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New Hotel Openings
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts to Debut in Dana Point, California, With Conversion of Monarch Beach Resort
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts | September 30, 2020
MCLEAN, Va. – September 30, 2020 – Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) iconic luxury hotel brand, today announced the upcoming debut of the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club, a distinctive 400-room AAA five-diamond hotel in Dana Point, Calif. Purchased by Ohana Real Estate Investors in November 2019, Monarch Beach Resort is a celebrated coastal retreat in relaxed, sun-splashed Orange County. “The Monarch Beach Resort’s impeccable product, unmatched service standard and enviable location make it a perfect addition to the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts portfolio. We are incredibly exci...
Refined Hospitality Opens River House at Odette’s in New Hope, Pennsylvania
River House at Odette’s | September 30, 2020
September 30, 2020 (NEW HOPE, PA) – River House at Odette’s, a new luxury lifestyle hotel in New Hope, Pennsylvania, opened along the Delaware River on September 28, 2020. The new hotel features an edgy, yet elegant design, inspired by the hotel’s previous life as actress and musician Odette Myrtil Logan’s boisterous cabaret, Chez Odette. For over two decades, Chez Odette was the social hub of New Hope’s lively artistic community, attracting celebrities and locals alike from nearby Philadelphia and New York. River House at Odette’s weaves historic elements from Chez Odette’s colorful past into the contemporary architecture and ...
Hotel Nikko Changshu to Open in 2023
Changshu Kuncheng Development Investment Co., Ltd. | September 29, 2020
TOKYO - Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Hotel Okura Co., Ltd., announced today that it will open Hotel Nikko Changshu in 2023. The hotel will be located at Changshu National New & Hi-Tech Zone in Changshu city, one of the county-level cities in the Suzhou of southeastern Jiangsu Province. The company has contracted with Changshu Kuncheng Development Investment Co., Ltd. to manage the new property through its joint venture BTG Nikko International Hotel Management Co., Ltd. The Hotel Nikko Changshu will offer 288 guest rooms, each with a standard area of about 40 m², including 14 suite rooms, on 22 floors above ...
Midas Hospitality Names Two Key Team Members to New St. Louis Element Hotel
Midas Hospitality | September 29, 2020
(St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 29, 2020) Leading hotel development, management and investment firm Midas Hospitality recently appointed two key team members to its newest Element by Westin. The hotel, which is set to open Oct. 30, is St. Louis’ first Element by Westin. Janessa Corpuz was named the hotel’s General Manager. She has more than 20 years of hospitality experience and previously served as GM for Midas Hospitality’s Courtyard by Marriott in St. Peters. Corpuz has worked in numerous capacities and earned many awards during her noteworthy career. James Metcalf was named Director of Food and Beverage. He will manage the Elem...
Mainsail Lodging Opens Luminary Hotel & Co. in Downtown Fort Myers, Florida
Luminary Hotel & Co. | September 29, 2020
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 29, 2020) – The highly anticipated 243-room waterfront Luminary Hotel & Co. officially opened its doors today, making its long-awaited debut in downtown Fort Myers, Florida. Opening in conjunction with the new 12-story Luminary Hotel are three of its featured food and beverage outlets – Ella Mae’s Diner, Dean Street Coffee, and the Lobby Bar. The hotel’s signature Silver King Ocean Brasserie, and Beacon Social Drinkery rooftop lounge, will both open later this fall. Other key features include The Workshop, an innovative culinary laboratory; an indoor and outdoor fitness facility; and a spacious pool area on...
Valor Hospitality Partners Plans January 2021 Opening of The Valley Hotel in Homewood, Alabama
The Valley Hotel | September 29, 2020
HOMEWOOD, Ala. – September 29, 2020 – Valor Hospitality Partners announced today plans to open The Valley Hotel, a 129-room luxury hotel in the heart of idyllic and quaint downtown Homewood, Ala. in January 2021. A Curio Collection by Hilton™ hotel, The Valley Hotel offers a modern retreat infused with an independent spirit that blends Southern charm and contemporary lifestyle. Just minutes away from bustling downtown Birmingham, the new property will feature spacious rooms, an upscale chef-driven restaurant, a signature café and over 7,000 square feet of meetings and event space. Nestled along Homewood’s main thoroughfare, ami...
