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New Hotel Openings
RIU Opens Its First Hotel in Western Africa, the Riu Baobab
RIU Hotels & Resorts | April 11, 2022
This year, the RIU chain has set out on a new and exciting adventure into the heart of Africa with the opening of a new 5-star hotel — the Riu Baobab — in Senegal. Travellers will feel a deep connection with this authentic destination right from their first moments in the country on their way to the hotel, with views dominated by impressive baobab trees. When they arrive, they’ll find a magnificent beachfront resort that is heavily inspired by the local culture. The Riu Baobab, with 522 rooms, is located in Pointe Sarène on an impressive, vast white sand beach just 100 kilometres from Dakar and 48 kilometres from the airport. ...
Hyatt Regency Brand Debuts in the Indian State of Uttarakhand With Hyatt Regency Dehradun
Hyatt Regency | April 11, 2022
CHICAGO – April 11, 2022 – Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Dehradun. The 263-room hotel marks the first Hyatt hotel in the state of Uttarakhand and strengthens Hyatt’s brand footprint across the country. As part of the Hyatt Regency brand, the hotel has been designed with productivity in mind to deliver seamless experiences and an energizing hub for both leisure and business travelers alike. Spread across an area of approximately 4.25 acres, Hyatt Regency Dehradun is conveniently located in the foothills of one of India’s popular tourist attractions, Mussoorie, known for being a popular desti...
Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley Debuts
Hyatt Centric | April 7, 2022
CHICAGO, IL – April 7, 2022 – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley, marking the latest lifestyle property to debut from the Hyatt Centric brand. The 220-suite hotel, which is conveniently located near the city’s top destinations, attracts guests who are looking to enjoy a stay in the heart of the action and explore the best of what Santa Clara has to offer, including the ultra-chic tech giant campuses, Levi Stadium, Santa Clara University, Historic Mission Santa Clara De Asis, and the bustling Mercado Santa Clara. “We are thrilled to bring share-worthy...
Hyatt Centric San Salvador Opens in El Salvador
Hyatt Centric | April 7, 2022
CHICAGO, IL – April 7, 2022 – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Centric San Salvador, the first upper-upscale lifestyle Hyatt-branded hotel in the city, situated in the historic capital city of El Salvador. Located in the Soho Cascadas Mall, the hotel features a contemporary design, offering 138 guestrooms, including three suites, and versatile event space for any gathering of up to 100 guests. Guests are invited to see and taste the rich Salvadoran culture on display through both unique pieces of art and enticing menus at the restaurants and bars on property. “Whether traveling for w...
Cycas Hospitality Opens Marriott International’s First Dual-Brand Property in France
Cycas Hospitality | April 7, 2022
Cycas Hospitality has further cemented its presence in mainland Europe with the opening of the Courtyard by Marriott and Residence Inn by Marriott Paris Charles de Gaulle Central Airport hotels. Opened under a long-term lease agreement from Groupe ADP, the dual-brand development becomes the airport specialist’s first owned hotel, and the first time it has partnered with Cycas. Capitalising on the area’s great connections, Marriott’s first French dual-brand property is a 7-minute free shuttle journey from Charles de Gaulle Airport’s Terminals 1, 2 and 3, with great TGV and RER B train connections to central Paris. The hotels are ...
Radisson RED Vienna Opens on the Danube Canal
RADISSON RED | April 7, 2022
Set in an enviable location on the edge of Vienna’s famous Leopoldstadt district Radisson RED Vienna is a new-build, design-focused hotel and home to Istros, a unique rooftop bar overlooking the city and the Danube Canal. Radisson RED Vienna is the first Radisson RED hotel in Austria as Radisson Hotel Group introduces the city to this upscale, art and design-focused brand. A full-service hotel with a twist on the conventional, Radisson RED Vienna occupies a landmark building whose white metal façade, gold-tinted windows and glass house on the rooftop set it apart from the rest of the buildings in the neighborhood. The hote...
