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
Tommy Bahama Launches Resort Concept With Re-Imagined Miramonte Resort & Spa
Tommy Bahama | November 15, 2022
SEATTLE, Nov. 15, 2022 -- Tommy Bahama has announced plans for the debut of a new resort concept with the introduction of the Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, California. For 30 years Tommy Bahama has brought the resort lifestyle to its guests through a wide range of products, combined with extraordinary hospitality in its retail stores, bars and restaurants. This expertise has uniquely positioned the authentic lifestyle brand to cross over into the resort business. The first Tommy Bahama resort will debut in Late 2023. Tommy Bahama is partnering with Lowe, a national commercial and hospitality real...
IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Vignette Collection Brand Lands in Patong, Thailand
IHG Hotels & Resorts | November 15, 2022
Bangkok, Thailand – 15 November 2022: IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce that its Luxury & Lifestyle collection brand, Vignette Collection, will come to the famed beach destination of Patong in partnership with Dinso Resort Co., Ltd in mid-2023. The sustainability focused Dinso Resort Phuket, Vignette Collection will be IHG’s fourth opened or pipeline Vignette Collection property in Thailand, following the launch of its 17th and newest brand last year. Built mainly through the use of wooden materials, the luxury escape is seamlessly integrated into its hillside ...
Hyatt Plans 2024 Opening of Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina in Portugal
Apple Leisure Group | November 14, 2022
CHICAGO (November 14, 2022) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced plans for the expansion of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection – a new global portfolio of distinct luxury all-inclusive resort brands – to Portugal with Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina. On the heels of Hyatt’s recently announced expansion plans for five all-inclusive resorts in Bulgaria, the planned debut of Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina will mark the Inclusive Collection brand portfolio’s entry into Portugal, following existing all-inclusive brand presence in Spain and Greece and introducing the signature Unlimited-Luxury® concept to...
Six Senses to Open First Australian Property in the Dandenong Ranges Outside Melbourne
Six Senses | November 14, 2022
BANGKOK – November 14, 2022 – Six Senses will open its first Australian property at Burnham Beeches, the heritage mansion and 22-hectare estate designed by architect Harry Norris in 1933 for the Nicholas “Aspro” Family. Located 24 miles from Melbourne in the fern glades and forested hills of the Dandenong Ranges and neighboring Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens, the mansion is one of the finest examples of domestic Art Deco in Australia. Romance Reborn Led by the brief to capture “fresh air, sunshine and an outlook of command, yet under control,” the original three-story Art Deco Streamline Moderne mansion is reminiscent of an oc...
At Q3 2022 Close, Projects in the Early Planning Stage in Latin America’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Are Up 22% Year-Over-Year
Lodging Econometrics (LE) | November 14, 2022
November 14, 2022 – PORTSMOUTH, NH In the Q3 2022 Latin America Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), analysts report the total construction pipeline stands at 548 projects/90,728 rooms, down 5% by projects and 12% by rooms, year-over-year (YOY). At the end of the third quarter, projects currently under construction stand at 239 projects/44,837 rooms. Projects scheduled to start construction in the next 12 months are up 6% by projects YOY, standing at 165 projects/24,648 rooms and those in the early planning stage stand at 144 projects/21,243 rooms, up 22% and 14% respectively. Five countries in Latin A...
Weller Development Partners and Pegasus Capital Advisors Bringing Six Senses to Grand Bahama
IHG Hotels & Resorts | November 10, 2022
BANGKOK – Six Senses is coming to Grand Bahama as part of a project that will boost local tourism, development, and investment. With social and environmental responsibility at its heart, the new resort and residences will create employment opportunities for Grand Bahamians, encourage sustainability and regenerative activity on the island, and engage the surrounding community while protecting the land for future generations of locals and visitors to Grand Bahama. Resort village Designed by architects 3XN, the resort village will comprise 45 waterfront and canal villas enjoying 2,400 feet (732 meters) of beach frontage and water on thr...