Donohoe Hospitality Services Opens New Dual Branded Hampton Inn & Suites/Home2 Suites by Hilton Las Vegas, NV
Donohoe Hospitality Services | September 29, 2020
BETHESDA, MD/ LAS VEGAS, NV – September 29, 2020 – Thomas Penny, III, President of Donohoe Hospitality Services, a division of Donohoe, today announced the recent opening of the newly built dual branded Hampton Inn & Suites/Home2 Suites by Hilton Las Vegas. The hotels are adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center, which is undergoing a $1 billion expansion, one mile from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and have easy access via the monorail to the Strip. The Hampton Inn & Suites offers 150 guestrooms, while the Home2 Suites has 100 well-appointed guest suites. The hotels share common amenities including a lobby, ...
Delta Hotels by Marriott Dallas Southlake Set for November 2020 Opening
The Delta Hotel by Marriott Dallas Southlake | September 29, 2020
SOUTHLAKE, Texas (Sept. 29, 2020) – Delta Hotels by Marriott™ announced today that the official grand opening of the Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Dallas Southlake is scheduled for mid-November 2020 – just in time to celebrate holiday festivities. The eagerly anticipated hotel, owned by RREAF Holdings affiliate and managed by Aimbridge Hospitality, is conveniently located at the intersections of State Highway 114 and White Chapel Boulevard in Southlake, Texas. “Our focus at this world-class hotel is on doing the simple things perfectly, featuring a clean aesthetic and a modern take on comfort,” said Hotel Manager John Emmett. “Ev...
PM Hotel Group Selected to Manage the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
PM Hotel Group | September 28, 2020
CHEVY CHASE, Md., Sept. 28, 2020 - PM Hotel Group today announces that it has been selected to manage the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, further expanding the company's portfolio of Marriott-affiliated lifestyle properties. "We are proud to be selected to manage the previously brand managed property," said Joseph Bojanowski, President of PM Hotel Group. "We know and love the Renaissance brand ethos and its dedication to helping travelers navigate neighborhoods and discover hidden gems wherever they are. Together with the hotel's spectacular location in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, guests here will experience the best that Cha...
Harrah’s Resort Southern California Appoints Robert Livingston to General Manager and Senior Vice President of Tribal Development
Harrah’s Resort SoCal | September 28, 2020
FUNNER, CALIF. (September 28, 2020) – Harrah’s Resort Southern California has welcomed Robert Livingston as the resort’s new senior vice president of tribal development and general manager. Livingston has been a valued member of the Caesars Entertainment team for over 29 years, holding eight years of previous experience as assistant general manager of Harrah’s Resort Southern California, followed by time as the senior vice president, general manager of Harrah’s Ak-Chin, where he has led this team for the past 10 years. During the last four years of his tenure at Ak-Chin, Livingston also served as the regional president and liaised w...
Jackson-Shaw Opens 16-Story AC Hotel Downtown Fort Worth
AC Hotel Fort Worth | September 28, 2020
FORT WORTH (Sept. 28, 2020) – Jackson-Shaw, a national real estate development company headquartered in North Texas, today announced that the 252-room, 16-story AC Hotel Fort Worth is now open. The first AC Hotels by Marriott® to debut in Tarrant County, the highly anticipated property is owned and developed by Jackson-Shaw and managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts. It is located 101 West 5th Street near Sundance Square on the southwest corner of Main and Fifth Street. “The AC Hotel Fort Worth is designed for creative, well-traveled, visionaries who appreciate a thoughtfully designed space. The hotel features gallery-like art insta...
