New Hotel Openings Asia 2014 News
OZO Pattaya expands Thai portfolio for brand
Thailand’s second OZO property has opened in the bustling seaside town of Pattaya. Developed by Boutique Group of Companies and located within walking distance of the city’s attractions and beaches, OZO Pattaya is ideal for travellers seeking connectivity combined with a great night’s sleep.
LUX* Lijiang welcomes first guests in China
Having recently unveiled LUX* Tea Horse Road as the cornerstone of its expansion in China, LUX* Resorts & Hotels has announced the opening of boutique hotel LUX* Lijiang. Located at the heart of the Ancient Town of Lijiang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, LUX* Lijiang captures the essence of the extraordinary Shangri-La region, an unspoiled landscape in history- steeped western China.
Starwood Hotels welcomes Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa, Mauritius
Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Blue Ocean Park has announced the debut of the world-renowned Westin brand in Mauritius with the opening of The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa, Mauritius. Nestled in lush tropical gardens, the resort enjoys a pristine beachfront location in the historic Turtle Bay of Balaclava on the North West coast of the island.
Starwood opens St Regis Chengdu
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened a St Regis hotel in Chengdu. The 279 room property, which stands at 29 storeys tall, marks the brand’s sixth hotel in China, and 33rd worldwide. “The St. Regis Chengdu marks a significant milestone for the brand with plans to double the St. Regis portfolio in Greater China in the next five years,” said Paul James, global brand leader, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection and W Hotels Worldwide.
Hilton brings DoubleTree brand to Ahmedabad as Asia expansion continues
Hilton Worldwide has announced the signing of a management agreement with Hirise Hospitality for DoubleTree by Hilton Ahmedabad. The hotel will be an iconic structure that towers over the central business district, just off S.G. Road (Sarkhej - Gandhinagar Highway), near Satellite Road and a short distance from the city centre.
Shangri-La Hotel, Tianjin, opens in China
Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts has opened its 85th hotel in China’s largest northern port city. The 302-room Shangri-La Hotel, Tianjin sits on the bank of the Haihe River in the new Hedong District, overlooking Tianjin’s signature architecture dating from the 19th century. Home to nearly 300 Fortune 500 companies, Tianjin is a bustling business destination.
Marriott moves into Kazakhstan with Astana property
Marriott Hotels has opened its first hotel in Kazakhstan. Located next to the iconic Bayterek monument in the city’s vibrant business, shopping and entertainment district, the 271-room Astana Marriott Hotel is a contemporary retreat for travellers to Astana.
Hilton Qingdao Golden Beach brings Hilton to Shandong Province, China
Hilton Hotels & Resorts has revealed the opening of the Hilton Qingdao Golden Beach as the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Shandong Province, China. The resort is home to 431 spacious and stylish guest rooms, including 29 elegant suites ranging from 42-150 square meters, all with private balconies.
Dusit Fudu Hotels & Resorts reveals aggressive Chinese expansion plans
Dusit Fudu Hotels & Resorts, the Chinese joint venture hotel management company between leading Asian hospitality group Dusit International and local partners Changzhou Qiao Yu Group, has announced the signing of 15 hotel management agreements in its first year of operation. In addition, there are more than 12 developments under negotiation in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Fuzhou, Xiamen, Changsha, Zaozhuang, Chengdu and Guiyang.
dusitD2 to Open in Tianjin
Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts is pleased to announce the signing of a management agreement with Tianjin Antai Minsheng Culture Development Company Limited to manage a 400-room contemporary upscale hotel in Tianjin.
Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi Resort set for September debut
Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok Golf Resort & Spa is set to make its debut in September 2014. Owned by Summit Windmill Corporation, the resort will be the first Le Méridien golf resort in Asia Pacific, with a professional course designed by golfing legend Nick Faldo.
Vinpearl opens fourth property in Vietnam
Luxury hotel operator Vinpearl is set to open its fourth hotel in Vietnam this autumn with the launch of a stunning new 750-room resort property on tropical Phu Quoc Island, in the Gulf of Thailand, 50 kilometres away from Ha Tien (Kien Giang province) mainland. Vinpearl Resort Phu Quoc, which is a 45-minute flight from Ho Chi Minh City or a two-and-a-half-hour speedboat transfer from Rach Gia, will boast 750 rooms across eight categories, from the 46sqm entry level Deluxe rooms to the 144 opulent 615sqm Ocean View Villas.