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
Mii amo Unveils Details of $40 Million Expansion, Announces February 2023 Reopening
Mii amo | November 7, 2022
SEDONA, Ariz. (Nov. 7, 2022) -- Today, Mii amo, a destination spa in Sedona, Arizona, announced its plans to reopen on February 2, 2023 and revealed details of its $40 million renovation and expansion. The expansion includes a new light-filled movement and fitness wing, a signature restaurant, dedicated consultation wing with a spectacular view of Boynton Canyon, and a private suite of spaces exclusively for Journey guests, in addition to new treatment rooms, guest rooms and suites. Mii amo’s original architect, Gluckman Tang, was engaged to expand and enhance their original design. In the 22 years since its original opening, Mii amo has ...
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Unveils $50 Million Guestroom Renovation
Hyatt Regency San Francisco | November 7, 2022
San Francisco, Calif. (November 07, 2022) – Hyatt Regency San Francisco, San Francisco’s premier waterfront hotel in the city’s Embarcadero, announces the completion of a $50 million guestroom renovation led by renowned design firm Looney & Associates. The hotel also receives AAA’s Four Diamond award recognizing the hotel’s upscale style and amenities. “We are thrilled to announce the completion of a $50 million renovation to our beautiful waterfront hotel right here in the heart of San Francisco’s Embarcadero,” said Matt Humphreys, General Manager & Area Vice President at Hyatt Regency San Francisco. “The renov...
Newbond Holdings and Funds Managed by Apollo Global Management Acquire Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
Newbond Holdings | November 4, 2022
NEW YORK--November 4, 2022--Newbond Holdings, a vertically integrated real estate investment and operating platform, founded by Neil Luthra and Vann Avedisian, is proud to announce the acquisition of the Hotel Tampa Riverwalk, formerly known as the Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel, in partnership with investment funds managed by an affiliate of Apollo (NYSE: APO). Ownership has selected Schulte Hospitality Group to manage the hotel. The 277-room property, located alongside the Hillsborough River and Riverwalk in downtown Tampa, was delivered unencumbered of the Sheraton flag and management, and has been rebranded as the Hotel Tampa Riverwalk...
Beach Terrace Unveils Extensive Property Renovations and Brand Refresh
Beach Terrace | November 2, 2022
CARLSBAD, Calif. – Beach Terrace has announced the completion of a $5.5 million dollar renovation featuring extensive property-wide upgrades, including reimagined guest rooms, a refreshed lobby, and enlivened pool and beach experience. Nestled along the Carlsbad shoreline, Beach Terrace is a family-owned and operated boutique hotel that has remained a luxurious in-the-know escape on a private beach for over 60 years. Beach Terrace is the only hotel within Carlsbad and neighboring cities in North San Diego that is located directly on the sand. The latest upgrades capture the relaxed spirit of the new North Shore of San Diego, the emerging d...
Highgate Opens The Twin Fin in Waikiki Following Multimillion-Dollar Renovation
The Twin Fin | November 1, 2022
WAIKIKI, Hawaii, Nov. 1, 2022 -- The Twin Fin, part of Highgate's Hawaii collection of hotels, opened today along the iconic coastline of Waikiki on Oahu. Following a multi-million-dollar renovation, the hotel will serve as the heartbeat of the destination and a gathering place for guests to discover local music, art and a lasting connection with the community. The revitalized hotel features refreshed guestrooms, updated design, authentic experiences rooted in Hawaiian culture and front-row views overlooking Waikiki Beach. Twin Fin Oceanview Lanai King The Twin Fin_Exterior Situated steps from the ocean, ...
InterContinental Lusaka Reopens Following Two-Year Multimillion-Dollar Renovation
IHG Hotels & Resorts | November 1, 2022
Lusaka, November 2022 – InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, is today celebrating a new era of luxury with the unveiling of InterContinental Lusaka which reopens after a two-year multimillion-dollar renovation. InterContinental Lusaka has been a landmark in the city for over 50 years and been deemed as one of Zambia’s icons of hospitality. The property has now undergone a complete renovation and as one of the first international luxury hotel brands in Lusaka. The reopening marks a new standard set for luxury in the region. Tim Rangi, Cluster General Manager...
Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, Completes Phase One of Property-Wide Renovation
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort | October 27, 2022
Wailea, Maui, HI (October 27, 2022): Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, has announced the phase-one completion of its property-wide refresh, marking the most extensive renovation since its launch more than 30 years ago. The iconic resort, perched along 40 acres of lush, tropical gardens fronting Maui’s Wailea Beach, presents a newly revitalized Botero Lounge at the heart of the resort, a total revamp of Grand Wailea’s exclusive Napua rooms, suites and private lounge, and the transformation of two beloved dining venues into brunch restaurant, ‘Ikena, and grab-and-gourmet market, Loulu. A completely reimagined wellness and Spa exp...
Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel Completes $4.5 Million Property Upgrade
Renaissance Hotels | October 27, 2022
Rutherford, NJ – [October 27, 2022] – The Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel has completed a $4.5 million renovation to its 167-room property, located at 801 Rutherford Avenue, Rutherford, New Jersey, USA. Led by AVR Realty Company, the project includes updates to the hotel entrance, lobby, fitness center, meeting space, guestrooms, hallways, 9th floor concierge space, and back-of-house kitchens. Owned by AVR Realty Company and managed by Aimbridge Hospitality, the Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel offers amenities including accommodations designed with upscale charm, farm-to-fork dining, versatile event spaces, as well as new fitness facilitie...
OTO Development to Rebrand and Renovate Best Western in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
OTO Development | October 25, 2022
SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA (TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2022) — OTO Development has announced plans to rebrand the former Best Western in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Upon completion of an extensive renovation project — currently underway — the property will reopen in May 2023 as Beal House Destin-Fort Walton Beachfront, part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton. The hotel, originally built in 1998, was acquired in February 2022 by OTO Development, which is part of The Johnson Group. OTO develops, owns and operates distinctive select-service hotels across the country; in recent years, the company has emphasized purchasing and repurposing beachf...
Hilton Expands Luxury Portfolio in Singapore With Signing of Conrad Singapore Orchard
Hilton | October 24, 2022
MCLEAN, Va. – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced plans to expand the presence of Conrad Hotels & Resorts, its award-winning, contemporary luxury brand, through Conrad Singapore Orchard. Jointly owned by Pontiac Land Group and Kajima Development, and managed by Hilton, Conrad Singapore Orchard will be the second Conrad Hotels & Resorts property in Singapore, joining Conrad Centennial Singapore. Conrad Singapore Orchard - Hotel Exterior A rebrand of Regent Singapore, Conrad Singapore Orchard is set to open in two phases. The hotel’s meeting spaces and its ten restaurants and bars, including Manhattan, Basilico and Summer Palace, are...
Dry Creek Inn Undergoing Multimillion-Dollar Villa Renovation and Rebranding
October 21, 2022
The Best Western Dry Creek Inn, owned and operated by the Krug family in the heart of Healdsburg, Calif., announces the completion of an extensive, multi-million dollar interior renovation of its Villa Toscana building. The 60 villas in the Villa Toscana building are being converted and rebranded into a separate boutique property, The Lodge at Healdsburg | Tapestry Collection by Hilton, which is now accepting reservations beginning in March 2023. “We are excited to unveil The Lodge at Healdsburg and we can’t wait to welcome guests to this charming property,” says Aaron Krug, president and chief operating officer of Dry Creek Inn and ...
The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Completes Renovation
Tribute Portfolio | October 21, 2022
GALVESTON, TX – October 21, 2022 - The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, in downtown Galveston, Texas, has completed its renovation, transforming all areas of the historic property. The updates include redesigns to all 135 guest rooms and suites, lobby and public spaces, meeting and event spaces, and food and beverage outlets. The property will officially rebrand on Tuesday, November 1, as part of Marriott Bonvoy’s Tribute Portfolio. Rooms and Suites All guestrooms, including 27 suites, unveil their fresh updates with traditional designs, including hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, and 14-16-foot ceilings...
