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
Accor and Erth Real Estate Partner for Three New Hotels in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Accor | May 15, 2023
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 15, 2023 -- Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, in partnership with Erth Real Estate Company, today announced that it will open three new hotels in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as part of a new master planned development project. The forthcoming luxury hospitality community will include a 230-key Raffles hotel, a 250-key Sofitel Serviced Residence, and a 60-villa MGallery resort, all set to open by 2027. The multi-faceted community will also include office towers, residential towers, and retail space, all built around a centrally located garden area. Erth Real Estate Company, the p...
IHG Signs With Groupe BMF and Groupe PFH for InterContinental Chantilly – Château Mont Royal in France
IHG Hotels & Resorts | May 15, 2023
The historic 107-key château, signed under a management agreement with Groupe BMF and Groupe PFH, will join the likes of InterContinental Paris Le Grand and InterContinental Lyon - Hotel Dieu – alongside three other InterContinental properties in Paris, Bordeaux and Marselle - as a flagship hotel for the brand in the country when it welcomes guests – following renovation – in 2024. It will also become IHG’s third luxury opening in France in the past five years, following InterContinental Lyon – Hotel Dieu in 2019, and Kimpton Paris St Honoré in 2021. This addition of another outstanding luxury property in a premium leisure and ...
IHG Strengthens Egypt Portfolio With Two New Signings in Cairo
IHG Hotels & Resorts | May 15, 2023
Cairo, Egypt - 15th May 2023: IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has strengthened its partnership with one of the leading developers in Egypt, Arkan Palm for Real Estate Investment, to build two more hotels in the capital city — InterContinental West Cairo 205 scheduled for a January 2028 opening and the voco West Cairo 205 Suites, set to open by June 2026. The hotels will be strategically located as part of Arkan Palm for Real Estate Investments new mixed-use development — 205 an Arkan Palm Development — in West Cairo, one of the prime areas in Egypt. The one million sqm development will fea...
Hotel Construction Pipeline Growth in China Picks Up With the Return of Travel
Lodging Econometrics (LE) | May 15, 2023
May 15, 2023 – PORTSMOUTH, NH According to the latest China Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), China's total hotel construction pipeline stands at 3,659 projects/680,959 rooms at the end of Q1‘23, down 1% by projects and 3% by rooms year-over-year (YOY). While project counts may be down YOY, domestic and international travel gained significant momentum during the first quarter. The reopening of borders and national holidays has largely aided in the increased demand for travel accommodations, which is expected to continue this upward trajectory through the second quarter. As a matter of fact, in Q1, the coun...
The Backend of the Latin America Hotel Construction Pipeline Grows and Renovations & Brand Conversions Tick Upward
Lodging Econometrics (LE) | May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023 – PORTSMOUTH, NH According to Lodging Econometrics’ (LE’s) Construction Pipeline Trend Report for Q1 2023, the hotel construction pipeline in Latin America, quarter-over-quarter, has increased 2% by projects and 3% by rooms. The Latin America hotel construction pipeline, at the close of Q1 2023, stands at 546 projects/90,139 rooms, however, down slightly 3% by projects and 2% by rooms year-over-year (YOY). Of the 546 projects/90,193 rooms, 226 projects/40,034 rooms are under construction throughout Latin America. Projects scheduled to start construction in the next 12 months stand at 160 projects/25,887 rooms, up 8% by p...
Choice Hotels Breaks Ground on Cambria Hotel Pearl District—Portland and Cambria Hotel Hillsboro
Cambria Hotels | May 10, 2023
ROCKVILLE, Md., May 10, 2023 -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) continues its nationwide expansion of Cambria Hotels in the Pacific Northwest with the official start of construction on Cambria Hotel Pearl District—Portland and Cambria Hotel Hillsboro. Expected to open in Spring 2025, the new properties will be added to Cambria's growing portfolio of hotels in travelers' favorite destinations. "The groundbreaking of the Cambria Hotels in Hillsboro and Portland represents another proud moment for the brand. This milestone marks Cambria's entry into the Pacific Northwest and commemorates yet another fantastic destination...
