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Home2 Suites by Hilton Opens in Opelika, Alabama with General Manager Laine English Oliver at the Helm
Home2 Suites by Hilton | June 21, 2017
OPELIKA, Ala. and MCLEAN, Va. - Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) industry-first All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Opelika Auburn. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 81 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. Home2 Suites by Hilton Opelika Auburn's debut complements the area's rising economic growth, which has resulted in visitors spending $438 million in area hotels, restaurants and retail stores in 2016 alone.* "Whether visiting for an Auburn University football game or gr...
IHG to Launch New Midscale Brand With Details to Be Revealed Later This Year
June 21, 2017
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's leading global hotel companies, revealed plans to launch a new, high-quality midscale brand at its 2017 Americas Conference this week in Las Vegas. It will target more than 14 million guests in a vastly underserved segment of the U.S. midscale market, estimated to be worth $20 billion in annual industry revenues. This brand will champion the traveler who wants a hotel stay that finally meets their expectations for the type of hospitality they value most – the basics done exceptionally well – at a price point about $10-15 less than IHG's industry-leading Holiday Inn...
High Hotels Set to Open New SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Mount Laurel, New Jersey
SpringHill Suites by Marriott | June 21, 2017
Mount Laurel, NJ – June 21, 2017 – Marriott International announced today that the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Mount Laurel, New Jersey is scheduled to open on Monday, June 26, 2017. The 135-suite hotel, located at 5000 Midlantic Drive, will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by High Hotels Ltd of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. SpringHill Suites Mount Laurel is located just 25 miles from Philadelphia International Airport, and 25 minutes from Center City Philadelphia. The hotel is the latest addition to the Laurel Corporate Center, which is home to more than 876,000 square feet of Class-A office space. Four ne...
Turf Pioneer South Broadway Opens New Homewood Suites by Hilton in Saratoga Springs, New York
Homewood Suites by Hilton | June 20, 2017
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. and MCLEAN, Va. - Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Saratoga Springs. Designed for guests who want to travel on their own terms, Homewood Suites by Hilton Saratoga Springs offers guests all the comforts of home, whether they are traveling for work or enjoying a well-earned getaway. With 113 new suites, the hotel is ideally located in the foothills of the Adirondack Park and continues the brand's expansion in the state of New York. "Whether traveling to Saratoga Springs for the races, to enjoy a p...
New 103-Suite Residence Inn by Marriott Opens in Bolingbrook, Illinois with General Manager Zoe Jankovic at the Helm
Residence Inn by Marriott | June 20, 2017
Bolingbrook, IL – June 20, 2017 – The 103-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Bolingbrook, Illinois is now open for business. Located at 180 Remington Boulevard, the all-suite Residence Inn Chicago Bolingbrook will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by BGH Chicago Holdings LLC and managed by Love Hotel Management Company of St. Louis, Missouri. Located 25 miles south of downtown Chicago and 22 miles from Chicago Midway International Airport, the Residence Inn Chicago Bolingbrook offers its guests convenient access to Promenade Bolingbrook, the Illinois Aviation Museum, DuPage River Confluence Preserve and Lewis University...
Waramaug Hospitality Completes Renovation of Chicago Marriott Southwest Burr Ridge
Waramaug | June 20, 2017
Jun. 20, 2017, Boca Raton, FL— Waramaug Hospitality III LLC and Sidra Real Estate, Inc. unveiled the reimagined traveler experience following an $7,000,000 extensive renovation of the Marriott Southwest at Burr Ridge, in Burr Ridge, Illinois. The 185-room property was renovated with tailored solutions based on consumer insights, interior accents inspired by the chic, urban ambiance of vibrant downtown Chicago. The work surfaces allow flexibility for consumers to move and utilize technology wherever they desire freely; bathtubs in king rooms have been replaced with deluxe walk-in showers, and spa-like lighting provides a relaxed, u...
Originally Constructed in 1927, Former New Orleans Public Service Headquarters Reopening as NOPSI Hotel
Building and Land Technology | June 15, 2017
NEW ORLEANS (June 15, 2017) – Nine decades after it was originally built to service the city's needs, the historic headquarters of the former New Orleans Public Service Inc. (NOPSI) will re-open its doors on July 6 as the new, luxury NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans – a Salamander Hotel. Located in the vibrant Central Business District, the nine-story brick building was originally constructed in 1927 by New Orleans' former utility company and transit operator. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, NOPSI Hotel now features 217 refined guestrooms –including 76 suites – a lively and regionally inspired restaur...
