Hotel Partnership News

Regus Partners With IHG’s Priority Club Rewards
Priority Club Rewards Members Gain Unlimited Access to Over 1,000 Business Lounges Worldwide and can Earn Points on Regus Private and Virtual Office Packages

Caribbean’s Largest Hotelier Partners with EarthCheck
“Sandals Resorts International (SRI), parent company of Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts, Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts and The Royal Plantation Collection, recently unveiled an exclusive partnership with EarthCheck, the world’s largest certifier of sustainable travel and tourism operators.

Absolute signs First Eastin Hotel in India; Another Two Imminent
Absolute KBJ Hotel Services India has signed an hotel management contract with the Sun Group - a premium real estate developer based in Mumbai to develop - to launch and manage the Eastin Sun Hotel which will be the first Eastin branded hotel to add in the company’s portfolio for India.

Award-Winning Grand Bohemian Hotel Asheville Joins Marriott’s Newest Brand, Autograph Collection
The Kessler Collection and Marriott International, Inc., are thrilled to announce Grand Bohemian Hotel in Asheville as the newest member of the Autograph Collection, Marriott’s newest brand featuring independent hotels and resorts.

Parc 55 Hotel San Francisco Will Join the Wyndham System
Wyndham Demonstrating its resurgent strength in major center-city markets, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts today announced that the 1,011-room Parc 55 Hotel San Francisco, located near Union Square in the heart of San Francisco’s shopping, dinner and theater districts, will be branded as a Wyndham® hotel in late April.

The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club and Annika Sorenstam Announce New Partnership
The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, an equity-based, luxury destination club, and Hall of Fame golfer, Annika Sorenstam, have entered a new partnership where Annika will serve as an ambassador for the brand. For the benefit of Club Members, this partnership presents the opportunity for elite experiences that mirror Annika’s passions and growing lifestyle brand.

Hotel Alden Acquired by Northwood Investors
Hotel Alden in downtown Houston has been acquired by Northwood Investors, a privately-held investment advisor with $1.25 billion of equity to invest in real estate. Hotel Alden will be managed by a subsidiary of Northwood Investors.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Live Nation Expand Sponsorship Alliance Globally
Innovative Partnership between Starwood Preferred Guest and the World’s Largest Live Music Company Will Now Include Europe, Asia and the Middle East

Hyatt Hotels and MKC- RosEvroDevelopment LLC announce signing of Hyatt Regency Rostov- Don Plaza
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that a Hyatt subsidiary and MKC-RosEvroDevelopment LLC signed a management agreement for Hyatt Regency Rostov – Don Plaza.

Chesapeake Lodging Trust Acquires Hyatt Regency Boston
Chesapeake Lodging Trust, a lodging real estate investment trust, and Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that Chesapeake Lodging Trust has acquired the 498-room Hyatt Regency Boston for a purchase price of $112 million, or approximately $225,000 per key, and will invest additional capital in renovations in the hotel, which is located in Boston, Mass. The companies have entered into a long-term management agreement and Hyatt will continue to operate the hotel under the Hyatt Regency flag.

The Chateaux at Silver Lake, a Stein Eriksen Lodge Managed Property, Joins Preferred Hotel Group
The Chateaux at Silver Lake, a Stein Eriksen Lodge managed property, is joining the Summit Hotels & Resorts collection of the Preferred Hotel Group. Preferred Hotel Group has more than 700 hotels and resorts in more than 75 countries around the world and offers guests a top-tier experience whether on business or pleasure.

RCI and Fiesta Hotel Group Sign New Affiliation Agreement
RCI, a leader in vacation exchange, and Fiesta Hotel Group, one of the leading hotel chains in Spain, have signed a new affiliation agreement that adds five properties from the Grand Palladium Travel Club to RCI’s global network.