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New Hotel Openings
Centara Expands International Portfolio With Three New Hotel Signings in Myanmar
Centara | August 27, 2020
Bangkok, Thailand – 26 August 2020 – Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, signs Hotel Management Agreements (HMAs) with three new hotels in Myanmar. The HMAs cover management of three hotels developed by SL International Construction Co., Ltd., including Centra by Centara Hotel Thiri Hpa-An, Hpa-An Hilltop Resort & Spa, and Centara Hotel Mandalay. In the last 12 months, Centara has inked management deals for a total of nine Myanmar properties, including the latest signings with SL International Construction. Established in 2019 as an office and residential construction firm, S...
Okura Nikko Hotel Management Plans October 2022 Opening of 303-Room Hotel Nikko Chengdu Yixin Lake
Aerotropolis City Development Group Co., Ltd. | August 27, 2020
TOKYO - Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Hotel Okura Co., Ltd., announced that it will open Hotel Nikko Chengdu Yixin Lake in October 2022. Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, is a new first-tier city in China and host to many of the world's leading companies. The company has contracted with Aerotropolis City Development Group Co., Ltd. to manage the new property through its joint venture BTG Nikko International Hotel Management Co., Ltd. Known as “the country of heaven and land of abundance" since ancient times, Chengdu is famous for its mild climate and abundant food cultivation, making it a comfortable pl...
Hotel Carmichael, an Autograph Collection Hotel Opens in Carmel, Indiana
Hotel Carmichael | August 27, 2020
Carmel, IN – August 27, 2020 – Hotel Carmichael has officially opened its doors joining Autograph Collection. The 122-room, six-story luxurious hotel located at 1 Carmichael Square, is owned by CCC Boutique Hotel, LLC and managed by Coury Hospitality of Kansas City, Missouri. Situated next to The Palladium, one of the greatest concert halls of its time and along the Monon Trail, the downtown Carmel hotel offers guests convenient access to Midtown Plaza, the Center for Performing Arts, Clay Terrace, Peace Water Winery and Sugar Creek Vineyard & Winery. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the stunning hotel is just a short dr...
Hyatt Place Prince George Opens in British Columbia Led by General Manager Rajat Kadiyan
Hyatt Place | August 27, 2020
Prince George, B.C. (August 27, 2020) – Hyatt Place Prince George, the first Hyatt Place branded hotel in northern British Columbia, 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, five-story hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings. The hotel is owned and operated by Mundi Hotel Enterprises, Inc. Because Hyatt’s efforts are grounded in listening and fueled by care, Hyatt Place hotels combine style, innovation and 24/7 convenienc...
Radisson Partners With Falaknaz Group for Radisson Blu Serviced Apartments, Islamabad in Pakistan
Radisson Hotel Group | August 26, 2020
Brussels / London - August 26, 2020 - Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the signing of the Radisson Blu Serviced Apartments, Islamabad in Pakistan, the first internationally branded serviced apartments in the country. This marks the group’s second hotel in Pakistan, accelerating its ambition to have 10 hotels and 2,000 rooms in operation and under development across the country by 2025. Scheduled to open by Q2 2023, this addition brings the group’s South Asia portfolio to over 160 hotels in operation and under development. Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, is located on Potohar Plateau in the northwest of the country and i...
OTO Development Opens Hyatt Place National Harbor
OTO Development | August 26, 2020
SPARTANBURG, SC – August 26, 2020 – OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest hotel, Hyatt Place National Harbor. Located within the 350-acre shopping, dining and entertainment destination of National Harbor, Maryland, this 7-story, 156 room all-suite hotel has picturesque views of a lively waterfront, on-site dining, fitness center and 1,900 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. The onsite restaurant, Bar Harbor, offers a casual dining experience featuring artisan pizzas and exceptional tacos paired with local microbrews. With spectacular views of the Potomac River, the spa...
