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New Hotel Openings
Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank Celebrates Official Opening
Hyatt House | February 15, 2022
CHICAGO, IL – February 15, 2022 – Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank celebrates its opening today, marking the expansion of the Hyatt House brand’s global footprint in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank is the third Hyatt hotel opened in collaboration with an affiliate of Millat Investments. “Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank is everything the name represents – a welcoming and warm environment that encourages guests to live like residents. We want each and every guest who comes through our doors to feel that they can let their real-life routines roll on, even wh...
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SoMa Opens Following $70 Million Transformation
Hyatt Regency | February 14, 2022
CHICAGO, IL – February 14, 2022 – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is pleased to announce the opening of Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SoMa, previously known as Park Central San Francisco, following a comprehensive 70-million-dollar reimagination, located at 50 3rd Street. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SoMa is a thoroughly refreshed, multifunctional hotel centrally located in the bustling South of Market (SoMa) district, offering guests thoughtful amenities, well-appointed accommodations, smart design features, and insightful packages and programming designed to create a seamless experience. The hotel has some o...
The Ocean Club, a Luxury Collection Resort, Costa Norte Opens in the Dominican Republic
The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts | February 14, 2022
The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, welcomes The Ocean Club, a Luxury Collection Resort, Costa Norte in the Dominican Republic’s northern coast to its unique ensemble of experiential hotels. Just a 15-minute drive from Puerto Plata Airport, the resort is located deep within the expansive beachfront landscape of the island. Throughout the property, a contemporary and sophisticated design, by Chapi Chapo Design, is portrayed while materiality makes a connection to the place – it is an intimate retreat suffused with natural beauty and distinctive cultural experiences. ...
Radisson Hotel Group Debuts in Madagascar With Opening of Three Hotels
RADISSON BLU | February 14, 2022
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar - February 14, 2022 - Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com) is proud to announce its entry into Madagascar with the opening of three hotels: Radisson Blu Hotel, Antananarivo Waterfront, Radisson Hotel Antananarivo Waterfront and Radisson Serviced Apartments Antananarivo City Center. Antananarivo, is also known as “Analamanga” or the “City of Thousand” referring to the thousand soldiers appointed in the 17th century by the King Andrianjaka, to protect the palace locally known as “Rova”, on the highest hill of the city. Explore the charming streets and visit the surrounding attractions such as P...
The Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square Opens Its Doors
RIU | February 14, 2022
RIU Hotels & Resorts has just opened the Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square, the Spanish hotel chain’s second establishment in New York City. Just like its predecessor, this hotel is a new build and has a highly desirable location in the heart of Manhattan, surrounded by the most famous theatres on Broadway and just a stone’s throw from Times Square. “When we opened our first hotel in New York, one of my lifelong dreams came true. Words can’t express how we all felt when we saw RIU’s name right in the heart of Manhattan. Today we’ve taken a very exciting step, once again overcoming the great challenge of ...
Kimpton Debuts in Australia With Opening of Kimpton Margot Sydney
IHG Hotels & Resorts | February 14, 2022
Australia’s first-ever Kimpton, Kimpton Margot Sydney, has officially opened its doors on the day of love, 14 February, and is poised to kick off a return to travel, rekindling the love that both local and international guests have for the city of Sydney. As IHG Hotels & Resort’s luxury boutique brand, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is celebrated for its signature heartfelt service, locally-loved restaurants and bars, and unique design ethos – with Sydney being no exception. Magnificent heritage-listed Art Deco architecture meets modern Australian style and signature Kimpton service, making the hotel one of the city’s most e...
Hilton Expands Presence in Brazil With Opening of Hilton Porto Alegre
Hilton Hotels & Resorts | February 11, 2022
PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil – February 11, 2022 – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announces its expansion into southern Brazil with the opening of Hilton Porto Alegre – the first Hilton hotel in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Owned by Pateo Moinhos de Vento Administração e Participações Ltda, a Zaffari group company, and managed by Hilton, the 170-room hotel is conveniently located in the Moinhos de Vento neighborhood, one of the city’s most upscale and trendy areas, with limitless dining, shopping and entertainment just steps away. “We are excited to open the doors of Hilton Porto Alegre and welcome guests in one of the most importan...
