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New Hotel Openings
Four Seasons Hotel And Private Residences New Orleans Now Open
| August 19, 2021
Rising above the mighty Mississippi River in the heart of one of America’s most beloved cities, Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans is now open. “New Orleans is a destination that has long been on our wish list,” says Christian Clerc, President, Global Operations, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. “We could not be more excited to introduce Four Seasons to this incredible community, and to share an authentic and memorable New Orleans experience with guests from near and far. The transformation of this truly iconic building is stunning, and serves as a wonderful addition to Four Seasons portfolio of except...
Virgin Hotels New Orleans Opens in The Big Easy’s Warehouse District
Virgin Hotels New Orleans | August 19, 2021
NEW ORLEANS – August 19, 2021 – Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, opens the doors to Virgin Hotels New Orleans on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Located in the city's artsy Warehouse District, the new hotel delivers thoughtful yet playful references to the city. The hotel features multiple dining and drinking outlets, including the 13th-floor bar, Dreamboat, a cocktail lounge; The Pool Club, a rooftop pool, restaurant, and bar; Commons Club, the brand's flagship restaurant, bar and lounge, and Funny Library Coffee Shop—plus various meeting and event spaces. "We're excited to...
Genuine Hospitality Opens TownePlace Suites by Marriott – Waukegan/Gurnee, IL
Genuine Hospitality, LLC | August 19, 2021
SAINT LOUIS, IL – August 19, 2021 – St. Louis-based hotel operator, Genuine Hospitality, LLC announces the opening of a new 96-room TownePlace Suites by Marriott – Waukegan/Gurnee, IL. Located at 402 Lakehurst Rd. Waukegan/Gurnee, IL, the hotel is ideally located at the Southeast corner of I-94 and Route 120, 4-miles southwest of downtown Waukegan/Gurnee, IL, proximate to Six Flags, Cardinal Health, Navy Station Great Lakes, and Corporate Headquarters for Abbott Laboratories and AbbVie. The TownePlace Suites by Marriott – Waukegan/Gurnee features a laid-back modern design, offering studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites with...
Real Hospitality Group Opens Two Newly-Built Properties in New York
Real Hospitality Group | August 18, 2021
OCEAN CITY, MD — August 18, 2021 — Real Hospitality Group (RHG), an international hospitality management and investment company with offices in several locations, including New York City, has opened Four Points by Sheraton Flushing in Flushing, NY and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Woodside Queens NYC in Woodside, NY. Both properties are owned by Century Development Group, an integrated real estate development company. “We're truly humbled and grateful to be given these opportunities to open and manage additional properties in Queens,” said Ben Seidel, president and CEO of RHG. “The addition of Four Points by Sheraton Flushing ...
Radisson Blu Zaffron Resort Santorini Opens on the Island’s Southeastern Shores
Radisson Blu | August 18, 2021
Brussels/Santorini – August 18, 2021 – Set against a striking landscape of black sand, deep blue water and whitewashed houses, Radisson Blu Zaffron Resort, Santorini is opening its doors in scenic Kamari. The brand new five-star resort welcomes guests to a peaceful retreat just 150 meters from the beach and near a lively social center with a café-lined boardwalk, restaurants, bars, and ancient Greek ruins. Inspired by the warm and earthy tones of the locally harvested saffron spice, Radisson Blu Zaffron Resort, Santorini has 103 spacious rooms and suites, as well as exclusive split-level villas with a size of 54m². Inspired by Santor...
White Lodging Debuts JW Marriott Charlotte in North Carolina
JW MARRIOTT | August 17, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – August 17, 2021 – JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, makes its debut today in North Carolina with the opening of JW Marriott Charlotte, located in the bustling Southern city’s dynamic Uptown neighborhood. The 381-room luxury hotel, including 34 custom suites, offers discerning guests an urban retreat with inspired surroundings in which to relax and be present. “With the opening of JW Marriott Charlotte, we will make sure every detail is taken care of, so our guests can focus on themselves during their stay,” said Bruce Rohr, Global Brand Leader, JW Marriott. “With thoughtful details throughout th...
Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai Set for October 2021 Opening on the Deira Islands
CENTARA MIRAGE BEACH RESORT DUBAI | August 17, 2021
Bangkok, Thailand – August 17, 2021 – Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, welcomes travellers to discover a new world of wonder at Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai, opening on the Deira Islands in the UAE in October 2021. The beachfront family resort is Centara’s joint venture with UAE’s master developer Nakheel as a step towards company’s expansion plans into the Middle East hospitality sector. Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai will be the group’s first property in the UAE, in a joint venture with and the third Centara Mirage address in the world after Thailand and Vietnam. Inspired by...
Bellwether Beach Resort Opens in Florida’s St. Pete Beach
Bellwether Beach Resort | August 16, 2021
ST. PETE BEACH, FL – August 16, 2021 – Bellwether Beach Resort opened on August 13th in St. Pete Beach, Florida, as the destination’s newest independent beachfront hotel and the first in more than ten years. Housed inside an iconic tower that’s been a fixture on St. Pete Beach since the 1970s, Bellwether debuts as a trendsetter in this award-winning destination with its bold design, unmatched dining experiences, and elevated services. Located on the #1 beach in the U.S., Bellwether’s retro-Florida, modern-chic style lures guests into vacation mode from the moment they arrive: a sprawling lobby dressed in mid-century furnishing...
Fayth Hospitality Group Opens Dual-Branded Hampton Inn by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton Tucson Downtown
Fayth Hospitality Group, LLC | August 13, 2021
TUCSON, Ariz. – August 13, 2021– Hilton today announced the opening of its newest hotel, the dual-branded Hampton Inn by Hilton, and Home2 Suites by Hilton Tucson Downtown. Located near the University of Arizona, The Tucson Convention Center and the Cathedral of Saint Augustine, the property is a unique new addition to Tucson Downtown lodging offerings. With two award-winning brands under one roof, the hotel expands Hilton’s growing footprint of multi-brand properties. “We’re delighted to open Hampton Inn by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton Tucson Downtown and offer business and leisure travelers visiting downtown Tucson with an...
Borgo Santandrea Opens Marking First New Luxury Hotel on the Amalfi Coast in 15 Years
| August 13, 2021
August 13, 2021 – Borgo Santandrea, a new cliffside hotel in Amalfi 90 meters above sea level, has soft opened, following a meticulous and respectful three-year construction. It is the first new luxury hotel to open on the Amalfi Coast in 15 years, and boasts its own private beach, jetty, oceanfront pool, forthcoming exclusive beach club, and three restaurants serving Mediterranean food with varying modern twists. The hotel is a passion project of two Italian families who hail from hospitality roots on the island of Ischia. Borgo Santandrea opens with 29 guestrooms and 16 suites, each one offering uninterrupted views of the sea and an...
IHG Opens Holiday Inn Goa Candolim in North Goa
Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts | August 12, 2021
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced the grand opening of Holiday Inn Goa Candolim. Located in one of the most buzzing streets of North Goa, the hotel is just a few meters away from the pristine beaches, forts and other tourist attractions, creating a perfect setting for leisure and business stays. Holiday Inn Goa Candolim features 106 spacious, stylish, modern rooms, all with an attached balcony, overlooking the scenic green landscapes of Sinquerim. The fully air-conditioned rooms are soundproof to allow for a great night’s sleep and are fitted with a smart TV plus tea and coffee faciliti...
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay Set to Open Spring 2022
1 HOTELS | August 12, 2021
NEW YORK - August 12, 2021 - 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay is now accepting reservations in anticipation of the wellness sanctuary's debut in the spring of 2022. Beautifully intertwined with the sparkling waters, moss-covered cliffs, and lush tropical flora of Kauai, the flagship property of 1 Hotels and Resorts, is more than a wellness retreat — it's a harmonious extension of the natural world. 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay is the quintessential venue for true wanderlusters, future newlyweds, and business groups to indulge in the unsurpassed beauty of Kauai, "the garden island," and surrender to the physical, mental, and spiritual serenity it has to offer....
