New Hotel Openings Asia 2017 News
Ritz-Carlton, Haikou, opens in Hainan, China
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has teed off 2017 with the opening of its first golf resort in China, ideally located in the golfer’s paradise of Hainan Island. The Ritz-Carlton, Haikou ushers in a new era of luxury leisure experiences, situated on the world-class golf resort of Mission Hills which boasts ten 18-hole championship courses designed by golf’s greatest architects.
Mövenpick Hotel Colombo opens in Sri Lanka
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has opened a strikingly-modern property in Colombo, introducing a unique hospitality concept that brings attitude and altitude to the Sri Lankan capital. The 24-floor Mövenpick Hotel Colombo is the first international five-star property to open in the city in 25 years, a milestone that reflects the country’s new-found energy and optimism.
JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa set to open in Vietnam
The flagship of JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts in Vietnam, JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa will open its doors to public later this month, making it the first international luxury hotel brand on Phu Quoc island. The resort offers a selection of 243 lavish rooms, suites, apartments and villas.
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali debuts in Indonesia
Inspired by the traditional five elements of Balinese design, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali has officially opened as the brand’s respected upscale hospitality offering arrives on the Island of the Gods.The resort features 297 comfortably appointed and tastefully furnished rooms and suites, each featuring private balconies, complimentary Wi-Fi and a subtle Balinese sense of art, colour and style courtesy of the fabrics and materials utilised in the design.
Marriott opens second Aloft hotel in Taipei
Marriott International is opening its design-led Aloft Taipei Beitou Hotel, the second Aloft in Taipei, which brings a modern twist to the century-old hot spring destination of Beitou. Featuring vibrant design and innovative technology, the 292-room hotel is just steps from a multitude of hot springs, and a quick five-minute stroll to two Metro stations, enabling easy access to Taipei’s downtown area and attractions.
Hilton Garden Inn Ningbo opens to guests
Hilton has welcomed the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Ningbo, owned by Ningbo Romon Group and managed by Hilton. Hilton Garden Inn Ningbo is the fourth Hilton hotel to open in Ningbo, following the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Ningbo Chunxiao, Hilton Ningbo Dongqian Lake Resort and DoubleTree by Hilton Beilun.
Datai Langkawi set to undergo overhaul from September 2017
Malaysia’s leading luxury resort, The Datai Langkawi, will embark on an extensive renovation from September 4th next year, signifying the most substantial enhancement project since its inception over 23 years ago. To ensure the resort retains its much loved ‘Datai DNA’, the management has appointed renowned interior designer Didier Lefort of DL2A, who, along with visionary Australian architect Kerry Hill, was responsible for the original designs in 1993.
Autograph Collection unveils four Asia properties for 2017
Autograph Collection Hotels has revealed it will debut four properties in Asia next year. In 2017, the brand will open The Shanhaitian Resort Sanya in China, The Majestic Hotel and Hotel Stripes in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and RYSE hotel in Seoul, South Korea. Autograph Collection Hotels is a curated collection of some of the finest independent hotels located in extraordinary destinations throughout the world.
Karl Lagerfeld reveals international hospitality brand
Fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld has announced the expansion of his global business with plans to build an international hospitality brand. The chain will be titled Karl Lagerfeld Hotels & Resorts and will follow in the footsteps of Armani hotels, which has led the way in fashion-led properties.
Ritz Carlton plans luxury resort in Hainan, China
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has teed up a second resort hotel on China’s only tropical island of Hainan, signing a management agreement with Hainan Golden Tide Tourism Development. The luxury development underlines the provincial government’s drive to enhance the destination for international visitors with prestigious new projects, balancing cultural heritage and preserving the island’s natural beauty.
Xiangshui Bay Marriott Resort & Spa set for Hainan opening
Marriott International is set to open Xiangshui Bay Marriott Resort & Spa, a new beach resort under the flagship Marriott Hotels brand on Southern China’s tropical holiday island of Hainan. The property will add to Marriott Hotel’s growing portfolio of resorts in major leisure destinations around the world.
Six Senses Krabey Island, Cambodia, set for 2017 opening
The portfolio of inspiring destinations that create the settings for Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is to expand to an exciting island location in Cambodia, a country steeped in history and re-emerging onto the world stage of exotic destinations. Six Senses Krabey Island is scheduled to premiere in 2017.