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Hyatt Centric Brand Debuts in Australia With the Opening of Hyatt Centric Melbourne
Hyatt Centric | December 1, 2021
CHICAGO (December 1, 2021) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Centric Melbourne, marking the entry of the vibrant Hyatt Centric brand into Australia. Located in a prime location in the heart of Melbourne’s fast-emerging downtown, Hyatt Centric Melbourne will inspire savvy explorers to discover authentic experiences and hidden gems in the dynamic city. “Hyatt has had a presence in Australia for over 30 years and we are excited about the launch of the Hyatt Centric brand in the country and the introduction of its adventurous style of exploration and hospitality,” said David Udell, group presid...
IHG Hotels & Resorts and BPEA Real Estate Launch Holiday Inn Express Brand in Japan With Opening in Osaka
IHG Hotels & Resorts | December 1, 2021
IHG Hotels & Resorts is bringing one of the world’s largest and most beloved brands, Holiday Inn Express, to Japan for the first time with the opening of Holiday Inn Express Osaka City Centre Midosuji in December this year. Following a landmark agreement with owner Baring Private Equity Asia, in what is their first ever hotel partnership globally, IHG is proud to add Japan to Holiday Inn Express’ growing list of global destinations, building on its globally-renowned status. IHG has worked towards bringing this iconic brand to Japan for several years, but has taken its time and has waited until it had the perfect asset, an AAA lo...
The Ritz-Carlton, Harbin Debuts in China’s Famous “Ice City”
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC | December 1, 2021
The Ritz-Carlton, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Harbin, bringing the brand’s legendary service to northeast China's winter wonderland. Centrally located along the city's Songhua River, the new luxury hotel is integrated within an upscale mixed residential and retail development in one of Harbin's tallest buildings, and offers panoramic views of the city and surroundings. The Ritz-Carlton, Harbin will welcome travelers to discover the destination through engaging programming and memorable experiences. "We are thrilled to be expanding our brand...
Zenite Boutique Hotel & Spa Brings Four-Star Luxury to Terceira Island, Azores
Zenitravel | December 1, 2021
ANGRA DO HEROÍSMO, TERCEIRA ISLAND, AZORES – December 1, 2021 – The opening of Zenite Boutique Hotel & Spa brings four-star luxury to Terceira Island in the Azores archipelago of Portugal. With an international airport accessible by direct flight from Boston, Terceira Island is a beautiful and affordable island destination for nature lovers offering dozens of stunning viewpoints, natural rock pools, volcanos to explore and magnificent local wines to sample. Centrally located in the World Heritage Town of Angra do Heroísmo (Angra), Zenite Boutique Hotel was born from the restoration and transformation of historic ruins, includ...
Hotel Marcel, A Tapestry Hotel by Hilton to Open April 2022 in New Haven, Connecticut
Becker + Becker | November 30, 2021
NEW HAVEN, CT – November 30, 2021 – Highly anticipated Hotel Marcel, A Tapestry Hotel by Hilton, will be opening its doors in April 2022. An icon of Brutalist architecture in New Haven, Connecticut, the building has a storied past: Completed in 1970 by Bauhaus designer and architect Marcel Breuer to house the headquarters of the Armstrong Rubber Company, it sat empty for decades, with a large portion of the structure demolished at one point to make way for a parking lot. Drivers along Interstate 95 can catch glimpses of the concrete behemoth floating -- the building serving as an on-point demonstration of Breuer's approach to separation o...
Nobu Plans Summer 2022 Opening of First Hotel in Italy
Nobu Hospitality | November 30, 2021
NEW YORK – November 30, 2021 – Global lifestyle brand Nobu Hospitality, founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper, is delighted to announce the launch of its first hotel and a second restaurant in Italy. Expected to debut in Summer 2022, Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Roma is a collaboration between Carlo Acampora, Chairman and CEO Grand Hotel Via Veneto, and Nobu Hospitality which will lead the transformation of the luxurious Grand Hotel into a Nobu Hotel and Restaurant. Located in the historic heart of Rome, on the exclusive and world-renowned Via Veneto and just a short walk from the stunning park of Villa Borghese...
