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DoubleTree by Hilton begins welcoming guests in Lisbon
DoubleTree by Hilton is offering travellers the opportunity to experience the vibrant culture of Lisbon, with the opening of the upscale brand’s first hotel in Portugal. Formerly the Fontana Park Hotel and located in Saldanha Square, DoubleTree by Hilton Lisbon – Fontana Park, with its design-led interior, is ideal for experiencing the historic Portuguese capital in style.
InterContinental Hotels Group expands German portfolio
InterContinental Hotels Group has concluded a multi-development franchise agreement with Bierwirth & Kluth Hotelmanagement to develop five hotels across Germany. The first hotel under the agreement – Holiday Inn Hamburg - City Nord – has already been signed.
Fairmont Hangzhou given go ahead
FRHI Hotels & Resorts, the parent company of luxury hotel brand Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, and Hengli Management, the subsidiary of Zhong An Real Estate have announced Fairmont Hangzhou, a new luxury hotel development in the capital city of Zhejiang province in the heart of Yangtze River Delta region, Eastern China.
The Burlington becomes DoubleTree by Hilton Dublin
DoubleTree by Hilton is rebranding one of Dublin’s most renowned hotels, formerly The Burlington, to become DoubleTree by Hilton Dublin – Burlington Road. A phased programme of investment is underway to renovate the hotel, expected to complete by spring 2014.
InterContinental Hotels signs Crown Plaza London – Albert Embankment
InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the signing of Crowne Plaza London – Albert Embankment, a first for the brand in London’s Embankment. The hotel is due to open in the spring of 2015.
Paulson & Co. adquiere The St. Regis Bahía Beach Resort, Puerto Rico
Paulson & Co. Inc. (“Paulson”), an investment firm based in New York, announced today that its name has acquired Recovery Funds a majority interest in The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, Puerto Rico , and the Bahia Beach Resort & Golf Club.
Bonsor takes charge at Rosewood London
Michael Bonsor has been appointed hotel manager at Rosewood London. The transformed 1914 Edwardian, Grade II-listed building on High Holborn, with its wrought-iron gates, tranquil private courtyard and the grand Pavonazzo marble staircase rising over seven storeys, opens its doors on October 15th 2013.
Hard Rock Hotel set for Palm Springs
A new Hard Rock hotel is set to open in Palm Springs on October 4th 2013, bringing the legendary Hard Rock vibe to this Californian city famed for its celebrity appeal. With year round sunshine and endless activities, not to mention the ever-growing popularity of the Coachella Music Festival, the new 163-room property aims to cater for rock stars, celebrities or simply those who want to holiday like one in this desert playground.
Best Western unveils major Indonesian expansion plan
Best Western International(BWI) has unveiled plans for an extensive and fast-paced expansion across Indonesia; more than doubling its portfolio across the country by the end of 2013. The company announced its plans at a press conference held at its new flagship hotel in Bali, the BEST WESTERN PREMIER Sunset Road Kuta— the latest of four BWI properties on the ‘Island of God.’
Hilton expands Nigeria portfolio with Transcorp
Building on its successful years of partnership with the Hilton Worldwide, Transnational Corporation (Transcorp), a publicly quoted conglomerate based in Nigeria, today announced a new premier hotel development in the upmarket suburb of Ikoyi in Lagos. The proposed Transcorp Hilton Lagos, a full service, 350-room hotel on Glover Road, Ikoyi, will be the Hilton Group’s second hotel in Nigeria by Transcorp, following the award-winning Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja, which is one of the leaders in Hilton’s global network.
Shangri-La Hotels signs on for Shaoxing property
Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Zhejiang Yinan Group to operate a 336-room hotel opening in Shaoxing, China in 2017. Shangri-La Hotel, Shaoxing will be located close to the National Urban Wetland Park, near the city’s new business district.
Hilton Worldwide brings Conrad brand to Dubai
Hilton Worldwide brings its global brand for the new generation of smart luxury travellers, for whom life, business and pleasure seamlessly intersect, to UAE today with the official opening of Conrad Dubai. The 555-room luxury hotel marks the entry of Conrad Hotels & Resorts into the region, after the company’s regional opening of the Waldorf Astoria Ras al Khaimah hotel, which began welcoming guests in early August.