Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City to Undergo a Top-to-Bottom Renovation
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City | February 24th, 2023
Rancho Bernardo Inn Completes Guestroom Renovation
Rancho Bernardo Inn | February 24th, 2023
RIU Hotels & Resorts Unveils Newly Renovated Riu Santa Fe in Mexico
RIU | December 22, 2022
RIU Hotels & Resorts presents the renovation of one of its three hotels in the Los Cabos area of Mexico: Riu Santa Fe. The hotel had been expanded in 2018 when the Riu Pool Party area and Splash Water World were built, and was fully renovated this year. Riu Santa Fe is a 24-hour All-Inclusive hotel in the Fun 4 All class and thus complements the offerings in Baja California Sur where RIU also has the Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas and the Adults-Only Riu Palace Baja California. The hotel’s reopening is the cherry on top of RIU’s 25th anniversary in Mexico. The five-star Riu Santa Fe has 1288 rooms spread throughout various buildings and...
Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts Set to Open Cayo Levantado Resort in the Dominican Republic
Cayo Levantado Resort | December 22, 2022
MIAMI, FL (December 2022)- Cayo Levantado Resort, a brand-new resort under the Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts portfolio, has announced they are now open for reservations, which will start welcoming guests on June 1, 2023. Located on the island of Cayo Levantado, just a few miles away from Samaná Bay, this completely rebranded, and extensively renovated property will invite guests to discover the uncharted syncopations of the Dominican Republic through its A Rhythm All Its Own concept. Cayo Levantado Resort is dedicated to offering an expertly curated, distinctly Dominican, and decidedly authentic experience. Since the very start, th...
Hotel Owners Turn Their Attention to Renovations
JLL | December 20, 2022
The hospitality industry continues to rebound from the decline in travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, one lingering impact looms. With maintenance and renovation projects mostly deferred over the last two-and-a-half years, guest satisfaction is taking a hit from outdated and inconsistent hotel conditions. The latest J.D. Power North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index shows that overall guest satisfaction is down 8 points on a 1,000-point scale, driven in part by dissatisfaction with guest rooms. Prior to 2020, the average hotel was renovated every 7 to 10 years. While the extent of these renovations has always varied by hotel...
Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort Completes $40 Million Renovation
Paradisus by Meliá | December 19, 2022
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (December 19, 2022) - Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort is pleased to announce its reopening following a $40 million renovation, designed to enhance the guest experience throughout every area of the resort. Today, the resort unveils a reimagined resort with 596 newly designed suites including 58 swim-up suites, refreshed adults-only areas, new food and beverage concepts and extensive upgrades to the property’s convention center. In addition to these enhancements, the property has launched new upgraded luxury services that will debut at each Paradisus location. Located on the Dominican Republic’s l...
Castlebridge Hospitality Opens Hotel Indigo Exeter Following a Multimillion-Pound Renovation
IHG Hotels & Resorts | December 15, 2022
Hotel Indigo Exeter has opened its doors to guests after a multi-million-pound major restoration project. Hotel Indigo Exeter has been lovingly restored and converted from the iconic former House of Fraser department store which was built in a 1930s modernist style. The history of the building however dates to 1792 when Mrs Colson, a local milliner who became one of the city’s most loved characters, opened a department store there named ‘Colson’s’. Just as no two neighbourhoods are alike, no two Hotel Indigo properties are alike. Each is designed to uniquely reflect the local culture, character, and history of the surrounding ar...
Panama’s New Hotel La Compañía Completes Opening With Debut of the American Wing
Hotel La Compañía | December 13, 2022
CASCO ANTIGUO, Panama – December 13, 2022 – Hotel La Compañía, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt’s first property in Central America, has opened the American Wing thus completing the final phase of the hotel’s seven-year restoration. The new addition houses four of the hotel’s food and beverage outlets and completes the hotel’s creation as a living museum. Guests can catch a glimpse into the American period of the Panama Canal construction. The hotel opened in Panama’s Casco Antiguo in April of this year and is already receiving accolades as one of the top hotels in Central America. Deemed a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the c...
Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park Completes Multimillion-Dollar Renovation
Marriott International, Inc. | December 7, 2022
Falls Church, VA – December 7, 2022 – Marriott International, Inc. is pleased to announce the completion of an $11 million-dollar revitalization of its 395-room Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park. This renovation enriches the guest experience and further establishes the hotel as a leader in the Northern Virginia market. This includes a newly renovated lobby, a modernized fitness center, two new junior ballrooms, 27,000 square feet of meeting space and a new restaurant and cocktail lounge - Tandem. The 16-story hotel located at 3111 Fairview Park Drive is owned by Lakewood Hotel Group and managed by Marriott International, Inc. The desig...
