Hilton adds four new properties in Istanbul and Izmir
This latest announcement sees Hilton Worldwide expand its existing presence in Istanbul and the port city of Izmir, home to… Read More »Hilton adds four new properties in Istanbul and Izmir
Hotel Development
IHG expands its Holiday Inn Express? brand in Germany
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG?), one of the world?s largest hotel companies, today announces the expansion of its Holiday Inn Express?… Read More »IHG expands its Holiday Inn Express? brand in Germany
Boom time ahead for UAE hospitality
The UAE hospitality sector, which ranked fifth globally for new hotel openings over the past five years, is set to… Read More »Boom time ahead for UAE hospitality
Hersha buys 2 Miami Beach hotels
Hersha Hospitality Trust bought the 75-room Blue Moon Hotel and the 70-room Winter Haven Hotel, both located in Miami Beach,… Read More »Hersha buys 2 Miami Beach hotels
Bill Gates buys resort near Puerto Vallarta for $200 million
Looks like the Gates family might have a new vacation home. Or, at least, a nice investment. Cascade Investment, Bill… Read More »Bill Gates buys resort near Puerto Vallarta for $200 million
The Ritz-Carlton opens in Israel, a new market ready for a globally-branded luxury hotel
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. unveiled its first hotel in Israel today, with the much anticipated official opening of?The Ritz-Carlton,… Read More »The Ritz-Carlton opens in Israel, a new market ready for a globally-branded luxury hotel
Dubai’s Al Habtoor eyes hotels in London, Paris
Al Habtoor Group has revealed plans to further expand its hotel portfolio overseas, with the Dubai conglomerate eyeing acquisitions in… Read More »Dubai’s Al Habtoor eyes hotels in London, Paris
Scotland Yard to get ?100m facelift
Galliard Group has bought a 125-year lease on the Edwardian building and once complete in June 2016, the new ?100m… Read More »Scotland Yard to get ?100m facelift
Hyatt announces plans for Hyatt Regency Sentul City
Hyatt Hotels Corporation?(NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with PT Eka Ilalang… Read More »Hyatt announces plans for Hyatt Regency Sentul City
Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. signs agreement to sell The Four Seasons Punta Mita Resort to Cascade Investment, L.L.C.
Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:?BEE) announced today that the Company has signed an agreement with Cascade Investment, L.L.C. to… Read More »Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. signs agreement to sell The Four Seasons Punta Mita Resort to Cascade Investment, L.L.C.
StayWell expands to China
StayWell Hospitality Group and Novel Investment Company Limited have entered a joint venture that will see Novel lead StayWell?s expansion… Read More »StayWell expands to China
Hyatt Continues expanding brand presence in China with plans for Hyatt Regency Beijing, Wangjing
Hyatt Hotels Corporation?(NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with?Beijing Lixing Property Development… Read More »Hyatt Continues expanding brand presence in China with plans for Hyatt Regency Beijing, Wangjing
Las Vegas Sands drops $30 billion proposal for Spain
After months of on-going discussions with various levels of the Spanish government and continued internal due diligence, Las Vegas Sands… Read More »Las Vegas Sands drops $30 billion proposal for Spain
Indura beach and golf resort readies in Honduras
The news out of Honduras in recent years has focused more on political turmoil and drug-related violence than tourism growth.… Read More »Indura beach and golf resort readies in Honduras
CEO says Hilton exploring new hotel brand for 2014
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., which began trading shares on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, expects to introduce a… Read More »CEO says Hilton exploring new hotel brand for 2014
Times Square Marriott Marquis sold in controversial $20M deal
The holders of a 75-year-lease for the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square have opted to buy the hotel from… Read More »Times Square Marriott Marquis sold in controversial $20M deal
Cooper Carry expands portfolio in 2013
Expansion in the hospitality and retail sectors fueled growth for internationally recognized design firm Cooper Carry in 2013, and the… Read More »Cooper Carry expands portfolio in 2013
Arab-Turkish investors to buy luxury Athens hotel for $550 mln
Jermyn Street, an Arab-Turkish property fund, is to spend 400 million euros ($550 million) buying a luxury seaside hotel in… Read More »Arab-Turkish investors to buy luxury Athens hotel for $550 mln
Asia Pacific Hotel development pipeline for november 2013 rises to 1,939 hotels
The Asia Pacific hotel development pipeline comprises 1,939 hotels totaling 421,621 rooms, according to the November 2013 STR Global Construction… Read More »Asia Pacific Hotel development pipeline for november 2013 rises to 1,939 hotels