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New Hotel Openings
Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong South Opens in China
Marriott Hotels | September 21, 2020
Marriott International today announced the opening of Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong South, celebrating the seventh Marriott Hotels property opening in the buzzing city of Shanghai, China. Featuring the brand’s iconic creative use of space, intuitive service, uplifting culinary offerings as well as flexible meeting facilities, the new hotel is set to become an ideal choice for both business and leisure travelers seeking to make the most out of their time in Southeast Shanghai. “We are delighted to unveil Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong South, the seventh Marriott Hotels property in Shanghai. It marks an exciting moment as we proudly con...
Yotel Washington DC Nears Construction Completion For Fall 2020 Opening
YOTEL | September 21, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 21, 2020) – YOTEL, the innovative global hospitality brand popular among smart, tech-savvy travelers, is on-track to debut its first acquired hotel this fall. The property will be the first in the U.S to open during this period of extended health-related travel restrictions, providing guests with YOTEL’s newest, elevated health and safety program, #SmartStay. As one of the only hotels in the DC area to see through construction during COVID- 19, YOTEL Washington DC will bring an already-elevated level of high-tech and low-touch guest experiences found at all YOTEL hotels worldwide. As the brand’s first...
Topping Off Ceremony Held for Marriott Hotel at Metro Centre at Owings Mills
David S. Brown Enterprises, LTD. | September 21, 2020
Baltimore, MD (September 21, 2020) – Representatives from David S. Brown Enterprises, Crescent Hotels and Resorts, and Marriott Hotels have celebrated the topping off of the soon to be named Marriott Hotel at Metro Centre in Owings Mills, MD. Construction on the project began in early 2020 and will continue throughout 2021. Upon completion, the hotel will offer 229 luxury rooms in addition to a 6,700 square foot ballroom, a 4,150 square foot outdoor event terrace, a boardroom with connected outdoor terrace, seven large meeting rooms, a full-service upscale restaurant, a kosher kitchen, a lobby bar and lounge, a coffee shop, a state-of-t...
Best Western Opens First SureStay Studio in Charlotte, North Carolina
Best Western Hotels & Resorts | September 17, 2020
Phoenix, Arizona (September 17, 2020) – Best Western Hotels & Resorts (BWHR) today announced the opening of SureStay Studio by Best Western Charlotte Executive Park, the first property to open as part of the company’s newest brand concept, SureStay Studio by Best Western. The hotel recently opened its doors to guests after completing a $1.8 million renovation. The hotel offers 116 suites along with the amenities today’s travelers expect from an extended-stay experience. “SureStay Studio provides a premium-economy extended stay experience where value and quality meet the convenience of home,” comments Brad LeBlanc, Senior Vice...
Park Inn by Radisson Opens Its First Hotel in Jeddah With the World’s First Female Saudi General Manager
Park Inn by Radisson | September 17, 2020
Brussels/Jeddah - September 17, 2020 - Park Inn by Radisson, the upper midscale hotel brand that delivers stress-free experiences, good food and upbeat environments, is proud to announce the opening of its first hotel in Jeddah. The newest addition brings the group’s portfolio to over 45 hotels, resorts and serviced apartments in operation and under development, accelerating Radisson Hotel Group’s expansion across the country. A gateway to the holy city of Makkah, Jeddah attracts travelers from across the globe as a center for international business and a canvas for public art. Located within close proximity of King Abdulaziz Internatio...
Okura Nikko Hotel Management Set to Open Grand Nikko Awaji in Japan
Yumebutai Co., Ltd. | September 17, 2020
TOKYO - Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Hotel Okura Co., Ltd., announced today that it plans to open the Grand Nikko Awaji on October 1st 2020. After being operated as The Westin Awaji Island and managed by Yumebutai Co., Ltd. and Marriott International Inc. for 20 years, the hotel will be rebranded as a Grand Nikko property and operated under new management. Located on the northern tip of Awaji Island, the hotel opened in March 2000 as the core facility of the Awaji Yumebutai hotel and conference center complex. It is easily accessible from Honshu via the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, which boasts the longest central span...
