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New Hotel Openings
Four Points by Sheraton Debuts in Rwanda With the Opening of Four Points by Sheraton Kigali
Marriott Bonvoy | July 5, 2022
KIGALI, Rwanda, July 5, 2022/ -- Four Points by Sheraton part of Marriott Bonvoy’s (www.Marriott.com) portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Kigali, marking the brand‘s debut in Rwanda. Designed to appeal to both business and leisure travelers, the hotel offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, approachable and relaxed design, and stylish comfort in the heart of the capital city. With easy access from Kigali International Airport and just a few minutes away from the city’s main embassies, the hotel sits in an enviable location and seamlessly blends vintage and modern design elemen...
Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok Opens as the First Vignette Collection Hotel in Asia
IHG Hotels & Resorts | July 5, 2022
Bangkok, 5th July 2022- IHG Hotels & Resorts and Siam Sindhorn Co., Limited today crowned Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok as the first Vignette Collection hotel to open in Asia. Vignette Collection is IHG’s newest Luxury & Lifestyle collection brand, delivering stays that are authentic, experiential and considerate. Located in the bustling city of Bangkok, the hotel’s location at Langsuan offers convenient access to prime districts such as Sukhumvit, Silom, Siam and Chidlom. Khun Umaporn Vongpipun, General Manager, said, “It has truly been an honour to lead the transition from an independent hotel to become the first p...
Radisson Hotel Group Opens the Radisson Hotel Istanbul, Harbiye in Turkey
Radisson Hotel Group | June 30, 2022
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of Radisson Hotel Istanbul, Harbiye, located in the heart of Istanbul near the lively Taksim Square, known as the cultural center for the arts and entertainment in Istanbul. Radisson Hotel Istanbul, Harbiye features 90 comfortable rooms and suites. Most of the hotel’s superior and premium rooms offer guests sea-view balconies overlooking the glistening Bosphorus and guest can enjoy a relaxing design and modern facilities in addition to the city vistas. Free Wi-Fi, work desks, rain showers and individual room climate control are just some of the features that make each room memorable. ...
IHG Opens Hotel Indigo Vienna – Naschmarkt in Austria
IHG Hotels & Resorts | June 30, 2022
Boutique hotel brand Hotel Indigo, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury and Lifestyle portfolio, has opened its first property in Austria, Hotel Indigo Vienna – Naschmarkt. Centrally located, the hotel is a short walk from the city’s historic centre, the ‘Margareten’ district, a culturally diverse neighbourhood, including everything from 19th century architecture to relaxed eateries and secret gardens offering sanctuaries to both travellers and locals alike. Famed for its baroque streetscapes and home to some of the history’s most renowned composers such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven, Vienna is common...
CN Hotels, Inc. Opens Hampton Inn & Suites and TownePlace Suites Hotels in North Carolina
CN Hotels | June 29, 2022
CN Hotels, Inc., based out of High Point, NC, is proud to announce the opening of the 120-room Hampton Inn & Suites Greensboro Downtown and the 86-room TownePlace Suites Asheville Downtown. The downtown Greensboro hotel will be the first Hilton hotel in the downtown market. The hotel is conveniently located in downtown Greensboro and within minutes of the Coliseum, Civil Rights Center, UNC Greensboro and North Carolina A&T State University. This spacious hotel boasts rooms with views of downtown, two conference rooms, salt water pool, fitness center, large covered outdoor patio, lobby bar, and attached parking deck. “We are ...
Origin Resorts Lombok Selects Cross Hotels & Resorts to Manage to Properties on the Indonesian Island of Lombok
Cross Hotels & Resorts | June 29, 2022
Bangkok, 29 June 2022 - Situated in the breathtaking Indonesian archipelago, the island of Lombok is celebrated for the raw beauty of its pristine nature that tempts tourists from around the world. To cater to an influx of experience-seeking travellers, Cross Hotels & Resorts has signed a hotel management agreement (HMA) with PT. Origin Resorts Lombok that welcomes Away Lombok Mandalika and Amber Lombok Beach by Cross Collection to its growing portfolio. Hot on the heels of a twin-hotel management agreement in the world-class tourist destination of Bali in April 2022, the latest announcement increases the number of Cross branded boutiq...
