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
YOTEL Unveils Plans to Build YOTEL Belfast in the U.K.
YOTEL | September 26, 2024
The global hotel brand has unveiled plans to launch its eighth property in the United Kingdom and its first on the island of Ireland, in partnership with Northern Ireland's largest hotel group, Andras Hotels LONDON, Sept. 26, 2024 -- YOTEL has announced plans to expand its portfolio in the UK and Europe with the opening of YOTEL Belfast. Slated to open in late 2026, the new-build hotel will be situated in the historic Shaftesbury Square in central Belfast, just minutes' walk from some of the city's most popular attractions, including Queen's University and the Botanic Gardens. Rohan Thakkar, Chief Development Officer at YOTEL, commen...
November Opening is Set for Grand Hyatt Deer Valley in Park City, Utah
Grand Hyatt | September 26, 2024
PARK CITY, UTAH (September 26, 2024) – Grand Hyatt Deer Valley will set a new standard of mountain adventure and hospitality as it anticipates welcoming its first guests in November 2024. This beautiful resort marks the debut of Deer Valley East Village and offers an exclusive first look at the expansive new terrain of Deer Valley. The new hotel will feature approximately 400 luxury accommodations, including 100 discounted rooms reserved nightly for our country’s service members, multiple exciting food and beverage experiences, and one of the largest mountainside event facilities in the U.S. In addition to Deer Valley’s expanded ski te...
The Wildbirch Hotel is on Track to Open in Early 2025 in Anchorage, Alaska
THE WILDBIRCH HOTEL | September 26, 2024
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Sept. 26, 2024 – Slated to open in early 2025 in the heart of Anchorage’s downtown Mushing District, The Wildbirch Hotel will offer guests a truly unique experience as the city’s first boutique property and newest lodging option in 20 years. The Wildbirch Hotel is anticipated to be the first JdV by Hyatt property in Alaska and is situated amidst the vibrant energy of the burgeoning West Fourth Avenue corridor. The hotel will serve as both a community hub and a centrally located basecamp for travelers seeking the full spectrum of Alaska adventure. The hotel will feature 252 modern and design-forward accommodatio...
Portland Maine’s Historic Landmark Building to be Transformed into Independent Hotel
Fathom Companies | September 26, 2024
PORTLAND, Maine, September 26, 2024 - Local developers plan to transform the former Fidelity Trust Building at 465 Congress Street into a historic hotel that captures the beauty and detail of its 1910 architecture. Fathom Companies, in partnership with SwingPoint Development, will lead the historic Portland landmark’s restoration, which will match the style and level of historic preservation of the award-winning Press Hotel, which it developed and operates. “When we restore historic buildings, we revitalize neighborhoods and promote local businesses while protecting our environment,” said Jim Brady, president of Fathom Companies. “...
Hyatt Unveils Plans for Hyatt Regency Samarafushi Maldives
Hyatt Regency | September 26, 2024
SINGAPORE (26 September, 2024) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with SingHaiyi for Hyatt Regency Samarafushi Maldives. Located in the picturesque North Malé Atoll, Hyatt Regency Samarafushi Maldives will mark Hyatt Regency’s brand entry into the Maldive Islands. Slated to open in late 2027, the new all-villa resort will join Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa and Alila Kothaifaru Maldives as the third Hyatt property in the Republic of Maldives. “The Hyatt Regency brand is rooted in a culture of bringing people together and fostering a spirit of community. F...
Hyatt Unveils Plans for Hyatt Regency Samarafushi Maldives in Partnership With SingHaiyi
Hyatt Regency | September 25, 2024
CHICAGO (September 25, 2024) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with SingHaiyi for Hyatt Regency Samarafushi Maldives. Located in the picturesque North Male Atoll, Hyatt Regency Samarafushi Maldives will mark Hyatt Regency’s brand entry into the Maldive Islands. Slated to open in late 2027, the new all-villa resort will join Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa and Alila Kothaifaru Maldives as the third Hyatt property in the Republic of Maldives. “The Hyatt Regency brand is rooted in a culture of bringing people together and fostering a spirit of community. For more tha...