Daly Seven Opens Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte Northlake
September 16, 2020
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 16, 2020 - Daly Seven, Inc. announces the opening of the Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte Northlake. The 130-room hotel is located just off I-485 in Charlotte, NC, less than a mile from the Northcrest Shopping Center and Northlake Mall. Guests can enjoy popular attractions including golf at Sunset Hills or Oak Hills Golf Club about 10 minutes away and Mountain Island Lake, only seven miles from the hotel. The hotel offers extraordinary value with uniquely designed spaces to accommodate the most discerning guests. "We opened our first Hampton Inn in 1992 and we have enjoyed a longstanding partnership with Hilton,"...
New Radisson Hotel Opens in the UNESCO City of Literature, Ulyanovsk, in Western Russia
Radisson | September 16, 2020
Brussels/Ulyanovsk - September 16, 2020 - Radisson Hotel Ulyanovskis ideally located in the heart of the city, close to the main administrative and business centers. This upscale, full-service hotel with Scandinavian-inspired hospitality offers guests the opportunity to discover this historic city located on the banks of the Volga River near cultural attractions, museums and shopping malls. Ulyanovsk has been designated a UNESCO City of Literature since 2015 due to its rich connection with leading Russian writers and painters. Radisson Hotel Group’s Area Senior Vice President, Central & Eastern Europe, Russia and Turkey, Yilmaz Yildir...
CIM Group Completes Gallery Tower — First New Hotel Constructed in Downtown Las Vegas in More Than 10 Years Adding 495 Rooms to Downtown Grand H
CIM | September 16, 2020
LAS VEGAS - CIM Group announced today the completion of Gallery Tower, an eight-story hotel tower that adds 495 contemporary guest rooms to Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino. Gallery Tower is the first new ground-up hotel constructed in more than 10 years in Downtown Las Vegas and is set to debut on September 22, offering Downtown Grand Hotel’s guests a total of 1,124 rooms in an assortment of room configurations including three new 1,500-square-foot penthouse suites. Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino spans two full city blocks between Casino Center Boulevard and North 4th Street, and East Ogden and East Stewart Avenues. The 250,000-squ...
Aparium Hotel Group Set to Debut Hotel Haya in Tampa’s Famed Ybor City
Aparium Hotel Group | September 16, 2020
YBOR CITY, Fla. (Sept. 16, 2020) – Brick streets. Large, spacious courtyards. Ornate globe street lamps. Legendary cigar factories. Free roaming roosters. Historical architecture. Rich multicultural roots. Ybor City, the landmarked district just northeast of downtown Tampa - one of the City’s most celebrated neighborhoods - will soon have a hotel with a vibrant character to match: Hotel Haya. The property, which officially opens on Sept. 24, is the latest to be unveiled by Kevin Robinson and Mario Tricoci of Aparium Hotel Group, whose award-winning properties include Kansas City’s Crossroads Hotel, Detroit Foundation Hotel and Minneapol...
Oxford Hotels & Resorts Opens Hotel Audrey in Chicago’s Magnificent Mile
Hotel Audrey | September 15, 2020
(CHICAGO; September 15, 2020) – Oxford Hotels & Resorts, LLC, the Chicago-based hotel management affiliate of Oxford Capital Group, LLC, proudly announces today’s launch of Hotel Audrey (166 E. Superior St.), in The Magnificent Mile shopping district and directly adjacent to other significant Chicago tourist attractions. Oxford worked closely with the investment firm Fillmore Capital Partners to implement the strategic repositioning of the hotel. “We, like everyone in the travel and hospitality industry, are experiencing extremely challenging times. As such, it’s particularly gratifying to be able to relaunch such a tremendous ...
Donohoe Hospitality Set for Fall Opening of Canopy by Hilton Baltimore Harbor Point
Donohoe Hospitality | September 15, 2020
BALTIMORE, MD (September 15, 2020) — Canopy by Hilton, Hilton’s lifestyle hotel brand, will open its first Baltimore location this fall at 1215 Wills Street. Located at Wills Wharf in the heart of the Harbor Point neighborhood, the forthcoming hotel has recruited local experts to cultivate an authentic Charm City experience for travelers. A total of 156 guestrooms split across 24 room types, each offers floor to ceiling views of the city’s skyline and waterfront, as well as convenient access to a range of exciting cultural attractions around the Inner Harbor, Fells Point and Harbor East. Canopy will open with Hilton’s CleanStay with L...