Owned by TTN and Managed by Hotel Equities, New SpringHill Suites by Marriott Set to Open in Navarre, Florida
SpringHill Suites by Marriott | June 14, 2017
Navarre, FL – June 14, 2017 – Marriott International announced today that the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Navarre, Florida is scheduled to open this Thursday, June 15, 2017. The 161-suite hotel, located at 8375 Gulf Boulevard, will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by TTN, Inc. and managed by Hotel Equities of Atlanta, Georgia. Located on the pristine white beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, the SpringHill Suites Navarre Beach offers guests convenient access to the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station, the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier and the Gulf Breeze Zoo. Rates are seasonal. "As a brand opening a new hotel every 10 d...
Hotel Equities Set to Open 108-Room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Palm Desert, California
Fairfield Inn & Suites | June 8, 2017
Palm Desert, CA – June 8, 2017 – The 108-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Palm Desert, California is scheduled to open this Friday, June 9, 2017 with its smart, inventive public space and guest room design, and its bright and inviting décor. Located at 74-764 Technology Drive, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Palm Desert will operate as a Marriott franchise, managed by Hotel Equities of Atlanta, Georgia. Located 14 miles from Palm Springs International Airport and 20 from downtown Palm Springs, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Palm Desert offers guests convenient access to Agua Caliente Casino, Empire Polo C...
Marriott International Plans to Double Its Luxury Brand Footprint in Asia with Addition of More Than 100 Hotels by 2021
Marriott International, Inc. | June 6, 2017
Marriott International today unveiled plans to double its luxury presence in Asia Pacific by adding more than 100 luxury hotels to its current footprint of 113 luxury properties. Announced at the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) conference in Shanghai, this represents over half of the company's global growth in this category. With the introduction of 11 new hotels to its luxury portfolio in Asia Pacific, 2017 is already on track to be a breakthrough year for Marriott International. China continues to contribute around half of the new hotels in the region with key cities such as Shanghai and Suzhou being flagged for new properti...
Asia Pacific Construction Pipeline Excluding China Remains Steady With Projects Up 1% YOY
Lodging Econometrics | June 5, 2017
June 7, 2017 – PORTSMOUTH, NH – The most recent Asia Pacific Construction Pipeline Trend Report, excluding China, states that the Total Pipeline has 1,561 Projects/314,716 Rooms, up 1% by projects Year-Over-Year (YOY) according to analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE). There are 834 Projects/172,518 Rooms Under Construction, down 2% by projects YOY. Projects Scheduled to Start Construction in the Next 12 Months are at 308 Projects/66,676 Rooms, up 11%, while projects in Early Planning at 419 Projects/75,522 Rooms up by 2 projects. The top hotel companies in the Asia Pacific Construction Pipeline, excluding China, are: Marrio...
The Historic Minneapolis Marquette Hotel to Complete $25 Million Renovation and Join Curio Collection Late June 2017
Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by HiltonTM | June 1, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS – (June 1, 2017) – The Marquette Hotel, is thrilled to announce the $25 million transformation and conversion to Curio Collection by HiltonTM, a global portfolio of remarkable hotels handpicked for their unique character and personality, appealing to curious travelers seeking authentic experiences. With this conversion, The Marquette Hotel will mark Curio Collection's first hotel in Minnesota. Hotel renovations are set to be complete end of May with transition to Curio Collection late June 2017. Located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis at 710 Marquette Avenue, the hotel's redesign and conversion will be focus...
Conrad Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Guests to 309-Room Conrad Guangzhou in Greater China
Conrad Hotels & Resorts | May 30, 2017
GUANGZHOU, CHINA and MCLEAN, VA (May 30, 2017) – Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) smart luxury hotel brand, is delighted to welcome guests to the new Conrad Guangzhou, the seventh Conrad property to debut in Greater China. Created as a stylish urban oasis in the heart of CBD Zhujiang New Town, Conrad Guangzhou boasts panoramic river views from its rooms and restaurants while offering intuitive amenities and flawless service. The hotel is ideal for leisure and business travelers alike who want to explore, do business and stay inspired. "We are thrilled to introduce smart luxury to the Guangdong Province. As the...
