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ALHI Adds Luxury, Golf Properties to European Portfolio

Three luxury resorts in the UK and Ireland are the latest additions to Associated Luxury Hotels International's European portfolio and the ALHI Golf Collection. The new members of ALHI's portfolio are: Cameron House, Scotland The Kildare Hotel, Spa & Country Club (“The K Club”), Ireland The Belfry Hotel & Resort, United Kingdom “These three resorts are truly exceptional, … Read More about ALHI Adds Luxury, Golf Properties to European Portfolio

Ritz-Carlton Going to Sea

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., part of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), is entering the luxury yachting and cruises market. Created by The Ritz-Carlton and maritime experts Douglas Prothero and Lars Clasen, in collaboration with funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., The Ritz-Carlton will provide luxury hospitality service under a long-term operating … Read More about Ritz-Carlton Going to Sea

Kempinski Opening Five-Star Property in Havana

Kempinski Hotels will open its first property in Cuba in the second quarter of 2017. A management contract has been signed with Grupo de Turismo Gaviota SA. The Gran Hotel Kempinski Manzana La Habana is located within the historic Manzana de Gómez building in the heart of Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The property has 246 rooms and suites. It also has a range of indoor and … Read More about Kempinski Opening Five-Star Property in Havana

Lake Lucerne Resort Opening this Summer

LAKE LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND — Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne is accepting bookings for incentive groups for March and will be open to other guests by June, it was announced last month. For meetings and events, the resort’s 23,762-square-foot conference centre will feature up-to-date technology and 30 meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 900 delegates. Also onsite will be a … Read More about Lake Lucerne Resort Opening this Summer

JW Marriott Opens on Florida’s Marco Island

MARCO ISLAND, FLA. — Following a $320 million renovation, the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, Golf Club & Spa has converted to a 726-room JW Marriott property, it was announced Dec. 3. “This brand conversion brings to fruition years of planning, dedication and hard work, and I could not be more pleased,” said Rick Medwedeff, general manager of the resort. Leading the culinary … Read More about JW Marriott Opens on Florida’s Marco Island

Sheraton Hiroshima Joins Grand Tier

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN — Sheraton Hotels & Resorts announced this month the designation of Sheraton Hiroshima Hotel as a Sheraton Grand Hotel. This designation welcomes the property to the brand’s new premier tier of hotels marked by their noteworthy destinations, distinguished designs and excellence in service. Joining 17 other Sheraton Grand properties in the Asia Pacific region, including … Read More about Sheraton Hiroshima Joins Grand Tier

Virtuoso Award Nominees Point to Trends

NEW YORK — Virtuoso, the international network of luxury travel agencies, has announced the nominees for its prestigious Best of the Best hotel awards, it was announced last month. Celebrating its 10th year, the Best of the Best awards recognize the industry's top properties and hoteliers. The 50 nominees represent the highest standard in their given category and illustrate what is trending in … Read More about Virtuoso Award Nominees Point to Trends

Fairmont Adds to Luxury Portfolio

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts (FRHI) is developing new luxury properties in Morocco and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Fairmont Taghazout Bay, Morocco and Fairmont Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia are both scheduled to open before 2020. "The market for luxury accommodations in Morocco and Saudi Arabia is growing at a rapid pace with an excellent outlook for investment performance," said Sami nasser, … Read More about Fairmont Adds to Luxury Portfolio

JW Marriott Opens in Mall of America

The JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America has opened.  The property, which was designed in collaboration with award-winning architects DLR Group and  hospitality industry leader Design Force, is the  brand’s first in Minneapolis and is part of Mall of America’s recent luxury expansion. "The Twin Cities region is particularly well-suited for our continued growth in the U.S.,” said Mitzi … Read More about JW Marriott Opens in Mall of America

Gemstone Reopens Mosaic Hotel

Gemstone Hotels & Resorts has re-opened the Mosaic Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., following an eight-month, multi-million dollar renovation. The 49-room property in on Travel + Leisure World's list of the top 10 small city hotels in the U.S./Canada with fewer than 100 rooms, is located a short walk from Rodeo Drive. “Mosaic enjoys a very discerning clientele, and we were careful to … Read More about Gemstone Reopens Mosaic Hotel

