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New Hotel Openings
Radisson Opens Two New Hotels in Historic Istanbul
Radisson | July 13, 2020
Radisson Hotel Group expands its Radisson upscale Scandinavian-inspired brand to Istanbul in Turkey with the opening of two new hotels: the Radisson Hotel Istanbul Sultanahmet and the Radisson Hotel President Beyazit Istanbul, both ideally located in the heart of historic and culturally vibrant Istanbul. Radisson Hotel Group continues its strong expansion in Turkey, with 30 hotels and over 4,500 rooms in operation and under development with an ambition to grow to over 50 hotels and 10,000 rooms within the next 3 to 5 years. The Group currently has four brands represented in Turkey with Radisson Collection, Radisson Blu, Radisson and Park I...
Hyatt Signs With Anolia Holdings Limited to Develop First Hotel in Cyprus
Grand Hyatt | July 13, 2020
CHICAGO (July 13, 2020) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Anolia Holdings Limited for the first Hyatt hotel on the island of Cyprus, Grand Hyatt Limassol. The 300-room luxury resort is expected to open in 2025 and signifies Hyatt’s continued growth into Europe’s leading travel destinations. The new-build beachfront resort will be situated at a Blue Flag beach east of Limassol, one of the island’s most cosmopolitan cities. With a prime beachfront location on the southern coast of the island and 300 bold, light-filled rooms offering sea views, Grand...
Holiday Inn Express Debuts in New Zealand With First Hotel in Queenstown
IHG | July 13, 2020
InterContinental Hotels Group’s® (IHG) fastest growing hotel brand* has made its debut in New Zealand with the launch of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown opening its doors today, 10 July. Opened in partnership with Pro-invest Group, the new-build hotel welcomes guests in time for the start of the ski season, offering an unrivalled location on the corner of Stanley and Sydney Streets in Queenstown’s city centre. The hotel features 227 contemporary guest rooms including spacious suites – a Holiday Inn Express first in Australia and New Zealand – in addition to superior rooms which provide breathtaking views of Lake Wakati...
Casetta Group Relaunches The Pearl Hotel in San Diego, California
Casetta Group | July 9, 2020
LOS ANGELES (July 9, 2020) – The Pearl Hotel, operated by brand and hospitality management firm Casetta Group, reemerges as San Diego’s newest urban retreat and social hub following substantial renovations. Newly redesigned to celebrate the boutique hotel’s 1960s aesthetic paired with Casetta’s philosophy of sustainability without compromising style, The Pearl Hotel welcomes guests with refurbished guest rooms, lobby and public spaces along with an updated dining experience at onsite restaurant, Charles + Dinorah. “For more than 60 years, The Pearl Hotel has been an integral part of San Diego’s Point Loma neighborhood,” said ...
Margaritaville Welcomes New Hotel Collection: Compass by Margaritaville
Margaritaville | July 9, 2020
ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla., July 9, 2020 - On July 15 the first Compass by Margaritaville, Compass Hotel Anna Maria Sound, will open as the newest addition to the brand's expanding portfolio of concepts, offering guests a fresh way to relax, rejuvenate and escape the everyday, in a more intimate hotel setting. Developed by Floridays Development Company and managed by Hostmark Hospitality Group, Compass Hotel Anna Maria Sound is situated on a 220-acre private island community. The first-of-its-kind hotel combines the brand's signature casual luxury with convenience and comfort on Florida's Gulf Coast. "As a global lifestyle brand, it's of ...
Hyatt Bringing Alila Brand to Southern California With First New-Build Resort in the Americas
Alila | July 9, 2020
CHICAGO (July 9, 2020) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today plans for the first new-build Alila resort in the Americas, located in Encinitas, Calif., a quintessential beach town in San Diego’s North County Coastal region. Developed by JMI Realty and Fenway Capital Advisors, Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas will add to Hyatt’s growing Alila brand portfolio, joining Ventana Big Sur, an Alila Resort, as the brand’s second hotel in California and the U.S., along with 14 other luxury properties worldwide. The Alila brand features luxury hotels and resorts in unique locations, distinguished by innovative eco-design, a stro...
