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New Hotel Openings
Australia’s First Hilton Garden Inn Debuts in Albany, Western Australia
HILTON GARDEN INN | November 18, 2021
Albany, Western Australia – November 18, 2021 — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Albany, a five-story, 108-room newly developed hotel overlooking the Albany Waterfront Marina. The hotel provides breathtaking ocean views and enjoys easy access to the city’s cultural attractions. Hilton Garden Inn Albany is owned by Foreshore Management and is managed by Hilton, and marks the first Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Australasia. “We are thrilled to partner with Foreshore Management to open our first Hilton Garden Inn in Australasia in the thriving regional cultural, commercial and coastal hub of Alb...
Six Senses Kyoto Signifies the Brand’s Entry Into Japan
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas | November 17, 2021
BANGKOK – November 17, 2021 – Embodying a heady mix of no-filter landscapes, genuine hospitality and fascinating contrast of preserved ancient culture and ultra-modern shine, Japan is as sensuous as it is enticing. Historically the largest city and still thought to be the heart of Japan, Kyoto is famed for its Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, palaces, traditional Japanese architecture, and beautiful cherry gardens. Six Senses Kyoto will open in a prime location to provide an urban sanctuary and welcome recharge ready for the many festivals and cultural events on offer on the doorstep. Oasis in downtown Kyoto With its meand...
AC Hotel Austin Hill Country Debuts in Southwest Austin
AC Hotels by Marriott | November 17, 2021
AUSTIN, TEXAS — November 17, 2021 — AC Hotels by Marriott®, a design-led European lifestyle hotel brand from Marriott International, is pleased to announce the opening of AC Hotel Austin Hill Country on Wednesday, November 17. Situated in the beautiful central Texas foothills, yet only minutes from downtown Austin, the five-story, 135-room property features contemporary, purposeful design, signature beverage & food programming, including the new Salt + Stone rooftop bar, and thoughtful amenities which cater to locals and travelers alike. The hotel is located at 7415 Southwest Parkway in Southwest Austin and serves as an anchor to Lan...
Hyatt Place Kathmandu Celebrates Official Opening in Nepal
Hyatt Place | November 15, 2021
CHICAGO, IL – November 15, 2021 – Hyatt Place Kathmandu, the second Hyatt-branded hotel in Nepal, is officially open, expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as Free Wi-Fi Everywhere and 24-hour food offerings. Ownership of the hotel includes Akshay Golyan, Executive Director and Shakti Golyan, Chairman of City Hotel Ltd. Because Hyatt’s efforts are grounded in listening and fueled by care, Hyatt Place hotels combine style, innova...
ESH Strategies Franchise Opens Extended Stay America Suites in Minot, North Dakota
Extended Stay America Brand | November 15, 2021
Charlotte, NC — November 15, 2021 — ESH Strategies Franchise, LLC announced today the opening of the first Extended Stay America Suites in Minot, North Dakota. The three-story 66-room property is owned by Elevation LLC and will be operated by National Hospitality Services. It features a 24-hour market, onsite bar, business center, meeting space, daily complimentary breakfast, outdoor pavilion with fireplace and grills, complimentary Wi-Fi, onsite laundry. In addition, the spacious 440+ square foot suites include fully equipped kitchens with full-size refrigerators, stovetop, cookware, utensils, dishes, and walk-in closets. "This new E...
Hilton Hotel Tahiti Opens in French Polynesia Following Renovation
Hilton Hotel Tahiti | November 15, 2021
PAPEETE, Tahiti – November 15, 2021 – Travelers now have a new escape when visiting the capital of French Polynesia, with the opening of the new 200-room Hilton Hotel Tahiti. Conveniently offering easy access to the downtown attractions of Papeete and Maritime Port, the resort is situated just two miles from the international airport, allowing guests to quickly start their visit. “With nearly 20 percent of Hilton Hotels & Resorts’ pipeline dedicated to growing our resort portfolio, Hilton Hotel Tahiti is an exciting addition to our flagship brand,” said Gary Steffen, global brand head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts. “A...