McNeill Hotel Company Opens Newly Developed Courtyard by Marriott in Manhattan, Kansas
McNeill Hotel Company | August 12, 2021
Germantown, Tenn. – August 12, 2021 – McNeill Hotel Company today announced the opening of its newly developed Courtyard by Marriott in Manhattan, Kansas. It is the 27th property in the company’s portfolio and its first in the State of Kansas. Tyler Stevens is the new hotel’s General Manager. McNeill CEO Phillip H. McNeill, Jr. made the announcement. Located at 715 North 12th Street, the 127-room Courtyard Manhattan features an innovative lobby space as well as Courtyard’s latest contemporary room design, which offers hybrid zones for working, sleeping, relaxing, and getting ready, as well as mobile check-in and digital key...
Accor and New Terry Developments Open BreakFree Wirrina Cove in South Australia
ACCOR | August 12, 2021
Accor and New Terry Developments today opened an 87-room BreakFree Wirrina Cove resort, nestled in the heart of beautiful Wirrina Cove, South Australia. The resort is set to become a destination of choice for business travellers and leisure guests looking for comfortable and convenient resort accommodation in South Australia’s spectacular Gulf St Vincent. Surrounded by national parks, with photogenic beaches, waterfalls and kangaroos, the resort is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, having one of the most sweeping and spectacular panoramic views of Gulf St Vincent. BreakFree Wirrina Cove is approximately 70km drive south o...
Accor Opens Mondrian Shoreditch Marking Brand Return to London
Accor | August 11, 2021
Despite the ongoing pandemic, which persists and continues to impact the global hospitality industry, Accor remains committed to its growth and development strategy. In an effort to grow its international footprint, Accor is excited to bring the much-loved Mondrian brand back to the city of London. At Accor, Lifestyle has taken on a new dimension, becoming a strategic pillar for the Group and a significant focus of development activity in the years to come. Last year the Group finalized the acquisition of sbe and also entered into exclusive negotiations with Ennismore to form the world’s leading Lifestyle operator in the hospitality se...
Brown Hotels Officially Launches in Greece With Opening of Three New Hotels in Athens
Brown Hotels | August 11, 2021
Athens, Greece – August 11, 2021 – Urban hotel collection Brown Hotels, has today announced the official launch of its first three properties in Athens, Greece, marking the third international location for the Tel Aviv-born hotel group. Expanding into the Greek capital, Brown Hotels has opened three unique hotels in the heart of Athens, ushering in a new wave of hospitality to the increasingly popular destination. Each boasting an individual design and concept, Brown Acropol, DAVE Red Athens and Villa Brown Ermou are the first of seven new properties by Brown Hotels set to open in Greece over the next two years, as the hotel group fi...
Thompson Hollywood Debuts in the Heart of Los Angeles
Thompson Hotels | August 10, 2021
CHICAGO - August 10, 2021 - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is proud to announce the debut of Thompson Hollywood, the luxury lifestyle hotel situated on Wilcox Avenue near Hollywood and Vine. A dynamic mix of global sophistication, hyper-local immersion and intuitive service, the prime location embodies the Thompson Hotels brand’s promise to provide guests with the ultimate “in-the-know” experience at the refined edge of travel. The new 11-story hotel features 190 mid-century-inspired guestrooms, including 16 suites, a sophisticated feature dining concept from acclaimed LA-based chef Lincoln Carson and Bar Lis, a destination roofto...
Rockbridge and HRI Properties Open Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District
Hilton Garden Inn | August 10, 2021
NEW ORLEANS, LA – August 10, 2021 – Rockbridge and HRI Properties, LLC announced today the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District, a 214-room hotel located in the heart of downtown Austin. Developed by HRI Properties and managed by HRI Lodging, LLC, the vibrant hotel speaks to today’s modern traveler with a welcoming lobby that offers several work and lounge areas extending onto an outdoor patio. Additional property features include a ground-level bar and restaurant, second floor breakfast room and meeting space, spacious fitness center with a yoga corner, pet-friendly amenities and an expansive rooftop ...
