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Hotel Indigo announced for downtown Chicago
Hotel Indigo®, IHG’s (InterContinental Hotels Group) upscale boutique brand, is continuing its expansion in major U.S. cities with plans for its third hotel in the Chicago market. The hotel, which will be located in the historic downtown area’s Atlantic Bank Building, is expected to open in spring 2014.
Saadiyat Rotana Resort given green light
Rotana has announced it is moving forward with its development plans of the Saadiyat Rotana Resort, a luxurious five-star hotel set to open in 2015 on Saadiyat Beach, a nine-kilometer stretch of pristine white sand on Saadiyat island. Commenting on this announcement, Nasser Al Nowais, chairman, Rotana, said: “We are delighted to announce that the opening date of the five-star Saadiyat Rotana Resort will be in 2015 – the same year when the highly anticipated Louvre Abu Dhabi museum is set to open on the island.”
New Park Inn by Radisson property opens in Glasgow
The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has opened the stylish Park Inn by Radisson Glasgow City Centre. Located in the historic grade 2 listed Pearl Assurance building on the corner of West George Street and Renfield Street, the contemporary new Park Inn by Radisson Glasgow City Centre boasts a strong design element with features including a convenient self-check-in area, restaurant, bar, meeting rooms, on-site gym and an internet kiosk.
DoubleTree by Hilton launches in Australia
Hilton Worldwide has announced that it will introduce its fastest growing full-service brand, DoubleTree by Hilton, to Australia when it rebrands four Northern Territory hotels on 1 May 2013. The country’s first three DoubleTree by Hilton hotels: DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin, DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin, DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs will open alongside Hilton Darwin in the Territory.
The 506-key Crowne Plaza Madinah opens in Saudi Arabia
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the largest international hotel group in Saudi Arabia both by number of rooms and number of hotels, has opened Crowne Plaza Madinah today. The opening marks the first Crowne Plaza hotel in the Holy City.
IHG opens fourth Crowne Plaza in Oman
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) is continuing to reinforce its presence in Oman with the opening of Crowne Plaza Duqm today. The new hotel will join IHG’s three existing Crowne Plaza hotels in Oman’s major cities – Muscat, Sohar and Salalah - as well as InterContinental Muscat.
Grand Hyatt Hotel announced for Changsha China
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of Huayuan Property Co., Ltd for a Grand Hyatt hotel in Changsha, Hunan Province in central China.
Alta Vista Suites, a brand new hotel on Santorini
Alta Vista suites, the stunning new addition to Santorini’s hotel scene, opens its doors on 1st May. The exclusive three suite property is the latest in the Aqua Vista portfolio, a collection of exceptional accommodations in great locations across Santorini and Crete.
DoubleTree by Hilton expands in Australia
Hilton Worldwide has announced it will introduce its fastest growing full-service brand, DoubleTree by Hilton, to Australia when it re-brands four Northern Territory hotels on May 1st. The country’s first three DoubleTree by Hilton hotels: DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin, DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin, DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs will open alongside Hilton Darwin in the Territory.
Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis to be converted to Radisson Blu
Chartres Lodging Group today announces the acquisition of and upcoming conversion of the Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolistoa Radisson Blu property, part of the Radisson hotel group’s upper-upscale brand portfolio. With renovations to begin this year, the property is set to be completed and rebranded in 2014.
Rezidor opens and signs ten hotels in Q1 2013
Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, signed five new hotels with over 1,000 rooms and opened five properties with 940 rooms in the first quarter of 2013. At the end of Q1 2013, Rezidor’s operating portfolio comprises 338 hotels with over 74,000 rooms in 56 countries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Laurus Corporation completes $2.7m hotel renovation and rebranding
Laurus Corporation, a U.S.-based private real estate investment and development firm, announced that it has completed the $2.7 million renovation of the Ramada Suites Hotel at New Orleans Airport and branded the facility as a Holiday Inn Express. The renovation included a complete overhaul of the guestrooms, public areas, exterior facade and landscaping. Additionally, a new management agreement was signed with a local management company to improve overall guest satisfaction and performance.