DiamondRock Debuts The Hythe, A Luxury Collection Resort, Vail Colorado
DiamondRock Hospitality Company | November 11, 2021
BETHESDA, MD – November 11, 2021 – DiamondRock Hospitality Company announced the debut of The Hythe, a Luxury Collection Resort, Vail. The resort is Marriott International's only Luxury Collection alpine resort in North America. The design was led by the award-winning firm of Wilson Ishihara. "The Hythe is now among the most luxurious resorts in Vail and is positioned to continue delivering robust returns on our investment," said Mark W. Brugger, President and Chief Executive Officer of DiamondRock Hospitality Company. "DiamondRock was the first lodging REIT to invest in Colorado's Vail Valley when it acquired the ...
Hyde Hotel Opens First International Property Outside of the U.S.
Hyde Hotels, Resorts & Residences | November 11, 2021
DUBAI, UAE – November 11, 2021 – The much anticipated Hyde Hotel Dubai today opens in Business Bay in collaboration with owner, Emerald Palace Group. The stylish, understated hotel will provide a sanctuary for those in-the-know, offering a new-kind of bespoke hospitality dialing into guest's needs, interests, and aspirations. A hideaway in the heart of the city, Hyde Dubai celebrates true discovery and authentic human connection, aiming to create iconic, personal, and captivating moments. Hyde Hotels, Resorts & Residences is part of Ennismore, a creative hospitality company rooted in culture and community, with a global portfoli...
Marriott International Signs Agreement With Wasl to Open W Dubai – Mina Seyahi
W Hotels Worldwide | November 11, 2021
Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with wasl Hospitality & Leisure LLC, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group, to bring the W Hotels Worldwide brand to Dubai’s sought-after Jumeirah Beach coastline. Expected to welcome its first guests in 2022, W Dubai - Mina Seyahi is set to become an iconic addition to Dubai’s skyline and a new buzzing, urban escape in the cosmopolitan city. “We are seeing increasing demand for luxury lifestyle brands in Dubai, and with its mix of culture and high-energy lifestyle, the emirate is the perfect destination for the trend-setting W Hotels brand,” ...
3D Development and Midas Open Element Hotel in Texas
Midas | November 11, 2021
St. Louis, MO – November 11, 2021 – Midas, a leading hotel management and investment firm, recently announced the opening of its new Element by Westin hotel. The $22 million hotel is located at 2205 North Glenville Dr. in Richardson, Texas. The Element is part of a 5.2-acre mixed-use development and joint venture with 3D Development, a real estate development company with offices in Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas. Midas Hospitality will manage the four-story hotel, which has 123 spacious suites that include fully equipped kitchens and spa-inspired bathrooms. MW Builders, which has offices in Kansas and Texas, was the general contractor fo...
Deutsche Hospitality Opens New Steigenberger Hotel Doha
Deutsche Hospitality | November 10, 2021
Deutsche Hospitality celebrates a five-star market launch in Qatar Deutsche Hospitality is continuing on its course of expansion in the Middle East. As of 10 November 2021, the new Steigenberger Hotel Doha will welcome guests to its 206 rooms spread over nine floors. 28 suites and a luxurious Royal Suite are also available to meet the needs of those seeking a truly perfect stay. The Steigenberger Hotel Doha is setting new standards in the Gulf State of Qatar. Highlights include five restaurants and bars, a GOCO Spa extending over an area of 1,700 m², a gym located on the top floor and a roof terrace complete with swimming pool. The Steige...
Infinity Hospitality Opens 145-Room Esmé Miami Beach
Infinity Hospitality | November 10, 2021
MIAMI BEACH, FL – November 10, 2021 – Infinity Hospitality proudly unveils Esmé, a new boutique hotel located along Miami Beach's charming pedestrian plaza, Española Way. The Spanish-Mediterranean revival property was originally known as the "Spanish Village" when it opened in 1927 and was built as a bohemian artist's colony. After a five-year renovation, Esmé, comprised of 145 guest rooms and five original food and beverage concepts across a series of eight buildings, offers a chic Miami Beach escape that honors the street's original village vision. "We are extremely excited to open Esmé's doors to Miami, so our g...