Landmark Charleston Hotel, Mills House, Relaunches as a Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel Following Multimillion-Dollar Reimagination
Hilton | October 20, 2022
Charleston, S.C. – The iconic 218-room Mills House, located in the heart of downtown Charleston’s historic French Quarter neighborhood, officially relaunches following a complete renovation and conversion to a lifestyle hotel under the ownership of RLJ Lodging Trust. With the relaunch, Mills House transitions to Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton as the portfolio’s first property in South Carolina. Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton - Lobby The transformation of this landmark hotel includes a complete reimagination of all original guest rooms and the addition of premium suites, while maintaining the...
RLJ Lodging Trust Debuts Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach Following Multimillion-Dollar Renovation and Rebranding
Curio Collection by Hilton | October 17, 2022
Oxnard, Calif., October 17, 2022 – RLJ Lodging Trust (NYSE: RLJ) announced the debut of Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton, following a full-scale renovation and brand conversion. As Southern California’s only all-suite oceanfront resort, Zachari Dunes’ multi-million-dollar transformation elevates the standout coastal 250-all-suite property to an upscale hideaway complete with an array of thoughtful amenities and unparalleled beach views. “As one of California’s only true oceanfront resorts, we are honored to introduce guests to Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach as a quintessential California getaway on ...
Hilton Columbus Downtown Opens Second Tower and Becomes Largest Hotel in Ohio
Hilton | October 17, 2022
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced today that Hilton Columbus Downtown has officially opened the doors to its second tower, making the hotel now the largest in Ohio. The hotel signifies the continued growth of Columbus and the ability to welcome major events and conventions in the city. Hilton Columbus Downtown, part of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s flagship brand, boasts 1,000 guest rooms, over 75,000 square feet of meeting and ballroom space, and four new food & beverage concepts across both towers. Construction of the LEED Gold Certified tower was made possible by a joint venture of Smoot Construction and...
BLVD Hospitality and ESI Ventures to Relaunch The Georgian in Santa Monica
BLVD | October 13, 2022
[Los Angeles, California – October 13, 2022] - BLVD Hospitality, in partnership with ESI Ventures, has revealed plans for the re-launch of Santa Monica’s historic, iconic hotel, The Georgian, unveiling in January 2023. Located on Ocean Avenue perched above the Santa Monica waterfront, The Georgian has been a fixture of the Southern California coastline since it first opened in 1933. Seeing several iterations over the years, regular guests to the hotel and world-renowned restaurant, the Red Griffin, ranged from Hollywood stars Charlie Chaplin, Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe to First Mother Rose Kennedy. BLVD acquired the landmark hotel ...
Partners Group and Trinity Investments Sign Management Deal With Marriott International
Partners Group | October 12, 2022
Joint Venture Will Convert Four Seasons Dallas to The Ritz-Carlton Las Colinas Managed by The Ritz-Carlton DALLAS--A joint venture between Partners Group, a leading global private markets firm, acting on behalf of its clients, and funds managed by Trinity Fund Advisors LLC, an affiliate of Trinity Real Estate Investments LLC (“Trinity”), today announced that it has signed a management agreement with Marriott International, Inc. (“Marriott International”), to expand The Ritz-Carlton brand in the Dallas Metroplex in 2024. Earlier this year, the joint venture acquired the Four Seasons Resort Dallas at Las Colinas, a 431-room luxury h...
Hotel Equities Reopens Courtyard by Marriott in Mobile, Alabama Following Extensive Renovation
Hotel Equitie | October 12, 2022
October 12, 2022 – Hotel Equities (“HE”) is pleased to announce the long-awaited reopening of the Courtyard by Marriott in Mobile, Alabama. The hotel has been closed since it sustained significant damage during Hurricane Ida in August 2021. Following a year of extensive renovations, the hotel is now back open and better than ever. “We are thrilled to welcome guests back to Courtyard Mobile,” said Bryan DeCort, COO of HE. “The damage to the hotel and many of the other businesses around us was devastating. I am very proud of our Hotel Equities team that led the efforts to rebuild and reopen the hotel as quickly as poss...
