Minor Hotels to Debut in Singapore With Avani Hotels & Resorts Lifestyle Brand
Avani Hotels & Resorts | September 3rd, 2024
Kimpton San Antonio Celebrates Its Topping Out on Schedule
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants | July 20th, 2023
IHG Hotels & Resorts Continues Expansion in Saudi Arabia With Hotel Indigo in NEOM’s Oxagon
IHG Hotels & Resorts | July 20, 2023
20 July 2023, Saudi Arabia: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, with 6000 hotels across 18 brands, has signed a franchise agreement that will see a Hotel Indigo property open in Oxagon, a coastal industrial city in NEOM, located in the Northwest region of Saudi Arabia. In Oxagon, thriving communities will exist seamlessly alongside clean industry, commercial, hospitality, entertainment and retail activities. The 250-key Hotel Indigo property will be situated in Oxagon’s first residential community and will open its doors in 2026. Designed to seamlessly integrate work, live, and play, Oxagon’s neig...
Kimpton San Antonio Celebrates Its Topping Out on Schedule
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants | July 20, 2023
SAN ANTONIO, TX (July 20, 2023) - White Lodging and its partners are pleased to announce that they have officially topped out the first Kimpton Hotel in San Antonio. The construction milestone on the 10-story building keeps the project on schedule after breaking ground in October of last year. Kimpton San Antonio, located at 423 S Alamo in downtown San Antonio, is set to open in the fourth quarter of 2024. As a part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, Kimpton San Antonio stands at the forefront of a new wave of hospitality destinations in the city, offering a truly exceptional luxury lifestyle hotel experience. N...
American Heartland to Develop $2 Billion Theme Park and Resort in Northeast Oklahoma
American Heartland Theme Park and Resort | July 19, 2023
VINITA, Okla.--Today Oklahoma state and local officials joined American Heartland leadership to announce American Heartland Theme Park and Resort, a more than $2 billion entertainment destination development in northeast Oklahoma, just west of Grand Lake on Route 66. The development will be built in phases starting with a large-scale RV park with cabins scheduled to open phase one in spring 2025 and a world-class theme park and resort scheduled to open in 2026. The American Heartland Theme Park and Resort will offer a unique visitor experience rivaling the world’s top resort destinations. “We are thrilled to make Oklahoma the home of ...
Hard Rock International and Mercan Properties Plan New Hard Rock Hotel Algarve in Portugal
Hard Rock International | July 18, 2023
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., July 18, 2023 -- Hard Rock International announced development plans to open a new Hard Rock Hotel Algarve in Portugal. The new development will be located near the gorgeous sands in Praia do Vau, Portimão, further expanding the iconic brand's global reach. The property, set to begin construction in early 2024 and open in Summer 2026, will have around 275 luxurious rooms and suites and an additional 150 branded serviced apartments. Along with direct access to the beach while on property, guests will enjoy a wide range of amenities including the beloved Hard Rock Roxity Kids Club™, three restaurants, three bars, thre...
IHG Partners With Odom Living to Introduce Vignette Collection to Phnom Penh
IHG Hotels & Resorts | July 18, 2023
Phnom Penh, Cambodia - 18 July 2023: IHG Hotels & Resorts today announces a partnership with Odom Living Co., Ltd. to introduce Vignette Collection to Phnom Penh in 2027. Located in the heart of Cambodia’s bustling capital, the 50-room Vignette Collection Phnom Penh Odom will provide guests with an exclusive Luxury & Lifestyle destination and joins a family of distinctive, elegant, and intriguing luxury and lifestyle hotels. Created for the next generation of luxury travellers, each property is unique yet connected by a shared vision to make a positive change for people, place, and planet. The second IHG Hotels & Resor...
Hyatt Signs With JUEL Hospitality to Develop Hyatt Centric Malta
Hyatt Centric | July 17, 2023
CHICAGO (July 17, 2023) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with JUEL Hospitality Limited, part of the JUEL Group, to develop the 160-room Hyatt Centric Malta. The hotel is expected to open in early 2024, marking the second Hyatt-branded property in Malta, joining Hyatt Regency Malta in the heart of St Julian’s, a bustling resort town on the island’s northeast coast known for its thriving nightlife and stunning beaches. Hyatt’s thoughtful expansion of the Hyatt Centric brand represents its commitment to growing its lifestyle and leisure portfolio, while ...
