New Hotel Openings 2014 News

Holiday Inn Dumfries now open
Dominvs Hospitality, the Hospitality arm of the Dominvs Group, today announced the grand opening of its Holiday Inn Dumfries Hotel.

Renaissance Hotels debuts in Belarus
Renaissance Hotels, a hotel brand known for inspiring travellers to Live Life to Discover®, has announced the opening of the Renaissance Minsk Hotel, representing the first Marriott International hotel to open in Belarus.

Choice Hotels International expands into Turkey
Choice Hotel’s International, one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced today that it has expanded its international portfolio by welcoming its first ever property in Turkey. Clarion Hotel & Suites Istanbul Sisli, a newly built hotel, is located between the Levent and Taksim business areas and close to the cultural sightseeing spots in Istanbul.

IHG signs Crowne Plaza Borjomi
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has announced the signing of the first internationally branded hotel in Borjomi, Georgia: Crowne Plaza® Borjomi.

Centara opens new resort at Sri Lanka`s Bentota Peninsula
Centara Hotels&Resorts of Thailand staged the grand opening of Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa Sri Lanka on May 29, 2014, with the ceremony presided over by His Excellency Mr. Mahinda Rajapksa, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

IHG signs Holiday Inn Express Istanbul
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s largest hotel companies has announced the signing of Holiday Inn Express® Istanbul – Halkali. The hotel, due to open in 2014, will be the first internationally branded limited service hotel near Istanbul International Airport.

The Passage Boutique Resort in Koh Samui joins the Moevenpick portfolio
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts proudly announces the signing of a new addition: The Passage, Koh Samui Resort in Thailand. Rebranded as Mövenpick Resort Laem Yai Beach Samui, the prime beachfront property will reopen under Mövenpick management in November 2014.

Rezidor adds Radisson Blu in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Carlson Rezidor, one of the largest hotel groups worldwide, brings the Radisson Blu Hotel to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia as part of its expansion across the Kingdom. The upper upscale scale hotel featuring 74 suites, is Carlson Rezidor’s first in Dhahran, a thriving business city and a major administrative centre for the Gulf state’s oil industry.

Renaissance Hotels set to expand global footprint
Making its debut in world class destinations including Santiago, Chile, and the south of France, Renaissance Hotels announced today that it is on track to open nine hotels in 2014.

IHG announces new beachfront Holiday Inn Resort
InterContinental Hotels Group today announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach. The beachfront resort is located directly on the Gulf of Mexico in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, with stunning ocean views.

The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage opens to guests
From the largest concentration of Mid-Century Modern architecture to one of the most highly-anticipated resort openings in California, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has unveiled a new level of chic today in the destination of Palm Springs, with The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage. “We are redefining the standard for luxury hospitality in this storied resort destination that is now home to dynamic events drawing a global audience, with a truly unique property in the heart of the Valley,” offers Herve Humler, president and chief operating officer of The Ritz-Carlton.

Jumeirah Bilgah Beach Hotel Baku opens for the summer season
Jumeirah Bilgah Beach Hotel, Baku’s most luxurious beach resort, is gearing up for the start of the summer season and ready to welcome guests with special half-board and full-board packages.