New Dual-Branded Hyatt Hotels Land at Los Angeles International Airport
HYATT PLACE | November 10, 2021
CHICAGO – November 10, 2021 – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announces the opening of the Hyatt Place LAX / Century Blvd and Hyatt House LAX / Century Blvd, both located directly adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and with views of the LAX runways and the lights of downtown Los Angeles. In the midst of LAX’s robust $14B renovation, the new properties are steps away from the airport’s highly anticipated “people mover,” and brings an elevated Hyatt experience to the rapidly evolving neighborhood. Originally built in 1967 by famed architect Welton Becket, who was also behind LAX’s iconic Theme Buildin...
Hotel Indigo Debuts in Serbia With Opening in Belgrade
IHG Hotels & Resorts | November 10, 2021
Hotel Indigo, IHG Hotels & Resorts’ boutique hotel brand, has opened its first hotel in Serbia, Hotel Indigo Belgrade. True to the brand’s ethos, Hotel Indigo Belgrade takes its design cues from the local neighbourhood and pays homage to the city’s storied past. The capital city of Serbia is home to a brilliantly diverse blend of cultures and architectural styles, with a fascinating history stretching back for millennia, and Belgrade is increasingly gaining popularity amongst a new generation of visitors. As the meeting point of two rivers, the Sava and the Danube, Belgrade was a highly connected crossroad between east and west E...
Pan Pacific Hotels Group to Launch PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur in June 2022
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Hotels & Resorts | November 10, 2021
Kuala Lumpur — November 10, 2021 — Pan Pacific Hotels Group is taking the iconic biophilia of its PARKROYAL COLLECTION hotels beyond the shores of Singapore with the launch of PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur in June 2022. This will be followed by the opening of Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Kuala Lumpur in October 2022, yet another first with the Group’s signature Pan Pacific flag in Malaysia. Located in the heart of Bukit Bintang, both properties will open in a mixed-use complex owned by the Singapore-listed UOL Group Limited, Pan Pacific Hotels Group’s parent company and one of Asia’s most established hotel and property compani...
Nordic Hotels & Resorts Plans September 2022 Opening of Sommerro in Oslo
Sommerro | November 10, 2021
Norway’s largest ever preservation project, the new urban retreat is set to be one of Europe’s most anticipated openings in the new year NEW YORK, NY – November 10, 2021 – Nordic Hotels & Resorts announced today that it is bringing one of Oslo’s most iconic buildings back to life as Sommerro – a new luxury hotel set to open its doors in September 2022. With panoramic views of the Norwegian capital, Sommerro is housed in the former headquarters of Oslo Lysverker, the city’s original electrical company, and will be a modern tribute to Norwegian cultural heritage, revolutionizing the city’s hospitality landscape with ...
Courtyard by Marriott Debuts in Phuket With the Opening of Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town
Courtyard by Marriott | November 9, 2021
PHUKET, THAILAND — November 9, 2021 — Courtyard by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, today announced the opening of its newest hotel on the tropical island of Phuket, Thailand. Located in the heart of Phuket’s old town, the 248-room Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town is set to provide a sophisticated yet comfortable environment for guests as they explore the rich culture and heritage of southern Thailand. “We are excited to bring the Courtyard by Marriott brand to Thailand’s most famous resort destination with the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town,” said Jakob He...
Largest Holiday Inn Express in Europe Opens in Düsseldorf
IHG Hotels & Resorts | November 8, 2021
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce the continued growth of one of its much-loved global brands –Holiday Inn Express – with the opening of a brand-new hotel, Holiday Inn Express Dusseldorf – Hauptbahnhof, the largest Holiday Inn Express in Europe. This latest opening marks a further expansion of the Holiday Inn Express brand across Europe, where it is becoming synonymous with providing consistent, reliable, and welcoming stays for business and leisure travellers across the continent. Opened in partnership with PRIMESTAR, Holiday Inn Express Dusseldorf – Hauptbahnhof offers...