Marriott International and MGM Resorts International Announce Long-Term License Agreement and Creation of “MGM Collection With Marriott Bonvoy”
MGM Resorts International | July 17, 2023
Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) and MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) announced today an exclusive long-term strategic licensing agreement and the creation of MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy, which will launch in October 2023, and encompass 17 of MGM’s unrivaled resorts, representing more than 40,000 rooms in Las Vegas and other cities across the U.S. Beginning in October, several MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy resorts will be available for booking on Marriott’s robust digital platforms, including Marriott.com and the Marriott Bonvoy mobile app, with all properties expected to be available by the end of the yea...
Hilton Partners With Tsiledakis S.A to Open Imperial Flair Chania Old Town, Curio Collection by Hilton
Curio Collection by Hilton | July 13, 2023
CRETE, Greece and MCLEAN, Va. – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced a franchise agreement with Tsiledakis S.A to open Imperial Flair Chania Old Town, Curio Collection by Hilton, which will join two Curio Collection by Hilton hotels in Crete. Set to open in 2026, the 85-room hotel will take a prime beachfront location in the picturesque town of Chania and all guest rooms will feature a private pool. Andreas Koukas, director, development, Greece & Cyprus, Hilton, said, “We’re excited to continue our impressive growth momentum in Greece with this latest signing announcement. In the last month alone, we’ve announced our third hot...
Hilton Signs With Gohar Paradise to Develop Hilton Garden Inn Hyderabad North in Pakistan
Hilton Garden Inn | July 13, 2023
KARACHI, Pakistan – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced the signing of Hilton Garden Inn in Hyderabad. Set to open in 2027, Hilton Garden Inn Hyderabad North was signed with real estate development company Gohar Paradise and will bring the first of Hilton’s award-winning Hilton Garden Inn brand to Sindh, Pakistan. Hilton Garden Inn Hyderabad North will take a prime location in the North area of the city, which is currently seeing extensive development and represents a great area of opportunity for businesses. The property will be part of the Gohar Gateway masterplan development, encompassing the hotel, residential tower, mall and enter...
Montage International to Develop Montage and Pendry Resorts in Punta Mita Along Bahia de Banderas in Nayarit, Mexico
Montage International | July 13, 2023
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIF. (July 13, 2023) – Montage International and DINE have reached an agreement for the development of both a Montage and a Pendry resort within the 1,500-acre, private peninsula master-development community of Punta Mita in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit. Set to open in 2026, the new resorts will include Montage Punta Mita with branded Montage Residences and Pendry Punta Mita with branded Pendry Residences. The resorts will feature luxurious amenities including Spa Montage, Spa Pendry, an array of food & beverage offerings, outdoor sporting experiences, and a variety of indoor and outdoor meeting and event spaces. Gu...
Capital Alliance Secures Planning Permit for Landmark $340M Dual Hotel Development in Melbourne’s Docklands
Capital Alliance | July 13, 2023
VICTORIA: Leading Melbourne property developer, Capital Alliance, is thrilled to announce the approval of the planning permit for its groundbreaking $340M dual hotel project in partnership with Australia's International Hotel Group, TFE Hotels. The permit for the mixed-use lifestyle development at 28-38 Pearl River Road, in Melbourne's dynamic Docklands precinct, allows Capital Alliance to proceed with plans for a state-of-the-art 1000-pax capacity conference centre – one of the largest in Australia - and dual hotels featuring Australia’s largest rooftop infinity pool. The $340M project, featuring the 200-room bespoke Collection by ...
