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Ascott expands Citadines China presence with Hangzhou property
The Ascott has secured a contract to manage its first Citadines Apart’hotel in Hangzhou. Scheduled to open in late 2014, the 100-unit Citadines Intime City Hangzhou will be Ascott’s 11th Citadines Apart’hotel in China.
Le Meridien breaks ground on new hotel
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, today announced the debut of Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph, adding this cosmopolitan Midwest city to Le Meridien brand’s rapidly expanding global portfolio. Owned by The Pizzuti Companies and operated by Wischermann Partners, the new build 10-story hotel will offer 135 modern rooms with all of the Paris-born brand’s signature amenities and services.
Minor Hotels takes Anantara into Mozambique with Rani Investment
Minor Hotel Group, a hotel owner, operator and investor, has announced the formation of a long term strategic partnership agreement with Rani Investment, the owner of high end resorts across Africa. The two organisations have formed a joint venture company for ownership of Indigo Bay Resort & Spa in Mozambique, with plans for further expansion in Africa.
Centara expands Phuket portfolio
Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced that it will further expand its presence in Phuket by the addition of a second Centra value brand hotel on the island, signing a management contract for a new property that is being built in Bangtao.
Starwood to open Aloft Hotels in Kiev in 2014
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of Aloft Kiev, which will mark the entrance of Aloft Hotels into Ukraine when it opens in 2015. Created to shake up the staid and traditional mid-market hotel sector, Aloft is seeking to redefine the category with its different by design approach to style and a vibrant social guest experience, at an affordable price point.
Amari plans two new resorts in China
Thailand-based Onyx Hospitality Group will open two Amari resorts in China by 2016. Amari Huidong in Guangdong and Amari Dali in Yunnan will both offer resort style accommodation in key destinations in China.
Admiralty Arch moves toward becoming hotel
Admiralty Arch in central London looks set to become a hotel after plans for the development of the property were approved by Westminster Planning Committee. Spanish financer Rafael Serrano Quevedo will lead the project after purchasing the lease to the building - which leads from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace – through his Prime Investors Capital (PIC) vehicle.
IHG opens Second Hotel in Cuernavaca, Mexico
IHG and Inmobiliaria GEEMAJI, S.A. de C.V., today announces the opening of the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cuernavaca. The ribbon cutting was by Mr. Graco Ramírez, Constitutional Governor of the State of Morelos and the opening was attended by guests spanning the political and tourism sectors.
Rotana opens first Oman property
Rotana is preparing to welcome guests to its first Oman property, Salalah Rotana Resort, which is scheduled to open on December 25th 2013. Located on the stunning coastline with views overlooking the Arabian Ocean, Salalah Rotana Resort is a luxurious five-star resort boasting 399 rooms and suites, each furnished with modern amenities and conveniences for all guests to enjoy as well as 45 exclusive villas.
Raffles Hainan set for September opening
In September 2013, Raffles Hotels & Resorts will arrive at a new milestone as expands its collection to ten hotels with the opening of Raffles Hainan – their second property in China. The luxury resort will open in Clearwater Bay, the new hotspot on the southeast coast of Hainan Island – China’s answer to the French Riviera and a rising star in the luxury tourism market.
New hotel resort complex to be built in Hollywood
A joint venture between Coastal Construction and Tishman Construction, an AECOM company, has been selected to manage the construction of the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, a new hotel and entertainment complex in Hollywood, Fla. This project signifies the launch of a new strategic alliance between two of the nation’s leading builders that will focus on delivering extraordinary developments throughout South Florida.
Sheraton Hotels welcomes travellers to Memphis, Tennessee
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide today announced its iconic Sheraton®brand has arrived in Memphis, Tennessee, following the strategic conversion of a prime downtown property. Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel is connected to the Memphis Cook Convention Center at the heart of the city’s vibrant downtown.