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PI Cap Breaks Ground on First avid Hotel in Canada
IHG | October 13, 2020
ATLANTA, Oct. 13, 2020 IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announced today the latest in international expansion for its avid™ hotels brand – the groundbreaking for the first Canadian property located in Vaughan, a suburb of Toronto. The property is owned by PI Cap and is part of a robust pipeline of new avid hotels currently under development across Canada. There are more than a dozen avid hotels now open and welcoming guests, including the first property in Mexico, and 90 properties under construction or with plans approved for construction across Canada, the United States and Mexico. ...
Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) Opens 104-Room Residence Inn by Marriott Waco/South in Texas
Hospitality Ventures Management Group | October 13, 2020
WACO, Texas - Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based, private hotel investment, ownership and management company, today announced the grand opening of 104-room Residence Inn by Marriott Waco/South in Texas. The hotel is owned by Ridgeland, Miss.-based Wealth Hospitality Group, a hospitality ownership/development/construction management company. “The Residence Inn by Marriott Waco/South marks our fifth hotel in Texas and our 20th Marriott-branded property,” said Robert Cole, president & CEO, HVMG. “Our familiarity with the market, extended-stay hotels and the Residence Inn brand will allow us to ramp up qu...
Hotel Equities Opens Dual-Branded Marriott Hotel in Indianapolis Keystone
Hotel Equities | October 13, 2020
ATLANTA – October 13, 2020 – Today, Atlanta-based Hotel Equities (“HE”) announced the opening of the dual-branded Residence Inn and SpringHill Suites by Marriott in the Indianapolis Keystone area of Indiana. With a combined 180 guestrooms and suites, the hotel is located at 9450 Counselors Row in Indianapolis and is owned by development and investment firm The Witness Group (“TWG”). Hotel Equities manages TWG’s portfolio of hotels following the recent consummation of the firm’s alliance with TWG last month. “The owners have done a first-rate job with this hotel development adding thoughtful touches in the design and arc...
Radisson Blu Debuts in Canada With Opening in Downtown Toronto
Radisson Blu | October 12, 2020
Minneapolis - October 12, 2020 - Radisson Blu, an upper upscale hotel brand that delivers a positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, is proud to announce the opening of Radisson Blu Toronto Downtown at 249 Queen's Quay W in downtown Toronto, Ontario. As the first Radisson Blu in Canada, the hotel delivers the brand’s one-of-a-kind experience, while incorporating local elements of Toronto’s downtown and the serene surroundings of Lake Ontario. The opening of Radisson Blu Toronto Downtown kicks off an exciting wave of growth for the brand. Before the end of 2020, Radisson Hotel Group will open Radisson Blu properties in Anahe...
Hyatt Regency Malta Opens in Seaside Town of St. Julian’s
Hyatt Regency | October 12, 2020
CHICAGO (October 12, 2020) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Malta, the first Hyatt-branded property on the archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. Situated in the popular seaside town of St. Julian’s, within walking distance of the beach and less than twenty minutes away from Malta’s international airport and the UNESCO World Heritage City of Valletta, Hyatt Regency Malta is the perfect choice for families looking for memorable stays and business travelers attending meetings and events on the island. The Hyatt Regency brand is designed for productivity and stress-free stays by off...
Fuzhou Marriott Hotel Riverside Opens in Southeast China
Marriott Hotels | October 12, 2020
Marriott International Inc. today announced the opening of Fuzhou Marriott Hotel Riverside in the capital city of Fujian province, China. The new hotel is strategically located in a prime location in the heart of Donghu Digital Town in Changle district, Fuzhou's ultramodern innovation, business and lifestyle hub. Fuzhou Marriott Hotel Riverside is set to bring sophisticated, intuitively-designed spaces for guests to work, relax and find inspiration during their stay in Fuzhou. "We are very excited to open Fuzhou Marriott Hotel Riverside, and celebrate the 3rd Marriott brand hotel here in Fujian province," said Henry Lee, President, Great...