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach Completes Renovation
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach | December 7, 2022
CARLSBAD, Calif. – Completing a $10 million renovation, the upscale oceanfront Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach has put its finishing touches on the refurbishment of all 161 guest rooms and suites, Coast 6450 restaurant, the pool area, outdoor lawn and patio area, front desk, exterior landscaping and meeting spaces. “We’re very excited to introduce our new look to our incoming guests,” said Josephine Forino, general manager of the Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach. “Along with reimagining and refreshing the esthetics of our coastal property, our entire staff is keenly focused on providing the best service possible to our visito...
Waldorf Astoria Chicago Debuts Completed Renovation
Waldorf Astoria Chicago | December 6, 2022
CHICAGO – (December 6, 2022) – Waldorf Astoria Chicago is pleased to celebrate the completion of its renovation across the grand chateau-style Gold Coast hotel. The refurbishment includes fully updated guestrooms and suites, the lobby, and spa, as well as debuts a redesigned Presidential Suite and introduces a new, spacious Astoria Suite. Guests are also welcome to enjoy all new food and beverage experiences including the lobby-level Peacock Lounge, the newly opened Brass Tack and the re-introduced, beloved Bernard’s cocktail lounge. The renovation of the guestrooms and suites, lobby and Peacock Lounge, Bernard’s, and spa was exec...
Novotel Bali Benoa Reopens Following Major Refurbishment
Novotel | December 6, 2022
Novotel Bali Benoa has reopened following a major renovation that will reposition this beachfront resort for an exciting new chapter of modern and intuitive international hospitality with an unmistakable Balinese accent. Nestled on the golden sands of Tanjung Benoa Beach, amid a landscape of fragrant flowers, tropical trees and reflective ponds, Novotel Bali Benoa is a popular resort that blends traditional Balinese architecture with contemporary facilities for today’s travellers. With 187 rooms and suites, including family options with bunk beds and PlayStations, plus Beach Cabanas and Private Pool Villas, every guest can enjoy stress-f...
IHG Partners With Katara Hospitality for Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel Set to Open in 2023
IHG Hotels & Resorts | December 5, 2022
MONDAY DECEMBER 5 – CANNES: IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has today announced an historic addition to its Regent Hotels & Resorts portfolio - a continuation of its partnership with the hotel’s owner and developer Katara Hospitality. The announcement celebrates the longstanding partnership between IHG Hotels & Resorts and Carlton Cannes owner Katara Hospitality, an award-winning Qatar-based global hotel developer and operator with over 50 years of experience in luxury hospitality. Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel will open in Spring 2023 after a two-year multi-million Euro rede...
Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay Launches Third and Final Stage of Renovation
Zeus International Hotels & Resorts | November 30, 2022
Crete – November 30, 2022: Five-star resort Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay today announces the third and final stage of its extensive renovation, which will take place this fall ahead of a spring 2023 relaunch. Part of the well-known Wyndham Hotels portfolio, Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay is set on a pristine bay on the north-east coast of the Greek island of Crete, easily reachable from popular destinations Elounda and Agios Nikolaos. Owned and managed by Zeus International, Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay underwent an initial redesign in 2019, and a phase two renovation in 2022 to modernise the rooms and elevate the guest experie...
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa Launches $10 Million Renovation
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa | November 28, 2022
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C., Nov. 28, 2022 -- The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa announces today that it has embarked on a $10 million renovation to reimagine the resort's existing 416 guestrooms to grow to 419 rooms including 32 suites. The renovation has officially kicked off this month, with a scheduled completion and reveal slated for Spring 2023. During the renovation, the resort will remain open with no impact to any other areas allowing guests to enjoy all of the resort's amenities. The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, located on Hilton Head Island's iconic white sand beaches and nestled amidst swaying palme...
Homewood Suites Miami-Airport/ Blue Lagoon Completes Renovation
Homewood Suites by Hilton | November 28, 2022
Miami, FL, November 28, 2022 – The162 room Homewood Suites Miami-Airport/ Blue Lagoon has recently completed a full hotel renovation. Apple Seven Hospitality Management, Inc., the hotel’s owner has invested in the following renovations to the 7-story property: Enhancements to our lobby and business center. New furniture, artwork and addition of Pour My Beer machine All guest corridors feature new carpet, wallpaper and artwork Our suites feature new carpet, wallpaper, artwork, furniture, mattresses, curtains, lamps, cabinetry in the kitchen, stoves, dishwasher, microwaves and full-size refrigerators The breakfast area has ...
Fitz Casino & Hotel Completes Renovation and Joins Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Fitz Casino & Hotel | November 23, 2022
Tunica, MS (Nov. 23, 2022) – Fitz Casino & Hotel, located along the Mississippi River in Tunica, MS, just south of Memphis, TN, announced that the hotel at 711 Lucky Lane has undergone a renovation to become the newest member of the Trademark Collection by Wyndham hotel chain. The property also includes a full-service casino with over 850 of your favorite slots, favorite table games, and sportsbook. Scheduled to transition in November 2022, the 9-story, 506-room hotel renovated and features several notable upgrades, including new furniture, flat-screen televisions, an indoor pool, and exercise facility. Additional highlights include an...
