New Hotel Brand News

ING Clarion to Brand Miami Hotel as ‘Hyatt Miami at The Blue’
ING Clarion Partners announces the branding of The Blue, a recently opened 240-room luxury condo hotel in suburban Miami, as “Hyatt Miami at The Blue” with the engagement of Davidson Hotel Company as the hotel’s new operator.

Radisson to Expand as a Powerful, Globally Consistent, First-Class Brand
As part of its Ambition 2015 plan, Carlson today unveiled a comprehensive strategy for its Radisson brand. As one of the world’s leading brands, Radisson is being positioned to deliver vibrant, contemporary and engaging hospitality characterized by the Yes I Can! service philosophy.

Holiday Inn Dayton North Hotel Rebranded as Ramada Plaza Dayton
Former Holiday Inn Dayton North steps up service to business and leisure guests as Ramada Plaza Dayton.

Edgewater Resort Unveils Freshens Image After 25th Anniversary
Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort, a property of The Resort Collection of Panama City Beach, has recently unveiled its new identity. In the wake of its 25-year anniversary in 2009, the landmark Panama City Beach resort has updated its brand. The refined image is just one of many steps The Resort Collection is taking to prepare for an increased number of visitors from the opening of the new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport and additional markets to which Southwest Airlines will be providing service.

Upgrade for Rezidor project in Stockholm: Waterfront Hotel rebranded as a Radisson Blu
The Rezidor Hotel Group has rebranded their youngest property in Sweden’s capital city: The Park Inn Stockholm Waterfront Hotel has been upgraded to a Radisson Blu and will operate under the name Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Stockholm. The opening of the complex which is already under development and will feature 418 rooms as well as state-of-the-art meeting facilities for up to 3,000 delegates is scheduled for early 2011. Located in the heart of Stockholm between World Trade Center and City Hall and next to the Central Station, the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel will be one of Scandinavia’s leading conference venues.

Langham’s Eaton Brand Signs Three Deals In China
Eaton Hotels International, a premium affiliate of Langham Hotels International, has signed three agreements in the People’s Republic of China for its first upscale Eaton Luxe and midscale Eaton Smart brands with prominent property developer, Greenland Group.

The Mayapada Group and Carlson Hotels Bring Regent Luxury Brand to Indonesia
Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, and The Mayapada Group announce their partnership to bring luxury brand Regent to Indonesia. They broke ground on the new property today.

Kenzi Hotels Group Launches Their ‘Premium Signature’ Range
Moroccon hotel operator, Kenzi Hotels Group, are driving forward their expansion and repositioning themselves as key players in the luxury market with the launch of the new ‘Premium Signature’ range. Recent openings include Kenzi Menara Palace, Marrakech, part of Summit Hotels & Resorts and the Kenzi Tower Hotel, Casablanca, part of Preferred Hotel Group.

The Autograph Collection - Marriott’s Newest Brand Announces Its First Seven Hotels
Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) announced today at the American Lodging Investment Summit that seven iconic hotels from The Kessler Collection will be the first to join the Autograph Collection, the company’s newest brand that features independent hotels and resorts from around the world representing upper-upscale and luxury properties with distinctive personalities. All seven hotels are set to join the Autograph portfolio by the end of April.

Regal iClub Hotel Opens in Hong Kong
Regal iClub Hotel, Regal Hotels International’s latest and the sixth hotel property in Hong Kong, has soft opened.

M&C Hotels expands Asian footprint with Studio M brand
First Studio M Hotel to open in Singapore in 2Q 2010 Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc (M&C) today launched a new international hotel brand, Studio M, aimed at the new generation of savvy business and leisure travellers. Studio M is the latest addition to M&C’s portfolio of brands and underscores the group’s commitment to expanding its footprint in Asia.