Gulph Creek Hotels Opens Four Points by Sheraton in Newton, Massachusetts
Four Points by Sheraton | July 9, 2020
The Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton has officially opened. Catering to the needs of today’s everyday traveler, the hotel offers approachable design, stylish comfort and all the brand’s popular extras including a 24-hour fitness center, heated pool, fast and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, and the Best Brews program. The Four Points Boston Newton underwent a major renovation starting in October. The renovation included all guestrooms, meeting rooms, restaurant, lobby and public spaces. Some of the notable changes include; larger bathrooms on the executive floors, high-speed Cat 6 wiring throughout to ensure a fast Internet connec...
Insignia Hospitality Group Opens TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Midland, Texas
TownePlace Suites by Marriott | July 8, 2020
Midland, TX – July 8, 2020 – The TownePlace Suites by Marriott Midland South/I-20 has officially opened for business. The new 92-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 local area. Located at 912 Crump Street, it will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Insignia Hospitality Group of Midland, Texas. “We are excited with the continued growth of the TownePlace Suites brand in the Midland area,” said Diane Mayer, Vice President and Global Brand Manager, TownePlace Suites at Marriott International. “At TownePl...
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Unveils Plans to Enter Nepal and Bhutan, Introduces Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Brand in India
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts | July 7, 2020
PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 7, 2020 - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with 9,300 hotels across approximately 90 countries, today unveiled plans to open its first hotels in Nepal and Bhutan, while also announcing the recent opening of the Hawthorn Suites® by Wyndham Dwarka—the first Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham hotel in India. All three hotels are part of Wyndham's larger efforts to significantly expand its footprint across the Indian subcontinent and are complemented by additional properties in the region that either recently opened or are slated to open over the next nine months. Wyndham is currentl...
Peachtree Hotel Group Opens SpringHill Suites Atlanta Perimeter Center Following Transformation and Rebranding
SpringHill Suites by Marriott | July 7, 2020
ATLANTA – July 7, 2020 – Marriott International announced today that the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Atlanta, Georgia is now open for business. The 150-suite hotel, located at 1005 Crestline Parkway, will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Peachtree Hotel Group and managed by Peachtree Hospitality Management both located in Atlanta, Georgia. General Manager Jennifer Geiger spearheads the management team at the property for Peachtree Hotel Group. Located near Perimeter Mall and downtown Atlanta, the SpringHill Suites Atlanta Perimeter Center offers guests convenient access to the Art Institute of Atlanta, American InterConti...
Lodi Hospitality Opens Fairfield by Marriott in Lodi, California
Fairfield by Marriott | July 6, 2020
Lodi, CA – July 6, 2020 – The 72-room Fairfield by Marriott hotel in Lodi, California is now open for business with a new décor that provides guests with a feeling of warmth and calm while traveling. Located at 262 Rocky Lane, the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Lodi will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Lodi Hospitality LLC. Situated in the heart of Lodi wine country, Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Lodi offers guests convenient access to downtown Lodi, Lodi Lake, the World of Wonders Science Museum and numerous local wineries, breweries and restaurants. “Delivering both function and comfort, o...
Newly Built Park Inn by Radisson Opens in Florence, South Carolina
Park Inn by Radisson | July 6, 2020
Park Inn by Radisson, the hotel brand synonymous with stress-free experiences and upbeat environments, is proud to announce the opening of its latest property, Park Inn by Radisson Florence, SC, located at 1729 Mandeville Road. This marks one of the first new-build Park Inn by Radisson hotels to open in the U.S. The hotel features modern guest rooms and deluxe amenities ideal for both business and leisure guests. Situated just six miles from Florence Regional Airport (FLO) and minutes from the city’s downtown, the hotel’s central location is perfect for guests visiting any of the area’s exciting attractions and corporate hubs. Whethe...