Fairfield by Marriott to Expand Presence in Japan With the Signing of 11 New Hotels
Marriott International | September 28, 2020
Marriott International (Nasdaq: MAR) today announced it has signed an agreement with Japanese real estate developer, Sekisui House, to bring 11 new Fairfield by Marriott hotels to Japan. The agreement expands the collaboration with Sekisui House for the Michi-no-Eki project, adding on to the 15 Fairfield by Marriott hotels signed in 2018. All properties are anticipated to open by late 2022. The signing expects to introduce the Fairfield by Marriott brand to five new prefectures, spanning from the North to South of Japan, including Hokkaido, Hyogo, Okayama, Hiroshima and Kagoshima. The hotels are slated to be built in key locations near roa...
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Spartanburg Opens in South Carolina
Best Western Hotels & Resorts | September 25, 2020
Spartanburg, South Carolina (September 25, 2020) The newly renovated SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Spartanburg has opened its doors in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and invites travelers to experience one of the newest hotel brands in the industry – the SureStay Hotel Group®. The SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Spartanburg will provide guests with an experience they can count on and the amenities today’s travelers have come to expect. The SureStay® service promise reflects the brand and the hotel’s commitment to providing quality service and value to its guests. Located at 501 South Blackstock Road in Spartanburg...
Four Seasons Debuts in Spain With Opening of Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Madrid
OHL | September 25, 2020
After eight years of anticipation, Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Madrid is now open. “Four Seasons Hotel Madrid began with a visionary plan by our owner partner OHL to unite and breathe new life into a collection of historic buildings in the heart of Madrid. Together with recent partners Mohari Hospitality, the result is a modern luxury experience in a magnificently restored property - the perfect debut for Four Seasons in Spain,” notes Christian Clerc, President, Global Operations, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. José Antonio Fernández Gallar, OHL’s Second Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, comments, “OHL...
Hyatt Place Moncton-Downtown Opens in New Brunswick
Hyatt Place | September 25, 2020
MONCTON, New Brunswick (September 25, 2020) – Hyatt Place Moncton-Downtown, the first Hyatt Place branded hotel in Atlantic Canada 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 and 24-hour food offerings. Because Hyatt’s efforts are grounded in listening and fueled by care, Hyatt Place hotels combine style, innovation and 24/7 conveniences to create an easy to navigate experience for today’s multi-tasking trav...
Sonesta Adds Sonesta Atlanta Northwest Galleria
Sonesta | September 24, 2020
Newton, MA (September 24, 2020) – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is thrilled to introduce Sonesta Atlanta Northwest Galleria, expanding the brand’s national footprint in this key tourism and business region. With the addition of this hotel, Sonesta now has nearly 60 properties operating in the United States and over 80 properties operating worldwide. Sonesta Atlanta Northwest is the fifth Sonesta property in the greater Atlanta. Sonesta Atlanta Northwest Galleria, formerly Wyndham Atlanta Galleria, is in the heart of the city’s cultural attractions. Within minutes of the hotel, enjoy shopping at Cumberland Mall or a day...
Shaner Hotels Opens TownePlace Suites Columbus North-OSU in Upper Arlington
TownePlace Suites by Marriott | September 24, 2020
UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio - TownePlace Suites by Marriott, part of the Marriott portfolio and loyalty program, today announced the opening of its newest property, TownePlace Suites Columbus North-OSU. The hotel features 119 suite-style rooms designed to allow extended stay travelers to feel at home and stay productive. The hotel is owned by a joint venture comprised of Dublin, Ohio-based Crawford Hoying, a leading full-service real estate company, and Shaner Hotels, an award-winning, international hotel owner, operator and developer. Shaner also operates the property. ”Our successful track record operating Marriott-branded hotels makes the ...
IHG Opens voco Paris Montparnasse Marking Brand Debut in France
IHG | September 24, 2020
IHG® Hotels & Resorts (one of the world’s leading hotel groups) launches their newest upscale brand voco™ in France with the opening of voco Paris Montparnasse. voco™ will also debut in the picturesque Strasbourg later this year, in the unofficial champagne capital Reims in 2021, and in Burgundy’s Beaune in 2022. Launched in 2018, voco™ combines the reassurance of a big brand with the informality and charm of an individual hotel. The name voco™ means ‘to invite’ and ‘call together’ originating from Latin, representing the brand’s thoughtful, unstuffy and charming nature. The 102-room voco Paris Montparnasse embod...