LUMA Hotel San Francisco Opens in San Francisco, California’s Mission Bay Neighborhood
LUMA San Francisco | June 29, 2022
AN FRANCISCO, Calif. (June 28, 2022) – LUMA Hotel San Francisco, the highly anticipated, first-ever hotel in the Mission Bay neighborhood, officially opens its doors today. A beacon of San Francisco’s next-generation hospitality, LUMA encompasses a fresh independent spirit that draws upon contemporary design, curated guest experiences and intuitive amenities connecting travelers to the local scene. Conveniently located in San Francisco’s newest tech-centric hub, LUMA sits adjacent to Chase Center, Oracle Park, UCSF Medical Center and a number of tech/biotech headquarters. “The opening of LUMA Hotel is a landmark moment for Mission B...
Australia’s Mercure Pakenham, Victoria is Set for September 2022 Opening
Mercure | June 29, 2022
The stunning new Mercure Hotel in Pakenham, Victoria is set to open its doors in September 2022. The hotel comprises of 64 guestrooms and suites with a stylish lounge and cafe area. The hotel will also soon reveal a new restaurant that will be utilised by both hotel guests and the Pakenham population. The hotel also features business services with conference, function and boardroom facilities. Guests will also enjoy high speed complimentary Wi-Fi and state-of-the-art streaming services. Ideally located within the Pakenham Race Club Precinct, Mercure Pakenham offers contemporary accommodation. With easy access to the popular Cardinia Club an...
Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis Opens in Tennessee
The Caption by Hyatt | June 28, 2022
CHICAGO (June 28, 2022) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) is proud to announce Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis opened its doors today, marking the launch of Hyatt’s new lifestyle brand, Caption by Hyatt. Located on the corner of world-famous Beale Street and Front Street, the 136-room hotel offers guests a select-service neighborhood experience that sparks conversation and grounded by the people and place of one of Memphis’ most sought-after areas. With spectacular views of the Mississippi River and city skyline, the hotel is a centrally located hub near signature Memphis experiences like the Orpheum Theater, the Memphis ...
Origin Hotel Austin Opens in the Austin Texas Mueller Neighborhood
The Origin Hotel Collection | June 28, 2022
AUSTIN, TEXAS — June 28, 2022 — Origin Hotel Austin is thrilled to announce it opened on Friday, June 24, marking the first property to debut in Texas for the lifestyle-focused boutique brand. Situated at 1825 McBee Street at the heart of Mueller’s vibrant activity hub, Aldrich Street, the new five-story, 120-room property will serve as a connector of experiences, offering well-appointed rooms and suites, thoughtful amenities and a new all-day eatery, Blue Lacy, opening Monday, June 27, to delight visitors and locals alike. With a mission to cultivate guest discovery of the surrounding area, encourage well-being and foster authentic c...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Signs InterContinental Tirana – a Brand Debut in Albania
IHG Hotels & Resorts | June 28, 2022
IHG® Hotels & Resorts (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is delighted to announce the signing of the Franchise Agreement with InterContinental Tirana, a brand debut for InterContinental Hotels & Resorts in Albania. Due to open in 2025, IHG recently signed a Franchise Agreement with Mr. Ram Geci, Owner and President of Geci Group, one of Albania’s leading infrastructure companies, which also specialises in hospitality and tourism. The company has around 20 years’ experience in hospitality, having been a shareholder since 2004 and Sole Owner of Tirana International Hotel, Tirana, Albania, since 2011. The ...
Conrad Hotels & Resorts Brand Debuts in Nashville, Tennessee with the Opening of the Conrad Nashville
Conrad Nashville | June 27, 2022
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announces the opening of the highly anticipated Conrad Nashville, marking the Conrad Hotels & Resorts’ brand debut in Music City on June 29. Located in the heart of Midtown, just steps from Music Row, the incredible 234-key hotel includes 24 elegant suites, five wellness rooms, an expansive fitness center, three curated dining experiences conceptualized by Blau & Associates, a chic poolside retreat and 17,000 square feet of stylish meeting and event space, creating a haven for well-traveled guests seeking world class accommodations and access to Nashville’s top destination attractions. “With an emphasi...