Accor Announces Opening of Sofitel Barú Calablanca, the First Luxury Beach Resort in Colombia
Sofitel Barú Calablanca Beach Resort | November 30, 2021
BARÙ, November 2021 – Nestled in the heart of the idyllic white-sand beaches on the island of Barú, the highly anticipated Sofitel Barú Calablanca Beach Resort officially opens its doors on December 1, 2021. As the third and most recent project of Accor’s luxury brand, Sofitel, in Colombia, the resort is the country’s first luxury beach destination and tastefully combines the essence of the Caribbean with Sofitel’s French heritage and DNA. “We are very happy to present our project as an environmentally conscious hotel that will contribute to positioning and promoting Barú in the global segment of luxury tourism,...
Hilton Opens Conrad Jiuzhaigou in Sichuan, China
Conrad Hotels & Resorts | November 30, 2021
Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan, China and McLean, VA — November 30, 2021 – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Conrad Jiuzhaigou, ushering in a new chapter for the luxury hotel market in Western China. Set amid the natural beauty of the Tibetan Plateau, Conrad Jiuzhaigou features modern design fused with Tibetan and Qiang cultural elements. Neighboring a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its natural beauty and biodiversity, the hotel offers travelers an inspirational getaway complemented by personalized, anticipatory service and exceptional hospitality. Conrad Jiuzhaigou is owned by China Green Development Investment Group Co. Lt...
Costa Navarino Opening New Eco-Resort in Summer 2022
November 30, 2021
Costa Navarino, the prime sustainable destination in the Mediterranean, located in Greece’s southwest Peloponnese, expands its offering by developing three new areas. All three new sites: Navarino Waterfront, Navarino Bay and Navarino Hills - which will be home to two beachfront resorts and two new golf courses - are located within ten kilometres south of the destination’s first resort site, Navarino Dunes. Navarino Waterfront at Costa Navarino, Messinia, Greece - due to open in summer 2022, is a 13-hectare lifestyle area, which will feature a vibrant resort with 265 rooms including two-bedroom suites and beachfront bungalows designed ...
Marriott Hotels Opens Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands in Australia
Marriott Hotels | November 29, 2021
Marriott Hotels, the signature flag of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today welcomes the arrival of Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands. Featuring 189 guestrooms and a one-of-a-kind rooftop infinity pool, the new hotel is destined to become a resort-style haven just minutes from Melbourne city centre. The property is set to offer elevated dining and inspiring experiences that will help locals and travelers alike foster their inventive nature. The first international five-star hotel in the harbour suburb, Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands is nestled within the retail, leisure, and entertainment precinct, Th...
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Nashik Opens Its Doors to Guests in the Wine Capital of India
RADISSON HOTEL GROUP | November 29, 2021
Radisson Blu, an upper upscale brand that delivers a positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, is proud to announce the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Nashik. Nestled at the foothills of the two-millennia old Pandav Caves, just off Nashik Mumbai highway, this idyllic hotel is conveniently accessible through air, rail and road from Mumbai and Pune and is the apt choice for business and leisure travelers alike. The hotel is spread over 42,000 sqm and boasts over 5,000 sqm of event space to host large-scale meetings and events. “We are delighted to introduce our flagship brand to Nashik. Radisson Blu Hotel &a...
Opwest Partners and Argosy Real Estate Partners Bring Senna House Hotel to Old Town Scottsdale
Senna House | November 24, 2021
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – November 24, 2021 – Ever-evolving Old Town Scottsdale will find a renewed spirit of high-end hospitality as the newest hotel staple, Senna House, a Curio Collection by Hilton, brings desert modern sophistication to Scottsdale’s Entertainment District. Open to the public on Wednesday, December 15, Senna House will be the newest hotel in the district since W Scottsdale’s debut in 2008. Senna House will be Arizona’s first-ever purpose-built, soft-branded hotel, bringing an energetic pulse to Scottsdale with luxury amenities, entertainment and chef-driven dining options. Senna House Scottsdale was entitled and de...
