MCLEAN, Va. – Hilton has signed nine properties in Mexico representing a number of brands, it was announced Jan. 11. These newly announced properties contribute nearly 1,200 rooms to the hotel company's pipeline and will join the portfolio of more than 45 existing hotels in Mexico. The properties include: Hilton Guadalajara Midtown: Expected to open in Q1 2018, the 226-room Hilton … Read More about Hilton Signs 9 Mexican Properties
NEW YORK — W Hotels Worldwide has opened a property on the North End of the Las Vegas Strip in a 289-room tower of SLS Las Vegas, it was announced Dec. 1. Philippe Starck, in collaboration with Gensler architects, designed the 289 guestrooms that feature signature W bedding and Bliss bath amenities. Designed by musician Lenny Kravitz, the 2,382-square-foot Extreme WOW Suite, located on the … Read More about W opens on Las Vegas North Strip
MEXICO CITY — Marriott International, Inc. has signed four hotels in Mexico, and following an aggressive expansion strategy in one of the region’s key markets, expects to add the new properties to its portfolio of 70 hotels, it was announced last month. The company operates more than 200 hotels in the Caribbean and Latin American region, spanning 20 brands in 33 countries and territories. The … Read More about Marriott Signs Four Mexican Properties
BETHESDA, MD — Marriott International announced Nov. 2 that it is on track to hit a target of 50 hotels for its Australia, New Zealand and Pacific portfolio by the end of 2020. This announcement follows Marriott’s recently completed acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts. With 24 hotels currently operating and a pipeline of signed and approved deals totaling an additional 18 … Read More about Marriott to Reach 50 Australia, N.Z. Hotels by 2020
BETHESDA, MD. — Marriott International, Inc. is about to debut its independent hotels and resorts brand, Tribute Portfolio, in Latin America, it was announced Nov. 3. By December, the brand will add two independent hotels to its portfolio in Argentina. Arelauquen Lodge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, will debut in Patagonia, while Auberge du Vin, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, will be located in … Read More about Marriott Tribute Brand to Debut in Latin America
LAS VEGAS — Wyndham Hotel Group has signed the Dolce Washington Dulles, the latest in a series of new hotels with significant meeting and event space, it was announced Oct. 18. The new-construction Dolce Washington Dulles, scheduled to open in late 2018, will offer 243 guestrooms and more than 13,000 square feet of meeting space. It follows the signing of The Summit, A Dolce Hotel, in … Read More about Wyndham Adding 200,000 s.f. of Meeting Space
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Westin Nashville has opened near the city’s entertainment district, it was announced Oct. 13. Adjacent to the Music City Center, the 27-storey hotel’s 453 guestrooms feature custom artwork and design details inspired by the city and region. Included are three penthouse/style entertainment suites, three hospitality suites and eight executive suites, each featuring a … Read More about Westin Nashville Opens Near Music City Center
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — The Minneapolis, Minn., hotel landscape is booming, with more than 1,000 new rooms opening this fall and 1,500 more in the pipeline in other upcoming projects, it was announced last month. With flags ranging from Radisson Red and Embassy Suites, to the boutique Hewing Hotel, Minneapolis’s hotel offerings cover a range of styles and facilities. Many are connected to the city’s … Read More about Minneapolis Hotel Scene Booming
BOCA RATON, Fla. and MCLEAN, Va. - Waterstone Resort & Marina has joined Curio – A Collection by Hilton, it was announced Oct. 3. An art deco waterfront resort hotel at the Lake Boca Inlet, the 11-storey boutique property’s 139 guestrooms and suites offer private balconies with views of the Atlantic Ocean, Lake Boca or the Intracoastal Waterway. Features of the hotel’s design include … Read More about Boca’s Waterstone Resort Joins Curio Collection
LONDON — Park Plaza Nuremberg, featuring a design by Scott Brownrigg Interior Designs, has opened, it was announced Oct. 4. Located opposite the 19th century central railway station in the former home of the Bavarian-American Hotel, the 177-bed hotel features a design influenced by the city’s cultural and medieval history. All bedrooms feature Park Plaza beds, a modern design highlighted by … Read More about Park Plaza Nuremberg Opens
HONG KONG — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has signed an agreement with Sichuan Jiuzhai Luneng Eco-Tourism Investment Development Co. to open its first all-villa property in one of China’s earliest UNESCO world heritage sites, Jiuzhaigou Valley, it was announced Sept. 30. With an elevation of 7,546 feet above sea level, The Ritz-Carlton, Jiuzhaigou, will feature 87 villas with panoramic views … Read More about Ritz Plans Property in China UNESCO Site
THUNDER BAY, Ontario and MCLEAN, Va. — The 104-room Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Thunder Bay has opened, it was announced Sept. 27. Located near OLG Casino Thunder Bay the five-storey hotel offers amenities such as free WiFi, a 24-hour business centre with complimentary printing, a fitness centre, and a 624-square-foot meeting space that can accommodate up to 40 people. Guests will also … Read More about Hampton Inn Opens in Thunder Bay, Ont.