Naviva®, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico, an Adult-Only Tented Resort Is Set to Open December 1, 2022
Four Seasons Hotels | June 27, 2022
PUNTA MITA, MEXICO, June 27, 2022 – Naviva®, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico, the brand’s first adult-only tented resort in the Americas, is now confirming arrivals for December 1, 2022 and beyond. A nature retreat featuring 15 luxury tents nestled amid 48 forested acres (19 hectares) on a private peninsula overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the unrivalled and unconventional Naviva experience creates an environment that fosters community, personal growth and knowledge enhancement. “Naviva is an ambitious new resort concept that offers highly individualized service and innovative design that brings guests closer to nature than ...
Construction Launched for Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee
| June 27, 2022
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (June 27, 2022) – This morning Dolly Parton visited the construction site of Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort, her second hotel in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. The 302-room property is slated to open in late 2023. “In its simplest form, HeartSong is about the Smoky Mountains and why I continue to come back home year after year,” Parton explained. “It is the place I recharge and stay grounded. The beauty of the mountains – at every hour and in every season – is simply an inspiration.” Tucked away in a beautiful cove in the rolling foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywo...
Marriott International Signs Agreement With Vinpearl to Add Eight Hotels in Vietnam
Marriott International, Inc. | June 27, 2022
Marriott International, Inc. today announced a strategic agreement with Vinpearl, Vietnam’s largest hospitality and leisure chain, to convert and develop 2,200 rooms across eight hotels in Vietnam - significantly expanding its portfolio of world-class hotels and resorts in the country. This collaboration expects to see the debut of the Autograph Collection Hotels brand in the country, while other planned openings span the following brands: Marriott Hotels, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, and Four Points by Sheraton. “We are thrilled to be working with Vinpearl to accelerate our growth in Vietnam,” said Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pa...
Kanava Hotels & Resorts Opens Cosme, a Luxury Collection Resort, Paros
Kanava Hotels & Resorts | June 23, 2022
The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of Cosme, a Luxury Collection Resort, Paros. The idyllic island of Paros is home to serene landscapes, refined culture, rich culinary history, naturally sculpted whitewashed architecture, cobbled pathways and stretches of crystal-clear beaches. Embracing the authentic Cycladic lifestyle and encouraging a carefree state of mind, Cosme offers global explorers an invigorating journey of experiences on the shores of the Aegean Sea, celebrating the joy of life in the charming town of Naoussa. Developed by ...
AC Hotels by Marriott Unveils Second Hotel in Costa Rica With Opening of AC Hotel by Marriott Heredia Belen
Marriott Bonvoy | June 22, 2022
SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA – JUNE 22, 2022: AC Hotels by Marriott®, the design-led lifestyle brand part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, announces the opening of its new AC Hotel by Marriott Heredia Belen, offering 147 new carefully designed rooms and suites to the province of Heredia, located just 5.1 kilometers from the Juan Santamaría International Airport. In addition, the new hotel offers five meeting rooms, an AC Fitness Center, the AC Kitchen restaurant, the AC Lounge, the AC Library and the AC Terrace with a pool and bar with panoramic views of the city skyline. Located in the Cityzen Epicentro Laboral mixed...
Hotel Riu Plaza España Opens in the Metaverse
RIU | June 21, 2022
RIU Hotels & Resorts wants to be a pioneer in the metaverse and explore all that it can offer. Therefore, it has decided to make its debut in the virtual world with the emblematic hotel Riu Plaza España. The hotel has become the first to open its doors in the metaverse and has also introduced innovative solutions that combine reality and digital recreation in AltSpace. This iconic Madrid building offers customers an amazing experience in the real world, and they can now recreate this adventure in the virtual world. The metaverse is an emerging tool with great potential, and RIU firmly believes that it will become the basis of brands...
Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island Opens in Ras Al Khaimah
Accor | June 21, 2022
Making its debut, Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island brings world-renowned levels of hospitality as the premium destination resort for families, couples and adventurers to Ras Al Khaimah. The five-star resort features 418 rooms, suites and chalets, each boasting a balcony and uninterrupted sea views of the Arabian Gulf. Thoughtfully designed for families, it offers spacious rooms equipped with sofa beds for extra comfort. Providing the complete island experience, the upscale accommodation also includes stylish beachfront chalets with their own private swimming pools and terraces. Complete with six exceptional restaurant and bars, dining at...
InterContinental Tashken Set for Late 2022 Opening in Uzbekistan
IHG Hotels & Resorts | June 21, 2022
IHG® Hotels & Resorts (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces a debut signing for its leading luxury InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand in Uzbekistan. InterContinental Tashkent is expected to open towards the end of 2022, showcasing a new modern luxury experience within the capital city. This latest signing follows IHG’s recent growth announcement, which will see 50 new hotels added to the global Luxury and Lifestyle portfolio in 2022. Enjoying a central location, the newly built hotel will comprise of 216 rooms including 40 signature suites, of which two will be Presidential Suites, with ...
Red Roof Opens the Red Roof Inn in Baltimore, Maryland
Red Roof | June 21, 2022
Columbus, Ohio – June 21, 2022 – Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, announced the opening of the Red Roof Inn Baltimore, located at 1660 Whitehood Court in Baltimore. Red Roof Inn Baltimore is a newly renovated, 92-room hotel that offers free Wi-Fi, a business center, a snack center, coin laundry and free coffee in the lobby. All rooms come equipped with flat-screen TV, microwave, and mini-fridge. Red Roof Inn Baltimore is a pet-friendly hotel*. The budget friendly Red Roof Inn Baltimore offers convenient access to interstates I-695 and 70 and is just a short drive to downtown Baltimore and the Baltimore Washington Inter...
Propst Development and Chartwell Hospitality Complete Hilton’s Conrad Luxury Hotel in Nashville
Chartwell Hospitality | June 20, 2022
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Propst Development and Chartwell Hospitality today announced they have finalized development of the Conrad Nashville hotel, located in the Broadwest city block in Midtown. The Conrad Nashville is Hilton’s first luxury branded hotel in Nashville and is scheduled to open on June 29, 2022. Additionally, the co-developers have completed the sale of the 234-room property to Northwood Investors, LLC, a premier owner and manager of luxury hotels around the world. “Our goal for Broadwest was to create a property that all Nashvillians are proud of, and we believe the Conrad raises the bar as one of the most luxurious hotel pro...
Radisson Hotel Group Debuts in Albania With Opening of Radisson Collection Morina Hotel, Tirana
Radisson Hotel Group | June 20, 2022
Radisson Hotel Group opens its first hotel in Albania and brings its luxury lifestyle brand, Radisson Collection, to Tirana, the country’s capital and largest city. The newly built hotel features bespoke neoclassical design elements by Italian architects Cross Design and is the first international chain hotel in the luxury segment to open in Tirana. Radisson Collection Morina Hotel, Tirana is located in Sauk, just outside the city center, and adjacent to the Grand Park of Tirana, known for its verdant 289 hectares of greenery, and home to many landmarks such as the Presidential Palace, the Zoo, and the Botanical Garden. The hotel is part ...
Best Western Expands Presence in the Middle East With Four New Hotel Openings
BWH Hotel Group | June 20, 2022
Phoenix, Arizona (June 20, 2022) – Leading hospitality company, BWH Hotel Group, is expanding its presence in the Middle East as travel continues its resurgence in the region and worldwide. The expansion is part of the brand’s larger effort to thoughtfully grow its footprint in key destinations across the globe, providing the unique offerings and experiences today’s travelers and developers are seeking. BWH Hotel Group has experienced significant momentum in recent years, evolving into a global hospitality powerhouse with 18 distinctive brands across every chain scale segment, from luxury to economy. As part of the Middle East expan...