Raines Hospitality Selected to Manage The Foundry Hotel in Asheville, North Carolina
Raines | September 23, 2020
Raines, a premier hospitality management, development, and operating group based in South Carolina, is proud to announce the addition of The Foundry Hotel to its management portfolio. Asheville’s historic former steel foundry underwent extensive updates and renovations to open in 2018 as The Foundry Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton property. The 87-room boutique hotel offers an authentically Asheville experience complemented by Benne on Eagle, the award-winning Appalachian-inspired restaurant led by local chef and culinary pioneer John Fleer. “Asheville has become a leading destination in the Southeast and is consistently recog...
AC Hotel Washington, DC Convention Center Set for October Opening
AC Hotels by Marriott | September 23, 2020
Washington, D.C. (September 23, 2020) — AC Hotel Washington, DC Convention Center, the third AC Hotels by Marriott to open in the capital region, offers the brand’s intuitive and timeless European-inspired travel experience to guests beginning October 5, 2020. Conveniently situated in the heart of DC’s bustling Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood, this architecturally stunning hotel is located at 601 K St. NW, just steps from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and just a few blocks from both CityCenterDC and Capital One Arena. Built by DC-based Douglas Development, the hotel aims to interpret the AC brand’s spirit in a ...
Four Seasons and Paralelo 19 Partner for a New Luxury Resort Nestled on the Pacific Coast of Mexico
Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, México | September 23, 2020
TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2020 - Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world's leading luxury hospitality company, and Paralelo 19 Desarrollos, a leading real estate development company in Mexico, announce a new luxury resort located in Tamarindo, Mexico. Debuting in 2021 as Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, México, the project will be located on a private peninsula along the Pacific Ocean in the state of Jalisco, between the towns of La Manzanilla and Barra de Navidad. The area, known as "Costa Alegre" or "Joy Coast" is acclaimed for its picturesque beaches, lush landscape and unique topography. "As we grow the Four Seasons portfolio in Mexico...
The Kahala Hotel and Resort Opens in Yokohama, Japan Featuring 146 Guestrooms
The Kahala Hotel & Resort | September 23, 2020
HONOLULU — The Kahala Hotel & Resort announced the official opening of The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. This is the first “Kahala” branded hotel outside of Hawaii, ushering a new era of Kahala aloha and hospitality in Japan. Furthering The Kahala’s reputation for luxury accommodations, the 146-room hotel welcomes guests with a range of amenities and relaxing spaces including an indoor bath spa, grand ballroom for conferences and banquets, five-room salon, 20-meter heated pool and training gym, a spacious lounge, and Italian and Japanese dining. The Yokohama property also weaves in element...
Radisson Collection Hotel, Grand Place Brussels Opens Following Rebranding
Radisson Collection | September 21, 2020
Brussels - September 21, 2020 - Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of the first Radisson Collection hotel in Belgium and Brussels, the heart of the European Union. The opening of the flagship Radisson Collection Hotel, Grand Place Brussels follows a remarkable transformation of the hotel, with significant investment to upgrade the former Radisson Blu Royal Hotel. Radisson Collection is Radisson Hotel Group’s premium lifestyle brand reserved for its most outstanding luxury properties, offering unique guest experiences, exceptional interior design, personalized services, and comprehensive guest amenities. The 282 room...
IHG Opens voco Villach in Austria
voco Hotels | September 21, 2020
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of its first hotel in Northern Europe. voco Villach in Austria has converted to become a voco hotel offering a modern, stylish and unstuffy hotel experience for guests. Villach‘s largest hotel with 130 rooms and 5 suites embodies the characteristics of voco with exclusive features and distinctive hallmarks, setting it apart for a memorable stay. Exclusively located alongside the Drau river, directly in the city centre, the hotel is surrounded by the picturesque mountain landscape of the Austrian Alps. Inspired by the Drau river, v...
