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Midas Hospitality Opens 119-Room Residence Inn Charlotte Steel Creek in North Carolina
Midas Hospitality | February 14, 2019
St. Louis, Mo., Feb. 14, 2019 - Midas Hospitality – a leading hotel development, management and investment firm – recently opened its third Marriott property in Charlotte, NC. Located at 5110 Trojan Dr., the 119-room Residence Inn by Marriott is a four-story, 82,000-square-foot hotel. The Residence Inn Charlotte Steele Creek has studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, patio with barbecue grill, fitness center, meeting room, and business library. Located in the Steele Creek Business Park next to the Charlotte Premium Outlets, the hotel is conveniently located seven miles from C...
Omni Shoreham Hotel Completes $12 Million Guest Room Renovation Led by General Manager Mark Roche-Garland
Omni Shoreham Hotel | February 14, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 14, 2019) – Omni Shoreham Hotel is welcoming guests to its 834 newly renovated rooms after undergoing a more than $12 million renovation that elevates the overall experience and enhances the hotel's 90-year history. The renovation includes a design and décor update highlighting the hotel's unique location within Washington, D.C. and its picturesque garden views. Embracing D.C.'s culture and rich history, the design of the refreshed guest rooms was inspired by the deco-era of the 1930s Shoreham Hotel, coupled with only-in-Washington visuals such as photography of landmark locations and the hotel's ...
Renaissance Hotels With Spire Hospitality Complete Multi-Million Dollar Renovation of Renaissance Minneapolis Bloomington Hotel
Spire Hospitality | February 14, 2019
Bloomington, MINN. (Feb. 13, 2019) – Renaissance Hotels with Spire Hospitality, one of the nation's leading and most respected hotel management companies, today announced the newly-renovated Renaissance Minneapolis Bloomington Hotel. "This hotel has long served as a key hub for business travelers to the Minneapolis area," says Patrick Bissen, General Manager, Renaissance Minneapolis Bloomington Hotel. "The Renaissance brand promises to deliver our guests an unmatched experience, immersing them in an authentic Twin Cities experience, while providing a respite for their visit to the destination." Transforming the property with a mul...
3 Distinctive Hotel Openings Highlight the Growth of The Olympia Companies
The Olympia Companies | February 14, 2019
February 14, 2019. Portland, ME. The Olympia Companies has just come off a year of remarkable growth and development with the completion of three extraordinary new hotels: SOPHY Hyde Park in Chicago, IL; The Glen House in New Hampshire's White Mountains; and Hyatt Place & Hyatt House Quad Cities in East Moline, IL. Olympia, a leader in high-profile real estate development, equity investment and hospitality management projects, took an individualized approach to each of these three very different hotel projects, situated in radically different locations: a revived historic neighborhood in America's 3rd largest city; a riverfront Midw...
Big Hotel Brands Set Their Sights on Portugal’s Cities
JLL Real Views | February 14, 2019
By Natasha Stokes With Lisbon and Porto fast building a global reputation as top city break destinations, international hotel groups are flocking to these booming tourism markets. Boutique hotels account for many of the new developments in Portugal, converted from historic buildings by new entrants to the market. Hilton Group's Curio Collection will debut its first property in Portugal, the Emerald House, in Lisbon. The multi-million-euro renovation will be a 67-room complex with fitness centre, restaurant and bar for guests as well as locals. Hotel operators with a presence in the country are also expanding their footprint – the ...
Enterprise Rancheria and the Seminole Tribe Celebrate Topping Off of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain
Enterprise Rancheria | February 14, 2019
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – (Feb. 14, 2019) – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain held a topping off ceremony on Feb. 13, 2019, to celebrate reaching this major construction milestone in the project. The highly-anticipated property is slated to be the premier entertainment destination in Northern California once it opens in fall of 2019. "I want to thank everyone involved in this momentous development," said Mark Birtha, president of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. "It is such an incredible feeling of pride and excitement seeing it coming to life. I know this property is going to be a lan...
