 1, 2022
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., August 1, 2022—Twenty Four Seven Hotels, a third-party hospitality management company for premium-branded, select-service and lifestyle hotel segments in the western U.S., today announced the grand opening of the 108-room Hampton Inn & Suites Rancho Cucamonga in Calif. The new addition brings the company’s total portfolio to 26 hotels, 17 of which are in the Golden State. “Twenty Four Seven Hotels remains geographically focused on the Western region as we work to expand our portfolio of upscale, select-service hotels,” said David Wani, CEO, Twenty Four Seven Hotels. “By prioritizing our relationships ...
Hilton Expands Malaysia Portfolio With DoubleTree by Hilton Shah Alam i-City
Hilton | July 27, 2022
SHAH ALAM, Malaysia — Hilton (NYSE: HLT), today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Shah Alam i-City, a 300-room contemporary hotel that provides easy access to the city’s prime manufacturing hubs and recreational destinations. Through the latest opening, Hilton now has 13 hotels across three brands in Malaysia and an additional nine in the pipeline, holding the global hospitality company’s largest portfolio in South East Asia. “We are thrilled to bring DoubleTree by Hilton’s distinct brand of upscale comfort to Shah Alam’s i-City, a highly-anticipated mixed development in Selangor’s Golden Triangle. Not only do...
The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, Debuts in the Heart of Manhattan
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC | July 26, 2022
The Ritz-Carlton, part of Marriott Bonvoy®’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, debuting a new oasis of modern luxury in the heart of Manhattan. Soaring 50 stories above the dynamic North of Madison Square Park neighborhood, the newly constructed hotel and residences developed by New York-based Flag Luxury Group brings the brand’s unparalleled service and refined elegance to one of the city’s most vibrant and emerging districts. “The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad represents a milestone moment in the evolution of The Ritz-Carlton brand,” said Donna McNamara...
Red Roof Opens in Florence, South Carolina
Red Roof® | July 25, 2022
Columbus, Ohio, July 25, 2022 - Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, has announced the opening of the Red Roof Inn Florence – Civic Center. Red Roof Inn Florence – Civic Center is a 59-room hotel that offers free in-room Verified Wi-Fi™, a business center, a snack center and free coffee in the lobby. All rooms come equipped with flat-screen TV, microwave, and mini-fridge. Red Roof Inn Florence – Civic Center is a pet-friendly hotel*. Red Roof Inn Florence – Civic Center is located at 2690 David McLeod Boulevard, near the Florence Center. The hotel is also close to the Florence Regional Airport, the Florence Museum and Ma...
Songtsam Opens the Padma Pu’er Hotel in Yunnan
Songtsam | July 22, 2022
(New York, New York, July 19, 2022) Songtsam, an award winning luxury boutique group of hotels, lodges and tours located in the Tibet and Yunnan Provinces of China, announced the opening of the first property for its new Padma sub-brand, the Padma Pu'er Hotel. The new property in Pu’er is in a key location, the starting point of Songtsam Tours’ Ancient Tea Horse Road Route in Yunnan. Padma: Songtsam’s new Sub-Brand focuses on “Affordable Luxury” The Padma, a new sub-brand created by Songtsam, a luxury brand, is positioned to provide tourists with a more affordable option that will enable them to also have immersive experiences and...
Wynwood Welcomes Its First Hotel This October With the Opening of Arlo Wynwood
Arlo Hotels | July 22, 2022
Miami, FL (July 22, 2022) – Arlo Hotels, an independent, experience-driven hotel brand with locations in Miami Beach and New York City’s Midtown, NoMad and SoHo neighborhoods, announced today it will debut Arlo Wynwood this October. The property will be the first hotel to open in Miami’s preeminent creative and cultural district, which is home to the largest concentration of street art in the world. The all-new 217-room, nine-story hotel will serve as the cultural hub for residents and visitors while offering savvy travelers prime access to the best of the region. "Wynwood is one of the most vibrant districts in Miami. We’ve been e...
Virgin Hotels Plans December 2022 Debut of Virgin Hotels Glasgow
Virgin Hotels Glasgow | July 21, 2022
GLASGOW, Scotland, July 21, 2022 -- Virgin Hotels, the luxury lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, announces reservations are live for Virgin Hotels Glasgow for bookings starting the 1st of December. Reservations can be made directly on the hotel's website https://virginhotels.com/glasgow/. Situated on the banks of River Clyde, the hotel will feature 240 Chambers spanning across 15 floors, and hosts four dining and drinking options including, playful and sophisticated Commons Club, Virgin Hotels' flagship restaurant and bar that acts as a modern-day social club; Highyard, for entertaining, co-working...