Owned and Managed by LODGCO Hospitality, Home2 Suites by Hilton Opens in Nokomis, Florida
Home2 Suites by Hilton | May 30, 2017
NOKOMIS, Fla. and MCLEAN, Va. - May 30, 2017 - Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Nokomis. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 100 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. Located near Casey Key and the city of Venice, Fla., Home2 Suites by Hilton Nokomis gives travelers a fresh, new experience for those visiting the Gulf Coast beaches. "With Tampa and Sarasota to the north and Venice and Naples to the South, Nokomis is the perfect destination for tra...
U.S. Hotel Supply Forecast for 2017 Shows 22 Percent Increase Over Total Number of Openings Last Year
Lodging Econometrics | May 25, 2017
May 25, 2017 – PORTSMOUTH, NH – In Q117, there were 513 Projects/57,127 Rooms newly announced into the Hotel Construction Pipeline according to analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE). 212 Hotels/24,122 Rooms opened in the U.S. in the first quarter. The majority of these opens, 93 Hotels/10,018 Rooms, were in Suburban locations. Almost half of the opens, 100 Hotels/12,856 Rooms were hotel properties with between 100-200 rooms. 79 of these hotels and 10,544 of the rooms, or 37%, were in a top 25 market. For the remainder of the year, LE forecasts another 868 Projects/97,386 rooms to open for a Total of 1,080 Hotels/121,508 Room...
Upper Midscale Category Leads Construction Pipeline with 2,067 Projects/205,662 Rooms Followed by Upscale with 1,246 Projects/161,229 Rooms
Lodging Econometrics | May 23, 2017
May 23, 2017 – PORTSMOUTH, NH Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that the Upper Midscale category is currently at 2,067 Projects/205,662 Rooms, and has the largest project count of any chain scale in the Total Pipeline. The second largest is Upscale, which currently has 1,246 Projects/161,229 Rooms. Together, the Upper Midscale and Upscale Pipelines comprise 66% of all projects in the Total Pipeline. The brands with the largest number of projects in the Upper Midscale pipeline are; IHG's Holiday Inn Express with 412 Projects/38,160 Rooms, Hilton's Home2 Suites 344 Projects/36,074 Rooms and Marriott's Fairfield Inn w...
Marriott Takes Top Spot for Franchise Companies with Most Rooms in Construction Pipeline Trend Report
Lodging Econometrics | May 19, 2017
May 19, 2017 – PORTSMOUTH, NH – According to the recent Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the franchise companies with the largest pipelines by rooms in Q117 are; Marriott with 163,063 Rooms/1,264 Projects, Hilton with 146,104 Rooms/1,279 Projects and IHG with 82,771 Rooms/795 Projects. These 3 franchise companies comprise 65% of all rooms in the Total Pipeline. The largest brand for each of these companies are; Marriott's Fairfield Inn with 27,220 Rooms/285 Projects, Hilton's Home2 Suites with 36,074 Rooms/344 Projects and IHG's Holiday Inn Express with 38,160 Rooms/412 Projects. The franchi...
New York Has the Most New Hotel Openings Forecasted for 2017 & Marriott Has Largest Construction Pipeline
Lodging Econometrics | May 17, 2017
May 17, 2017 – PORTSMOUTH, NH – Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that the five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines by project count are: New York with 185 Projects/29,447 Rooms; Houston with 158 Projects/17,475 Rooms; Dallas with 141 Projects/17,869 Rooms; Nashville with 124 Projects/15,614 Rooms; and Los Angeles with 111 Projects/17,701 Rooms. New York has the most New Hotel Openings forecasted for 2017 of any market with 47 Hotels/7,534 Rooms. Then Dallas, which is forecasted to open 44 Hotels/5,050 Rooms, Houston with 33 Hotels/3,505 Rooms, Austin with 21 Hotels/2,321 Rooms and Los Angeles wi...