The Joseph, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville Opens in the Heart of SoBro
The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville | August 25, 2020
NASHVILLE, TN; August 25, 2020 – The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville (401 Korean Veterans Boulevard) opens today in the heart of downtown's SoBro district, steps from Music City Center and the Nashville Symphony. Celebrating Nashville at its most refined, the 21-story hotel unites cultural and artistic diversity, history, design and Southern hospitality in a newly constructed building, adding to the city’s iconic skyline while revealing a sophisticated guest experience. The Joseph brand was conceptualized by The Pizzuti Companies – a leader in developing, marketing and managing real estate for nearly 50 years. It is name...
Radisson Hotel Group Signs Radisson Hotel Miami Beach
Radisson Hotel Group | August 25, 2020
Minneapolis - August 25, 2020 - Radisson Hotel Group today announced the signing of Radisson Hotel Miami Beach. The hotel will offer 216 guest rooms and suites. With its exceptional oceanfront location, guests will have endless opportunities to relax in the outdoor pool or walk around the beautiful butterfly garden. Those looking for more entertainment can visit the sundeck, which will host special events and poolside barbeques. Prior to opening its doors in Q4 of this year, the property is undergoing a multimillion dollar renovation to further enhance the guest experience with state-of-the-art amenities and services. “This hotel is a phe...
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Set to Open in Lakeway, Texas
SpringHill Suites by Marriott | August 25, 2020
Lakeway, TX – August 25, 2020 – The SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Lakeway, Texas is scheduled to open this Friday, August 28th. The 88-suite hotel, located at 322 Medical Parkway, will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Lakeway Joint Venture LLC and managed by Esperanto Developments of El Paso, Texas. General Manager, Lucas Alonso, spearheads the management at the property. Situated on the campus of the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, the SpringHill Suites Austin West/Lakeway offers guests convenient access to Lake Travis, the Hill Country Galleria, The Oasis on Lake Travis and Pace Bend State Park. Ideal for busi...
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Meets Construction Timelines
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas | August 24, 2020
LAS VEGAS – Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton™ will intermix a passion for food and beverage with music and culture. “Construction of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas remains on schedule and the operations team is expected to receive the keys to the property in early November,” stated Richard “Boz” Bosworth, President and CEO of JC Hospitality, owner of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. “However, due to current COVID-19 regulations, market conditions and recent event and convention cancellations, the ownership group is carefully evaluating the previously announced Fall 2020 opening date. The ownership group expects ...
Marriott, Shreeji Hotel Group Break Ground on SpringHill Suites by Marriott Hotel in West Charlotte, LakePointe Near Charlotte Airport
Shreeji Hotel Group | August 24, 2020
Charlotte, NC – Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) and Charlotte-based Shreeji Hotel Group have partnered to break ground this week on a 126-room hotel near Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The flag, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, is the largest all-suites upscale hotel brand in North America, featuring modern décor and a refreshing customer experience. “The decision to partner with this brand felt natural, with the Marriott team working seamlessly alongside us to bring this project to life. SpringHill Suites by Marriott is a versatile brand that can simultaneously serve the high corporate demand and transient airport ...
The Kimpton Sylvan Hotel Set to Open in Early 2021 in Atlanta’s Buckhead Neighborhood
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants | August 20, 2020
ATLANTA (August 20, 2020) – Set to open in early 2021 in Atlanta’s posh Buckhead neighborhood, Kimpton’s much-anticipated hotel announces its name, Kimpton Sylvan Hotel, and appoints its leader, General Manager Tristan Haas. An adaptive reuse of a 1950s-era residential property, the Kimpton Sylvan Hotel will embrace the mid-century modern design scheme of the original exterior adding a splash of understated sophistication and heartfelt Southern hospitality. The reimagined hotel will include 216 guest rooms and suites, a vibrant living room lobby, a refreshing private pool and over 4,000 square feet of meetings and events space. Guest...