Radisson Hotel Group Signs Master Development Agreement With SunnySeeker Hotels in Cyprus
Radisson Hotel Group | February 13, 2019
Brussels/Cyprus, 13 February 2019 - Radisson Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups in the world, is delighted to announce the signing of a Master Development Agreement with SunnySeeker Hotels in the Republic of Cyprus. Building on an already-successful partnership, the new deal will see the group grow its existing portfolio in the country to six hotels and almost 1,000 rooms by 2025. SunnySeeker Hotels has been a partner for Radisson Hotel Group in Cyprus since 2015. This new agreement is a valuable opportunity for both companies to capitalize on each other's industry expertise, market position and global presenc...
IHG Acquires Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas From Pegasus Capital Advisors for $300 Million
IHG | February 13, 2019
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has today announced the acquisition of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, one of the world's leading operators of luxury hotels, resorts and spas. The $300 million cash acquisition from Pegasus Capital Advisors includes all of Six Senses' brands and operating companies and does not include any real estate assets. Six Senses currently manages 16 hotels and resorts, with 18 management contracts signed into its pipeline, and more than 50 further deals under active discussion. With properties in locations such as the Maldives, the Seychelles, Yao Noi in Thailand, Zighy Bay in Oman, and Portugal's Douro ...
Marriott Expands Across Africa With Hotel Signings in Morocco, Ghana and Liberia
Marriott International | February 12, 2019
MARRAKESH, Morocco, February 12, 2019 -- From the Forum de l'Investissement Hôtelier Africain in Marrakech, Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) announced three new deal signings across North and West Africa, reinforcing the company's commitment to expanding its presence across the continent. The new deal signings highlight the company's growth in Morocco and Ghana, while marking its debut in Liberia. Organised by Bench Events, Forum de l'Investissement Hôtelier Africain is a gathering that unites North and West African countries in a bid to develop their economies and support hospitality investment. The forum c...
Supply Growth in Top 25 U.S. Markets to Accelerate
Lodging Econometrics (LE) | February 12, 2019
February 12, 2019 – PORTSMOUTH, NH – Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that in 2018, new supply growth was 2.0%, the first time it has reached 2.0% in eight years. The top 25 markets had new supply growth of 2.7% while the remainder of the country showed growth at 1.7%. Demand growth was 2.5% for both the top 25 markets and for the remainder of the country as well. Last year, 12 of the top 25 markets had supply growth in excess of demand growth. With the exception of Houston, Seattle, and Orlando the variances were modest. As the economy settles into the "new normal" of slower growth and low inflation, LE expects ...
KARA Hospitality Breaks Ground on Extended Stay America Hotel in Colonial Heights Virginia
Extended Stay America | February 6, 2019
Charlotte, NC, February 6, 2019 – Extended Stay America, Inc. (NASDAQ:STAY) ("ESA") announced today the start of hotel construction on the first franchise new build of an Extended Stay America hotel in Colonial Heights, Virginia. The property is expected to open in early 2020. The four-story 92-room hotel will feature the new StayPlay lobby design, and other modern features in the guest rooms driven by research in the value extended stay segment, including all vinyl plank flooring throughout, modernized kitchens with open cabinetry, solid surface countertops, raised platform beds for better storage options for guests, black-out sh...
Hilton Signs With Atlantica Hotels to Develop and Manage DoubleTree by Hilton in Porto Alegre, Brazil Set to Open in 2021
Atlantica Hotels | February 5, 2019
MCLEAN, Va. and SÃO PAULO - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and Atlantica Hotels today announced the signing of a management license agreement whereby Atlantica plans to develop and manage DoubleTree by Hilton hotels in Brazil. As part of this agreement, the companies also announced the first planned DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Porto Alegre, Brazil. This agreement will introduce DoubleTree by Hilton in Brazil, underscoring Hilton's continued commitment in the Caribbean and Latin America to introduce the company's industry-leading brands across the region. "Through our partnership with Atlantica Hotels, we successfully launched the Hilt...