YOTEL To Open New Hotel in Belfast City Centre
YOTEL | September 25, 2024
London, UK – 25 September 2024 – YOTEL has announced plans to expand its portfolio in the UK and Europe with the opening of YOTEL Belfast. Slated to open in late 2026, the new-build hotel will be situated in the historic Shaftesbury Square in central Belfast, just minutes’ walk from some of the city’s most popular attractions, including Queen’s University and the Botanic Gardens. Rohan Thakkar, Chief Development Officer at YOTEL, comments: “We are delighted to bring YOTEL to Belfast, a city that shares our unwavering passion for innovation and creativity. YOTEL Belfast marks an exciting step forward in our global franchise str...
Hyatt Partners With Destination Gold Coast Consortium for First Andaz Hotel in Australia
Hyatt Hotels Corporation | September 24, 2024
CHICAGO, (September 24, 2024) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Hyatt has entered into agreements with Destination Gold Coast Consortium for an Andaz resort in the Gold Coast, Australia. Destination Gold Coast Consortium is a joint venture between parent company, The Star Entertainment Group, and its two partners, Far East Consortium and Chow Tai Fook Enterprises. Andaz Gold Coast will be part of an integrated resort masterplan, The Star Gold Coast. Slated to open in mid-2025, the hotel will mark the debut of luxury lifestyle brand Andaz in Australia and the Pacific region. “We are thrilled to announce plans t...
Marriott International Signs Agreement With Sands China to Bring The Luxury Collection Brand to Macao
Marriott International, Inc. | September 24, 2024
Marriott International, Inc. and Sands China Ltd. are set to redefine luxury in Macao with the signing of an agreement to debut The Luxury Collection brand to the market. Anticipated to open in January 2025, Londoner Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Macao is poised to cater to the world’s discerning travelers, blending the brand’s authentic take on luxury with the city’s local charm to provide a unique and enriching travel experience. “We are thrilled to work with Sands China Ltd. to bring the first Luxury Collection Hotel to Macao, a destination that continues to attract travelers across the globe,” said Gavin Yu, Chief Develo...
Accor Signs Three Hotels With Over 1,300 Keys in Singapore
Accor | September 23, 2024
SINGAPORE - Accor, a global leader in hospitality, continues its strong growth trajectory in Singapore with the signing of two new-build properties with three hotel brands set to open by 2027 with its long-standing partners, Fragrance Group Limited and Global Premium Hotels Limited, both owned by Koh Wee Meng. This landmark agreement will introduce Mövenpick Singapore, the largest Mövenpick hotel in Asia Pacific, the first Mövenpick Living in Singapore, and a Handwritten Collection branded hotel situated alongside the city-state’s famed and culturally rich Waterloo Street. These new signings reaffirm Accor's position as the preferre...
Sonesta Executes Deal With Jarabacoa Hotel Construction for Five Sonesta ES Suites in Dominican Republic
Sonesta International Hotels | September 20, 2024
NEWTON, MA [September 20, 2024] – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the execution of a deal to open five Sonesta ES Suites hotels in the Dominican Republic. The first property, Sonesta ES Suites ELEMENTS Jarabacoa, is scheduled to open in the first trimester of 2026 with the remaining four hotels to be completed within seven years. Sonesta ES Suites ELEMENTS Jarabacoa, an upscale, extended stay hotel, will be located in the La Vega province, surrounded by mountain views and at an altitude of 595 meters. The hotel will be in a region known for its annual flower festival celebration and bordered by four lar...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Lands Quadruple Spanish Signing
IHG Hotels & Resorts | September 19, 2024
19.09.24 (London, UK): The growth of IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, continues in Spain with the signing of four hotels: Vignette Collection Mallorca – Finca Banyols, Vignette Collection Jerez, Hotel Indigo Gandia – Beach, and Holiday Inn Express San Sebastian – Errenteria. This builds on the 500 rooms added to IHG’s Spanish portfolio earlier in the year, taking the total of open and signed rooms to nearly 13,000 in the country. Hotel Indigo Gandia – Beach and Vignette Collection Jerez expand the company’s Luxury & Lifestyle presence in the market, with the latter becoming the ...