Rivers Casino Philadelphia Plans Boutique Luxury Hotel in Fishtown
Rivers Casino Philadelphia | July 12, 2023
PHILADELPHIA--Rivers Casino Philadelphia is “powering up” its hotel plans. The casino announced today that it will open a 62-suite boutique luxury hotel inside The Battery, the mixed-use lifestyle campus underway on Beach Street in Fishtown. The new casino hotel will be called “Riversuites,” and it promises a high-end experience. The upscale hotel will occupy four dedicated floors of The Battery’s existing adaptive reuse complex, creating a rarity for Philly — a waterfront hotel. The casino could be accepting reservations as early as this fall. Guest suites are cavernous by hotel standards, averaging 854 square feet each,...
IHG Signs With T&K Construction for Development of Holiday Inn in Bhutan
IHG Hotels & Resorts | July 11, 2023
11th July, 2023, Bhutan: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with T&K Construction Private Limited for its first Holiday Inn hotel in Bhutan. Featuring 100-keys, Holiday Inn Thimphu is set to open its doors in Q2 2025 and will bring an internationally renowned brand to leisure and business travellers visiting Bhutan. The hotel marks IHG’s second brand in the country, complementing the existing Six Senses Bhutan. Bhutan's captivating landscapes and natural beauty have garnered attention among leisure travelers on a global scale. In line with th...
IHG Signs With A.P.K Real Estate for Development of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bangkok Asok
IHG Hotels & Resorts | July 10, 2023
Bangkok, Thailand – 10 July 2023: IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, is proud to announce the signing of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bangkok Asok with new partner A.P.K Real Estate Co., Ltd – a highly experienced real estate developer in Thailand. The landmark agreement signals the continued growth of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites brand in the country and marks the first collaboration between IHG and A.P.K Real Estate Co., Ltd, which is building on its three decades of residential experience to enter the hotel market for the first time. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bangk...
IHG Debuts voco Brand in Lebanon With Signing of voco Beirut Central District
IHG Hotels & Resorts | July 6, 2023
Beirut, Lebanon, 6th July 2023: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 hotels, across 18 distinct brands, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with DIA SARL to debut IHG’s premium brand, voco, in the Lebanese capital. The signing took place in Beirut, in the presence of H.E. Walid Nassar, the Minister of Tourism for Lebanon. A conversion property, voco Beirut Central District is scheduled to be rebranded by the end of this year, adding 123 rooms to IHG’s portfolio in the country. Globally, with 46 open hotels and over 50 hotels in the pipeline, voco continues to be ...
Fairmont Signs With Select Group For Redevelopment of The Mere in Cheshire
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts | July 5, 2023
5 July 2023 – Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, a world-leading luxury hotel brand within the Accor group, in partnership with Dubai-based real estate development and investment firm, Select Group, today announced the signing and redevelopment of the historic The Mere in Cheshire. The signing reconfirms Accor’s commitment to strategic growth in global markets, capitalizing on the international strength and vision of the luxury Fairmont brand and its collection of grand hotels around the globe. Overlooking The Mere Lake on the outskirts of the affluent town of Knutsford, Cheshire, the 157-acre resort today offers 81 luxurious guest room...
Hotel Indigo Makes Brand Debut in Romania With New Signing
IHG Hotels & Resorts | July 5, 2023
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, today announces the signing of Hotel Indigo Satu Mare, a brand debut in Romania. This latest signing delivers the lifestyle brand’s market debut in the Balkan nation and strengthens the brand’s presence in Eastern Europe. Located in one of the area’s best-known Art Nouveau building in Satu Mare, the hotel will celebrate the neighbourhood’s individuality through a reimagined upscale boutique-design - creating a gateway to discover the local culture. Satu Mare is a city located in Romania’s northern borderlands and is known as a gateway to some of the ...
IHG and Recha Estate Launch Development for Hotel Indigo Bangkok Thonglor in Thailand
IHG Hotels & Resorts | June 30, 2023
Bangkok, Thailand – 30 June 2023: IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, today announces the signing of Hotel Indigo Bangkok Thonglor in partnership with Recha Estate Co., Ltd. Scheduled to open in 2026, the 250-room property – situated in one of Thailand’s trendiest districts – is part of the continued growth of IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle estate in the country and marks its first collaboration with the long-time real estate developers. Saowarin Chanprakaisi, Senior Director, Development, South East Asia and Korea, IHG Hotels & Resorts said: “Luxury & Lifestyle brands ha...