InterContinental Sydney Unveils $120 Million Transformation
IHG Hotels & Resorts | October 11, 2022
Sydney, 11 October 2022 – Following much anticipation, InterContinental Sydney has today announced the completion of its extensive renovation program to welcome the hotel’s next chapter. Located in Sydney’s Treasury building of 1851, the landmark hotel has undergone a comprehensive $120 million transformation, which included a redesign of its guestrooms, public spaces, wellness areas, club lounge, restaurants and bars. “We are thrilled to finally relaunch our new hotel for both visitors and locals to enjoy,” said Jennifer Brown, General Manager of InterContinental Sydney. “InterContinental Sydney is one of the city’s mo...
SH Hotels & Resorts & Boscalt Hospitality Partner to Reimagine Rome’s Landmark Hotel Majestic
Baccarat Hotels & Resorts | October 11, 2022
NEW YORK, NY, October 11, 2022 – SH Hotels & Resorts, the hotel brand management company founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, and Boscalt Hospitality, the real estate hospitality firm investing in key European cities founded by Liza Masias and Jaume Tapies, today announced their plans to reimagine the Eternal City’s landmark Hotel Majestic under the French luxury house Baccarat. Set to open in late 2025 following a complete restoration, the property will epitomize Baccarat’s unparalleled beauty to enchant the senses with lavish finishes and flourishes and exquisite attentio...
Renaissance Austin Hotel Completes $10M Renovation of Public Space
October 10, 2022
AUSTIN, Texas – October 10, 2022 – The Renaissance Austin Hotel announced the completion of a $10 million indoor and outdoor public space renovation this week. The 492-room, full-service hotel in north Austin is one of the city’s largest hotels, with 88 suites, upscale amenities and views of the Texas Hill Country and the downtown Austin skyline. The Renaissance Austin Hotel, located in northwest Austin Arboretum, sits on nearly 10 acres with stunning oak trees throughout the property, and is an ideal location for events, meetings, and conferences. The hotel is nearby The Domain, a popular location with a wide range of restaurants, bars...
IHG Signs With LRO Hospitality for Holiday Inn Express Brand’s Return to Dresden
IHG Hotels & Resorts | October 6, 2022
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, today announces the signing of an agreement with LRO Hospitality to add a 306-key Holiday Inn Express to the group’s portfolio in Dresden, showcasing the brand’s suitability to convert and rebrand existing hotels. The hotel is expected to re-open as part of the IHG family within the next 4-6 months and will undergo full refurbishment to be rebranded to Holiday Inn Express Dresden by the summer of 2024. The 10-floor property will include a lobby with breakfast area, a gym, and a flexible co-working/shared office space located on the first floor. The hot...
Altitude Hospitality Launches Sandpiper Bay Resort in Port St. Lucie, Florida With New Name and Brand
OTH Hotels Resorts | October 6, 2022
Port St. Lucie, Fla. (Oct. 6, 2022) – A resort destination cherished by generations for nearly 50 years launches today as the new Sandpiper Bay Resort. New local ownership Altitude Hospitality selected OTH Hotels Resorts, an emerging hotel management company with a diverse portfolio, to oversee the conversion of the iconic property – formerly the Club Med Sandpiper Bay – which is recognized as a mainstay of Port St. Lucie tourism with visitors from both domestic and international markets. Briefly closed to resort guests at the end of this summer as the property changed ownership, Sandpiper Bay Resort will reopen this month as part of t...
The Destination by Hyatt Brand to Debut in the United Kingdom With Addition of Schloss Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course
Destination by Hyatt | October 5, 2022
CHICAGO (October 5, 2022) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with the 12.18. Group for SCHLOSS Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course. The full-service luxury property will mark the debut of the Destination by Hyatt brand in Scotland, as well as in the United Kingdom, further demonstrating Hyatt’s intentional growth of its luxury resort brands in Europe. One hour drive from both Edinburgh and Newcastle airports, the elegant countryside property has a rich history that dates from the 12th century and was formerly owned by the Duke of Roxburghe. The charming histo...