Hilton Signs With Zemi Hotels & Resorts for Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection
Hilton | May 10, 2023
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic and MCLEAN, Va.– Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT), announced the signing of a management agreement for the first all-inclusive Curio Collection by Hilton property in the Dominican Republic, the new-build Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton. Enviably located north of Punta Cana in the coastal town of Miches, the brand-new 502-room all-inclusive resort will welcome travelers to an area known for its pristine beaches, sprawling mountain landscapes and lush natural surroundings. The property is owned by Zemi Hotels & Resorts, S.R.L. and will be managed by Hilton. Expected to open in 2...
GWCCA Plans Spring 2024 Opening of Signia by Hilton Atlanta
Georgia World Congress Center Authority | May 8, 2023
976-room hotel overlooking Mercedes-Benz Stadium will feature six signature food and beverage experiences, spa and beauty bar ATLANTA, MAY 8, 2023 – Signia by Hilton Atlanta, the city’s largest downtown ground-up hotel development project in 40 years, is now accepting reservations for stays beginning March 15, 2024. Owned by Georgia World Congress Center Authority, the new 976-room hotel will offer direct access to the Georgia World Congress Center via a pedestrian walkway and is located next to Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena, perfect for sports and entertainment fans. “With six signature food and beverage experiences an...
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to Debut in Korea With 2027 Opening of Rosewood Seoul
May 5, 2023
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Eleven D&C Co., Ltd., one of Korea’s leading real estate developers, to manage Rosewood Seoul, a new build ultra-luxury hotel set to open in 2027. Situated beside Yongsan Park in the heart of the city, the hotel will exist within The Parkside Seoul, a revolutionary development occupying the former site of the United Nations Command. The mixed-use neighborhood will also include high-end retail and residences connected by expansive outdoor spaces, creating a new environment for activity and human interaction. The location of Rosewood Seoul holds significant cultural, historical, and g...
The Cordish Companies and Caesars Entertainment Unveil Details for Major Pompano Beach Mixed-Use Development – The Pomp
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. | May 5, 2023
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., May 4, 2023 -- The Cordish Companies and Caesars Entertainment announced today their Pompano Beach development, The Pomp, will be anchored by a dynamic Live! dining and entertainment district. Located 35 miles north of Miami and less than 10 miles north of Fort Lauderdale, the 223-acre project is one of the largest developments in South Florida. Once complete, The Pomp will bring together entertainment, dining, hotel, retail, residential, office and lifestyle amenities, alongside the successful Harrah's Pompano Beach casino, in one world-class destination. "It's incredibly exciting for The Cordish Companies t...
IHG Signs With Wailoaloa Hotel Pte for Conversion of Pullman Nadi Bay to Crowne Plaza
IHG Hotels & Resorts | May 5, 2023
IHG Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce a signing announcement that will see its flagship Crowne Plaza brand enter Fiji, in a major win for the group. Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa will open in late 2023 following the signing of an agreement with Wailoaloa Hotel Pte Ltd, that will see IHG’s foothold in Fiji grow to five hotels and round out its geographical presence on the island. Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa will convert from its previous life as Pullman Nadi Bay this year to become a world-class representation of the Crowne Plaza brand, following a multi-million-dollar refurbishment and extensio...
New Project Announcements and Record Early Planning Project Counts Fuel Canada’s Hotel Construction Pipeline
Lodging Econometrics (LE) | May 5, 2023
May 5, 2023 – PORTSMOUTH, NH As reported in the recently released Construction Pipeline Trend Report for Canada by Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the close of Q1 2023, the country’s hotel construction pipeline currently stands at 283 projects/37,683 rooms. Canada’s total construction pipeline increased 10% by projects and 5% by rooms year-over-year (YOY). Accelerated by the return of travel demand, new project announcements (NPAs) in Canada saw significant growth in the first quarter. NPAs surpassed totals for each of the previous five quarters, to stand at 27 projects/3,806 rooms at the Q1 close. As a result of the growing number of ...