Okura Nikko Hotel Management Plans Early 2021 Opening of Hotel JAL City Fukuoka Tenjin
Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. | August 20, 2020
TOKYO - Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Hotel Okura Co., Ltd., announced today that it will open Hotel JAL City Fukuoka Tenjin in 2021. The company has contracted with Fukuoka Tenjin Hotel Management GK to manage the new property, which will be located in the central Tenjin district of Fukuoka – one of Japan’s largest and busiest cities, located strategically close to the Asian mainland. Sekisui House, Ltd., a renowned Japanese construction company, is now building the hotel and aiming to complete it by January 2021. Based on Hotel JAL City's brand concept “smart simplicity”, the new hotel will offer a smart...
Fitch Lodge Opens as Part of Kimpton Key West Collection
Kimpton Key West | August 20, 2020
KEY WEST, Fla. (August 20, 2020) – Kimpton Key West will take the laid-back, bohemian-style experience sought in the Florida Keys to the next level with the September 3 opening of Fitch Lodge, the third of five hotels to open in the highly-anticipated collection of boutique properties. Made up of a small group of authentic, turn-of-the-19th-century conch houses, Fitch Lodge will join Winslow’s Bungalows and Lighthouse Hotel in offering guests the Kimpton experience, South Florida-style. The remaining two properties in the collection, Ridley House and Ella’s Cottages, are expected to open later this fall. Conveniently located just...
Extended Stay America – Titusville – Space Center Opens in Titusville, Florida
Extended Stay America® | August 20, 2020
Charlotte, NC, August 20, 2020 — Extended Stay America, Inc. (NASDAQ:STAY), the largest mid-priced extended-stay hotel brand, announced today the opening of the Extended Stay America – Titusville – Space Center – in Titusville, Florida. The 4-story 124-room property features complimentary Wi-Fi, premium cable, a STAYFIT fitness room, STAYCLEAN laundry room, and our signature spacious STAYPLAY lobby with additional vending options. The rooms include fully equipped kitchens with full-size refrigerators, stovetop, cookware, utensils, and dishes as well as pillowtop beds, recliners, spacious workspace, and television streaming capabi...
Accor and sbe Unveil Asia’s First Mondrian Hotel in Asia
Accor | August 19, 2020
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 19, 2020 - Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group, and sbe, the leading international hospitality group that develops, manages and operates award-winning brands, are pleased to announce the first Mondrian hotel in Asia Pacific. Mondrian Seoul Itaewon, which is being developed in partnership with Yojin Construction & Engineering, marks the fifth property in the Mondrian portfolio. With new hotels slated for Bordeaux and Cannes next year, the Mondrian brand expects to grow its lifestyle hotel portfolio to approximately 15 properties by 2022. Together, Mondrian Seoul Itaewon, Mondrian Bordeaux, and ...
NexGen Hotels Plans April 2021 Groundbreaking of Home2 Suites by Hilton in Des Plaines, Illinois
| August 18, 2020
(Itasca, Illinois, Aug. 18, 2020) NexGen Hotels, a hotel development and management company, will break ground on its first Home2 Suites by Hilton this April. The property will be located at 1700 S. Higgins Rd. in Des Plaines, Illinois which is less than four miles from O’Hare International Airport The $16 million, five-story hotel has 107 suites and is scheduled to open the summer of 2022. NexGen Hotels is the general contractor and developer for the 63,000-square foot property. Origination Design based in Alpharetta, Georgia is the architect, and Genuine Hospitality Group located in St. Louis, Missouri will manage the hotel. H...
JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort to Debut in Southern California
JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort | August 18, 2020
ANAHEIM, Calif. - JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, Inc., announces the opening of the JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort set to take place on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Located at the Anaheim GardenWalk, just steps from Disneyland Resort® and the Anaheim Convention Center, the Anaheim hotel provides travelers a luxury, curated experience that exudes warmth and peace. Whether you visit to work, learn, or play, be among the first guests to take part in a luxurious stay in one of the property’s 466 lavish guest rooms, including 19 suites with quiet floors. Boasting barn door entrances to closets and bathrooms and large walk-in showe...