Midas Hospitality Set to Open St. Louis’ First Element by Westin
| September 15, 2020
(St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 15, 2020) Leading hotel development, management and investment firm Midas Hospitality is set to open St. Louis’ sole eco-conscious Element by Westin on Oct. 30. Located at 3763 Forest Park Ave., the $40 million Element St. Louis Midtown is a seven-story hotel with 153 extended stay rooms. The rooftop UPBAR—Midas Hospitality’s first owned and operated bar in its 15-year existence—will feature a variety of signature cocktails that were created in partnership with Luxco, which is one of the nation’s leading beverage alcohol companies based in St. Louis. “As we created our plans for this site, we realize...
Infinity Hospitality Plans Early 2021 Opening of Boutique Hotel, Esmé Miami Beach
Infinity Hospitality | September 14, 2020
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Sept. 14, 2020 - Infinity Hospitality today announces the early 2021 opening of Esmé Miami Beach, a unique boutique hotel located along Miami Beach's historic pedestrian plaza, Española Way. Originally built as a 1920's artist village, the Spanish-Mediterranean revival property is comprised of eight buildings featuring 145 hotel rooms and five original food & beverage concepts. Nestled alongside a collection of the street's time-honored restaurants and cafés, Esmé will bring a new style of chic escapism to the Magic City, by raising the standard and not following it. "We wanted to bring a different style of ho...
Construction Underway of Vīb Denver by TWC Management
Best Western Hotels & Resorts | September 11, 2020
Phoenix, Arizona (September 11, 2020) – Best Western Hotels & Resorts® announced today that the construction of its highly-anticipated Vīb property in Denver, Colorado is officially underway. Located at 3560 Brighton Boulevard in the River North (RiNo) Art District, Vīb Denver will have 140 rooms and be an optimal spot for travelers looking to explore the newly industrialized area. Vīb Denver will boast the modern amenities and energetic environment today’s travelers have come to expect from the brand, as well as unique design elements that compliment Denver and the RiNo district’s local flare. The hotel’s 365 degree roofto...
Hyatt Regency Lanzhou Opens in China With General Manager Clavin Leow at the Helm
Hyatt Regency | September 11, 2020
CHICAGO (September 10, 2020) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Lanzhou. The 711-foot-tall (217-meter-tall) landmark beside the Yellow River is the first Hyatt hotel in Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province, expanding Hyatt’s brand presence globally in places that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. In what is considered a gateway to China’s west region, the hotel is designed for productivity and peace of mind through its anticipatory service for which the Hyatt Regency brand is known. Clavin Leow, general manager, Hyatt Regency Lanzhou said, “We are excited to bring the...
McWHINNEY Opens Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport District in Massachusetts
Hyatt Place Boston Seaport District Leadership | September 11, 2020
CHICAGO (September 11, 2020) – Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport District opened its doors today, becoming the fourth Hyatt Place hotel in the Boston area. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, including free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings, in addition to a curated art collection. Located just steps away from Boston’s Harbor waterfront, the 297-room Hyatt Place hotel is a collaborative effort with McWHINNEY, a national real estate investment and development firm. The project’s design team included local architect, Arrowstreet and interior design group, Group One Partners...
DoubleTree by Hilton Debuts in the Historic Port City of A Coruña
DoubleTree by Hilton | September 11, 2020
A CORUÑA, Spain - DoubleTree by Hilton A Coruña today opens its doors to guests in the heart of the historic city. The upscale hotel – which offers DoubleTree by Hilton’s signature warm hospitality, spacious guest rooms and exciting dining options – joins four DoubleTree by Hilton properties already open in Spain. The elegant new property is situated just 50 metres from A Coruña’s beautiful beach promenade – one of the longest in Europe. Stretching from Castillo de San Anton to El Portino, the 13-kilometre promenade provides a picturesque place for a leisurely stroll. The contemporary hotel is also home to Hünico, an excit...