Marriott, Hilton and IHG Development Projects Lead the U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline
Lodging Econometrics | February 4, 2019
February 4, 2019 – PORTSMOUTH, NH – In the Lodging Econometrics (LE) year-end report for 2018, analysts detailed the leading franchise companies and their brands in the construction pipeline. Marriott International tops the list with 1,498 projects/197,227 rooms, Hilton Worldwide with 1,359 projects/152,060 rooms, and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) with 972 projects/98,377 rooms. Sixty-nine percent of the projects in the pipeline derive from these three franchise companies. Marriott and Hilton both have pipelines that are up 6% by project count year-over-year (YOY). The two companies set new all-time pipeline records at...
Excellence Group Plans Early 2020 Opening of Finest Punta Cana in Dominican Republic
Excellence Group | February 1, 2019
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, Jan. 31, 2019 -- Following the success of Finest Playa Mujeres, Excellence Group Luxury Hotels and Resorts has announced plans to open the second outpost from their Finest Resorts brand. Set to open its doors the first half of 2020, Finest Punta Cana will be set on the shores and crystal blue waters of Punta Cana and will be the third Excellence Group property in the Dominican Republic. The first of its kind in the area, Finest Punta Cana will house all of the exacting standards and personalized luxury that Excellence Group has become renowned for, with 450 suites, including 60 family suites, that will ra...
Eden Hotels to Convert Amsterdam’s American Hotel to Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American Set to Open April 2020
Hard Rock International | January 31, 2019
LONDON, Jan. 31, 2019 -- With a presence spanning more than 76 countries, Hard Rock International announces the continued expansion of its hotel portfolio, with the opening of Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American in April 2020 — bringing the signature Hard Rock vibe to this exciting cultural capital. Located on the lively Leidseplein Square, Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American will be brought to life in one of the city's most famous Art Nouveau style buildings, built in 1900 and formerly known as the American Hotel. Showcasing 173 rooms and suites and newly-renovated interiors, the hotel will keep all vintage decorative features ...
The Year-End U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Continues Steady Growth Trend
Lodging Econometrics | January 30, 2019
January 30, 2019 – PORTSMOUTH, NH – At the end of 2018, analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) reported that the total U.S. construction pipeline continued to trend upward with 5,530 projects/669,456 rooms, both up a strong 7% year-over-year (YOY). However, pipeline totals continue to trail the all-time high of 5,883 projects/785,547 rooms reached in the second quarter of 2008. Project counts in the early planning stage continue to rise reaching an all-time high of 1,723 projects/199,326 rooms, up 14% by projects and 12% by rooms YOY. Projects scheduled to start construction in the next 12 months stand at 2,153 projects/255,0...
IHG Signs With Tipping Point Hospitality Private Limited for Holiday Inn Goa Candolim Expected to Open November 2019
January 30, 2019
InterContinental Hotels Group(IHG), one of world's leading hotel companies has signed a management agreement with Tipping Point Hospitality Private Limited for Holiday Inn Goa Candolim. Nestled amidst two of the North Goa's famed and popular destination – Candolim and Calangute, the hotel is expected to welcome guests in November 2019. Offering leisure and corporate travellers a perfect stay experience, the newly built , 110-room Holiday Inn Goa Candolim will be a 30-minute drive from the city center and a 60-minute drive from the Dabolim Airport. The hotel is also in close proximity to North Goa's popular entertainment and ni...
Hilton Partners With JC Hospitality to Open Virgin Hotels Las Vegas in 2020 Following Multi-Million Dollar Transformation to Curio Collection
Hilton | January 30, 2019
LAS VEGAS and MCLEAN, Va. – Hilton announces today that Virgin Hotels Las Vegas will join Curio Collection by Hilton in 2020, following an extensive transformation including renovations to the property. In collaboration with JC Hospitality LLC and Virgin Hotels, the hotel will be a reimagined, contemporary Las Vegas entertainment hub and participate in Hilton's award-winning guest loyalty program, Hilton Honors. Of the hotels within Hilton's Collection Brands, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, will be the only property located in Las Vegas and the largest in the world with more than 1,500 guest rooms and...