Hotel Nikko Hai Phong Set for August 2020 Opening
Nikko Hotels International | July 6, 2020
HAI PHONG, Vietnam & TOKYO - The Hotel Nikko Hai Phong today announced that it will open on August 1st, 2020. Operated by Nikko Hotels International, one of three hotel groups belonging to Okura Nikko Hotels, the hotel is situated in Hai Phong, the largest port city in Vietnam. Inspired by Japanese-style “omotenashi” hospitality, Hotel Nikko Hai Phong will offer the utmost comfort and relaxation with elegant rooms, prestigious cuisine and a wide range of facilities. With the hotel’s prime location in Vietnam’s main overseas trading gateway surrounded by many of Northern Vietnam’s attractions, guests will enjoy convenient ...
Fairfield by Marriott® Hotel Opens in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota Led by General Manager John Koenig
Fairfield by Marriott | July 2, 2020
Brooklyn Center, MN – July 2, 2020 – The 82-room Fairfield by Marriott hotel located in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota is now open for business with a new décor that provides guests with a feeling of warmth and calm while traveling. Located at 6250 Earle Brown Drive, the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Minneapolis North will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Empire Hotels Group and managed by Rudra Management of Cheektowaga, New York. Situated next to the historic Earle Brown Heritage Center and eight miles from downtown Minneapolis, the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Minneapolis North offers guests convenient acces...
PM Hotel Group Opens Canopy by Hilton Austin Downtown in Texas
Canopy by Hilton | July 2, 2020
AUSTIN, TEXAS (July 2, 2020) - Canopy by Hilton Austin Downtown is pleased to announce its grand opening on Wednesday, July 1. Situated at 604 W 6th Street, the six-floor, 140-room property provides a dynamic urban oasis for guests seeking to experience the city at the intersection of metropolitan living and a lively nightlife scene. The developer and owner is locally-based Scenic Capital Advisors, a private real estate investment firm founded by Rick Singleton, and the property’s operations are managed by PM Hotel Group. “Austin is known for its funky city culture, tech innovation, and oasis of outdoor activities and natural beauty, and...
Virgin Hotels Nashville Opens Its Doors
July 1, 2020
Virgin Hotels has opened the doors at its newest property in Nashville. Located at the helm of Nashville’s historic Music Row neighbourhood, Virgin Hotels Nashville offers a one-of-a-kind hotel experience with multiple dining and drinking options including The Pool Club, Commons Club and Funny Library Coffee Shop. “We’re thrilled to officially open our doors in the Music City,” said Raul Leal, CEO of Virgin Hotels. “We’ve taken measures above and beyond our standards to ensure our guests will feel comfortable, safe and well taken care of while ...
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Grows La Quinta by Wyndham Brand Internationally
La Quinta by Wyndham | July 1, 2020
PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 1, 2020 - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with 9,300 hotels across approximately 90 countries, today announced plans to further expand its La Quinta® by Wyndham brand with the addition of two new hotels in Turkey: the 86-room La Quinta by Wyndham Giresun and the 175-room, La Quinta by Wyndham Bodrum. The new hotels join the previously announced 404-room La Quinta by Wyndham Istanbul Gunesli—the first La Quinta hotel to open outside of the Americas—and are the latest in a string of international signings and openings since Wyndham acquired the brand in May of 2018. E...
Hyatt Centric Brand Expands to Minnesota With Opening of Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis
Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis | July 1, 2020
CHICAGO (July 1, 2020) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis. Once known as the Minneapolis Athletic Club, the 154-room upscale lifestyle hotel with 22 suites is centrally located in the heart of Minneapolis, MN. The hotel features contemporary design, upscale guestroom and hotel amenities such as Drybar Buttercup salon-quality blow-dryers in each room, a state-of-the-art 7,000-square-foot fitness center with an indoor running track, a lobby bar and restaurant featuring American cuisine and private event facilities that can host up to 200 guests. Located in the city center of...
