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New Hotel Openings
First Hospitality Opens Home2 Suites Des Moines Drake University
First Hospitality | November 19, 2020
(DES MOINES, IOWA; November, 19, 2020)—First Hospitality today announces the opening of Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines Drake University. Located on the Drake University campus at 2650 University Ave., the 124-room hotel expands First Hospitality’s existing presence in Iowa. Home2 Suites Des Moines offers queen and king suite-style accommodations. The hotel also features two meeting spaces totaling over 1,000 square feet, an indoor saline pool, an outdoor patio space with a firepit, and a sports kitchen is slated to open at the hotel in 2021. Home2 Suites Des Moines is led by General Manager Michael Weldon and Director of Sales and M...
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Opens in Woodbridge, Virginia Led by General Manager Joanne Ochoa
TownePlace Suites by Marriott | November 19, 2020
Woodbridge, VA – November 19, 2020 – The TownePlace Suites by Marriott Potomac Mills Woodbridge is now open for business. The new 91-suite hotel is built for travelers looking for a simple and friendly place where they can settle-in, keep their routine, and easily connect to the Potomac Mills Mall area. Located at 14090 Shoppers Best Way, it will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Mills Group LLC and managed by Marquee Hospitality LLC. All service team members are thoroughly trained on local knowledge and look forward to connecting guests to the local area. The hotel brand’s signature floor-to-ceiling TowneMap® also helps gue...
IHG Signs With Arif Group for New voco in Jeddah
IHG | November 18, 2020
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel groups, has signed a management agreement with Saudi based Arif Group to bring a new voco™ hotel in the city of Jeddah. A new built property, voco® Jeddah North will feature 145 rooms and will open to guests in Q1 2022. With a bold, distinctive identity, a range of best in class facilities and warm hospitality, guests staying at voco® Jeddah North will be treated to a unique upscale experience, combined with a great location. Beyond guest rooms, the hotel will include an outdoor pool, a gymnasium and a spa with four treatment rooms. Offering a range of dining options, the h...
IHG Debuts voco Brand in the Americas With Opening of voco – The Franklin New York
IHG | November 18, 2020
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel groups, has announced the opening of the first voco™ hotel in the Americas – voco - The Franklin New York. Following an extensive renovation, the 50-room hotel, originally built in 1930, is now a reimagined classic with contemporary touches. Located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, the hotel is near top attractions like Museum Mile, Central Park and Madison Avenue shopping. The voco brand, launched in 2018, combines brand reliability and comfort with the charm and playfulness of a boutique hotel to create a completely unique experience. The name voco has Latin origins and me...
Marriott International Signs Agreement With Ingenious Holding Limited to Bring Moxy Brand to The Middle East
Marriott International | November 18, 2020
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced it has signed an agreement with Ingenious Holding Limited to debut the company’s bold and experiential Moxy Hotels brand in the Middle East. Slated to open in 2025, the 320-room Moxy Downtown Dubai will rise within the city’s iconic downtown neighborhood and tourist hub. “We are excited to work with Ingenious Holding Limited to open the first Moxy Hotel in the region,” said Jerome Briet, Chief Development Officer, Middle East and Africa, Marriott International. “The introduction of Moxy continues to reinforce the demand we are seeing for affordable accommodation across th...
IHG Signs With Granit Polus Group to Debut Crowne Plaza Brand in Hungary’s Capital City
IHG | November 17, 2020
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Granit Polus Group for a compelling property to be re-branded to Crowne Plaza Budapest in 2021. Established as one of the world’s largest upscale and fastest growing hotel brands, Crowne Plaza has presence in over 60 countries, with locations in busy cities, airport and resort locations; everywhere modern travellers want to stay. The newly signed property will be joining a variety of IHG’s well established brands, InterContinental, Holiday Inn and recently signed Holiday Inn Express, to further expand the compan...