Dunn Hospitality Group Opens Hyatt House Louisville East
Hyatt House | October 9, 2020
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (October 9, 2020) – Hyatt House Louisville East announced today its official opening. This is the first Hyatt House hotel in Louisville, expanding the Hyatt House brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. Owned by Dunn Hospitality Group, Hyatt House Louisville East is conveniently located in Louisville’s East End, and will provide guests the service and convenience of hotel living with the casual comforts of home. “We are thrilled to offer a welcoming and warm environment that encourages guests to live like residents. Everyone that comes through our doors can feel ...
RIU Reopens Hotel Riu Buenavista in Tenerife Following Complete Refurbishment
Preverisk Group | October 8, 2020
Preverisk Group, the international consultant specialising in health and safety consulting, auditing and training for the tourist industry, has guaranteed the effectiveness of the health and hygiene protocols in place at the RIU chain of hotels by issuing 62 COVID-19 Hygiene Response certificates. This certification guarantees that the chain’s hotels audited by Preverisk have passed an intensive process of verification of the 17 protocols that were created by the RIU team in collaboration with the consultant and that served as a guide for operations as the hotels reopened post-COVID. In addition, this certification guarantees that all the m...
Viceroy Hotels Opens Hotel Zena, A Groundbreaking Hotel Dedicated to Female Empowerment, in Washington D.C.
Viceroy Hotels & Resorts | October 8, 2020
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2020 - Viceroy Hotels & Resorts is changing the conversation in Washington D.C., and beyond, with the opening of Hotel Zena, a bold new cultural hub celebrating the accomplishments of women and recognizing their enduring struggle for gender equality. It's an interactive venue where every architectural line, material and art installation was thoughtfully designed and curated to send a message of female empowerment. Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8791651-hotel-zena-dedicated-to-female-empowerment-washington-dc/ Situated at the nexus of Downtown D....
Mission Pacific Hotel, A Joie de Vivre Hotel, and The Seabird Resort, A Destination Hotel, to Debut in Oceanside, California
S.D. Malkin Properties | October 8, 2020
CHICAGO (October 8, 2020) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Oceanside Beach Resort Owner LLC, an affiliate of S.D. Malkin Properties, proudly announce the naming of the new Mission Pacific Hotel and The Seabird Resort, both expected to open in Spring 2021 in Oceanside, Calif. The two adjacent hotels will be the newest and largest oceanfront resort development in San Diego County in more than half of a century, collectively spanning 700 feet of beachfront property. Along with immediate beach access, Mission Pacific Hotel and The Seabird Resort will offer guests a combined 387 guestrooms – most with water-facing views – as we...
Fairfield by Marriott Doubles Footprint in Japan With Eight Hotels Slated to Open Across Four Prefectures
Marriott International | October 8, 2020
Marriott International today announced the planned openings of eight new Fairfield by Marriott properties in Japan, highlighting a vast expansion that more than doubles the size of the brand in the country. Sekisui House, a renowned Japanese developer, has partnered with Marriott International to further enhance their ‘Trip Base’ initiative – a project seeking to revitalize local sightseeing spots – with the opening of hotels alongside ‘Michi-no-Eki’ roadside stations. The Michi-no-Eki rest stop system was created over two decades ago to provide comfortable stop-over rest facilities for road trip travelers in Japan, situated close...
Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour Opens in Australia
IHG | October 7, 2020
After a 10-year hiatus, the Crowne Plaza brand has returned to Sydney’s CBD and Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour is now officially open. Opened by The Hon. Gladys Berejiklian, Premier of New South Wales, the ribbon cutting ceremony was also attended by some of the industry’s big names, including: CEO of Tourism Australia, Phillipa Harrison; CEO of The Accommodation Association of Australia, Dean Long; the CEO of Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) Margy Osmond; and the General Manager of DNSW, Stephen Mahoney. Managing Director of IHG Australasia & Japan, Leanne Harwood, said the opening was a strong show of unity and an indi...