Sonesta Expands International Portfolio in South America With Sonesta Hotel Cali
Sonesta | April 6, 2022
Newton, MA – April 6, 2022 – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) is expanding its international portfolio and footprint in South America with the addition of Sonesta Hotel Cali, the brand’s seventh property in Colombia. The hotel is located 12 miles north of the Alfonso Bonilla Airport and just north of downtown Cali. The hotel features 148 fully equipped guest rooms and 33 executive suites. Guests benefit from a variety of onsite amenities, including two restaurants, a lobby bar, a business center, a fitness center, a swimming pool and a spa. Sonesta Hotel Cali also has 10 meeting rooms totaling 11,646 square feet to ...
Dalata Hotel Group Opens Clayton Hotel Bristol City in the UK
Dalata | April 6, 2022
BRISTOL, England - April 6, 2022 - Dalata Hotel Group Plc., the largest hotel operator in Ireland, growing rapidly in the UK with a presence in continental Europe, today officially opens the Group’s first hotel in Bristol. Clayton Hotel Bristol City is ideally located in the centre of Bristol city and marks the Group’s 17th hotel in the United Kingdom (“UK”). The Group currently operates eleven Clayton hotels and six Maldron hotels across the UK. UK expansion in full flow 2022 is a significant year for Dalata’s UK growth plan with the opening of four new hotels, making it one of the fastest growing hotel groups in ...
JW Marriott Hotel Guadalajara Debuts in Mexico
JW Marriott | April 6, 2022
JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, arrives in Guadalajara with the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Guadalajara, ushering in a new level of luxury and sophistication to the second largest city in Mexico. With meaningful design, exceptional service, and a holistic approach to well-being, the hotel brings the JW Marriott brand’s mindfulness principles to life, allowing guests to be present in mind, nourished in body, and revitalized in spirit with each stay. The hotel, managed by Aimbridge Prisma and developed by Grupo Favier, is located in the Guadalajara Country Club area, one of the most...
Radisson Individuals Debuts in Egypt With the Opening of Marina Resort Port Ghalib
April 5, 2022
Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the launch of the Group’s newest brand, Radisson Individuals, in Egypt with the opening of Marina Resort Port Ghalib, a member of Radisson Individuals. This brings the Group’s portfolio in Egypt to 8 hotels in operation and under development and the first Radisson Individuals in Africa. Marina Resort Port Ghalib, a member of Radisson Individuals is set in an ideal location along the desert coastline of the Red Sea, next to Port Ghalib’s palm tree-lined promenade and popular yacht-docking harbor, with direct beach access and its own water park. Port Ghalib is located in Marsa Alam on the ...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda Opens in Maryland
DiamondRock Hospitality Company | April 5, 2022
BETHESDA, MD - April 5, 2022 - Hilton today announced the opening of one of its newest hotels, Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda, located minutes from the National Institute of Health, Music Center at Strathmore, and the region’s premier destination for shopping and dining, Pike & Rose. The hotel is owned by DiamondRock Hospitality Company, managed by Sage Hotel Management, and features 272 Suites, many of which are highlighted by outdoor terraces. "I am excited for the opportunity to reshape the hospitality venture in Bethesda,” said Melanie Hofer, general manager, Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda. “It is a tremendo...
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants to Open Its First On-Campus Hotel at University of Virginia Darden School of Business
KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS | April 5, 2022
SAN FRANCISCO – April 5, 2022 – Today Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, announced a first-of-its-kind for the boutique brand, a stunning 199-room hotel set to open in Spring 2023 on the Grounds of the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. Its first destination on the campus of a university, the new Kimpton in Charlottesville, Virginia, will complement the picturesque campus and its purpose-driven culture with well-suited interiors, heartfelt guest service, robust food and beverage programming and breath-taking indoor and outdoor meeting and event spaces. ...