Six Senses Coming to Western Pennsylvania’s Allegheny River Valley
Six Senses | September 18, 2024
ATLANTA, GA – September 18, 2024 – Situated on a sprawling wooded ridge at the confluence of the Allegheny and Clarion rivers, Six Senses RiverStone Estate will mark the next chapter in one of the region’s cultural and architectural treasures. Marking the latest milestone in the brand’s thoughtful entry into the Americas market, this picturesque country estate will echo the Six Senses ethos of wellness and sustainability, while offering guests and owners a community for connection and reflection. Located outside the quaint Western Pennsylvania town of Foxburg, just 90 minutes north of Pittsburgh, the property is in close proximit...
IHG Signs With MGC Developments To Launch Holiday Inn & Suites Islamabad DHA II
IHG Hotels & Resorts | September 17, 2024
Islamabad, Pakistan – 17 September 2024: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is expanding its footprint in Pakistan by signing a franchise agreement with MGC Developments to launch Holiday Inn & Suites Islamabad DHA II. Scheduled to open in August 2028, the 150-key hotel in Pakistan’s capital will join IHG’s portfolio of more than 1,000 operational Holiday Inn hotels globally. A pioneer brand with a rich heritage, Holiday Inn has continued to evolve through the years, keeping the guest at the heart of all innovation and earning its status as one of the world’s most loved, trusted and rec...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Signs First Vignette Collection in Spain with the Vignette Collection Mallorca – Finca Banyols
IHG Hotels & Resorts | September 12, 2024
12.09.24 (London, UK): IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, will introduce its Vignette Collection brand to Spain following an agreement with Prevario Banyols [Owner] and Hotel Collection International - HCI [Management]. Vignette Collection Mallorca – Finca Banyols illustrates IHG’s growth in Spain, adding to our presence with nine Luxury and Lifestyle hotels in the country. The hotel joins a growing portfolio of Vignette Collection properties around the world, which is set to reach 100 hotels in 10 years, bolstering IHG’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio, one of the world’s largest. Poise...
Development Launched for Kimpton Xujiahui Shanghai in China
IHG Hotels & Resorts | September 12, 2024
September 12, 2024, Shanghai —IHG Hotels & Resorts today announced a new partnership with Hang Lung Group for its Luxury & Lifestyle brand, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. Scheduled to open by the end of 2026, the upcoming Kimpton Xujiahui Shanghai will be located at the Grand Gateway 66, a premier destination for global luxury brands, in the vibrant Xujiahui commercial hub. This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in Greater China and a pivotal move for IHG in expanding its portfolio of Luxury & Lifestyle brands in first-tier cities, strengthening its presence in the luxu...
Omni Hotels & Resorts Partners with Midland Downtown Renaissance, LP to Develop a Convention Hotel in Downtown Midland, Texas
Omni Hotels & Resorts | September 12, 2024
DALLAS, TX (September 12, 2024) - Omni Hotels & Resorts has signed a development agreement with Midland Downtown Renaissance, LP, a collaborative effort by leading Midland-based companies, foundations and investors, to develop and manage a highly anticipated 135-room luxury hotel in the heart of downtown Midland, Texas. Omni, whose headquarters are in Dallas, is excited to expand upon its Texas presence with the addition of the Omni Midland Hotel – Omni’s 12th hotel in the state. The hotel plans include approximately 15,000 square feet of meeting space, a 7,000 square-foot ballroom, 135 guest rooms, a spa, a rooftop pool, a lobby ...
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Enters Partnership with Extell Development Company to Launch NYC Development
IHG Hotels & Resorts | September 12, 2024
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, today announces plans for a new boutique luxury hotel in New York City. Marking the brand’s third hotel in the market, Kimpton Rockefeller Center will serve as a stylish gateway to quintessential New York from the heart of one of the city’s most sought after destinations. Developed in partnership with Extell Development Company, the hotel is set to open in late 2025. Perfectly positioned at Rockefeller Center’s doorstep with a bird’s eye view of the bustling plaza below, the 33-story hotel will be brought to life by New York City-...