Radisson Signs With The High Street Group for Radisson RED Newcastle
Radisson RED | November 17, 2020
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of Radisson RED Newcastle – bringing the fun, upscale hotel brand to one of the UK’s most vibrant cities. Set to open in 2023, the innovative and style-savvy hotel will be located in the city centre within The High Street Group’s £120m Strawberry Place development, One St James’, which is next to the much-loved home of Newcastle United Football Club, St. James’ Park. Designed to reflect the city’s personality with upbeat, colourful rooms, Radisson RED Newcastle presents a playful twist on the conventional - informal services where anything goes, a social scene that’s w...
TLG Investment Partners Opens Saranac Waterfront Lodge in New York
Saranac Waterfront Lodge | November 17, 2020
Saranac Lake, NY – November 17, 2020 – TLG Investment Partners announced today the opening of the Saranac Waterfront Lodge, a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, as the newest independent boutique hotel located in the heart of the Adirondack High Peaks. The only full-service waterfront property on Lake Flower in the village of Saranac Lake, the hotel offers unmatched views of the surrounding lake and mountains, locally sourced food, and best-in-class service and amenities. The hotel will be managed by Skyward Hospitality. Ideally situated directly on Lake Flower’s Pontiac Bay shores, the hotel is located within walking distance...
Donohoe Hospitality Services Adds Three Properties to Management Portfolio
Donohoe Hospitality Services | November 17, 2020
BETHESDA, MD– November 17, 2020 – Thomas Penny, III, President of Donohoe Hospitality Services, a division of Donohoe, today announced the addition of three hotels to its growing portfolio. Donohoe Hospitality welcomes the newly built 156 guest room Canopy Baltimore Harbor Point, MD, the 214 guest room Hyatt Place Washington, D.C., National Mall, and the 135 guest suite Homewood Suites by Hilton, Reston, VA. “As we navigate these unprecedented times, we believe in the long-term strength of our development and brand partners,” said Penny. "Our strong corporate culture of integrity and unwavering dedication to excellence enables us to...
IHG Signs With Techvance Properties Management to Bring Hotel Indigo to Kuala Lumpur
IHG | November 16, 2020
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a landmark deal to bring boutique upscale brand Hotel Indigo® to Kuala Lumpur in partnership with Techvance Properties Management Sdn. Bhd. Scheduled to open in 2023, the 180-room Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park will be located at the base of the picturesque Bukit Nanas, close to KL Tower and KL Forest Eco Park, in the heart of Malaysia’s capital city. No two Hotel Indigo® properties are the same, and this stunning addition to the brand portfolio will have Kuala Lumpur’s multicultural influences embedded in its DNA through a visio...
Wyndham Signs With Safari Group to Open First Two TRYP Hotels in New Zealand
TRYP by Wyndham | November 16, 2020
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (November 16, 2020) – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 properties across 90 countries, today announced plans to introduce its TRYP® by Wyndham brand to New Zealand with the development of two new hotels: the 212-room TRYP by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown and the 76-room TRYP by Wyndham Tory Street Wellington. Under development by Safari Group, Wyndham’s longstanding franchise partner in New Zealand, the design-centric hotels are the latest in a series of new projects for Wyndham’s growing lifestyle brand. In just the last year, TRYP by Wyndh...
Pivot Hotels & Resorts to Launch The Kimpton Harper Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas
Pivot Hotels & Resorts | November 12, 2020
ATLANTA, Nov. 12, 2020 - Leading hospitality management company Davidson Hotels & Resorts has been tapped by Development Services Group (DSG, Inc.) to manage the Kimpton Harper Hotel, a new hotel slated for opening in spring 2021. Located in the heart of downtown Fort Worth, Texas, in close proximity to the Fort Worth Convention Center and Sundance Square, the 226-room Kimpton Harper is operated by Davidson's lifestyle and luxury division, Pivot Hotels & Resorts, and housed within the historic Farmers and Mechanics National Bank landmark building, soaring 24 stories into the skyline. Upon completion, the centrally located hotel w...