The Inn At Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards Debuts in the Heart of the Virginia Highlands
The Inn at Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards | April 5, 2022
BRISTOL, VA – April 5, 2022 – Situated on the grounds of the family-owned Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards, The Inn at Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards makes its debut in the charming town of Bristol, Virginia. Nestled in over 450 acres of rolling hills and meadows, the new luxury boutique property features 28 highly appointed luxury rooms and suites, including a 1200 sq. ft. Presidential Suite, overlooking some of the most beautiful scenery on property. This ground up destination brings an elevated hospitality experience to the region, boasting inviting common spaces, a world-class culinary and wine program and nine customized Yurts. Ja...
Cambria Hotel Austin Airport Brings 127 Guestrooms to the Texas Capital
Cambria® Hotels | April 4, 2022
ROCKVILLE, MD - April 4, 2022 - Franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), the Cambria upscale brand continues to grow rapidly in guests' favorite destinations. Following the recent openings of the Cambria Hotel Calabasas, Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown-Whiskey Row and the Cambria Hotel Nashville Airport, Cambria Hotels welcomed a new property to its portfolio with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Austin Airport, the first of two hotels to open in Austin with the Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown Rainey Street expected to open in the summer of 2023. Located at 7800 E. Ben White Boulevard, the 127-room Cambria ...
Southall Set for July Opening in Franklin, Tennessee
SOUTHALL | April 1, 2022
FRANKLIN, TN – April 1, 2022 – Located less than 20 miles south of Nashville in historic Franklin, Tenn., Southall is now accepting reservations ahead of its opening this July. The farm-centric property is nestled within 325 acres of rolling Tennessee hills and will be a unique escape that salutes the agricultural heritage of the area while advancing innovative practices for a sustainable future. Set on a working farm dedicated to education, preservation and exploration, Southall will provide ample sustenance for the mind, soul and body. “Southall started as a dream to create a place for people to stay and experience all a fa...
The Paloma Resort Set for May 2022 Opening in the Heart of Southern California’s Coachella Valley
THE PALOMA RESORT | March 31, 2022
PALM SPRINGS, CA — March 31, 2022 — This May, a new boutique hotel will join the ranks of the desert's most eye-catching destination and dining spots: The Paloma Resort, a full-service resort hotel located just south of downtown Palm Springs in the heart of Southern California’s Coachella Valley. The Paloma is a partnership between the property developers, local restaurateur Chad Gardner, and Tim and Amy Brinkman; the Brinkmans are the power couple behind LIT hospitality group, a San Francisco-based firm that is quietly building a boutique hotel empire in the California desert. The group invested $12.5 million over two phases to re...
Moxy Athens City Brings 201 Guestrooms to Greece
Prodea Investments | March 31, 2022
ATHENS – March 31, 2022 –Moxy Athens City opened its doors today boldly reinventing the traditional hotel stay in one of the world’s oldest cities. This new hotel will offer fun hunter travelers a playful stay in a city bursting with ancient history, vibrant culture and a thriving social scene. Moxy Athens City is located by Stadiou Street, the perfect starting point to discover the wonders of Athens from the Acropolis and the Parthenon to the picturesque neighborhood of Plaka. Just a short walk away is Syntagma Square and Ermou Street, where fun hunters can find shops, trendy restaurants and bars. Upon arrival, guests are instant...
Sensei Porcupine Creek Set for November 2022 Opening in Rancho Mirage, California
Sensei | March 31, 2022
LOS ANGELES, CA - March 31, 2022 - Sensei, the leading wellness hospitality brand, will welcome guests at its highly-anticipated second location, Sensei Porcupine Creek, beginning November 1, 2022. This opening is the brand's follow-up to its highly acclaimed debut property, Sensei Lāna'i, A Four Seasons Resort, which is located on the striking Hawaiian island of Lāna’i. Bringing its award-winning wellness retreat concept to the desert, Sensei will continue its commitment to wellbeing and immersing people in nature with Sensei Porcupine Creek. Set within the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains in Rancho Mirage, California, the 230-ac...