Mountain Shore Properties Plans New Hyatt House Hotel in Tallahassee’s Railroad Square Art District
Mountain Shore Properties (MSP) | August 18, 2020
Olympia Hotel Management Tapped as Operating Partner August 18, 2020 - Portland, ME - Mountain Shore Properties (MSP), a Charleston, South Carolina-based developer, is planning to open a new Hyatt House hotel in Tallahassee’s Railroad Square Art District. The upscale, extended stay Hyatt House Tallahassee Capitol – University is currently under construction and scheduled to open in February 2021. The five-story, 80,000 square foot property will have 120 guestrooms, including 77 with full kitchens, a large patio with outdoor bar service, an outdoor pool, a fitness room and an 846-square-foot meeting room. There will be 6,000 square ...
Wild Dunes Resort Plans Spring 2021 Opening of Sweetgrass Inn
Wild Dunes Resort, A Destination Hotel | August 18, 2020
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. – August 18, 2020 – Wild Dunes Resort has announced that its newest hotel, currently under construction and set to open in Spring 2021, will be named Sweetgrass Inn. Rooted in culture and intrinsically tied to Wild Dunes Resort's island setting, the Sweetgrass Inn is inspired by the native sweetgrass that peppers the Lowcountry’s barrier islands. “We were inspired by the sweetgrass that anchors the dunes of the Lowcountry’s barrier islands, including the Isle of Palms,” says Frank Fredericks, managing director at Wild Dunes Resort. “Sweetgrass provides stability, preserves history and fosters life. The Swe...
Marriott International Announces Opening of First Fairfield Inn by Marriott in Peru
Marriott International | August 17, 2020
Fairfield by Marriott, one of Marriott International's 30 global brands, will now also be represented in Peru with the opening of the new Fairfield by Marriott Lima Miraflores, located in Lima's main tourist district. Building upon its strong heritage from the Marriott family retreat, the Fairfield Farm, and creating an environment that focuses on the warmth and simplicity of delivering an inviting and seamless experience, the hotel looks forward to welcoming guests visiting Lima for business or pleasure with friendly service and warm, inviting spaces offering respite from everyday committments. The experience continues to be backed by the...
Mar Monte Hotel Debuts in Santa Barbara, California and Joins The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Brand
Mar Monte Hotel | August 17, 2020
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (August 17, 2020) – The new Mar Monte Hotel, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, emerges as Santa Barbara’s newest lifestyle boutique hotel with reimagined guest rooms, two new food and beverage concepts, and programming that reflects the distinct rhythm of the California coast. The 200-room hotel serves as a gateway to the American Riviera and is situated across the street from East Beach, just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara and the famed Funk Zone. With the addition of Mar Monte, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand – which was launched in 2016 and is known for experiences that inspire guests to ...
The St. Joe Company and BRW MidGrove Form Joint Venture to Bring the Lodge 30A, a Boutique Hotel, to Seagrove Beach, Florida
The St. Joe Company | August 14, 2020
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. - The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe”) and BRW MidGrove, LLC (“BRW”) today announced the formation of a joint venture to construct The Lodge 30A, a planned boutique hotel in Seagrove Beach, Florida. Plans call for The Lodge 30A to be located on Scenic County Highway 30A adjacent to Greenway Station, a planned mixed use development. Current plans for The Lodge 30A call for a picturesque three-story hotel with amenities such as a fitness center and outdoor pool. Architecture plans and interior design concepts employ the use of natural materials in a modern way, taking inspiration from the surrounding a...
New Renaissance Milwaukee West Hotel Opens in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Renaissance Milwaukee West Hotel | August 14, 2020
WAUWATOSA, Wis. (August 2020) – Providing a new, luxurious destination in Milwaukee’s metropolitan area, Renaissance Milwaukee West, 2300 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa, announces it has officially opened to the public, inspiring community confidence that the hospitality industry is making a return. Nestled in the heart of Milwaukee’s western neighbor, just minutes from downtown, Renaissance Milwaukee West serves as a unique hub for both travelers and locals, alike, within convenient proximity to businesses including Milwaukee County Research Park, Medical College of Wisconsin and several other large and small corporations. Guests staying at...