Choice Partners With Noble Investment Group to Develop Nine WoodSpring Suites
WoodSpring Suites | November 10, 2022
ROCKVILLE, Md. (November 10, 2022) – Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) recently signed an agreement with Noble Investment Group (Noble) to develop nine WoodSpring Suites hotels in Georgia and South Carolina over the next two years, signaling increased institutional interest in the largest economy extended-stay brand in the market. "When we acquired WoodSpring Suites four years ago, few other hotel brands were competing in the extended stay segment in a meaningful way. Choice Hotels not only breathed new life into this category--innovating new ways to deliver exceptional value to extended stay developers and longer-term guests...
BD Hotels and Sean MacPherson Join Development of New Hotel in West Palm Beach District
NDT Development | November 10, 2022
West Palm Beach, Fla. (November 10, 2022) – BD Hotels, founded by Richard Born and Ira Drukier, and Sean MacPherson join NDT Development, Place Projects, and Wheelock Street Capital to develop and operate a hotel on North Railroad Avenue in the Nora District. Born, Drukier, and MacPherson are collectively behind some of New York City’s most iconic hotels like The Bowery, The Jane, The Ludlow, and The Maritime. In 2016, the trio, in partnership with Wheelock Street Capital, took over the historic Chelsea Hotel, which recently reopened. The partners are well-known for implementing timeless designs and strong culinary programs to go wi...
Chickasaw Nation Breaks Ground on Destination Development OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark in OKC
November 9, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 9, 2022-- Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, along with tribal, state and Oklahoma City leaders, participated in the official groundbreaking ceremony for OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark. Situated along the Oklahoma River near downtown Oklahoma City and adjacent to the First Americans Museum, OKANA will be a $400 million tourist destination designed to continue the momentum of economic development in Oklahoma City. "We expect the OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark to be a significant economic driver of job growth and opportunities for everyone in this region," Gov. Anoatubby sai...
Tao Group Hospitality Announces Plans for First Ever Tao Resort in Orlando, Florida
Tao Group Hospitality | November 9, 2022
NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2022-- Tao Group Hospitality has announced plans to open its first ever TAO-branded resort in Orlando, FL. completing the company's 360-degree approach to full-service entertainment experiences. Created in partnership with Unicorp National Developments, TAO Hotel will serve as the anchor for O-Town West - a $1 billion, 350-acre mixed-use community development located in stunning Southwest Orange County. For more than 20 years, Tao Group Hospitality has been a leader and innovator in the entertainment and culinary industry operating more than 70 branded locations in over 20 markets worldwide. Tao Group Hospitality has...
Four Seasons and Midad Real Estate to Develop Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Jeddah at the Corniche
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | November 9, 2022
TORONTO, Nov. 9, 2022 -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world's leading luxury hospitality company, announces plans to expand its presence in the Middle East alongside Saudi-based investment firm Midad Real Estate. Together, they will introduce Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Jeddah at the Corniche, a new-build coastal retreat scheduled to open in 2024. The project will be located within the Corniche District, where both guests and homeowners will be enchanted by views of the Red Sea and Jeddah's classic architecture, reflecting the city's 2000 years of history. Key business hubs, the historic are...
Songtsam Begins Construction on Its First Zero-Carbon Hotel in Tibet
Songtsam | November 9, 2022
(New York, NY, November 9, 2022) Songtsam, an award-winning luxury boutique hotel collection and Destination Marketing Company, located in the Tibet and Yunnan Provinces of China announced the construction of Songtsam's first zero-carbon hotel, the Songtsam Linka Retreat Lake Basong Tso located in Tibet. Expected to open in July, 2023, the 120-room Retreat will be Songtsam’s 16th and largest property. Founded in 2000 by Mr. Baima Duoji, Songtsam has always had a strong commitment to the preservation of the essence of Tibetan culture, as well as environmental conservation and sustainability by supporting the economic development of the loca...