Radisson Resort Pondicherry Bay Opens in Partnership With GRT Hotels & Resorts
Radisson Hotel Group | February 10, 2022
Radisson Hotel Group has today announced the opening of Radisson Resort Pondicherry Bay in the coastal fishing village of Arikamedu in Pondicherry. Uniquely situated between a lagoon and the Bay of Bengal, the hotel looks to welcome business, leisure, and MICE travelers to enjoy safe and memorable stays. This opening makes Radisson the first international hotel brand to operate in the union territory of Pondicherry – which is increasingly becoming a staple on the list of Indian travelers. Spread over 20,000 sqm, the serene resort amalgamates modern design and comfort with rustic surroundings for delivering an immersive experience to it...
Thailand Welcomes Opening of Outrigger Khao Lak Beach Resort
Outrigger Khao Lak Beach Resort | February 10, 2022
PHUKET, THAILAND -- Outrigger Khao Lak Beach Resort in southern Thailand opened 7 February, with first guests arriving from Thailand, Germany and Scandinavia. The 154-key resort on Bang Sak beachfront, acquired by Outrigger last year, has been refurbished with new design elements emphasizing a seamless connection between sea, sand and the green landscape. Outrigger canoe motifs and local southern Thai artifacts such as textured prints and relaxed earth tone colours, promote a sense of tranquility for guests seeking unity with nature. The property is absolute beachfront with all rooms, suites and villas featuring a balcony or terrace...
T2 Hospitality Opens Thompson Denver in the City’s LoDo Neighborhood
Thompson Hotels | February 10, 2022
CHICAGO, IL – February 10, 2022 – Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of Thompson Denver, the new lifestyle hotel by the Thompson Hotels brand. Seamlessly blending the Thompson Hotels brand’s signature mid-century modern and urban style with upscale mountain chalet chic, Thompson Denver brings a fresh, locally inspired approach to Mile High luxury. The new-build hotel, owned by the leading hospitality real estate firm T2 Hospitality, features Chez Maggy, a sophisticated 90-seat, ground-floor restaurant by celebrated chef Ludo Lefebvre; Reynard Social, a sixth-floor sunroom bar and lounge with a seasonally drive...
Blossom Hotel Houston Celebrates Grand Opening
Blossom Hotel Houston | February 9, 2022
HOUSTON, TX - February 9, 2022 - Blossom Hotel Houston, Houston's newest luxury property located in the heart of Space City, celebrated its grand opening with an innovative sand pouring opening ceremony attended by Houston notables including Sylvester Turner, Mayor of Houston, Bob Harvey, Executive President and Chief Executive Officer of Greater Houston Partnership, Crystal Webster, District Manager of Administration for Congressman Al Green and Jason Fuller, Southeast Texas Regional Director, Senator Ted Cruz office, State of Texas. Located at 7118 Bertner Avenue and neighboring NRG Stadium, The Texas Medical Center and po...
TKo Hospitality Management Celebrates Opening of Hyatt House Lewes/Rehoboth Beach
Hyatt House | February 9, 2022
CHICAGO – FEBRUARY 9, 2022 – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Hyatt House Lewes/Rehoboth Beach, the first Hyatt House hotel in Lewes, DE opens its doors to guests and the local community on February 9. Developed by Harvey, Hanna & Associates and operated by TKo Hospitality Management, Hyatt House Lewes/Rehoboth Beach is conveniently located in the heart of Lewes. The hotel will provide guests with the service and convenience of hotel living with the casual comforts of home. The new 105-room, extended stay contemporary hotel, features all suite rooms with kitchenettes, a fitness center accessible to all gues...
