St. Regis Chicago Debuts in the City’s Lakeshore East Neighborhood
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New Hotel Openings
Meliá Chiang Mai to Celebrate April Grand Opening
Asset World Corp Public Company Limited | March 25, 2022
CHIANG MAI, Thailand – March 25, 2022 – Meliá Chiang Mai, a 260-key urban hotel in the heart of Thailand’s mountainous Chiang Mai, with some of the city’s most spectacular views and its highest rooftop bar, will open on 10 April 2022. Owned by Thailand’s leading integrated lifestyle real estate group, Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), and launched by Meliá Hotels International, Meliá Chiang Mai is the first five-star hotel to debut in Chiang Mai since the onset of the global pandemic. Situated on the lively Charoen Prathet Road, soaring over the River Ping and bustling Night Bazaar, the hotel is part of a roll...
Holiday Inn & Suites Atlanta Perimeter-Dunwoody Opens in Georgia
IHG Hotels & Resorts | March 24, 2022
ATLANTA, GA - March 24, 2022 - IHG Hotels & Resorts welcomes Holiday Inn & Suites Atlanta Perimeter-Dunwoody, the latest addition to the Holiday Inn brand. This recently new-build hotel is in one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in the Atlanta area and is the perfect place to stay for visitors to this business and cultural hub. Owned by Atlanta Hospitality Investment LLC and operated by YM Hospitality, the hotel features a modern, purposeful design with the brand’s new open lobby design with space for work and socializing. Each of the property’s 143 guestrooms makes guests feel at home with modern yet comfortable living spac...
Fairfield by Marriott Continues Its Expansion in Japan With Seven Anticipated Hotel Openings in 2022
Fairfield by Marriott | March 24, 2022
Fairfield by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, today announced the planned openings in 2022 of seven new Fairfield properties across four prefectures in Japan: Nara, Hokkaido, Hyogo, and Okayama. Together with these seven planned openings, the Fairfield by Marriott Michi-no-Eki project is expected to expand its portfolio to a total of 21 hotels across nine prefectures in the country by the end of 2022. These anticipated openings continue the momentum of the Fairfield by Marriott Michi-no-Eki project in Japan, a collaboration with Sekisui House that began in 2018. The Fairfield by Marriott hotels ar...
Boutique Hotel Brand Vīb Relaunches With New Prototype
Best Western Hotels & Resorts | March 24, 2022
Tempe, Arizona – March 24, 2022 – Best Western® Hotels & Resorts (BWHR) today announces the relaunch of its urban, upscale boutique brand, Vīb, debuting a new prototype with the opening of Vīb Tempe in Tempe, Arizona. The Tempe hotel joins the global Vīb portfolio as a shining example of the newly relaunched brand, serving as a model for future Vīb properties through its thoughtfully designed spaces that invite collaboration and socialization while still offering flexible function with a stylish flair. “The new Vīb prototype is designed for urban and dense suburban areas, delivering the upscale vibrance and modern...
Novotel Melbourne Preston Opens in Australia
Novotel | March 21, 2022
Melbourne - March 21, 2022 - A multi-million dollar investment to transform an existing property into a new Novotel hotel has today been unveiled. Developed by GCP Hospitality and operated under Accor’s midscale Novotel brand, the new Novotel Melbourne Preston emerges following an extensive refurbishment and rebrand. Rising seven levels and offering captivating views of the Dandenong, the hotel comprises 383 guestrooms, suites and fully self-contained studio apartments and is ideally positioned on Bell Street at Preston – home to eclectic pockets of vintage shops, cafés, bars and a diverse range of restaurants. GCP Hospitality CEO an...
YOTEL Plans Q4 2022 Opening of YOTEL Geneva Lake in Switzerland
YOTEL | March 21, 2022
LONDON UK- March 21, 2022 - YOTEL, a global hospitality brand appealing to those looking for a unique experience through awesome people, smart design, and the creative use of technology, today announced the upcoming opening of YOTEL Geneva Lake in Q4 2022. Strategically located in the Lake Geneva area, the futuristic hotel will be a gateway for travelers visiting the region, providing easy access to major business and leisure destinations such as Geneva, Nyon, and Lausanne, as well as the popular mountainous canton of Vaud. The 237-room YOTEL Geneva Lake will offer the group’s signature technology and design features. Each room will acco...
