Hotel Investment News
Hard Rock International Names Michael Shindler Executive Vice President of Hotels and Casinos
Hard Rock, one of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands, today announced that Michael Shindler has been named Executive Vice President, Hotels and Casinos, for Hard Rock International. As Executive Vice President, Shindler will oversee the global development function for hotel and casinos, as well as the strategic and day-to-day management of the existing assets within the brand’s current licensed and franchised portfolio and any new assets derived from the growth of the portfolio.
Hyatt and Hotelera Playa Sombrero S.A. Announce Signing for Andaz Papagayo in Costa Rica
Hyatt Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Hotelera Playa Sombrero S.A., a Costa Rican development company, announced today that a Hyatt subsidiary and Hotelera Playa Sombrero have signed a management agreement for the 150-room Andaz Papagayo.
Intrawest and Panorama Mountain Village Inc. Announce Purchase Agreement for British Columbia Resort
Panorama Homeowners and Local Business People Come Together to Purchase Panorama Mountain Village
Shangri La Caribe Changes Name To Mahékal Beach Resort
27-year old iconic resort is undergoing improvements including name change.
Hampton Inn Cincinnati Riverfront Completes ‘Total Hotel Makeover’
Commonwealth Hotels, Inc. has announced that the Hampton Inn Cincinnati Riverfront completed its multi-million dollar renovation.
The Hampton Inn Morgantown in West Virginia Completes Extensive Hotel Renovations
The Hampton Inn Morgantown hotel (www.morgantown.hamptoninn.com) has unveiled a new look after completing an extensive renovation this past October. The 107-room hotel is surrounded by the area’s natural beauty, ideally situated near West Virginia University, Cheat Lake, and Coopers Rock State Forest.
Viva Wyndham Redesigns Guest Rooms at Maya Resort; Creates New Room Category at Azteca
All-Inclusive Resort Company Continues To Meet Client Demand and Enhance Properties to Demonstrate its Commitment to Providing Guests with Unforgettable Playacar, Mexico and Viva Wyndham Experiences
New Renovation at Swissotel Metropole geneva
The Swissôtel Métropole in Geneva has just completed a new phase of its renovation program including deluxe suites and conference rooms.
Ritz-Carlton Dubai to More than Double Room Inventory
This April, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai, one of the most successful Ritz-Carlton hotels in the world, will begin an expansion project that will increase the total number of guest rooms and include the addition of several new restaurant concepts. This project is expected to be completed in early 2012.
Wedge Real Estate Holdings, Inc. Plans to Expand Its Hotel Industry Investments and Operations
Wedge Real Estate Holdings, Inc., a Houston-based real estate investment company with diversified holdings in hotels, offices and self storage properties, today announced plans for intensified investment and expanded operations in the hotel industry. As a central part of this strategy the company announced the appointment of veteran hotel industry leader Brian Stage as President and CEO of the Wedge Hotels Corporation.
$140 Million Restoration of Ocean House Resort Includes Implementation of ResortSuite
ResortSuite, a leading provider of integrated, guest-centric hospitality management software solutions announced it has been selected by the Ocean House to install their hotel and resort solution, comprised of PMS, SPA, CATERING, F&B, WEB, RETAIL and CLUB modules at the world-class property in Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
Carlson Hotels Worldwide Appoints Kaaren Hamilton as Vice President, Global Sales - North America
Carlson In this new position, Hamilton will report to Thorsten Kirschke, executive vice president and chief operating officer for The Americas. She will oversee the company’s global sales office, based outside Manhattan in New Jersey.