Grand Universe Lucca, Autograph Collection Plans December Opening in Italy
October 7, 2020
LUCCA, ITALY – OCTOBER 2020: The fascinating, medieval city walls that surround Lucca, Italy, are welcoming its first full-service luxury hotel when the Grand Universe Lucca, Autograph Collection, opens in the heart of its historic old town on December 1st. Standing stylishly and overlooking Piazza del Giglio and Piazza Napoleone, the former 16th century palazzo will debut a masterfully renovated design, fueled by an arts and music-focused concept that is beautifully evocative of the city’s past and present. Grand Universe Lucca will add 55 superbly furnished rooms and suites, an elegant fine dining restaurant, a lounge area with a ...
IHG Signs With Redhat Al Jabal LLC to Bring Hotel Indigo to the Sultanate of Oman
IHG | October 6, 2020
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel groups, has signed a Management Agreement with Redhat Al Jabal LLC to debut its global upscale boutique brand, Hotel Indigo, in Oman. A new built property, Hotel Indigo Jabal Al Akhdar will feature 176 design-led rooms and will open its doors to guests in early 2022. Offering authentic local experiences combined with a modern design, Hotel Indigo Jabal Al Akhdar will be located in Nizwa, in Ad Dakhliyah Governorate, and will be in proximity to the most scenic mountains in the country encompassing Jabal Akhdar. Situated at 2,000 meters above sea level, the hotel will offer 360...
Buenos Aires Marriott Hotel Opens Following Conversion of Hotel Panamericano Buenos Aires
Marriott Hotels | October 6, 2020
The 298-room Buenos Aires Marriott Hotel will be managed by Gotel Hotel Management, a company belonging to Grupo Hoteles Panamericano Marriott International announced today the long-awaited opening of the Buenos Aires Marriott Hotel. Previously operating as the Hotel Panamericano Buenos Aires, the property underwent an extensive conversion to meet Marriott's elevated quality standards. Located in the heart of the city, with convenient access to must-see attractions such as the Teatro Colón, the Obelisk and the Palace of Justice, the hotel is well positioned to become a favorite among business and leisure travelers visiting this South Amer...
Hyatt Signs With TTS Resorts to Develop 345-Room Grand Hyatt Hotel in St. Lucia
Grand Hyatt | October 5, 2020
CHICAGO (October 5, 2020) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with TTS Resorts LTD. for the first Hyatt-branded hotel in St. Lucia. The 345-room luxury Grand Hyatt hotel is expected to open in 2023 and signifies Hyatt’s continued brand growth into the Caribbean’s leading travel destinations. A new-build resort, Grand Hyatt St. Lucia will be located on the southwestern corner of the island in Sunset Bay, Choiseul. Grand Hyatt St. Lucia will be a captivating destination, featuring 345 guestrooms, including more than 50 luxury suites; three restaurants tha...
DoubleTree by Hilton Opens Beachfront Property in Mazatlán, Mexico
DoubleTree by Hilton | October 5, 2020
MAZATLÁN, Sinaloa, México - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Mazatlán. The 18-story, 281-room full service hotel just minutes from Mazatlán’s famous Boardwalk is the latest addition to DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton’s 18 market-leading brands. Located in the heart of the “Golden Zone” of Mazatlán, known for having the best restaurants, shops and nightlife, DoubleTree by Hilton Mazatlán features bright and vibrant accommodations with direct beach access and breathtaking views over the Mazatlán Pacific coastline. “We are thrilled to welcome DoubleTree by Hilton Mazatlán as the n...
New Holiday Inn Express® Bicester Opens in Oxfordshire
IHG | October 5, 2020
Developed by L+R Hotels, IHG® Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of its newest UK hotel, managed by Atlas Hotels - Holiday Inn Express® Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Just a ten-minute walk from Bicester Village, a top UK shopping destination, a five-minute drive from Bicester town centre and with free on-site parking for guests, this new-build hotel is the ideal base for those looking for a shopping getaway or some local sightseeing. Holiday Inn Express champions simple, smart travel by serving as a no-fuss basecamp where guests can work, rest, relax and recharge. All 149 bedrooms feature the Holiday Inn Express Next Generati...