The Banyan Tree Group Launches Wellbeing Brand with the Opening of the Banyan Tree Veya Phuket
BANYAN TREE VEYA PHUKET | March 17, 2022
Singapore – March 17, 2022 – Banyan Tree Group, one of the world’s leading independent hospitality groups, announces the launch of new wellbeing brand Banyan Tree Veya within its multi-brand ecosystem. Set to open on 18 March 2022, the flagship Banyan Tree Veya Phuket is a wellbeing-centered resort that offers bespoke programs with an emphasis on what the brand calls ‘embodiment therapies’, built on Banyan Tree’s proprietary eight pillars of wellbeing. Veya means ‘to weave’, and provides the safe space to integrate your own path to wellbeing. The Veya experience is led by certified multidisciplinary wellbeing hosts arou...
WorldHotels Collection Announces Brand New Property ‘MW Luxury Halong’ in Vietnam
WorldHotels Collection | March 16, 2022
Singapore – March 16, 2022 – WorldHotels continues to expand its portfolio in Vietnam with the launch of the brand-new Elite collection hotel in Halong. Indulgence abounds against the magnificent backdrop of nature, offering views of the horizon that embraces the natural wonder of Halong Bay. Expected to open its doors in the first quarter of 2023, MW Luxury Halong is an elegant & iconic lifestyle hotel with world-class architecture and sophisticated interior design. The project has been carefully considered using the finest materials to deliver a perfect blend of art and emotional touchpoints to create a luxurious stay-in-style....
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Set for June 2022 Opening
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh: | March 15, 2022
EDINBURGH, Scotland - March 15, 2022 - Virgin Hotels, the luxury lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, announces reservations are live for its first European hotel Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, on 1 June 2022. Situated in the landmark India Buildings in Edinburgh's Old Town, a stone's throw from Edinburgh Castle, the hotel features 222 Chambers and Grand Chamber Suites and multiple dining and drinking outlets, all with their own unique space and distinct design. This includes Commons Club, Virgin Hotels' flagship restaurant and bar that acts as a modern day social club; and Eve, a vibrant, all-day dining sp...
Archipelago Expands Cuban Portfolio With Opening of GRAND ASTON La Habana Hotel
Archipelago | March 15, 2022
HAVANA, Cuba - March 15, 2022 - Archipelago, Southeast Asia's largest privately owned and independent hotel management group, today announced the expansion of its Cuban portfolio with the opening of the 600 room GRAND ASTON La Habana Hotel. Rising to the Havana Malecón sky, this urban oasis is ideally located in the bustling Vedado, the capital's central commercial district, close to offices, shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Vedado is much more than a commercial district, it also has an electric nightlife, with clubs like La Zorra y el Cuervo, the Yellow Submarine, and the Cabaret Parisien providing quality entertainment. GRAND ...
Hotel Clio, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Denver Cherry Creek Debuts in Colorado
Hotel Clio | March 15, 2022
BETHESDA, MD – March 15, 2022 – The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of Hotel Clio, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Denver Cherry Creek. Owned by DiamondRock Hospitality Company and operated by Sage Hospitality Group, the luxury hotel nestled in the heart of Denver’s affluent Cherry Creek neighborhood debuts after undergoing a multi-million-dollar transformation, featuring a fully reinvigorated lobby experience along with refreshed interior spaces. Backdropped by the picturesque Rocky Mountains, Hotel Clio is poised to be Cherry Creek’s very own...