citizenM Plans Three New 2023 Openings in Miami, Paris, and Austin
citizenM | November 9, 2022
citizenM Miami World Center – opening Q1 2023 citizenM’s second hotel in Miami will open at the Worldcenter, following the opening of citizenM Miami Brickell in July 2022. Surrounded by a diverse mix of retail, hospitality and entertainment spaces, citizenM Miami Worldcenter is centrally placed within the business and financial hub of the city. The building will feature a series of sculptures placed across the facade created by FriendsWithYou, the Los Angeles-based art collaboration between Samuel Borkson and Arturo Sandoval III - known for their work with the likes of Pharrell Williams and Diplo. Inside, four spacious, light-flooded s...
California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC] Opens Nomination Process for 2023 Hotel Development Deal of the Year
CLIC | November 8, 2022
Winner Announced at [CLIC] 6 to be Held March 1-2, 2023, at Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Calif. Newport Beach, Cali., November 8, 2022—Officials of the California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC], the only hospitality conference focused on the California hotel market, today opened the nomination process for the 2023 Hotel Development Deal of the Year award. The winner will be announced during the upcoming, sixth annual gathering which will take place March 1-2, 2023, at the Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Calif. “The Hotel Development Deal of the Year award is a fantastic way to spotlight innovation and developm...
Hotel Renovation Projects in Canada Show Substantial YOY Increase at Q3 Close
Lodging Econometrics (LE) | November 8, 2022
November 8, 2022 – PORTSMOUTH, NH According to the recent Hotel Construction Pipeline Report for Canada by Lodging Econometrics (LE), LE analysts report that in the third quarter of 2022 the total construction pipeline in Canada stands at 263 projects/34,825 rooms, up 2% by projects and rooms year-over-year (YOY). At the Q3 close, projects presently under construction in Canada stand at 54 projects/6,984 rooms. Projects scheduled to start construction in the next 12 months are at 105 projects/14,270 rooms, a 24% increase by projects and a 37% increase in rooms YOY. Projects in the early planning stage show a slight 2% increase with 10...
Lowe Celebrates Topping Out of The Cooper Hotel in Downtown Charleston
Lowe | November 7, 2022
CHARLESTON, SC – November 7, 2022 – On Friday, November 4, Lowe and BL Harbert International celebrated the topping out of The Cooper, downtown Charleston’s anticipated new full-service waterfront hotel. The event was attended by the project teams working on the construction of the hotel at an on-site luncheon where partners signed a ceremonial beam signifying the completion of vertical construction. Located at 176 Concord Street adjacent to Joe Riley Waterfront Park, The Cooper Hotel will set a new standard for hospitality excellence in Charleston. Quotes “The Cooper’s topping out ceremony recognizes an important achieve...
Accor Signs Deal With RSG Group to Open Fairmont Dubai Skyline in 2024
Accor | November 7, 2022
Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group with over 425 hotels across India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, lands key addition to the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts portfolio with signing of Fairmont Dubai Skyline. Set to open in 2024, Fairmont Dubai Skyline will become the third Fairmont property in Dubai and seventh in the United Arab Emirates. Group is partnering with RSG Group of Companies, a multi-billion-dirham organization spanning the Middle East, USA, and South Asia, across diverse sectors including Real Estate, Automotive, Industrial Equipment, Investments and Property Development. Abu Sabah, Founder, Owner and Chairm...
Hilton Partners With Ebène Square Ltd. for First Hilton Garden Inn Property in Mauritius
Hilton | November 4, 2022
Set to open in 2026, Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Mauritius will provide affordable and upscale accommodation with best‑in‑class amenities for business and leisure travelers PHOENIX, Mauritius - As one of Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) fastest-growing brands in Africa and the Indian Ocean, Hilton Garden Inn today announced the signing of Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Mauritius, in partnership with Ebène Square Ltd. The new hotel will join Hilton’s more than 40 properties operating and 66 under development across Africa and the Indian Ocean – expanding its portfolio on the island of Mauritius. Once open, the 135-room hotel will feature gue...
