New Hotel Openings News
150-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel announced for Lima, Peru
Marriott International announced plans to open a new 150-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Lima, South America’s third largest city, under an agreement with Inversiones La Rioja, S.A., a Peruvian corporation which owns the existing 300-room JW Marriott Lima and 153-room JW Marriott Cuzco. The hotel will be situated at the intersection of Calle Alcanfores and Calle Schell in Lima’s upscale Miraflores neighborhood known for its shopping, restaurants, antique dealers and breath taking ocean views.
InterContinental expands operations in India
InterContinental Hotels Group has announced it has signed 13 new hotels in India, boosting its existing pipeline in the country to 47. The announcement was made as Jan Smits, chief executive, IHG Asia, Middle East & Africa, took part in a trade mission to India with British prime minister David Cameron to boost trade ties between the two countries.
Kempinski unveils 480-room hotel and spa in Delhi, India
Europe’s oldest luxury hotel brand, Kempinski, has reinforced its commitment to India by launching its first independently managed hotel in the commercial district of Shadara in East Delhi – Kempinski Ambience Delhi.
Starwood debuts the 294-room Westin Birmingham in Alabama
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, today announced that it has introduced its Westin brand to the heart of Birmingham, Alabama. The Westin Birmingham boasts an ideal location as the anchor of Uptown, the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex’s all-new entertainment district. The Westin Birmingham joins Sheraton Birmingham Hotel as Starwood’s second property at the BJCC.
Hilton adds four hotels in Australia
Hilton Worldwide is planning to take over the management of four hotels in Australia, marking the company’s entry into the Northern Territory and the introduction of the DoubleTree by Hilton brand into destination.
Raffles opens In Makati City, Manila
Raffles Hotels & Resorts is expanding its portfolio with the opening of Raffles Makati in Metro Manila. The newest property brings the company to nine hotels and resorts with plans for further openings in Istanbul, Jakarta and Hainan in China over the next 18 months.
Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort & Spa opens to guests
In exquisite testament to Anantara’s brand focus on indigenous discovery in the world’s most hypnotic locales, Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort & Spa welcomes guests to the beauty of Xishuangbanna in China’s Yunnan Province. The resort proudly boasts the status of the first and only five star hotel and pool villa destination experience in China’s utopia.
Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel Bangkok prepares for opening
Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel Bangkok, a four-star property located at Rachaprarop and above the Watergate Pavillion shopping complex, is the fourth hotel to be opened in Bangkok by Centara Hotels&Resorts.
Best Western opens resort paradise in Malaysia
Best Western International has continued its exciting start to 2013 with the launch of a stunning new resort in Malaysia. Located in the popular coastal town of Port Dickson, just 40 minutes’ drive from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and 90 minutes from KL, the BEST WESTERN Prima Inland Sea Resort offers an exciting new option for leisure travelers and corporate groups.
A Luxury Collection Resort opened in Koh Samui
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide today announced the opening of Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui. This newly built resort joins Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit in Bangkok and The Naka Island Resort & Spa in Phuket as The Luxury Collection brand’s third hotel in Thailand.
Westin to open 200th Hotel in 2013
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide today announced that its Westin brand expects to open its 200th hotel in 2013, driven by robust international demand and the phenomenal success of the brand’s distinct well-being positioning. Westin will open 11 new hotels this year, the vast majority outside the United States in fast-growing markets including China, India, Singapore and Panama.
Hotel Indigo Barcelona Plaza Catalunya set for grand opening
Hotel Indigo Barcelona Plaza Catalunya opens its doors this month in the heart of the historic Spanish city. The hotel will mark the debut of InterContinental Hotels Group’s boutique brand in Spain.