IHG Opens ANA Holiday Inn Resort Shinano Omachi Kuroyon in Japan
IHG | July 1, 2020
ANA Holiday Inn Resort Shinano-omachi Kuroyon opens today 1 July in Nagano, Omachi city, combining international know-how and spectacular natural surrounds for an all-new resort experience. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) today welcomes ANA Holiday Inn Resort Shinano Omachi Kuroyon, marking the first international resort in Shinano-omachi area and Japan’s second Holiday Inn Resort. Surrounded by the region’s rich nature, history and culture, the resort is located in the city of Omachi, with Nagano the closest major city – and the highest prefectural capital in Japan – lending its acclaimed mountain vistas, trails and untouche...
Boutique Hotel Brand, Hotel Indigo®, Opens First Hotel in Cyprus
IHG | July 1, 2020
IHG® Hotels & Resorts opens the first and only branded boutique hotel in Cyprus - Hotel Indigo® Larnaca. Each of the hotel’s 40 bedrooms are all uniquely designed and inspired by Cyprus’s craft heritage with balconies overlooking the picturesque city of Larnaca. Just a five-minute drive from the airport, the hotel is centrally located in one of Larnaca’s most historic areas, near the church of St. Lazarus and close to Finikoudes and Mackenzie beaches. Within walking distance to the beach, the hotel combined two traditional Cypriot beach homes into a new hotel, marrying design elements from both old and new. The bedrooms have ...
Marriott Signs With The Armour Group Limited for MUIR, Autograph Collection in Nova Scotia
Marriott International | July 1, 2020
Toronto, ON – July 1, 2020 – Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced a deal to bring its Autograph Collection brand to Halifax, Nova Scotia with a 110-room hotel to be called MUIR, Autograph Collection. The property’s developer, The Armour Group Limited, expects to open the hotel in Spring 2021 as part of Queen’s Marque, a mixed-use project in the heart of Halifax that is poised to redefine the city’s waterfront. “We’re delighted to be working with The Armour Group to open our first Autograph Collection hotel in Nova Scotia, in the much loved city of Halifax – a destination where domestic and internationa...
Springhill Suites By Marriott Opens in Winchester, Virginia Led by General Manager Bill North
SpringHill Suites by Marriott | June 30, 2020
Winchester, VA – June 30, 2020 – SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Winchester, Virginia announces that it has officially opened. The 96-suite hotel, located at 280 Market Street, will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by BTB Hospitality LLC and managed by Marshall Hotels and Resorts of Salisbury, Maryland. General Manager Bill North, Director of Sales Meaghan Fox and Front Office Manager Kaitlyn Endicott lead the management team at the property. The SpringHill Suites Winchester is situated in Rutherford Crossing, just off Interstate 81 and US 11. The hotel offers guests convenient access to historic downtown Winchester, the Museum ...
Karisma Hotels & Resorts Launches Margaritaville Island Reserve, The First Collection Of Laid-Back Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts For The Brand
Karisma Hotels & Resorts | June 30, 2020
CANCUN, Mexico, June 30, 2020 - On July 1 Karisma Hotels & Resorts will open the doors to its highly anticipated Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun. Located on Mexico's stunning Riviera Maya coast, the all-inclusive oceanfront resort marks the official debut of Margaritaville's new laid-back luxury Island Reserve concept, and the first property in Mexico for the brand. "The launch of the Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun is our first of many Island Reserve resorts, with properties in Riviera Maya and Cap Cana on the horizon for 2021," said Bill Linehan, president of Premier Worldwide Marketing, the exclusive world...
Fairfield by Marriott® Hotel Opens in Duncan, South Carolina Led by General Manager Shawn Kosloff
Fairfield by Marriott | June 29, 2020
Duncan, SC – June 29, 2020 – The 91-room Fairfield by Marriott hotel in Duncan, South Carolina has officially opened with a new décor that provides guests with a feeling of warmth and calm while traveling. Located at 149 Rogers Bridge Road, the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Greenville Spartanburg/Duncan will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Millennium Hotel Partners 2 and managed by Gibson Hotel Management of Knoxville, Tennessee. Located eight miles from Greenville Spartanburg International Airport, 11 miles from downtown Spartanburg and 18 miles from downtown Greenville, the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites G...