Golden Rock Resort Opens as First Upscale Hotel in St. Eustatius
GOLDEN ROCK RESORT | November 23, 2021
Oranjestad, St. Eustatius – November 23, 2021 – Enviably situated on one of the last hidden secrets in the Caribbean, Golden Rock Resort opens as the first and only upscale lifestyle resort in the Dutch island of St. Eustatius (Statia) revealing a sophisticated, oceanfront haven that pulses with the energy of the area’s natural splendor and charm. Signaling a new era for the destination and breathing new life into the unspoiled island, the introduction of the hip, crisply designed 32-guestroom resort enters the market as the largest hospitality development in the history of Statia. The contemporary boutique hilltop resort spans 40 ...
New AC Hotel St. Louis Central West End Set to Open in Missouri
About AC Hotels | November 22, 2021
ST. LOUIS – November 22, 2021 – St. Louis’ Koplar Properties in partnership with Homebase Partners and Concord Hospitality Enterprises announces the opening of AC Hotel St. Louis, a new destination in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood, located on the eastern edge of the city’s ever-popular Forest Park. Located on York Ave. (215 York Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108), in the heart of St. Louis’ upscale retail district, the seven-story, 192-room hotel will open this December after a $44-million, ground-up build. This will be the first AC Hotel to enter the St. Louis market and further contributes to St. Louis’ Central West ...
Radisson Hotel Tianjin Aqua City Opens in China
| November 22, 2021
Radisson Hotel Tianjin Aqua City has opened its doors, introducing another exciting Radisson branded upscale hotel to one of China’s most important ports. Situated in the heart of Tianjin and directly connected to the Aqua City lifestyle mall, Radisson Hotel Tianjin Aqua City is surrounded by popular tourist attractions such as Tianjin Ancient Culture Street, the Drum Tower, Great Mercy Temple and Italian Street. It is also 25km from Tianjin Binhai International Airport and just 2km from Tianjin West Railway Station, which is a key stop on the high-speed railway line between Beijing and Shanghai. Newly opened on 22nd November 2021, th...
Hyatt Place and Hyatt House Hotels Debut in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Hyatt Place | November 19, 2021
CHICAGO , IL – November 19, 2021 – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NSYE: H) today celebrated the opening of Hyatt Place Allentown / Lehigh Valley and Hyatt House Allentown / Lehigh Valley, the area’s first dual-branded Hyatt Place and Hyatt House project. Situated on Route 222 (Fred Jaindl Memorial Highway) near Hamilton Crossings, Dorney Park, and the new Air Products global headquarters, these new hotels offer guests an approachable yet elevated experience in a convenient location. The opening of these hotels thoughtfully expand the Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands’ footprint in a market that matters to guests and World of ...
Esperanto Developments Open Hotel Indigo Spring-Woodlands Area
IHG Hotels & Resorts | November 19, 2021
IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its boutique lifestyle offering in the southern U.S. with the opening of Hotel Indigo Spring-Woodlands Area, the most recent project from Esperanto Developments, a leading hospitality management company. Welcoming guests with a warm and vibrant atmosphere, Hotel Indigo Spring-Woodlands Area takes its design cues from the local neighborhood. Located in the flourishing community of Old Town Spring and the Woodlands, Hotel Indigo Spring-Woodlands Area is a prime destination for business and leisure travelers to discover the area’s distinctive architecture, quaint shops, cozy restaurants, local art galle...
Hotel Indigo Cagnes-sur-Mer Opens on the French Riviera
IHG Hotels & Resorts | November 19, 2021
Leading boutique and lifestyle brand Hotel Indigo, has just opened Hotel Indigo Cagnes-sur-Mer, the brand’s first hotel on the French Riviera, growing its footprint in the market. Taking inspiration from its Mediterranean surroundings, the hotel is a unique retreat for those looking to explore the medieval neighbourhood and the town’s coastline. Just as no two neighbourhoods are alike, no two Hotel Indigo hotels are alike. Hotel Indigo Cagnes-sur-Mer has 87 guest rooms all designed to mimic the neighbourhood in which it is situated, with a blue and white theme to help create a truly relaxing seaside retreat for guests. Guests staying a...
Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop Opens at Landmark Site
Phoenix Development Partners | November 19, 2021
CHICAGO — November 19, 2021 — Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop has opened as the first Hilton lifestyle property and first Canopy by Hilton hotel in Chicago. Hilton’s new lifestyle property at 226 W. Jackson—the former site of the bustling headquarters of the iconic Chicago and North Western Railway—joins the recently opened Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop to become a dual-branded hospitality powerhouse in the city’s Loop neighborhood. Amassing 350 guest rooms and suites between the two properties, the complex offers two on-site restaurant concepts, two unique meeting and event spaces, an on-site fitness center an...
Tharaldson Hospitality Management Opens Dual-Branded Hilton Property in Broomfield, Colorado
THM | November 19, 2021
Broomfield, CO — November 19, 2021 — Tharaldson Hospitality Management (THM) is pleased to announce the opening of the brand new dual-branded Hilton Garden Inn & Homewood Suites complex in the heart of Broomfield, CO. With the addition of these two new properties, THM will have 81 open hotels across the US. Under its franchise agreement with Hilton, Tharaldson Hospitality will own and operate the dual property. THM is making history, owning the only two Hilton-branded hotels in Broomfield. The 228-room complex is conveniently located just steps from the Interlocken Technology Park and Flatiron Crossing Mall. It is within r...
KAYAK Opens Two New Branded Properties in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
KAYAK | November 18, 2021
STAMFORD, CT – November 18, 2021 – KAYAK, the pioneer in travel metasearch, announces two additional branded hotels in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. They join their sister property in Miami Beach as physical locations where KAYAK can build and test new accommodation software. "We're reimagining hotel operations and the guest experience through technology. Adding more hotels to our portfolio accelerates our learning," said Steve Hafner, KAYAK CEO. "KAYAK's team has some of the brightest minds in the business, it's fun bringing our tech to the hospitality experience." KAYAK Luna - Playa del Carmen and KAYAK Sol -...
Accor Opens Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer
Mövenpick | November 18, 2021
Melbourne – November 18, 2021 – Accor’s newest Mövenpick Hotel, Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer, is now open and delighting first guests with its daily Chocolate Hour and stylish guestrooms and suites. This highly anticipated opening brings the world-renowned Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts brand to Australia’s most liveable city and unveils parent company Accor’s second Mövenpick Hotel in Australia. The 172-room Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer forms the six-level podium of the striking 78-storey Premier Tower development at the meeting point of Melbourne’s iconic Spencer and Bourke Streets in the CBD. An o...
Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street Opens in New Zealand
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts | November 18, 2021
SINGAPORE – November 18, 2021 – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company and leading provider of hotel management services with approximately 9,000 hotels across nearly 95 countries, continues to expand its portfolio in Australasia, with the opening of Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street in New Zealand. Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street will mark the company’s second hotel for New Zealand’s garden city, and its 16th hotel in New Zealand. Within Asia Pacific, the Company has an expansive presence of over 1,600 hotels across 20 markets and territories. The 96-room Wyndh...
Hotel Lucine Set for Summer 2022 Opening in Galveston, Texas
Hotel Lucine | November 18, 2021
Galveston, Texas – November 18, 2021 – A group of hospitality and culinary industry veterans with strong ties to Galveston and the region is announcing Hotel Lucine, Galveston’s newest boutique hotel. Located on 10th Street & Seawall Boulevard in a structure that was originally the Treasure Isle Motel, and most recently the Pearl Inn, Hotel Lucine will be fully revitalized and transformed. Slated to open in summer 2022, the hotel will include multiple restaurant and bar experiences anchored by some of the most awarded and respected food and beverage professionals in Texas and beyond. The new 61-room boutique hotel, a refreshed, ...