Amhola Capital Ireland and Radisson Partner to Bring First prizeotel to Ireland
Radisson Hotel Group | May 4, 2023
Brussels/Dublin - 4 May 2023 - Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of its first affordable, high-design prizeotel property in the UK & Ireland region. Scheduled to open in Q1 2025 in Dublin, this landmark property follows a series of exciting signing and opening announcements for the prizeotel brand as it targets accelerated growth across EMEA in 2023. Located on the prominent James Street in Dublin, prizeotel Dublin will be situated in the “Liberties” area, one of Dublin’s oldest and most historic neighborhoods just outside of the medieval walled city, dating back to the twelfth century. Remnants of the old city...
Radisson Hotel Group Signs Agreement With La Vie Hotels & Resorts to Add Over 30 Hotels to Group’s Portfolio
Radisson Hotel Group | May 4, 2023
Adelaide - 4 May 2023 - Radisson Hotel Group and La Vie Hotels & Resorts have strengthened their partnership through the signing of a Master Collaboration Agreement to add over 30 hotels to the Group’s portfolio over the next 10 years. Alongside the Master Collaboration Agreement with La Vie, the Group will also further enhance its operating model in Australasia for new franchised hotels with the launch of a centralized franchising services model. The two leading hospitality companies have penned a Master Collaboration Agreement that will see Radisson Hotel Group become La Vie’s Hotels & Resort’s preferred partner,...
IHG Signs With Saudi Arabia’s KAFD to Debut Kimpton Brand in the Middle East
IHG Hotels & Resorts | May 4, 2023
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 4th May 2023: IHG Hotels & Resorts, one the of the world’s largest hotel groups, with 6000 hotels across 18 brands, has signed a management agreement with The King Abdullah Financial District Management and Development Company (KAFD DMC), a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), to bring the first Kimpton hotel in the region to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Offering guests a personalized luxury experience, the Kimpton brand has a heartfelt approach to hospitality that has translated to unique, design-led hotels across the globe. The new Kimpton Riyadh will join existing Kimpton properties acro...
Resch Property Group and The Sprigler Company to Develop The Elsby Hotel in New Albany, Indiana
Resch Property Group | May 3, 2023
NEW ALBANY, IN (May 3, 2023) – In Spring 2025, The Elsby Hotel will debut as a full-service, 82-room boutique hotel in the heart of New Albany, IN. Located at 117 East Spring Street in New Albany’s Downtown Historic District, the hotel is an adaptive reuse of the Elsby Building, a 100-plus year-old building that previously housed office space. It was purchased in June 2021 by co-owners Steve Resch, of Resch Property Group and Resch Construction, and Chad Sprigler, of The Sprigler Company, both based in New Albany. With a total development budget of $29 million, renovation and new construction will begin in late Spring 2023. Jacob Resch...
Vision Hospitality Group Celebrates Groundbreaking of Embassy Suites by Hilton in Downtown Chattanooga
Vision Hospitality Group | May 2, 2023
CHATTANOOGA, TENN (May 2, 2023), Vision Hospitality Group Inc. held a groundbreaking ceremony today commencing construction on the seven-story 184-suite Embassy Suites by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown. Ideally located on the corner of Broad Street and 4th Street in the heart of Downtown Chattanooga, the Embassy Suites Chattanooga Downtown will feature a rooftop bar, a street-level bar and coffee area in an open lobby style, a leasable restaurant space, and 5,000 total square feet of meeting space. Centrally located in the heart of the city, the property is blocks from the Tennessee Aquarium, Hunter Museum of American Art, National Med...
Marriott, Hilton, and IHG Continue to Dominate the U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline
Lodging Econometrics (LE) | May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023 – PORTSMOUTH, NH In the recently released United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), analysts detailed the leading franchise companies and their brands in the construction pipeline at the close of the first quarter. Marriott International (Marriott) tops the charts with the greatest number of projects in the U.S. hotel construction pipeline, at Q1 2023, with 1,499 projects/181,377 rooms, followed closely by Hilton Worldwide (Hilton), with a record-high count of 1,436 projects/161,359 rooms, and then InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) with 809 projects/80,679 rooms. Combined, these three fra...