Moxy Hotels Continues Expansion in Asia Pacific With Debut of First Hotel in Taiwan
Moxy Hotels | November 11, 2020
Marriott International today announced the opening of its first Moxy Hotel in Taiwan, shaking up the city’s hospitality scene with its playful spirit. The experiential and next gen-focused Moxy Taichung is located near many of the city's attractions, including the colorfully quirky Rainbow Village, Zhongshe Flower Market, as well as the street food paradise of Yizhong Street Night Market – all must-visit destinations for the young and young-at-heart. “We are excited to see the arrival of the Moxy brand in Taiwan with the opening of Moxy Taichung,” said Henry Lee, President, Greater China, Marriott International. “This opening mar...
IHG Signs With Al Rabban Hospitality to Bring voco to Doha, Qatar
IHG | November 11, 2020
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel groups, has signed a management agreement with Al Rabban Hospitality W.L.L to bring its global upscale brand voco™, to Doha, Qatar. voco® Doha West Bay Suites will feature 396 rooms & suites, and is expected to open in Q1 2021. Strategically located in West Bay - the commercial business district of Doha, voco® Doha West Bay Suites will be a great option for guests with different profiles and needs. Commenting on the signing, Pascal Gauvin, Managing Director, India, Middle East & Africa, IHG, said: “We are pleased to partner with Al Rabban Hospitality to expand ou...
GHM Signs Agreement With Aquarius International Development for Resort in Koh Chang
GHM | November 11, 2020
SINGAPORE (Nov. 11, 2020) — GHM has signed a management agreement with Aquarius International Development (AQI) to operate a 200-key resort on Koh Chang, the third largest island in Thailand. The Chedi Aquarius Koh Chang will feature an all-day-dining restaurant, a cliff-edge restaurant, rooftop bar, spa, infinity pool with pool bar, and conference facilities overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. Scheduled to open in 2023, the new Chedi would complement the brand’s acclaimed hotels in Muscat (Oman), Sharjah (U.A.E.), Andermatt (Switzerland) and Luštica Bay (Montengro), as well as hotels under development for the Maldives, U.A.E., Ind...
Tonino Lamborghini Partners Utopia Corporation to Bring the Legendary Italian Brand’s First Luxury Boutique Hotel to Phuket
Utopia Corporation | November 11, 2020
Tonino Lamborghini, the legendary Italian brand famous for its luxurious products and designs, has unveiled plans to launch its inaugural hotel project on the idyllic Thai island of Phuket, as part of a landmark collaboration with Utopia Corporation. Scheduled to welcome guests in 2023, Tonino Lamborghini Boutique Hotel Phuket will be a one-of-a-kind luxury resort nestled directly on the beachfront at Chalong Bay, on Phuket’s secluded southeast coast. Overlooking the azure Andaman Sea and exotic offshore islands, this spectacular low-rise retreat is the vision of Alexander Wong, founder of Alexander Wong Architects, whose original avant-...
McNeill Hotel Company Opens TRU by Hilton in Rockwall, Dallas
McNeill Hotel Company | November 11, 2020
Germantown, Tenn. – November 11, 2020 – The TRU by Hilton in Rockwall, Dallas today celebrated its official Grand Opening. The Co-owners of the new hotel, Bill Margaritis and McNeill Hotel Company, announced that the McNeill Hotel Company will oversee all management and operations of the new hotel. Rockwall, TX, is a fast growing suburb along the I-30 Corridor of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, with a population of nearly 40,000 people. The 98-room hotel is within walking distance to Lake Ray Hubbard, and the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital. Nearby attractions include a Bass Pro Shop, the newly developed Harbor District of shops, r...
Hotel Equities and Berry College Break Ground on Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
Berry | November 11, 2020
ROME, Ga., November 11, 2020 – Berry College held its groundbreaking ceremony Monday to mark the start of construction on the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel adjacent to the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College in Rome, GA. The hotel will be managed by Hotel Equities who will provide development services throughout the hotel’s construction phase. Construction is expected to be complete in fall 2021. The hotel development aligns with the college’s focus on creating new revenue streams to support its educational mission, provide opportunities for student learning and employment, and contribute to the economic vitality o...