Hilton Announces Signing of 213-Key DoubleTree by Hilton Ben Guerir, Morocco
Hilton | November 4, 2022
Strategically located in the Mohammed VI Green City, the highly anticipated property is the first internationally branded hotel in Ben Guerir, Morocco BEN GUERIR, Morocco – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of DoubleTree by Hilton Ben Guerir, Morocco. Scheduled to open in 2023, the signing signals the debut of DoubleTree by Hilton and the entry of global hospitality brands into the city of Ben Guerir. DoubleTree by Hilton Ben Guerir is owned by Sociéte Hôtelière de Ben Guerir, an affiliate of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P). It will feature 213 guest rooms including studios and one-bedroom apartments. ...
Hilton Debuts in Punjab With the Signing of DoubleTree by Hilton in Amritsar
Hilton | November 3, 2022
AMRITSAR, India – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of an agreement with Wondergrain Exports Private Limited to launch DoubleTree by Hilton Amritsar. Scheduled to open in early 2026, the hotel will mark the debut of the DoubleTree by Hilton brand in Punjab, and bring its distinct brand of upscale comfort to guests and travellers in this region. Navjit Ahluwalia, senior vice president and country head, India, Hilton, said, “We are excited to partner with Woodgrain Exports Private Limited to debut the DoubleTree by Hilton brand in Amritsar. With its strategic location in the heart of one of the renowned pilgrimage centers ...
IHG Partners With Shenzhen Tian An Yuncheng Investment Development Group to Develop voco Hotel in Guangdong
IHG Hotels & Resorts | November 3, 2022
Shanghai - InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announced a new partnership with Shenzhen Tian An Yuncheng Investment Development Group Co., Ltd to develop the first voco™ hotel in Guangdong province - voco Shenzhen Bantian Cloud Park. Scheduled to open in 2027, the hotel will be built on Phase 3 of Bantian Tian An Cloud Valley, one of the major platforms along the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Sci-Tech Innovation Corridor. This signing resonates with China's national strategy to develop the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), enhancing IHG’s presence in Guangdong and further ...
Marriott Signs With AB Living to Bring St. Regis Brand to Costa Mujeres
Marriott International | November 2, 2022
Marriott International, Inc., today announced it has signed an agreement with AB Living to bring the legendary St. Regis brand to Costa Mujeres. Solidifying the brand’s position as a global leader in luxury leisure hospitality, The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort is expected to welcome its first guests in early 2025. “The signing of The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort represents a pivotal moment for St. Regis, as the brand continues its dynamic resort growth in the world’s most glamorous leisure destinations,” said George Fleck, Vice President and Global Brand Leader, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts. “We are thrilled to expand St. R...
Bass Pro Shops Founder Johnny Morris Unveils Plans for New Valhalla Island Oceanfront Resort
Bass Pro Shops | November 2, 2022
MARATHON, Fla. – Johnny Morris presented plans for the oceanfront Valhalla Island Resort development before an audience that included Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and key leaders of the Florida Keys recreational fishing and conservation communities. Valhalla Island is the largest resort property anywhere in the Florida Keys. It includes more than 175 acres and more than a mile of breathtaking beachfront property, located just 15 minutes from the Marathon International Airport, a two-hour drive from Miami and just over an hour from Key West. Plans for the resort involve maintaining over 50% of the property’s green space. His passion for f...
BWH Hotel Group Launches Home by BWH Brand
BWH Hotel Group® | November 1, 2022
The New Developer-Friendly Brand Enters Midscale Segment with a Strong Pipeline Phoenix, Arizona (November 1, 2022) – At the company’s 2022 Annual Convention, BWH Hotel Group announced the launch of HOME by BWH. Competing in the midscale extended-stay segment, HOME by BWH was created to address the needs of both travelers and hotel developers in today’s hospitality landscape. “We know that extended-stay is an important market segment and there is tremendous demand for more options in this category, so we are extremely proud to bring a new product offering to developers and our valued guests,” said Larry Cuculic, President an...