Hmlet to Launch First Hotel in Q1 2023, Owen House by Hmlet
Hmlet | November 22, 2022
Singapore, 22 November 2022 – Hmlet, Asia’s leading flexible living brand, together with real estate partners TCRE Partners and JMD Group, today announced plans to launch Owen House by Hmlet. TCRE Partners and JMD Group acquired the hotel in 2022, collaborating with Hmlet for the ongoing refurbishment works to reposition the hotel as Owen House by Hmlet. The hotel is scheduled to debut in early 2023. “Hmlet is excited to collaborate with TCRE Partners and JMD Group in their acquisition of this hotel asset, leveraging Hmlet’s brand and core competencies in terms of in-house design and operational capabilities to unlock value in th...
Mountain Modern Unveils Property-Wide Transformation and Expansion
Mountain Modern | November 22, 2022
JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. (November 22, 2022) – Mountain Modern has announced the completion of its property-wide transformation and expansion, which comes following the acquisition of Jackson Hole Lodge. Located at the corridor of downtown Jackson just steps from Town Square, the property has doubled its footprint to cover a full city block, welcoming locals and travelers with 59 new guest rooms and suites including two-story, residential-style Teton Townhomes; an outdoor pool and jacuzzi; and “The Triple M,” a contemporary social hub for the modern adventurer featuring unconventional après-ski offerings and 19,000 square-feet of new indo...
Atrium Hospitality Completes Hilton Charlotte Airport Multimillion-Dollar Renovation
Hilton | November 17, 2022
CHARLOTTE, N.C. & ALPHARETTA, Ga.--Atrium Hospitality announces the completion of the multimillion-dollar makeover of the 275-suite Hilton Charlotte Airport in North Carolina, featuring 28,300 square feet of newly renovated meeting space. Our hotel’s two-year capital improvements span shared areas, guest suites, and event spaces with all having received a fresh, modern redesign to enrich guest experiences. Located at 2800 Coliseum Centre Drive in the Charlotte business district, the Hilton Charlotte Airport is operated by Alpharetta, Georgia-based Atrium Hospitality, which is ranked as one of the nation’s largest hotel operators. ...
JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa Unveils Extensive Renovation and Expansion
JW Marriott | November 15, 2022
Khao Lak, Thailand: 11 November 2022 Pioneering resort, JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa is setting a new benchmark in integrated luxury hospitality following an 18-month long renovation and expansion that has transformed the property. The reimagination of the resort completes the vision of creating a “destination within a destination” and heralds a new era for Khao Lak, Thailand’s hottest beach destination located an hour’s drive north of Phuket International Airport. This is due largely to the considerable additions that open up new market segments for the destination – but also importantly due to the innovative guest expe...
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...
TPG Hotels & Resorts Launches Renovation of Florida’s Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel
TPG Hotels & Resorts | November 15, 2022
November 15, 2022 (Providence, RI)— TPG Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation’s premier hospitality management firms, announced today they have started a transformational renovation of the Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel, located in Boca Raton, Florida. The company is dedicating tens of millions of dollars to the renovation that will focus on all aspects of the property, including guestrooms, guest corridors, club lounge, meeting spaces, lobby, fitness center, elevators, resort-style pool, and bar, exterior, back of the house facilities, and the introduction of an upscale restaurant, Meat Market. The exterior renovations include paving, ...
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Launches $10 Million Renovation
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa | November 14, 2022
ACME, Mich., Nov. 14, 2022 -- Construction has begun at northern Michigan's largest conference and convention center on the property's most extensive hotel renovation. Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is proud to announce a $10 million renovation of its original six-story Hotel. Work is expected to be finished in spring 2023, completing a four-year, $13 million renovation plan. Junior Suite King Bed "This renovation brings in new and updated amenities that our guests will benefit from," says Matthew Bryant, general manager. The renovation includes a total transformation of 242 guest rooms, two junior suites, four...
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...
Accor Signs With Kasada to Manage Lamantin Beach Resort & Spa in Senegal
Accor | November 9, 2022
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, November 9, 2022/ -- Accor, a world-leading hospitality group with over 425 hotels across India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, has signed a management agreement with Kasada to operate the Lamantin Beach Resort & Spa managed by Accor, located 80 kms South of Dakar, on the seaside port of Saly, the largest seaside resort in West Africa, between the sea and the sacred forest. The property features 166 rooms, starting from 28sqm, a 750sqm spa and fitness centre, alongside an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant and a beach lounge, which are available for guests to enjoy. Catering to the Meetin...