The Dubai EDITION Debuts in the Iconic Downtown District
EDITION HOTELS | February 9, 2022
EDITION Hotels premieres in Dubai’s iconic Downtown district, a stone’s throw from the city’s world-class retail flagships, commercial district and its flourishing art, design and culture hubs. The Dubai EDITION is the brand’s latest addition in the Middle East following the success of its launch in Abu Dhabi. Welcoming guests since November 2021, The Dubai EDITION, with its own unique and original identity, embodies its sense of place at the centre of a thriving international gateway city that is steered by pioneering spirit and innovation while anchored in its rich culture. It is no wonder that EDITION has debuted in one of the m...
The National, Autograph Collection Set for Spring 2022 Opening at Oklahoma’s Historic First National Center
The National, Autograph Collection at the First National Center | February 8, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – February 8, 2022 – History comes to life yet again in Oklahoma City with the highly anticipated Spring 2022 debut of the region’s restored crown jewel, The National, Autograph Collection, at the First National Center. The building originally opened in 1931 as an iconic bank and landmark monument, and stands proudly at 32-stories high to this day. Following an extensive restoration and one of the biggest renovations in the state's history, the former bank office tower has been transformed into a hotel with 146 guest rooms alongside opulent new apartment homes, restaurants, bars, and retail offerings. ...
Virgin Hotels to Debut Two U.K. Hotels & a New-Build Hotel in New York City in 2022
Virgin Hotels | February 3, 2022
MIAMI, Feb. 3, 2022 -- Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, has announced its historic expansion into the United Kingdom this spring with Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, followed by Virgin Hotels Glasgow. The portfolio continues to grow stateside, with the opening of Virgin Hotels New York scheduled for late summer of 2022. Leading the charge is Virgin Hotels' Chief Executive Officer, James Bermingham, and his shining executive team. "Expanding into the United Kingdom is a major and much-anticipated milestone for Virgin Hotels. Our two new hotels in Scotland blend their distinctive perso...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Opens Holiday Inn & Suites Sydney Bondi Junction
IHG Hotels & Resorts | February 3, 2022
Beachgoers and business travellers alike will now be able to experience the Joy of Travel as IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with La Vie Hotels & Resorts and opens Holiday Inn & Suites Sydney Bondi Junction, just a stone’s throw from one of the world’s most famous beaches. Now open, operating and bookable under Holiday Inn & Suites Bondi Junction, this newest signing by IHG signals the continued, phenomenal growth of the Holiday Inn brand family in Australasia. The hotel, which previously operated as Quest Bondi Junction, will undergo an extensive refurbishment of its guest rooms, lobby and guest spaces that will showcas...
Hotel Forty Five Opens in Macon, Georgia
Hotel Forty Five | February 3, 2022
MACON, GA – February 3, 2022 – Hotel Forty Five, the 94-room boutique hotel, has announced their opening for this Tuesday, February 1. Situated on the iconic 45-degree angle formed by Cherry and First Streets, and Cotton Avenue, across from the newly designed Rosa Parks Square, the hotel will be the first in Macon’s Historic Central Business District. The angled street was a city design ahead of its time that made transportation of cotton barges to and from the river possible. This emblematic wedge serves as the creative thoughtfulness behind the hotel's name. Hotel Forty Five is a part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio and is owned an...
New Best Western Plus Coralville Hotel Opens in Iowa
Best Western Hotels & Resorts | February 2, 2022
Coralville, Iowa – February 2, 2022 – Best Western Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of the Best Western Plus Coralville Hotel in Coralville, Iowa. Located at 2702 Acorn Drive, the new construction hotel offers 30 standard guestrooms and 40 suites, with six of the suites having kitchenettes. The Best Western Plus Coralville Hotel provides travelers with a fresh, contemporary lodging option with value-packed amenities that deliver a relaxing, well-rounded stay. Guests can stay active at the hotel’s 24/7 fitness center, take a dip in the indoor heated pool, start the day with a complimentary hot breakfast, have a bite to e...