Hotel Versailles Set for May Opening in Versailles, Ohio
Hotel Versailles | March 11, 2022
VERSAILLES, OH – March 11, 2022– A modern, luxurious retreat in the heart of downtown Versailles, Ohio, Hotel Versailles (22 North Center St.) opens this May, offering a refreshing, upscale take on a site that holds over 150 years of hospitality history, as hotels have occupied the plot since 1865. A destination unto itself, the new-build boutique property features: 30 spacious and well-appointed guestrooms and suites; celebrated chef Aaron Allen’s seasonally driven restaurant Silas Creative Kitchen + Cocktails; and ample meeting and event space for up to 200 guests in the 1819 Room. Location and Design Hotel Versailles’ roots ...
Eastwind Hotel & Bar Set to Launch Second Property in Lake Placid Late Spring 2022
Eastwind Hotels | March 10, 2022
Lake Placid, New York - March 10, 2022 - Set to open its doors in late spring 2022, Eastwind Lake Placid is a year-round, boutique retreat in the heart of the Adirondacks, ideal for elemental getaways and gatherings close to lively Main Street. Moments away from the bustling downtown, authentic connections to nature will thrive through 26 designer-curated accommodations including luxury cabins and one standalone two-bedroom residence with vintage Scandinavian design and postmodern inspiration. Previously a 1950s motor inn, the second Eastwind property from founders Bjorn Boyer, Julija Stoliarova, and Dan Cipriani, will offer easy access to o...
TETRA Hotel, an Autograph Collection Hotel, Opens in Silicon Valley
TETRA Hotel, an Autograph Collection Hotel | March 9, 2022
SUNNYVALE, CA – March 9, 2022 – Silicon Valley is getting its newest luxury hotel with the opening of the TETRA Hotel, an Autograph Collection hotel, now officially open and welcoming guests. The hotel, located at 400 West Java Dr., Sunnyvale, CA, is just minutes from the San Jose International Airport and other nearby attractions such as Levi’s Stadium, Shoreline Amphitheater, the Santa Clara Convention Center, and more. TETRA provides an elevated hotel experience, from the highest-quality bedding to the in-room coffee experience and other modern, luxury touches throughout the property. The new hotel features multiple dining and dr...
Margaritaville St. Somewhere Punta Coco, Holbox Island Opens
Margaritaville St. Somewhere Punta Coco, Holbox Island | March 8, 2022
Miami, FL - March 8, 2022 - On March 1, Margaritaville® St. Somewhere™ Punta Coco, Holbox Island officially opened its doors, welcoming guests to an elevated experience that marries warm hospitality and easygoing vibes with personalized luxury. Located in Mexico’s captivating Yucatan Peninsula in the budding intimate island of Holbox, the boutique property boasts 39 suites nestled over mangrove gardens and elevated wooden bridges, designed with elegant touches and inspiration from the sea. With six luxurious room types to choose from, including swim up suites, the resort also features two open-air restaurants, one bar, and plenty of opp...
voco Continues Its Expansion in the Middle East With First Qatari Opening: voco Doha West Bay Suites
IHG Hotels & Resorts | March 8, 2022
Doha, Qatar – March 8, 2022 – IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has rebranded voco Doha West Bay Suites – the first voco property in Qatar and is introducing guests to new and refreshed dining and stay experiences in the coming months. As one of IHG’s newest hotel brands, voco combines the reassurance of a global brand with the informality and charm of an individual hotel. Nestled in Doha’s most popular spot, West Bay, voco Doha West Bay Suites offers modern, stylish and unstuffy hotel experience for guests. The 46 floors will continue to offer 396 spacious rooms and suites well-loved ...
Hotel Indigo NYC Downtown – Wall Street Opens in New York City’s Financial District
IHG Hotels & Resorts | March 7, 2022
Hotel Indigo, the boutique lifestyle brand from IHG Hotels & Resorts that captures the spirit of the neighborhood, has expanded its offering in New York City with the opening of Hotel Indigo NYC Downtown - Wall Street. This is currently the brand’s second hotel in Manhattan. Tucked within the towering architecture of the city’s Financial District, Hotel Indigo NYC Downtown - Wall Street sits in the very footsteps of industry’s old icons. When the stock exchange was first founded in 1792, brokers signed a document called the “Buttonwood Agreement,” named after the buttonwood tree it was signed under at Wall and Water Street...
JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa Debuts in India’s Historic Nandi Hills Region
JW Marriott | March 7, 2022
JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa. The luxury resort is nestled within the tranquil Nandi Hills region of Bengaluru, once an ancient hill fortress and the summer retreat of Indian royalty. Within this idyllic setting, the new resort aims to fulfill the JW Marriott brand promise to allow guests to focus on feeling whole – present in mind, nourished in body and revitalized in spirit. “We are thrilled to debut JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa in this stunning region o...
Element by Westin Opens in the Heart of Silicon Valley in Milpitas, California
Element by Westin | March 7, 2022
MILPITAS, CA– March 7, 2022 – Element by Westin®, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, will extend its footprint in the Silicon Valley with the opening of Element by Westin San Jose Milpitas. The 194-suite, eco-focused hotel is owned by Dynamic City Capital and managed by Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group of Provo, Utah. Located at 521 Alder Drive, five miles from San Jose International Airport and seven miles from downtown San Jose, the five-story hotel offers guests convenient access to California’s Great America theme park, the San Jose Museum of Art, Levi’s Stadium, LEGOLAND Discovery Center,...
Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale Opens on South Florida’s Atlantic Coast
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | March 3, 2022
Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale has just arrived on the shining Atlantic coast of South Florida, welcoming guests from near and far to experience the very best of dynamic living. Befitting the much-anticipated entry of Four Seasons into one of the world’s favourite vacation destinations, the building’s curved silhouette, fresh white materials, and clean contemporary lines designed by architect Kobi Karp are inspired by the city’s yachting heritage, winding waterways, and lively streets. This modern, tropical city remains welcoming and easy going even as it glistens with renewed grandeur. In the two-storey lobby,...
Cambria Hotels Debuts in Kentucky With Opening of Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown-Whiskey Row
Cambria Hotels | March 3, 2022
ROCKVILLE, MD - March 3, 2022 - Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc., made its official debut in the Bluegrass State with the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown-Whiskey Row. To commemorate the new hotel and Cambria's continued expansion into top markets, Choice Hotels along with long-time collaborator O'Reilly Hospitality Management welcomed community members and distinguished guests, including Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer to a ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday. Senior Vice President of Upscale Brands for Choice Hotels Janis Cannon and CEO of O'Reilly Hospitality ...
Kissel Uptown Oakland Opens as Part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Evolution Hospitality | March 3, 2022
CHICAGO, IL - March 3, 2022 - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the debut of Kissel Uptown Oakland in the center of the city’s vibrant and eclectic arts and entertainment district, joining The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand. The 168-room, seven-story hotel seamlessly blends historical references and art deco elements with contemporary design and introduces three new food and beverage experiences for guests and locals to enjoy. The dynamic property, which also includes 74 residences, is owned by Signature Development Group and Jordan Real Estate Investments and managed by Evolution Hospitality. Sharing its namesake with t...
InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa Opens Its Doors
IHG Hotels & Resorts | March 3, 2022
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has announced the opening of InterContinental® Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa, the first property for the luxury brand in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. Located on the sparkling shoreline of Hayat Island, just a 45-minute drive from Dubai International Airport, the five-star haven brings the InterContinental life to the Arabian Peninsula, combining idyllic island style living with the warm hospitality of authentic Arabia. His Excellency Abdul Aziz Abdullah Al Zaabi, Chairman of RAK Properties, said: “We are pleased with this qua...
Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis Set for June 2022 Opening
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | March 2, 2022
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - March 2, 2022 - A shiny new beacon of warmth and light in the heart of the city, Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis is now accepting reservations for arrivals in just a few months with an anticipated opening date this June. "Like the building itself, Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis will be warm, inviting and filled with light, engaging in local culture, encouraging connections and setting a new standard for luxury hospitality in the city," says Antoine Chahwan, President, Hotel Operations – Americas East. With architecture, Hotel and guest room interiors by Smallwood and restaurant interiors and pool ...