Tru by Hilton Spokane Valley Appoints Stacie Harper as General Manager and Madisen Kellogg as Sales Manager
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | September 11, 2020
COVINGTON, Ky., Sept. 11, 2020 -- The Tru by Hilton Spokane Valley has filled their upper management positions with seasoned market leaders. Stacie Harper and Madisen Kellogg are the opening General Manager and Sales Manager respectively, creating a formidable team with vast connections throughout the Spokane Valley market. The 92-room Tru by Hilton Spokane Valley will be the first hotel managed by Commonwealth Hotels in the Pacific Northwest. "We are excited to add the Tru Spokane Valley to the Commonwealth family of hotels," Brian Fry, President, said. "Their combined knowledge of the area and proven history of delivering su...
IHG Signs With Tokyo Century Corporation to Open Hotel Indigo Karuizawa in 2022
IHG | September 10, 2020
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) and Tokyo Century Corporation have signed a management agreement to open Hotel Indigo Karuizawa in 2022. Located in the mountains near Nagano, Karuizawa is a much-loved destination for Japanese and international travellers who appreciate outdoor activities, including golf and hiking, during its mild summers, and skiing and onsens (hot springs) during the winter. It’s also home to popular attractions such as the Kyu-Karuizawa old town and Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza. Hotel Indigo Karuizawa will draw on the story of the local neighbourhood to incorporate locally-influenced design and service, wh...
Kana Hotel Group Opens Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nashville Near Vanderbilt
Fairfield by Marriott | September 10, 2020
Nashville, TN – September 10, 2020 – The 155-room Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nashville near Vanderbilt, Tennessee is scheduled to open on Thursday, September 10, 2020 with a new décor that provides guests with a feeling of warmth and calm while traveling. Located at 109 29th Ave N, the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nashville near Vanderbilt will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Midtown Hotel Partners, LLC and managed by Kana Hotel Group of Knoxville, Tennessee. Located 3 miles from downtown Nashville, the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nashville near Vanderbilt offers guests convenient access to ...
Real Hospitality Group Opens Newly Built Home2 Suites by Hilton, Lewes Rehoboth Beach
Real Hospitality Group | September 9, 2020
Lewes, DE, September 9, 2020 – Real Hospitality Group, Inc. (RHG) today announced the opening of the new built 110 guest suite Home2 Suites by Hilton™ Lewes Rehoboth Beach. Located on US-1, the hotel is a short drive to area beaches and offers easy access to the Coastal Highway and Cape Henlopen State Park as well as Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Guests will find the Tanger Outlet Mall in walking distance with an array of shops and restaurants. The hotel is owned by Suitewater, LLC, which selected RHG to manage its first extended stay property based on RHG’s excellent reputation and experience in providing superior o...
Lodgco Hospitality Opens Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown | September 9, 2020
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., and MCLEAN, Va. - Canopy by Hilton, Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) lifestyle hotel brand, announced today the opening of the Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown, which is owned and operated by Lodgco Hospitality. This eight-story, 155-room upper upscale property will be the first Canopy to open in Michigan. Located in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids at Studio Park, the property is within walking distance from Grand Rapids’ local restaurants and entertainment. “We are thrilled to open our 23rd Canopy by Hilton property in historic Grand Rapids,” said Harald Han, Director of Brand Management, Canopy by Hilton. “Br...
SHVO Wins Approval to Move Forward With the Development of the Raleigh Masterplan in Miami Beach
SHVO | September 9, 2020
Historic Preservation Board approves restoration of the historic Raleigh, South Seas and Richmond hotels as well as construction of a new 175-foot residential tower. MIAMI, Sept. 9, 2020 - Real estate owner and developer Michael Shvo has won approval from the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) of the City of Miami Beach to move forward with the three-acre master plan development of The Raleigh Hotel, together with the South Seas and the Richmond, located on Collins Avenue and 18th Street in Miami Beach. The board approved The Raleigh Master Plan to fully restore the three properties and to unify them as one site in order to operate the...