Marriott International and PT. Pakuwon Jati Tbk. Sign Agreement to Open Five More Properties in Indonesia
Marriott International | September 11, 2024
Marriott International, Inc. and PT. Pakuwon Jati Tbk. announced a signed agreement to develop five additional properties, comprising more than 1,300 rooms across Indonesia. This announcement further elevates the two companies’ joint efforts to expand their footprint in the country. The multi-deal agreement was signed by Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific excluding China, Marriott International and Eiffel Tedja, Director of PT. Pakuwon Jati Tbk., Chairman of the Board of Marriott International, David Marriott and Chairman of Pakuwon Group, Alexander Tedja, were also present to witness the signing ceremony for this exciting collaborati...
IHG Signs With Satyadeo Hotels To Develop Holiday Inn Resort Pushkar
IHG | September 9, 2024
9th, September 2024, India: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Satyadeo Hotels Pvt Ltd to develop Holiday Inn Resort Pushkar, Rajasthan. Scheduled to open in January 2029 in the prominent tourist and spiritual destination of Pushkar, the resort will bring world-class hospitality to guests visiting the city. A pioneer brand with a rich heritage, Holiday Inn has continued to evolve through the years, keeping the guest at the heart of all innovation and earning its status as one of the world’s most loved, trusted and recognized hotel brands. In India, the Hol...
Radisson Hotel Group Rebrands prizeotel to Prize by Radisson and Signs Two New Properties in Central Europe
Radisson Hotel Group | September 6, 2024
Radisson Hotel Group reveals the rebranding of prizeotel, the successful affordable high design brand, to Prize by Radisson and announces two new Prize by Radisson hotel signings, accelerating its expansion across key destinations in Germany together with its market entry in Poland. Radisson Hotel Group reaffirms its commitment to significantly grow its portfolio by announcing the rebranding of prizeotel to Prize by Radisson as well as the signing of two Prize by Radisson hotels across Central Europe. This strategic milestone and rebranding underscores Radisson Hotel Group's dedication to broadening the brand’s presence in vibrant, c...
Minor Hotels to Debut in Singapore With Avani Hotels & Resorts Lifestyle Brand
Avani Hotels & Resorts | September 3, 2024
Singapore, September 3, 2024: Minor Hotels, a global hospitality leader with over 550 hotels, resorts and residences in 56 countries, has announced plans to launch its Avani Hotels & Resorts lifestyle brand in Singapore, marking the group’s entry into the country. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027, the 13-story upscale property aligns with Minor Hotels' expansion strategy to strengthen its footprint in major global destinations. To develop the 200-key hotel, Minor Hotels has partnered with Singapore’s Kajima Development and Abu Dhabi-based Alwathba Investment. With a prime address at 24 Peck Seah Street, guests will...
Developer Morris Bailey Executes Agreement to Start Phased Development of 80 Acres Adjacent to Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport, NJ
Morris Bailey of JEMB Realty | August 30, 2024
Team Launches Design and Development Process Revealing Plans for Residential, Hotel, Retail, Entertainment and Community Uses Partnership Between Bailey, the State of New Jersey and Darby Development Represents Culmination of Decade-Long Discussions Around Reimagining the Broader Racetrack Experience OCEANPORT, N.J., Aug. 30, 2024 -- Morris Bailey, Chairman of JEMB Realty – a multi-generational real estate firm with vast office, residential and entertainment experience – and Resorts Casino in Atlantic City, today commenced the design and development process to create a vibrant, phased mixed-use community on 80 acres adjacent to ...
The Hotel Group and Hogback Development Company Purchase Land to Develop Marriott StudioRes in Moses Lake, Washington
The Hotel Group | August 30, 2024
MOSES LAKE, WA – August 30, 2024 – The Hotel Group, an affiliate of Hotel Equities, in partnership with co-owners Hogback Development Company, is thrilled to announce it has acquired land to develop a Marriott StudioRes in Moses Lake, WA. StudioRes is Marriott International's new midscale, extended stay lodging brand appealing to investors for its focus on the short-term rental market and building/design efficiencies. The smart, modern, all-studio hotel will feature spacious suites providing an exceptional option for travelers seeking convenience, comfort, and flexibility- especially for longer stays- in the central Washington market. ...