ALHI Adds More Sonesta Properties to Portfolio

The relationship between Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) and Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has expanded with the addition of five more of Sonesta's luxury, meetings-focused hotels to the ALHI portfolio. The five properties joining Royal Sonesta Harbour Court Baltimore (Baltimore, ML) as members of ALHI are: Royal Sonesta Houston (Houston, TX): A $30 million … Read More about ALHI Adds More Sonesta Properties to Portfolio

ALHI Accepts Central Florida Resort

Streamsong, Central Florida's newest destination resort, has been accepted into the portfolio of the Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) Global Sales Organization. The 16,000-acre property, which opened in December 2012,  is accessible from both the Tampa and Orlando international airports. It offers 228 guest rooms and suites, 25,000 square feet of indoor meeting space,  50,000 … Read More about ALHI Accepts Central Florida Resort

Marmara U.S. Flagship Property Set to Open in NYC

Marmara Park Avenue, the U.S. flagship of the luxury Marmara Collection hotel group, is scheduled to open on August 25, 2015 in New York City's lower Park Avenue area. The 21-storey property has 1,375 square feet of event space. The hotel is housed in a meticulously-adapted 1927 building. Its interior spaces were created by New York artist/designer Joe Ginsberg, who was tasked with producing an … Read More about Marmara U.S. Flagship Property Set to Open in NYC

Four Seasons Opening Second Property in Dubai

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is planning to open a new property in Dubai's International Finance Centre in 2016. It will complement the brand's just-opened resort on Jumeirah Beach. Four Seasons Hotel Dubai at DIFC will feature 106 rooms as well as four executive-style meeting rooms. Other amenities targeted at international business travellers include a 24-hour restaurant; a lobby level tea … Read More about Four Seasons Opening Second Property in Dubai

10 Trends in Incentive Merchandise and Gift Cards

New research conducted by the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) reveals that merchandise and gift card programs play a key role in retaining top performers, which is a top priority for organizations looking to keep leaders who can take over top jobs in the coming decade. Highlights of the report—10 Trends for Merchandise and Gift Card Programs in 2015—include: Positive Impact on Program … Read More about 10 Trends in Incentive Merchandise and Gift Cards

Meliá Continues Middle East Expansion

Meliá Hotels International has opened a five-star property in Qatar. The Meliá Doha is located in the prestigious West Bay region of Doha. the capital city of Qatar. It is the second hotel for the Meliá brand and the company's third project in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.  “We are excited to enter the evolving Qatari market with the introduction of Meliá Doha, the country’s first … Read More about Meliá Continues Middle East Expansion

Trump Toronto Tops with TripAdvisor Travellers

Trump International Hotel & Tower® in Toronto has received a 2015 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award as "Canada's Best Luxury Hotel." TripAdvisor is the world's largest travel website. In addition, the hotel is at the top of the list of Toronto hotels in U.S. News & World Report's Best Hotels rankings, which are based on unbiased analysis of awards, expert recommendations and guest … Read More about Trump Toronto Tops with TripAdvisor Travellers

Four Seasons Opens in Moscow

The legendary Hotel Moskva has been reopened as Four Seasons Hotel Moscow. "After years of meticulous planning, the old Hotel Moskva is now reborn as Four Seasons Hotel Moscow with fashion-forward style and modern comforts on Manezhnaya Square," says general manager Max Musto. "It is our mission to write the next exciting chapter in the storied history of this building, and this city." The … Read More about Four Seasons Opens in Moscow

Bermuda Resort Reopens Meeting Space

Elbow Beach Bermuda Resort has completed the first phase of its renovation and re-opened three refreshed meeting rooms, bringing its available event space to more than 7,400 square feet. "We are excited to showcase our newly renovated meeting space and look forward to welcoming events of all kinds here at Elbow Beach," said Edmund Burns, the Elbow Beach Bermuda's Owners' representative. "The … Read More about Bermuda Resort Reopens Meeting Space

Marriott Luxury Brand Opens Property in Caribbean

Marriott International's luxury brand, JW Marriott, has entered the Caribbean market. The 150-room JW Marriott Santo Domingo opened on August 27th, 2014. It is located in the Blue Mall in the upscale Piantini financial district of the Dominican Republic's capital city. "The opening of this high luxury, sophisticated hotel marks an important milestone in the Dominican Republic's tourism … Read More about Marriott Luxury Brand Opens Property in Caribbean

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