Woodbine Legacy Investments Completes $20 Million Renovation of W Atlanta-Buckhead Led by General Manager Robert Woolridge
Woodbine Legacy Investments | January 29, 2019
ATLANTA (Jan. 29, 2019) — Woodbine Legacy Investments (WLI) has completed a $20 million renovation on W Atlanta-Buckhead, a 12-story, 291-room full-service luxury hotel in Atlanta's affluent Buckhead neighborhood. Launched in May 2018, the renovation was completed just before the city will host the 2019 Super Bowl LIII. "This renovation was definitely more than a makeover—it reinstates the hip, edgy and inspiring experience guests expect from the W brand, especially with Buckhead as the backdrop," said Dupree Scovell, managing partner and chief investment officer for Woodbine. "The overhaul restored this destination's sh...
PNK Group Investments Begins Construction on Cambria Hotel Los Angeles - Spring Street in Downtown Los Angeles
January 29, 2019
Upscale Hotel Brand Expands in Historic Core District with Adaptive Reuse Project ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 28, 2019 - Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is excited to announce that PNK Group Investments has begun construction on the Cambria Hotel Los Angeles – Spring Street in Downtown Los Angeles. Slated to open in 2020, the 13-story, 180-room hotel is the adaptive reuse of a Historic Core District building built in 1927 that was once the office for the Los Angeles Police Department Vice Squad. Located at 419 S. Spring Street, the hotel will be situated along Gallery Row, one of the city's top arts attractions, and wit...
Hotel Equities Selected to Manage The 394-Room Westin Prince Toronto
Hotel Equities | January 28, 2019
Atlanta, GA – January 28, 2019 – Today, Atlanta-based hotel owner, operator and developer, Hotel Equities (HE), announced they have been selected as the management firm for the 394-room Westin Prince Toronto. The luxury resort style hotel is located at 900 York Mills Road in North York and offers 28,000 square feet of versatile event space. The ownership group has invested in a major renovation including guest rooms and public space. The renovations are expected to be completed in the summer of 2019. "I'm proud to announce the addition of this beautiful hotel to our portfolio," said Joe Reardon, Chief Development Officer for...
PHI Hotel Group and Siksika Resource Development Open Three Marriott Branded Hotels in the Province of Alberta
Westin Calgary Airport Hotel and Conference Centre | January 24, 2019
Surrey, BC – January 24, 2019 – PHI Hotel Group today announced the opening of three Marriott branded hotels in the province of Alberta--the 247-room Westin Calgary Airport, and 30,000 sq. ft Conference Centre in Calgary, AB, the dual-branded 142-room Four Points Edmonton West, and the 77-room Element Edmonton West in Edmonton, AB. All three properties are owned by PHI Hotel Group and Siksika Resource Development Ltd. and managed by PHI Hotel Group. "This strategic partnership brings three distinct brands to the Alberta market, including the first Element to open in Edmonton," said Sukhi Rai, President of PHI Hotel Group. "T...
Nobu Hospitality Partners With Tacit Investment for New Nobu Hotel Warsaw, Poland
Nobu Hotels | January 24, 2019
NEW YORK, NY – January 24, 2019 - Nobu Hospitality, a global luxury lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, is delighted to announce its continued global expansion into Warsaw, Poland. On track for 20 hotels globally by 2020, Nobu Hotels have become synonymous with passionate service, distinctive design and unpretentious luxury. Reflecting these core values within the local culture, Nobu Hotel Warsaw will be situated in the heart of the historic city. With 120-rooms, expansive meeting and event spaces, fitness centre and signature Nobu Restaurant, it will be an integrated mix of luxurious hotel an...
Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group Set to Open New 128-Room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Denver West Federal Center in Lakewood, Colorad
Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver West Federal Center | January 24, 2019
Lakewood, CO – January 24, 2019 – The 128-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Lakewood, Colorado is set to open on Thursday, January 31, 2019. Located at 140 South Union Boulevard, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver West Federal Center will operate as a Marriott franchise, developed by DCC who is the managing partner of the ownership entity, LD Lakewood Lodging, LLC and managed by Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group of Provo, Utah. Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and 10 minutes from downtown Denver, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver West Federal Center offers guests convenient access to the D...