Rosewood São Paulo Set for December Opening
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts | November 8, 2021
November 8, 2021 – Rosewood São Paulo, a metropolitan oasis mirroring the energy and heritage of Brazil, will open on December 15, heralding Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ entrance into South America and setting a new standard for luxury hospitality in São Paulo. Centrally located next to the lively Avenida Paulista, Rosewood São Paulo will be part of Cidade Matarazzo, a stylish new lifestyle development that is transforming a century-old property while preserving its historical attributes. Spearheaded by entrepreneur Alexandre Allard, highly recognized for his involvement in the renaissance of the House of Balmain and designed by lea...
Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort Opens in Mexico
Hilton | November 8, 2021
CANCUN, Mexico– November 8, 2021 – Hilton today announced the opening of Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort, a new beachfront resort located on the picturesque coastline of Riviera Maya. Hidden behind a mangrove nature preserve, on a secluded stretch of the beach, the hotel offers travelers the perfect blend of Mexican heritage and modern sophistication with an abundance of choices to create an ideal getaway. With 715 guest rooms and suites, the resort combines premier service with all-inclusive amenities welcoming guests to enjoy a vast array of dining experiences, an expansive oceanfront pool complex with Splash Pool, tailored well...
New Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Hotel Opens in Florida
the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts | November 5, 2021
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL – November 5, 2021 – Amidst the excitement of Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is making even more magic today with the much-anticipated opening of its newest addition, Walt Disney World Swan Reserve. This 14-story hotel, positioned adjacent to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin in the middle of Walt Disney World Resort, features a captivating design offering 349 spacious and versatile guest rooms – including 151 suites – with incredible floor-to-ceiling views of the resort. This, along with its perfect location within walking distance to EPCOT and D...
Sofitel Adelaide Makes Debut in South Australia
Sofitel Adelaide | November 5, 2021
November 5, 2021 – The much-anticipated Sofitel Adelaide welcomed its first guests yesterday, 4 November 2021, becoming the first new-build, international five-star hotel to open in Adelaide’s CBD in 30 years. A ceremony was held to mark the $150 million hotel’s official opening by The Hon. Steven Marshall MP, Premier of South Australia and Minister for Tourism, and Daniel Palumbo, Managing Director of Palumbo, the hotel’s owner and developer. Mr Palumbo said, “We are extremely proud and excited to introduce Sofitel Adelaide to our local community as South Australia’s reputation for world-class experiences continues to fl...
Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana Now Open in the Dominican Republic
Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana | November 4, 2021
MIAMI, FL – November 4, 2021 – Earlier this week, the highly-anticipated Margaritaville® Island Reserve Cap Cana officially opened its doors, welcoming guests for the ultimate carefree island escape on one of the most sought-after stretches of beach in the Dominican Republic, Playa Juanillo. The resort boasts 228 suites and 40 ultra-luxe villas plus an expansive Entertainment Village that serves as the main entertainment hub of the property with live performances on two stages, 10 food & beverage venues, a world-class St. Somewhere Spa, and much more. The five-star resort is the first purpose-built and second property under the Isla...
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts Opens First Hotel in Hungary, in the Heart of the Capital
IHG Hotels & Resorts | November 3, 2021
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest premium hotel brands, today announces the opening of Crowne Plaza Budapest - its first hotel in Hungary. Located in the heart of the Hungarian capital, the hotel is adjacent to the Nyugati train station and is in a prime position for locals and those travelling to Budapest for business, leisure or a combination of the two. Designed to meet the needs of the modern business traveller, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts deeply understands work/life blend and this is brought to life at the brand’s hotels worldwide through a modern, distinct and purposeful design featuring multi-f...