IHG Plans Fall 2023 Opening of Kimpton Hotel Theta in New York City
IHG Hotels & Resorts | May 1, 2023
ATLANTA (May 1, 2023) – Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle portfolio, announced today it will open a new boutique hotel in New York City, marking the brand’s second in the market. Set to open in fall 2023, Kimpton Hotel Theta will serve as an oasis for business and leisure guests seeking respite in the heart of the city’s Theater District. Designed to serve as a gateway to quintessential New York, Kimpton Hotel Theta will offer a sense of retreat in every environment. An adaptive re-reuse of an existing mixed-use hotel, the new Kimpton Hotel Theta was originally imagined by Mo...
Year-Over-Year Growth in the Hotel Construction Pipeline for the Top 25 U.S. Markets as a Group
Lodging Econometrics (LE) | May 1, 2023
May 1, 2023 – PORTSMOUTH, NH In the Q1 2023 U.S. Construction Pipeline Trend Report released by Lodging Econometrics (LE), LE analysts report, that as a group, year-over-year the hotel construction pipeline has grown in the Top 25 Markets in the U.S. The top five U.S. markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines at the close of the first quarter are led by Dallas with, record-high project and room counts of 184 projects/21,810 rooms. Following are Atlanta with 144 projects/18,242 rooms, Los Angeles with 118 projects/19,066 rooms, Phoenix with 117 projects/16,100 rooms, and Nashville with 115 projects/15,354 rooms. Markets with t...
Four Seasons Continues Middle Eastern Expansion With Island Resort on Sindalah in NEOM, Saudi Arabia
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | April 27, 2023
Located on NEOM’s luxury island destination, new Resort will be part of a bold vision for shaping a new frontier for hospitality Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, and Hotel Development, the NEOM division that is responsible for building a future-centric hospitality ecosystem in the developing region, have announced plans for a new luxury resort as part of the NEOM master project, located on Sindalah Island. Extending over an area of approximately 840,000 square metres (9,041,684 square feet), Sindalah is one of a group of islands in the Red Sea that will be developed in NEOM, each accor...
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to Debut in the Maldives With Rosewood Ranfaru
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts | April 27, 2023
HONG KONG, April 27, 2023 -- One of the most coveted island destinations on the planet, the Maldives is considered by many to be the ultimate luxury wanderlust experience. This picturesque archipelago boasts bright white sands, warm calm waters and a standard of hospitality that is second to none. Now, having achieved worldwide recognition as a preeminent tropical paradise, the Maldives is looking toward the future with an eye on longevity and sustainability, making the destination a natural fit for the unique approach to luxury lifestyle offered by Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®. Rosewood Ranfaru, opening on the islands in 2027, is the...
Sleep Inn Previews Next-Generation Prototype Emphasizing Modern Design and Guest Wellbeing
Choice Hotels International, Inc. | April 27, 2023
ROCKVILLE, Md., April 27, 2023 -- Sleep Inn, a leading new construction midscale brand from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) known for its stylish, nature-inspired design and cost-effective operating model, is getting a new look following the debut of the brand's next-generation prototype, expected to be completed and rolled out by the end of 2023. Announced during Choice Hotels' 67th Annual Convention to provide developers with a sneak-peek of what they can expect from the modern, design-forward prototype, the new hotel option underscores the company's' commitment to continually innovating new products that resonate with tra...
New Holiday Inn Express & Suites Roseburg to Open Spring of 2025 in Oregon
Mereté Hotel Management | April 27, 2023
(Roseburg, OR) Mereté Hotel Management and Hanna Hospitality LLC, have partnered to open a new Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Roseburg, Oregon. The hotel will be located in Hanna Heritage Place that sits between I-5 and Mulholland Drive at exit 125, providing easy access to all areas of town. As the second partnership between Mereté and Hanna Hospitality LLC, this new hotel will join the nearby Hampton Inn & Suites Roseburg as part of the growing area's hotel offerings. This Holiday Inn Express & Suites will offer 102 guest rooms designed to deliver a great night’s sleep and will embody the brand statement of “Simple Sma...