Sentry Opens Boutique Hotel, The Inn at SentryWorld
| March 30, 2022
STEVENS POINT, WI - March 30, 2022 - A new, luxury boutique hotel in central Wisconsin, The Inn at SentryWorld, opened its doors today. The upscale hotel, built by Sentry Insurance, is located across the street from its Stevens Point headquarters on the SentryWorld campus. It will serve destination golfers, visitors to the central Wisconsin community, and the mutual insurer's business clientele. The hotel is located just off SentryWorld's championship golf course's 18th fairway, providing great views of the course and its peaceful parkland setting. It features spacious suites and intimate gathering spaces, ideal for personal get...
Pebblebrook Opens Hotel Ziggy in the Heart of LA’s Sunset Strip
Dawson Design Associates, Inc. | March 30, 2022
West Hollywood, CA - March 30, 2022 - In a destination where luxury, glamour and celebrity reign, a rebellious new neighbor has taken up residence in the heart of the Sunset Strip. The new Hotel Ziggy embraces differences and challenges conformity as a place that encourages guests and locals to come hang out and "just be who you are." The unpretentious design influenced by grit and rock 'n' roll features a modern counter-culture spin. Located next to Mondrian Los Angeles, Hotel Ziggy is the last standing rebel on the block. Fusing cocktail lounge, pizza joint, music venue and lobby, Hotel Ziggy invites hotel guests to check in at a soc...
IHG and Sunview Companies Open Flagship Atwell Suites Miami Brickell
IHG Hotels & Resorts | March 30, 2022
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and Sunview Companies officially opened the world’s first Atwell Suites property with the 90-room Atwell Suites Miami Brickell. The dual-branded hotel is in Miami’s bustling Brickell neighborhood and situated on the top floors of the building shared with the Hotel Indigo Miami Brickell, which opened in March 2021. Atwell Suites is IHG Hotel & Resorts’ newest brand in the all-suites upper-midscale category, created to fill a growing need in the hospitality space for design and space that supports longer stays and easily transitions between business and leisure. The first-ever Atwell Suites hotel o...
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Opens La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta | March 29, 2022
SANTA CRUZ, CA - March 29, 2022 - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across nearly 95 countries, today announces the opening of La Quinta Inn & Suites Santa Cruz in Calif. This opening marks the latest addition to the La Quinta portfolio, which includes more than 920 hotels. There are approximately 180 hotels in the La Quinta development pipeline, with additional openings scheduled this year in key U.S. markets such as Austin, Denver and San Jose. This custom designed, new construction La Quinta hotel features 60 guestrooms and suites and is centrally located eq...
DoubleTree by Hilton Opens New Property in Karaka, Auckland
Hilton | March 28, 2022
KARAKA, Auckland, New Zealand - March 28, 2022 - DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka, Hilton’s fourth DoubleTree by Hilton in New Zealand, opened its doors on Saturday 26 March 2022. The hotel, owned by New Zealand Bloodstock and designed by Pacific Architecture, boasts 122 well-appointed guest rooms and suites and state-of-the-art facilities set amongst the rural charm of Karaka, only 20 kilometers south of Auckland’s central business district. “To say we’re excited to welcome guests from near and far to DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka is an understatement. Our warm welcome and signature hospitality is a perfect fit for the natura...
Aimbridge Hospitality Debuts 176-Room Canopy by Hilton New Orleans Downtown
Canopy by Hilton | March 28, 2022
NEW ORLEANS and MCLEAN, VA - March 28, 2022 - Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading global hospitality company, announces the grand opening of the 176-room Canopy by Hilton New Orleans Downtown. The 14-story lifestyle hotel is ideally located near the iconic French Quarter and includes a unique Creole and Cantonese inspired restaurant that pays homage to the city’s rich history. The hotel is a historic renovation of the former Oil and Gas Building built in 1959 and designed in the international style by August Perez & Associates and Edward B. Silverstein & Associates. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Plac...
