New Hotel Openings News
The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain Open Today
Today marked the highly-anticipated opening of Southern Arizona’s newest luxury property, The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain. Situated northwest of Tucson, in the scenic town of Marana, the picturesque 250-room resort is spread out over 850 acres of lush Sonoran Desert in the Tortolita Foothills. In attendance for the ribbon cutting ceremony were Arizona Governor Jan Brewer and community leaders. In conjunction with the opening, the resort is offering introductory rates starting from $259.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Breaks Ground on First Hotel
Home2 Suites by Hilton, the mid-tier, extended-stay hotel chain targeting value-wise business and leisure travelers, today announced the groundbreaking of its first hotel, the 119-room Home2 Suites by Hilton Fayetteville, N.C.
IHG opens second InterContinental Hotel in Paris - InterContinental Paris Avenue Marceau
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world’s largest hotel company, announces the opening of the InterContinental Paris Avenue Marceau today. A stone’s throw away from the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysees, IHG will manage the hotel under a ten year management contract with Groupe Cible Expansion which owns the hotel.
Crestline Hotels & Resorts Announces the Opening of the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
Crestline Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of the 410 guest room Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel. The upscale property, formerly known as the Wyndham Palm Springs, was newly branded a Renaissance after undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation. The hotel is attached to the Palm Springs Convention Center and serves both the meetings market as well as leisure travelers. Its location, renovation and rebranding firmly position the hotel as the Palm Springs’ convention headquarters hotel. The hotel now has 30,000 square feet of convention space, which when combined with the adjacent Convention Center, has the ability to offer 180,000 square feet of conference space all on the same level and under one roof.
New For 2010, Khusela Private Game Reserve Opens
South Africa’s most exclusive game reserve opens for bookings. Situated on the eastern slopes of South Africa’s beautiful Bushmans River Valley, Khusela - a privately owned game reserve and villa - opens its doors to the public for the first time.
New Radisson Blu hotel opening in Cairo, Egypt
Rezidor Hotel Group has announced the opening of one of its most eagerly awaited flagship hotels, in the Egyptian capital, Cairo.
Nikko Hotels International Prepares for a Spring 2011 Hotel Launch in Xiamen, China
JAL Hotels Co., Ltd., today announced that a new 443-room hotel in Xiamen, China, will be added to Nikko Hotels International, its luxury international hotel group, in Spring 2011. Hotel Nikko Xiamen is one of four new Nikko Hotels properties being built in China. These new hotels will bring the total number of Nikko Hotels in China to nine.
First Holiday Inn Resort in the Maldives Opens
The first Holiday Inn resort in the Maldives opens today in Kandooma Island on the South Malé atoll. Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives lies 35 kilometres south of the Malé International Airport, and is a convenient 40 minute speedboat ride away. The 160-room resort features all the new Holiday Inn brand hallmarks from comfort bedding and refreshing showers to the commitment to provide genuine, personalised service from arrival to departure.
First ‘Hampton by Hilton’ Hotel to Open in Germany
Hampton Hilton Worldwide has today announced the signing of its first Hampton by Hilton hotel in the city of Berlin near the Kaiser Wilhem Church. The franchise deal was signed with Curator Hotelbetriebsgesellschaft mbH Berlin and will see a 214 room hotel open in late 2010 under this fresh and exciting brand which represents Hilton Worldwide’s expansion of its award winning economy hotel brand in Germany.
Hotel Luca & Cantinetta Piero Open in Yountville
Hotel Luca officially opened today in Yountville, California. The ideal setting for couples or small groups, the 20-room property features Cantinetta Piero restaurant, full-service Luca Spa and two residences.
Gran Melia Hotels & Resorts Announce New Luxury Shanghai Property
Gran Melia Hotels and Resorts, announced the expansion of its regional presence in Asia with its newest five-star hotel, Gran Melia Shanghai, the brand’s first property in China. The 686-room hotel will be located in the Lujiazui Financial & Trade Zone within the city’s central Business District within walking distance to the famed Oriental Pearl Tower and the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium. The property will boast impressive views of the Huangpu River and the Puxi district and will reflect the modern and contemporary design movement of 21st century China, with a minimalist elegance, impressive high ceilings and elegant furnishings throughout.
Biggest new hotel in London announces opening date
London’s biggest new hotel opening in more than a decade will take place next February. The £350m Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel will have a soft opening on February 4 with room rates leading in at just £99.