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Announces The Kimpton Wade Hotel, Opening Summer 2022 in Atlanta’s Midtown Neighborhood
KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS | February 2, 2022
ATLANTA, GA – February 2, 2022 – Set to open this summer in Atlanta’s Midtown neighborhood, Kimpton’s much-anticipated hotel announces its name, Kimpton Wade Hotel, and the appointment of its leader, General Manager Alan Rae. The Wade will be part of MetLife Investment Management’s Midtown Union development, a mixed-use community located in the city’s “Heart of the Arts” and new epicenter for business. The Wade will reflect this unique intersection of culture and connection with a spirit and style that is equal parts creatively inspired and modernly sophisticated. Located at 17th Street and West Peachtree Street, The Wade wil...
IHG Debuts First Midwest voco Hotel With Opening of voco The Tiger Hotel in Columbia, Missouri
IHG Hotels & Resorts | February 1, 2022
IHG Hotel & Resorts announces the opening of voco The Tiger Hotel in Columbia, Missouri, the brand’s fourth location in the Americas and first in the Midwest region. Modern comfort meets historic charm at this beloved Columbia landmark, where the past is preserved while still incorporating the bold, contemporary voco hotels aesthetic. Inside a building credited as the first skyscraper between Kansas City and St. Louis, the newly-updated property offers guests a stay filled with character, history and thoughtful touches, evoking 1920s glamour. Visitors are welcomed with the distinct voco hosted service. Updated spaces include styli...
Dania Resorts Opens avid hotel Ft. Lauderdale Airport – Cruise
IHG Hotels & Resorts | February 1, 2022
avid hotels – part of IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) – today announced its 50th property with avid hotel Ft. Lauderdale Airport – Cruise, located in one of Florida’s in-demand travel destinations. This hotel is the third avid hotels property in the Sunshine State, as IHG’s fast-growing brand continues building a loyal customer base in this popular tourism market. The momentum carries into 2022, as the brand continues to gain popularity among travelers and hotel developers alike. Karen Gilbride, VP of avid hotels and Atwell Suites, commented: “We are excited to start 2022 hitting such an important milestone for the brand....
IHG Opens voco The Bank Johannesburg Rosebank Marking Brand Debut in Africa
IHG Hotels & Resorts | February 1, 2022
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has opened voco The Bank Johannesburg Rosebank – the first voco property in Africa. 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. The Bank, Rosebank’s striking new architectural gem, is a short distance from the Gautrain (Metro Express) and surrounded by the buzzing walk-work-play district of Rosebank. voco The Bank Johannesburg Rosebank takes space, sophistication and artistry to the next level, with a range of beautifully appointed rooms and suites featuring the thou...
Courtyard by Marriott, Washington D.C. Dupont Circle Opens in the Nation’s Capital
Courtyard by Marriott | February 1, 2022
Washington, D.C. – February 1, 2022 – Courtyard by Marriott, Washington D.C. Dupont Circle has officially opened its doors in Washington D.C.'s Dupont Circle neighborhood, showcasing a contemporary design that elevates the Courtyard brand. Conveniently located at 1733 N Street NW in the vibrant and historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, the new hotel is perfectly placed among D.C.’s renowned row houses and picturesque parks, just steps away from Embassy Row, the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, and the National Geographic Museum. “We’re excited to bring this updated version of Courtyard by Marriott to Dupont Circle in the...
Berry College and Hotel Equities Celebrate Opening of Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Rome, Georgia
Hotel Equities | January 28, 2022
ROME, GA - January 28, 2022 - Today, Berry College and Hotel Equities announced the opening of the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Rome, Georgia. The new hotel is owned and developed by Berry and is located next to the expansive Rome Tennis Center at Berry College. Atlanta-based Hotel Equities manages the hotel and provided development services throughout the hotel’s construction. The hotel is expected to capture revenue otherwise lost to nearby cities because of a lack of suitable accommodations in the Rome area. In addition to providing much-needed hotel rooms for visitors, the hotel will employ students giving them hands-...
