New Hotel Openings News
Premier Inn opens new hotel in Leicester Square
Premier Inn has opened a new hotel in London’s renowned Leicester Square. Leicester Square is famous as the home of film and theatre and now features a new branch of the UK hotel chain at 1 Leicester Place.
New hotel group sets sights on upscale resort development in China
The Beijing Tourism Group (BTG) and international hotel management group GHM have formalised a joint venture partnership and announced plans to launch an upscale resort concept branded Ahn Luh.
DoubleTree by Hilton announces the re-opening of hotel in New Bern
DoubleTree by Hilton proudly announces the opening of a newly renovated, upscale full-service hotel in New Bern, North Carolina following damage to the hotel caused by Hurricane Irene in August 2011.
DoubleTree by Hilton to add third property in Malaysia
Hilton Worldwide signed a management agreement with Daiman Landmark Hotel Sdn Bhd to open its third DoubleTree by Hilton property in Malaysia.
DoubleTree by Hilton introduces hotel in Phoenix
DoubleTree by Hilton proudly announces the opening of an upscale full-service hotel, just 20 minutes from downtown Phoenix, Arizona.
New JW Marriott Mexico City Santa Fe redefines luxury
Marriott International, Inc. continues to grow its world-class luxury JW Marriott hotel brand with the opening of the 221-room JW Marriott Mexico City Santa Fe.
Rezidor expands into Gran Canaria with Radisson Blu Resort
The Rezidor Hotel Group has opened its first hotel on the Spanish holiday island of Gran Canaria: the Radisson Blu Resort, Gran Canaria. Featuring 189 rooms, the property offers an outstanding waterfront location on the island’s south western coast, near the village of Arguineguín.
Frasers Hospitality continues Middle East expansion
Frasers Hospitality is on target to add three more properties in Oman and Saudi Arabia by next year, consolidating its presence in the Middle East as the leading premium serviced residence operator in the region. This follows the Grand Opening of its third Middle East property, Fraser Suites Doha, in Qatar earlier.
Fairmont signs on for Austin, Texas, property
Luxury hotel brand Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Manchester Texas Financial Group have announce the signing of an agreement for Fairmont to manage a new city centre hotel slated to open in 2015. The Fairmont Austin will be located directly east of the Austin Convention Center, at the northeast corner of Cesar Chavez and Red River Streets.
Hilton signs local partner for Waldorf Astoria Chengdu
Hilton Worldwide has announced the signing of a management agreement with Chengdu Yincheng Property for western China’s first Waldorf Astoria branded hotel in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province. Scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2016, the 300-room Waldorf Astoria Chengdu will be the fifth Waldorf Astoria in China, following the opening of Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund in 2011 as well as further planned openings.
Soho House announces five new properties
Soho House has announced the second phase of an expansion plan for the private members club Group, launching five new houses to be opened over the next two years. New openings are confirmed for Toronto, Mumbai, Chicago, Istanbul and Barcelona by the end of 2014, bringing Soho House to four new international territories.
Ritz-Carlton moves into Japan with Okinawa resort
Ritz-Carlton has opened its first luxury resort in Japan, on the tropical island of Okinawa. Okinawa has been a popular getaway for generations of Japanese visitors but remains relatively unexplored by the international luxury traveller.