Four Points by Sheraton Expands in Thailand With Opening of Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort
Four Points by Sheraton | October 5, 2020
Four Points by Sheraton makes a breakthrough today in Thailand with the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort. With 600 guestrooms, the hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Phuket’s most famous beach destination. Whether travellers are visiting for work or fun, the hotel is sure to cater to the needs of today’s every day traveller with its approachable design, stylish comfort and all of the brand’s popular extras. “We are excited to see the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton brand in a resort destination with the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort,” said Rajeev Menon...
Duluth Capital Investments Opens New Staybridge Suites in Duluth, Georgia
| October 1, 2020
A five-floor Staybridge Suites opened on Wednesday, September 30 in Duluth, Georgia. Conveniently located at the Duluth Highway exit of Interstate 85, the new hotel has 99 spacious guest suites, each of which features a full modern kitchen as well as separate areas for sleeping and for working or relaxing. “The opening of our hotel represents the desire of Americans to resume business and leisure travel in a way that is comfortable, safe, and smart,” said Okello M. Odongo, General Manager. “Our guests can enjoy design and furnishings that are above and beyond any other hotel in the area, while staying protected by unmatched hygie...
YOTELPAD Park City Set for November Opening in Utah
Replay | October 1, 2020
Replay Destinations, YOTEL and Benchmark Announce Brandon Tyler General Manager of New Hotel Park City, Utah, October 1, 2020 … Today Replay Destinations, YOTEL and BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, announced the expected opening date, operations structure and the general manager for a new hotel that will open this ski season in Park City. Developed by Replay Destinations in Canyons Village at the base of Park City Mountain Resort, YOTELPAD Park City will be the newest hotel to open in Park City and the first YOTELPAD concept to open globally. YOTELPAD Park City began construction in spring 2019 and is scheduled for completio...
Aloft Debuts in Japan With Opening of Aloft Tokyo Ginza
Aloft Hotels | October 1, 2020
Aloft Hotels, Marriott International’s brand for music enthusiasts and tech-savvy travellers, today announced the opening of Aloft Tokyo Ginza, the first Aloft hotel to open in Japan. With its highly original design conceptualized as a nod to Ginza’s “Miyuki-zoku” youth subculture movement of the 1960s, Aloft Tokyo Ginza showcases an eclectic mix of neon colours, graffiti, and urban art inspired by Tokyo’s iconic street culture. Located in Ginza, Tokyo’s most famous shopping, dining, and entertainment district, the new Aloft Tokyo Ginza is just a short walk away from Ginza Six shopping mall, the Mitsukoshi Ginza department stor...
Marriott Hotels Brand Opens Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay in Indonesia
Marriott Hotels | October 1, 2020
Marriott International Inc. today announced the opening of Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay on Batam island, the largest island in Indonesia’s Riau archipelago province and a favorite getaway destination for visitors from nearby Singapore. The new hotel is located on the island's laid-back waterfront hub of Harbour Bay, near its Ferry Terminal, where a pleasant 40-minute high-speed ferry ride whisks both leisure and business travelers to and from Singapore, 32 kilometers away across the Singapore Strait. With its sophisticated spaces and inspired hospitality, the new Batam Marriott Harbour Bay promises to reinvent visitors' experience of th...
Park Inn by Radisson Vilnius Airport Hotel & Business Centre Opens in Lithuania
Park Inn by Radisson | September 30, 2020
Brussels/Vilnius - September 30, 2020 - Radisson Hotel Group confirms its commitment to the Baltic market with the opening of a Park Inn by Radisson hotel at Vilnius Airport. With 120 guest rooms, four meeting rooms totaling 400 sq. m., the Italian style Bocca Buona restaurant and bar, a modern gym and parking, the new upper-midscale hotel offers guests the best and most convenient start to their trips. Tom Flanagan Karttunen, Area Senior Vice President, Northern & Western Europe for Radisson Hotel Group, said, “We are delighted to open the most convenient hotel at Vilnius Airport. In these challenging times for the travel industry,...
