New Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis
The 303-room Hyatt Regency Bloomington-Minneapolis opens in Bloomington Central Station’s mixed-use development site near the Mall of America in Minneapolis.
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Novotel resort opens on Samui Island
AccorHotels announces the opening of the 183-key Novotel Samui Resort Chaweng Beach Kandaburi, the first Novotel on the island of Samui in… Read More »Novotel resort opens on Samui Island
Marriott’s Fairfield brand aims for 140 hotels for China
Marriott International and Eastern Crown Hotels group sign an exclusive development agreement to bring the Fairfield by Marriott brand to… Read More »Marriott’s Fairfield brand aims for 140 hotels for China
Radisson expands in Brazil
The Radisson Hotel Recife opens near Boa Viagem Beach, one of the most visited beaches in North-eastern Brazil. Located in… Read More »Radisson expands in Brazil
L.E. Hotels unveils Luxe Collection
L.E. Hotels unveils its new Luxe Collection, comprising a select group of hotels within L.E. Hotels’ “Limited Edition” of properties.… Read More »L.E. Hotels unveils Luxe Collection
Radisson Blu opens in São Paulo
The Radisson Blu São Paulo represents a key opening for the brand. “We are very excited by the momentum of… Read More »Radisson Blu opens in São Paulo
Cambria hotel signed for Seattle
Choice Hotels International signs an agreement with real estate group Ariel Development for the construction of a Cambria hotel and… Read More »Cambria hotel signed for Seattle
Another InterCon for Phuket
InterContinental Hotels Group announces the signing of a management agreement with Proud Resort Phuket to develop InterContinental Phuket Resort as… Read More »Another InterCon for Phuket
Opal Sands Resort set to open
The 230-key Opal Sands Resort is set to open this month in Clearwater Beach on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Fifth Rezidor hotel for Oman
The 179-room Radisson Blu Hotel, Sohar opens as Rezidor’s fifth hotel in operation in Oman. Radisson Blu Hotel, Sohar is… Read More »Fifth Rezidor hotel for Oman
Trio of EVEN Hotels announced
InterContinental Hotels Group announces the continued growth of its EVEN Hotels brand, with signings in Pittsburgh, Houston and Eugene, Oregon. EVEN… Read More »Trio of EVEN Hotels announced
Wyndham produces hotel sitcom
Wyndham Rewards has produced what it says is the hospitality industry’s first sitcom for hotel guests – “upping the ante for… Read More »Wyndham produces hotel sitcom
Trump planning ‘world’s finest hotel’
Trump International Hotel, Washington, D.C. will open in September 2016 – two years ahead of schedule. “For decades people have… Read More »Trump planning ‘world’s finest hotel’
Erawan plans huge expansion
Erawan Group plans to invest 10 billion baht (US$283 million) over five years to open more hotels at home in… Read More »Erawan plans huge expansion
Dual Aloft, Element hotels for Boston
A dual-branded Aloft and Element hotel development opens in the heart of Boston’s Seaport District. The 330-room Aloft Boston Seaport… Read More »Dual Aloft, Element hotels for Boston
Aloft announced for Brighton
Starwood enters into a franchise agreement with Brighton and Hove Albion to open an Aloft hotel in the popular southern… Read More »Aloft announced for Brighton
Westin set for Nashville
The Westin Nashville will open this autumn in the city’s downtown district. The 454-room new build is located adjacent to… Read More »Westin set for Nashville
Another Grand Mercure for Qingdao
AccorHotels opens the Grand Mercure Qingdao Nanshan Resort in China, an upscale hotel with 508 guestrooms and suites. It is the second… Read More »Another Grand Mercure for Qingdao
Westin partners with fitness group
Westin Hotels & Resorts partners with FitStar by Fitbit to debut a series of fitness programmes that are now available… Read More »Westin partners with fitness group
Choice, Adara Hotels in strategic agreement
Choice Hotels Asia-Pac, one of Australia’s largest hotel franchise groups, announces a strategic agreement with boutique luxury brand Adara Hotels… Read More »Choice, Adara Hotels in strategic agreement