Cimarron Hospitality & Genuine Hospitality Open New Hilton Garden Inn – Boulder / Longmont, CO
Genuine Hospitality | November 10, 2020
SAINT LOUIS, IL, November 10, 2020 – Arlington, TX based hotel developer, Cimarron Hospitality and St. Louis based hotel operator, Genuine Hospitality open the new 105-room Hilton Garden Inn – Boulder / Longmont, CO. Located at 470 South Martin Street Longmont, CO, the hotel is ideally located at the Northeast corner of Ken Pratt Blvd & South Martin Street, 1.3-miles southeast of downtown Longmont, CO. The location is enhanced by the bordering St. Vrain River, known for its great whitewater Kayaking with spectacular views of the Colorado Rockies. The new Hilton Garden Inn - Longmont, CO guestrooms contain comfortable beds with f...
Sage Hospitality Group Adds Continuum, a Boutique Independent Hotel in Teton Village, Wyoming to Management Portfolio
November 10, 2020
Sage Hospitality Group announced today the addition of Continuum, a boutique independent hotel in Teton Village, Wyoming, to its portfolio of managed properties. “We are beyond excited to welcome this unique hotel into our independent hotel portfolio,” said Daniel del Olmo, President and COO of Sage Hotel Management, a Sage Hospitality Group company. “Our team thrives when getting to work with hotels that focus on creating a truly unique guest experience. In the case of Continuum, we will aim to deliver the joy of adventure and inspire the adventurer in everyone. And for that reason, we saw Continuum as a perfect fit for Sage and are...
Radisson Blu Opens All-Inclusive Resort on the Beaches of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Radisson Blu | November 10, 2020
Minneapolis - November 10, 2020 - Radisson Blu, an upper upscale hotel brand that delivers positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, today announced the opening of Radisson Blu Resort & Residence, Punta Cana. The hotel is an all-inclusive beachfront property on Playa Cabeza de Toro in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Just a 10-minute drive from downtown Punta Cana and a 20-minute drive from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), this beautiful hotel delivers the brand’s one-of-a-kind experience while simultaneously amplifying the incredible local culture. ACH Hotels & Resorts is managing the hotel, providing exceptional ...
Accor Signs With Kamaj Investment for Three Properties in Djibouti, Africa
Accor | November 10, 2020
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, November 10, 2020 -- Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group, is expanding its footprint in Africa after signing a management agreement with Kamak Investment to manage its first properties in Djibouti. As part of its ongoing development strategy to expand its presence in sub-Saharan Africa, Accor is setting foot for the first time in Djibouti, with the launch of three hotels under three different brands, namely Pullman Living, Novotel and MGallery. The group is partnering with Kamaj Investments. Initially created as a real estate agency the founder, Houssein Mahamdoud Robleh diversified his busine...
sbe and Accor to Develop Mondrian Gold Coast in Australia
November 10, 2020
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and sbe, the leading international hospitality group that develops, manages and operates award-winning brands, today announced Australia’s first Mondrian hotel and branded residences will be built at the iconic Burleigh Heads Beachfront on the Gold Coast. A stunning dual tower property, Mondrian Gold Coast is being developed in collaboration with Chris and Letitia Vitale’s Vitale Projects. It will be constructed on an expansive 43,453 square foot (4037sqm) beachfront site on the corner of First Avenue and The Esplanade Burleigh Heads in one of the Gold Coast’s most desirable neighborhoods. ...
Mayfair Street Partners and Hotel Equities Celebrate “Topping Off” of The Hamilton in Alpharetta, Georgia
Hotel Equities | November 10, 2020
ALPHARETTA, GA., November 10, 2020 — Today, Mayfair Street Partners and Hotel Equities shared the latest news regarding Alpharetta, Georgia’s highly anticipated boutique hotel, The Hamilton. Construction on the luxury bespoke hotel in the heart of the city’s downtown has reached its topping-off milestone ahead of schedule. Hotel Equities also announced that Kenneth Washington has been named general manager of the 119-room hotel located at 21 Milton Avenue. The Hamilton is owned and developed by Mayfair Street Partners (“Mayfair”) and Hotel Equities (“HE”) will operate the hotel upon opening. Both Mayfair and HE are headquartered...
