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IHG Signs the 229-room Holiday Inn Rome – Pisana; To Open in Q4 2013 Following Conversion
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) | July 24, 2013
24 July, 2013 - IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) one of the world's largest hotel companies, has announced the signing of its third Holiday Inn hotel in Rome, the Holiday Inn Rome – Pisana. Holiday Inn Rome – Pisana is due to open in quarter four of 2013, following a conversion from an existing hotel brand to an IHG branded hotel, and will operate under a franchise agreement with Roma Ovest S.r.l., part of JSH Group. Boasting 229 bedrooms, two restaurants and an elegant lounge bar, the Holiday Inn Rome – Pisana is ideal for leisure travellers wanting to relax in a modern welcoming environment. The hotel's seven meeting rooms eq...
The 460-room Hilton Times Square in NYC Completes $15 Million Hotel Revitalization Project
Hilton Hotels & Resorts | July 22, 2013
July 22, 2013 - NEW YORK - Hilton Worldwide proudly announces a fresh chapter in the life of Hilton Times Square. The iconic, upscale full-service hotel in New York, New York, features 460 all-new guest rooms (including two all-new suites). Drawing on inspiration from Times Squares' history, formally known as Long Acre Square, the design direction for the newly renovated hotel is based on the "squares" history. This boutique-style property is perfectly situated on famous 42nd Street in the heart of Times Square excitement. Hilton Times Square was originally built in 2000. The hotel features a modernist facade of geometric shapes in prim...
IHG to Open 57-room Hotel Indigo Paris – Opera in 2014 Through a Property Renovation and Conversion
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) | July 22, 2013
22 July, 2013 - IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading global hotel companies, is proud to announce the signing of a management agreement with Société Foncière Lyonnaise (SFL) for the development of Hotel Indigo Paris – Opera, France. Located just a few steps from Opera Garnier and the InterContinental Paris Le Grand, this addition follows the recent signings of the Hotel Indigo boutique brand in Rome and Brighton. The property is owned by Société Foncière Lyonnaise (SFL) one of the largest real estate owners in France. The property, currently trading under an existing brand, will undergo major renovatio...
The 194-room Courtyard by Marriott Aberdeen Airport Hotel Opens in the UK
Marriott Hotels | July 18, 2013
London - July 18, 2013 – Marriott International revealed the new European-inspired design of its upper-moderate Courtyard by Marriott brand with the opening of the 194-room Courtyard by Marriott Aberdeen Airport Hotel in the United Kingdom. As the first example of the design model announced in 2011, the property is a welcome addition to the brand's offering of 45 hotels in Europe and more than 900 hotels worldwide. Boasting a contemporary and fresh new design and enhanced room functionality, the new Courtyard model is designed to be more locally relevant and appeal to the European traveller. The Courtyard Aberdeen Airport Hotel is the...
IHG Opens the First InterContinental Hotel in Nigeria, the 358-room InterContinental Lagos
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) | July 18, 2013
18 July, 2013 - Lagos, Nigeria: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened InterContinental Lagos, its first hotel in Nigeria and the company's first InterContinental hotel in West Africa. The 358-room InterContinental Lagos is located on Victoria Island, the Nigerian city's business and diplomatic hub, home to numerous embassies and multinational companies. Close to Lagos Creek, the 23-story hotel offers guests stunning panoramic views of the Gulf of Guinea. Lagos is the largest city in the country, as well as one of the biggest and fastest-growing cities in Africa. The hotel is set to appeal to local residents and international tr...
Marriott and CJSC Crocus International to Open Moscow Marriott Hotel Crocus City in Russia in 2016
Marriott Hotels | July 18, 2013
London - July 18, 2013 – Marriott International, Inc. has announced plans to open the 250-room Moscow Marriott Hotel Crocus City in Russia under a management agreement with CJSC Crocus International. The hotel is expected to open in 2016 and will be part of the company's signature global brand, Marriott Hotels, and 10th property opened or signed in the Moscow area. "We are expanding our footprint in Russia and look forward to having a Marriott Hotel in this emerging and popular destination outside of Moscow," said Amy McPherson, president and managing director of Marriott International in Europe. "Russia continues to be a major focus ...