Concord Hospitality Begins Construction on the 160-room Hyatt Place Jacksonville with Opening Schedule for Late 2018
Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company | May 11, 2017
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--Concord Hospitality announced today that construction has started on Hyatt Place Jacksonville. Located across the street from St. Johns Town Center, the 160-room hotel is scheduled to open in late 2018. The property will be located at The Strand at St. Johns Town Center, a new 45-acre, mixed-use development with retail, restaurants and apartment homes. Hyatt Place Jacksonville will feature a five-story design with 160 guest rooms; the Gallery, complete with 3,000 square feet of flexible meeting space; an outdoor pool and fitness center; and an outdoor deck for social and private events. "As the area continues to grow...
United States Construction Pipeline Continues Moderate Growth with Hotel Projects Up 13 Percent YOY
Lodging Econometrics | May 11, 2017
May 11, 2017 – PORTSMOUTH, NH – Lodging Econometrics (LE) reports that the Q117 United States Construction Pipeline currently stands at 5,032 Projects/602,034 Rooms, up 13% by projects Year-Over-Year (YOY). There are 1,511 Projects/197,450 Rooms Under Construction, up by 155 projects YOY or 11%. Projects Scheduled to Start in the Next 12 Months, at 2,414 Projects/272,487 Rooms, were up 367 projects, 18%. Projects in Early Planning at 1,107 Projects/132,097 Rooms were up by 39 projects or 4%. This is the 21st consecutive quarter of growth, but the Pipeline is still a distant 851 Projects/183,513 Rooms away from the Q208 peak ...
IHG and Pro-invest to Bring Holiday Inn Express to the Heart of Melbourne with 2020 Opening of Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins
IHG | May 10, 2017
The Holiday Inn Express brand takes another leap forward in Australia today, with IHG® and partner Pro-invest announcing plans to open Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins in 2020. The select service hotel will add 299 rooms to Melbourne's boutique Little Collins Street. Running parallel to prominent and iconic Collins Street, the area is home to major retailers, boutique designers and corporate offices, as well as being a stone's throw from Southern Cross station and tram stops, making it perfect for business and leisure travellers alike. Ron Barrott, Chief Executive Officer at Pro-invest Group: commented, "We've been thril...
IHG Reports Q1 2017 Global Comparable RevPAR Increased 2.7%; Enhanced Global Scale 3.4% by Opening 7K Rooms
IHG | May 5, 2017
Global Q1 comparable RevPAR1 up 2.7% Enhanced global scale: 7k rooms opened, increasing net system size 3.4% YoY to 767k rooms Building future growth: 14k rooms (112 hotels) signed; pipeline of 232k rooms Richard Solomons, Chief Executive of InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, said: "We have made a good start to 2017, with 3.4% net system size growth year-on-year and 2.7% RevPAR growth driven by increases in both rate and occupancy, and benefitting from the later timing of Easter. We continued our focus on building and leveraging scale in our priority markets, opening 49 hotels in the quarter, including our 300th for Greater China, ...
Richard Solomons, IHG’s Chief Executive Officer to Retire and to be Succeeded by Keith Barr, Chief Commercial Officer
IHG | May 5, 2017
Richard will step down as CEO on 30 June and retire from IHG on 30 August. He will be succeeded by Keith Barr, a member of IHG's Executive Committee who has spent nearly 17 years with IHG, most recently as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Keith will take up his new position and become a member of IHG's Board on 1st July 2017. Richard joined the group 25 years ago and has been on the IHG Board for 14 years, including the last six as CEO. He has led IHG's strategy and played an integral role in IHG's successes since its demerger from Six Continents plc in 2003. As a Board Director and CEO, he has led the growth of IHG's footprint around th...
IHG and Graves Hospitality Reach Construction Milestone at InterContinental Hotel Coming to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
IHG | May 2, 2017
291-room hotel will connect directly to MSP Airport's Lindbergh Terminal via enclosed sky bridge InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announces a milestone in the construction of a new InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts property at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport. The project, made possible by a partnership led by Graves Hospitality and Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation, a Boston-based real estate investment firm, broke ground in October 2016, and the concrete foundation was recently completed. The hotel is on track to open summer of 2018. Joel Eisemann, Chief Develop...