MCLEAN, Va. — Hilton Worldwide and the city council of Aberdeen, Scotland have signed a franchise license agreement to open a 200-room hotel at the city’s new conference centre, it was announced Sept. 8. Due to open in 2019, the Hilton property will connect directly to the new Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre, which will provide four times the exhibition space available at the … Read More about Hilton to Open Hotel in Aberdeen, Scotland
MEXICO CITY — AC Hotel Guadalajara, Jalisco, has opened its doors, marking the brand’s arrival in Mexico, it was announced Aug. 29. Developed and owned by FibraHotel and operated by Marriott International, the property features 188 guestrooms incorporating a gray and brown palette, wood flooring and minimalist-designed furniture. Onsite amenities include a poolside lounge and infinity-edge … Read More about AC Hotel Opens in Guadalajara, Mexico
WASHINGTON, D.C. and MCLEAN, Va. — Hilton Worldwide has opened the dual-branded Hampton Inn by Hilton Washington, D.C. NoMa Union Station and Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington, D.C. NoMa Union Station, it was announced Aug. 29. Offering 239 new guestrooms, the dual-brand hotel is located in the revitalized NoMa (North of Massachusetts Avenue) neighbourhood and continues the brand's expansion … Read More about Hilton Opens Dual Branded Property in D.C.
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait and MCLEAN, Va. — Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton's luxury hotel brand, and midscale Hilton Garden Inn will open in Kuwait City, Kuwait in early 2019, it was announced Aug. 24. The Hilton properties will open in The Avenues Mall in Kuwait as part of an expansion project of almost $1 billion. Both hotels will be managed by Hilton Worldwide and will be located on … Read More about 2 Hilton Hotels Target 2019 Kuwait Openings
BETHESDA, MD — AC Hotels by Marriott has opened the 225-room AC Hotel Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha and the 378-room AC Hotel Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca, it was announced last month. The two Rio openings debut the brand in Brazil following a successful launch in Latin America with openings in Guadalajara and Queretaro Antea, Mexico. “With the recent opening of the Museu do Amanhã … Read More about AC Hotels Debuts 2 Properties in Rio de Janeiro
LONDON — Sheraton Hotels & Resorts has designated the Sheraton Grand London Park Lane, admitting it to the brand’s premier tier of hotels, it was announced July 25. Joining 32 other Sheraton Grand properties worldwide, the Sheraton Grand London Park Lane will start a new chapter in its 90-year history this October, following a multi-million dollar renovation. Sheraton Grand is one of many … Read More about Sheraton Grand Debuts in London
NEW YORK — Starwood Hotels & Resorts will debut its W Hotels brand in Scotland with W Edinburgh in five years, it was announced July 19. Opening in 2021, the hotel will be a component of TH Real Estate’s Edinburgh St James scheme, the 1.7 million-square-foot development that will incorporate retail, entertainment, leisure and residential apartments and is set to be completed in 2020. … Read More about W to Debut in Scotland in 2021
LOS ANGELES — Viceroy Hotel Group (VHG) has unveiled plans for Viceroy Bocas del Toro Panama, a resort and residences set to open in 2019, it was announced mid-July. Located close to Panama City and accessible only by boat, seaplane or helicopter, the destination will feature 186 guestrooms, including 42 overwater villas along 457 acres of coastline featuring three miles of private white sand … Read More about Viceroy Opening Panama Resort in 2019