Hilton Worldwide to Debut in Estonia with the Signing of Hilton Tallinn, Slated for 2016 Opening
Hilton Hotels & Resorts | July 18, 2013
July 18, 2013 - TALLINN, Estonia - Set to open in the heart of Estonia's historic capital, Hilton Tallinn becomes Hilton Worldwide's first property to be announced in the Baltic States. The upscale hotel is expected to begin welcoming guests in 2016 and will be located just a few minutes' walk from the historic old town and major commercial areas of the city, making it an ideal choice for both business and leisure guests. The announcement comes following the signing of a management agreement by Hilton Worldwide with project owner Fortuna Travel OÜ, part of the Olympic Entertainment Group that is publicly listed on the Tallinn and Warsa...
July 30th Opening Set for the Dual-Branded Courtyard and Residence Inn Hotels in Syracuse, New York
Marriott International, Inc. | July 18, 2013
Managed by New Castle Hotels & Resorts Syracuse, New York - July 18, 2013 - Marriott today announced the opening of a combined 102-room Courtyard Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square and 78-suite Residence Inn Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square in Syracuse, New York. Scheduled to open on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, the hotels were developed by the Inns at Armory Square, LLC, and will be managed by New Castle Hotels & Resorts of Shelton, Connecticut. Located eight miles from Syracuse Hancock International Airport, the hotels anchor the city's new Connective Corridor, which links Armory Square with Syracuse University, and mark the late...
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Breaks Ground in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico; Slated to Open in Summer 2014
July 16, 2013
Xalapa, Ver (July 15, 2013) - InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Selfi Grupo Operador de Estacionamientos, S.A. de C.V., recently celebrated the ground break on April 22nd of the Holiday Inn Express® Hotel Xalapa. Prominent personalities who attended the ground-breaking ceremony included José Antonio Mansur Beltrán, Federal Delegate of the Economy Ministry, (SE), Carlos Canales Freeman, Chairman State of the Association of Industrial of the State of Veracruz A.C. (Aievac), members of Congress of State and executives, and members of the construction company GILCA among others. Slated to open summer 2014, the construction of this ...
IHG and Felicity Asset Co. Sign Agreement to Build Holiday Inn & Suites Rayong City Centre, Thailand
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) | July 15, 2013
Bangkok, Thailand, 15 July: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's largest hotel companies, and Felicity Asset Co. Ltd have signed an agreement to build Holiday Inn & Suites Rayong City Centre, the first IHG property in Rayong. The 300-room property will be situated in the heart of Rayong's city centre adjacent to the Laemtong Shopping Mall. It is conveniently located close to ten of Thailand's major industrial parks including the Eastern Seaboard Industrial Park and Map Ta Phut Industrial Park. Holiday Inn & Suites Rayong City Centre will be the first international branded hotel in Rayong's city centre. The...
San Diego Marriott Mission Valley Completes $9 Million Renovation of Guest Rooms and Public Spaces
Marriott Hotels & Resorts | July 12, 2013
San Diego, C.A. (July 12, 2013) - The San Diego Marriott Mission Valley has just completed a $9 million renovation project, it was announced by Erikk Hilgert, General Manager. According to Mr. Hilgert, the renovation encompassed the hotel lobby, all 350 guest rooms, six new Parlor Suites, an additional floor of Concierge Rooms to accommodate Marriott Rewards® travelers, the Concierge Lounge, and outdoor spaces. "We spent a great deal of time listening to guest comments with regard to what they felt would enhance their experience, and as a result, our renovation plan included many of these improvements as well as items which we felt wou...
Washington DC Marriott at Metro Center Completes Multi-Million Dollar Guestroom Renovation
Washington Marriott at Metro Center | July 12, 2013
Washington, DC - July 12, 2013 – The Washington Marriott at Metro Center, situated at 775 12th Street and H Street, NW, announced today the completion of the renovation of its 459 guestrooms and suites, a multi-million investment by its owners, Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. In addition to the new look of the guestrooms; the hotel is an early adopter of Marriott Hotels' new mobile check-in, allowing smartphone users a convenient, easier and faster way to check-in. Marriott Hotels is the signature brand within the Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) global portfolio. "We are thrilled with our guestrooms' new look and to be one of ...