Chartwell Hospitality and Rockbridge Break Ground on Three Hotel Portfolio in Middle Tennessee
Chartwell Hospitality | June 30, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Chartwell Hospitality and Rockbridge today announced they are expanding premium hospitality options in Middle Tennessee by developing three new hotels in high-growth neighborhoods. Construction will begin in Summer 2023 on a TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Brentwood, Tenn., a TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Murfreesboro, Tenn., and a Home2 Suites by Hilton in Lebanon, Tenn. “The Greater Nashville area is a vibrant place and rapidly growing. With the influx of people and businesses, the Middle Tennessee area is in high demand for a variety of lodging options,” said Will Schaedle, Executive Vice President of Chartw...
Urban Villages Celebrates Topping Out of the 265-room Populus in Denver, Colorado
Urban Villages | June 30, 2023
DENVER (June 30, 2023) – Urban Villages, a leading real estate developer and environmental steward, is pleased to announce that Populus, the first carbon positive hotel in the United States, has topped out. The milestone marks the completion of vertical structure for the 13-story, 265-room hotel which will open in Denver in Spring 2024. Managed by Aparium Hotel Group, Populus features a distinctive Aspen tree-inspired design by architecture and urban design practice Studio Gang and will offer a rooftop restaurant and bar with stunning mountain and city views. As the country’s first carbon positive hotel, Populus’s carbon footprint w...
David S. Brown Enterprises Launches Development for Element by Westin® Hotel Planned for Metro Centre Owings Mills, Maryland
David S. Brown Enterprises, LTD. | June 28, 2023
OWINGS MILLS, Md., June 28, 2023-- David S. Brown Enterprises announces plans for a new lifestyle hospitality offering at Metro Centre in Owings Mills. Crescent Hotels & Resorts, the management company for the Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre will be managing the brand new Element as well. This summer, the real estate developer will break ground on the Element by Westin® hotel, joining the AAA Four Diamond Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre which opened to incredibly positive reviews in December 2021. Element Hotels, a part of Marriott Bonvoy's extraordinary portfolio of 31 leading brands, is designed for today's healthy, active...
Development Launched for 300-room Holiday Inn Resort Kasauli in North India
IHG Hotels & Resorts | June 27, 2023
27 June, 2023, New Delhi: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with AHG Hotels & Resorts Private Limited to develop the Holiday Inn Resort Kasauli. The new-build property will feature 300 rooms. The signing of the new Holiday Inn Resort Kasauli will further strengthen the brand’s presence in key tourism destinations and enable IHG to sustain growth momentum within the Indian market. Holiday Inn Resort Kasauli will be located within one of Kasauli's largest and most prominent resort areas, offering excellent visibility and convenient access to...
IHG Signs With AHG Hotels & Resorts to Develop Holiday Inn Resort Kasauli in India
IHG Hotels & Resorts | June 26, 2023
26 June, 2023, New Delhi: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with AHG Hotels & Resorts Private Limited to develop the Holiday Inn Resort Kasauli. The new-build property will feature 300 rooms. The signing of the new Holiday Inn Resort Kasauli will further strengthen the brand’s presence in key tourism destinations and enable IHG to sustain growth momentum within the Indian market. Holiday Inn Resort Kasauli will be located within one of Kasauli's largest and most prominent resort areas, offering excellent visibility and convenient...
IHG Partners With Destination Group for Holiday Inn Resort Pattaya
IHG Hotels & Resorts | June 26, 2023
Bangkok, Thailand – 26 June 2023: IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, today announces the signing of Holiday Inn Resort Pattaya in partnership with Destination Group, a leading hospitality and restaurant company in Thailand. Together with the recently signed Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Surin Beach and Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Karon Beach, the agreement is the third collaboration for a conversion property in the country between the two partners. Located just 10 minutes from central Pattaya and 200 metres from Pratumnak beach, Holiday Inn Resort Pattaya will open in late 2024 following its ...