Valor Hospitality Partners Opens 106 Jefferson, a Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel in Huntsville, Alabama
106 JEFFERSON | August 10, 2021
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – August 10, 2021 – 106 Jefferson, a Curio Collection by Hilton™ hotel and Valor Hospitality Partners property, announced today the opening of the 115-room boutique lifestyle hotel in downtown Huntsville, Alabama. Built on the historic site of the former Huntsville Hotel, an iconic hot spot during the Victorian era, the property features a chef-driven restaurant, a rooftop lounge and is walkable to the city’s bustling downtown. In addition to its spacious guestrooms and suites, the property pays homage to the city’s rich history through purposeful design and a charitable mission of raising up the Huntsville communit...
Hyatt Place Downtown Phoenix/Downtown Set to Open in September 2021
Hyatt Place | August 10, 2021
PHOENIX – August 10, 2021 – Hyatt Place Phoenix/Downtown is set to open in the heart of Phoenix’s revitalized downtown area in September of 2021. The new 238-room, eight-story hotel is a modern and intuitively designed hotel for the leisure and business traveler. The property has a full-service restaurant, 24-hour dining, 24-hour fitness, and is surrounded by a vibrant neighborhood. “Hyatt Place Phoenix/Downtown is an ideal location and product for our world-class city, with the Orpheum Theater and Phoenix Convention Center steps away,” said David Belk, area general manager for Pacific Hospitality Group. “The vibrancy of the l...
Delta Hotels by Marriott, Riviera Nayarit, an All-Inclusive Resort, Opens in Mexico
Delta Hotels by Marriott | August 9, 2021
Delta Hotels by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, today announces the opening of Delta Hotels by Marriott, Riviera Nayarit, an All-Inclusive Resort. Located on a hillside in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Riviera Nayarit, the resort focuses on the details that truly matter, featuring a clean aesthetic and a modern take on comfort, for a seamless travel experience. This is Delta Hotels’ first property in Mexico and the first Delta Hotels’ All-Inclusive Resort, signaling the continued global expansion of the brand since being acquired by Marriott International in 2015. “This is an excit...
The Central at 5th by Hilton Club Opens in the Heart of Manhattan
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. | August 9, 2021
ORLANDO, Fla. – August 9, 2021 – Hilton Grand Vacations continued its brisk pace of openings in New York with the launch of its newest urban timeshare property, The Central at 5th by Hilton Club. The striking 33-story building puts owners in the heart of Manhattan on East 48th Street between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue, just blocks away from Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Central Station, Fifth Avenue shopping and cultural icons such as The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). The resort features 161 units including studios, one-bedroom suites and penthouse suites. The launch comes just weeks after HGV announced the debut o...
Merlin Entertainments Opens LEGOLAND New York Resort
Merlin Entertainments | August 9, 2021
GOSHEN, NY – August 8, 2021 – After more than a year of anticipation, awesome is finally here! LEGOLAND® New York Resort is officially open today with the debut of LEGOLAND® Hotel as the ultimate family getaway destination. Beginning today, families can spend multiple days exploring the Park’s seven themed lands and then conveniently retreat to the 250-room hotel, located just steps away from the theme park’s iconic entrance arch. The only LEGO® themed hotel in the Northeast, LEGOLAND Hotel at LEGOLAND New York Resort is built for kids, with guest rooms and suites that are designed for 5-9 people depending on room type, with...
Genting Opens Hyatt Regency JFK Airport at Resorts World New York
Resorts World New York City | August 6, 2021
QUEENS, N.Y., Aug. 6, 2021 -- Hyatt Regency JFK Airport at Resorts World New York celebrated its ribbon cutting today in Queens, which featured executives from Genting, which owns the hotel and casino, and Hyatt, as well as local elected officials and community leaders. The hotel officially opens today for guests to experience New York City's newest play, stay, dine, shop and be entertained destination. Hyatt Regency JFK Airport at Resorts World New York is an eight-story, luxury hotel, featuring 400 residential-inspired guestrooms and premium suites with energizing design and insightful in-room technology. The hotel also features the w...