Home2 Suites by Hilton® Opens Nashville, Tennessee Airport Location
Home2 Suites by Hilton | July 12, 2013
MCLEAN Va. - July 12, 2013 - Home2 Suites by Hilton, the award-winning mid-tier, all-suite hotel brand by Hilton Worldwide designed for modern business travelers and extended-stay guests, today announced the opening of its 19th U.S. hotel, Home2 Suites by Hilton Nashville-Airport. The first guest to check-in yesterday received a Nook tablet. "Nashville is a growing market for the extended stay segment, with the many businesses, universities and local attractions located in the area," said Bill Duncan, global head, Home2 Suites by Hilton. "We are excited to share our hip and humble offering with our guests and the local community, and we...
When Is a Hilton Not a Hilton?
July 9, 2013
by Bruce Humphrey Hilton is one of if not the most recognizable hotel brand names in the world today. So how can a Hilton hotel not be what it claims to be? Hilton is very conscious of its brand name and the standards required for their name to be over the front door of any property. So when is a Hilton not a Hilton? Recently the Hilton in mid-town New York announced that it will be dropping room service from the end of August at this 1,981 room hotel. The reason for this change in service is financial; the hotel cannot make money so the decision has been made to withdraw the service. A sound business move, or is it? Over recent decades...
Completing Extensive Renovation and Conversion, the DoubleTree by Hilton London – Hyde Park Opens
Westmont Hospitality Group | July 8, 2013
LONDON - July 8, 2013 - DoubleTree by Hilton, one of ten unique brands within Hilton Worldwide, welcomes DoubleTree by Hilton London - Hyde Park to its portfolio, taking the total number of properties in the capital to nine. The hotel is ideally located opposite Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens and offers a relaxed city retreat with a focus on style and contemporary comfort. The conversion, which has seen the hotel undergo a £10 million full refurbishment, has created a spacious 24-hour fitness centre, as well as 12 new first floor guest rooms, taking the total number to 228. In September 2013, the hotel will also launch a restaurant w...
The 122-room Holiday Inn® Guayaquil Airport Hotel Opens in Ecuador
Holiday Inn hotels | July 1, 2013
MIAMI - July 1, 2013 – InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], one of the world's largest hotel companies, today announced the opening of the 122-room Holiday Inn® Hotel Guayaquil Airport in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The seven-story new-build hotel is adjacent to the José Joaqu'n de Olmedo International Airport, and is the second IHG®-branded hotel for Ecuador, with the first being the Holiday Inn Express® Quito, located in Ecuador's capital city of Quito. "The addition of the Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport hotel is in line with IHG's strategy to expand our portfolio in all key markets across the region," said Al...
Iconic Paris Hotel to Re-brand as Paris Marriott Opera Ambassador Hotel
Marriott Hotels | June 27, 2013
June 27, 2013 - London – Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) today announced that the 298-room Paris Marriott Opera Ambassador Hotel will join its portfolio of more than 3,800 properties worldwide on 1st July 2013 under a franchise agreement with WB AMBASSADOR SAS. Located in the heart of the city, the historic property will become the most recent addition to Marriott International's signature global brand, Marriott Hotels, and represents the company's 12th property in Paris. "We are delighted to grow our footprint in Paris with this timeless property," said Amy McPherson, president and managing director of Marriott International...
The 133-room Holiday Inn Madrid–Las Tablas to Open in Spain in Q3 2013
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) | June 27, 2013
27 June, 2013 - InterContinental Hotels Group's (IHG) Holiday Inn brand continues to grow in Spain, with the signing of Holiday Inn Madrid – Las Tablas. Holiday Inn Madrid – Las Tablas due to open at the beginning of quarter three this year will operate under a franchise agreement with Gestion T3 Hotels who operate four other IHG hotels in Spain. The 133 room hotel is a conversion from an existing hotel, where a renovation project is already under way and is set to provide improved facilities for its guests. Upon completion, the refurbished hotel situated in a new business district in Las Tablas is set to attract domestic and intern...
Downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin 205-room Marriott Opens Ahead of Schedule
June 26, 2013
June 26, 2013 --Downtown Milwaukee's new 205-room Marriott hotel opens Wednesday, weeks ahead of what had been a planned mid-July opening. The hotel, at 323 E. Wisconsin Ave., gives Marriott International Inc. its first full-service brand, with a banquet room and restaurant, in downtown Milwaukee, where there are three other Marriott brands: Residence Inn by Marriott, Courtyard by Marriott and the newly branded Fairfield Inn & Suites -- all west of the Milwaukee River. Milwaukee was among the largest U.S. cities that lacked a full-service Marriott hotel. The $54 million hotel, with 130 full- and part-time employees, combines new co...
IHG’s Holiday Inn Signs Three New-Build UK Properties Opening in Q3 2013 and in 2014
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) | June 25, 2013
26 June, 2013 - IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) continues to grow its presence in the UK with the signing of three new hotels – Holiday Inn Huntingdon - Racecourse in Cambridgeshire, Holiday Inn Glasgow Green in Scotland and Holiday Inn - Watford Junction in Hertfordshire. The first of the three to open will be Holiday Inn Huntingdon - Racecourse , a 98 room new build due to open its doors in quarter three of 2013. The hotel will operate under a franchise agreement with HP Hotels Limited who also own Holiday Inn Express Nuneaton. In 2014, a franchise agreement with Nine Hospitality LTD will see Holiday Inn - Watford Junction open,...
Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Downtown/Seaport Transforms Historic Warehouse Into Hotel
Residence Inn by Marriott | June 24, 2013
The 120-suite Property is Owned by an Affiliate of Norwich Partners and Managed by True North Hotel Group, Inc Boston, MA - June 25, 2013 - A new 120-suite Residence Inn by Marriott opened this week in downtown Boston's Seaport District, breathing new life into a six-story classical revival-style 1900s building once likely used for sugar and molasses warehousing. Located at 370 Congress Street, the Residence Inn Boston Downtown/Seaport will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by an affiliate of Norwich Partners and managed by True North Hotel Group, Inc. Group One Partners, Inc., of Boston served as architect and designer. Originall...
The 100-suite Residence Inn Hotel Opens in Irmo, South Carolina
Residence Inn | June 24, 2013
Owned by South Side Parners, LLC and Managed by Solara Hospitality, LLC Irmo, South Carolina - June 25, 2013 - The 100-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Irmo, South Carolina is scheduled to open on Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Located at 944 Lake Murray Boulevard, the Residence Inn Columbia Northwest/Harbison will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by South Side Parners, LLC and managed by Solara Hospitality, LLC. Located 10 minutes from downtown Columbia and 13 miles from Columbia Metropolitan Airport, the Residence Inn Columbia Northwest/Harbison offers its guests convenient access to the University of South Carolina, Lake Murray, Har...
In Memoriam: Celebrating the Life of Stephen Garff Marriott
June 24, 2013
June 24, 2013 - Stephen Garff Marriott, Executive Vice President for Culture at Marriott International, the global hotel company founded by his grandparents in 1927, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2013, after a prolonged battle with a degenerative mitochondrial disease. He was 54 years old. In his most recent role, Stephen led Marriott Worldwide Business Councils and was responsible for perpetuating Marriott's core values and culture throughout the company. His father, Marriott International Executive Chairman J.W. "Bill" Marriott, Jr., said, "Stephen was an inspiration to us every day as he struggled with a challenging disease that co...
Carlos Rodriguez of Driftwood Hospitality Talks Hotel Expansion in Miami-Dade, Florida
June 24, 2013
June 24, 2013--Carlos J. Rodriguez has been working in the hotel business in Miami-Dade for 17 years, so he's seen several boom-and-bust cycles. He formed Cardel Hotels in Miami in 1996, a company that merged with North Palm Beach-based Driftwood Hospitality Management 10 years ago. As executive vice president and partner at Driftwood Hospitality Management, Rodriguez is now overseeing a new booming period. Driftwood, a North Palm Beach business with an office in Coral Gables, designs, develops, staffs and manages hotels around the country and in Costa Rica. The company has plans to enter the Canadian market with a joint venture as well...
