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Blue Waters Antigua opens Turtle Cottage
Opening in October 2012 and spanning over 1200 square feet, Turtle Cottage is the latest addition to Blue Waters and is now available for guests to stay in.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel to open in Tianjin, China
Located in the heart of the revitalised former British concession and central business district, The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin will form an iconic landmark when it opens mid-2013 and pays homage to the city’s historical heritage and vibrant modern development.
Best Western outlines 2013 hotel expansion plans
Best Western International expects to strengthen its North American development pipeline in 2013 with 110 to 120 properties either constructed or converted. More than 80 per cent of these hotels expected to be a Best Western Premier or Best Western Plus properties.
Anantara to open Dubai spa in late 2013
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has announced its expansion in the UAE with the launch of its first property in the emirate of Dubai. The Anantara Dubai Palm Jumeirah Resort & Spa on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah will open in September 2013.
Mercure Milton Keynes Abbey Hill opens to public
The new Mercure Milton Keynes Abbey Hill - previously Abbey Hill Hotel - has announced its launch following a £1.5 million transformation, and re-branding as a Mercure property. With its new state-of-the-art facilities, stunning décor and fresh concept, the property is set to become one of Milton Keynes’ premier destinations for business, leisure and weddings.
Mövenpick Hotels opens fifth property in resurgent Dubai
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has opened its fifth property in Dubai, becoming the first international hotel company in the city’s Al Mamzar area of Deira. Mövenpick Hotel Apartments the Square offers 180 superior and deluxe rooms, as well as one- and two-bedroom hotel apartment suites.
IHG opens Crowne Plaza Kochi
InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the opening of the Crowne Plaza Kochi, the sixth property from the brand to open in the south-west Asia region. The 269-room hotel offers guests 14 suites with a spectacular view of the backwaters and the city, a health centre, outdoor swimming pool and spa.
Rezidor signed four new hotel projects and opened five new hotels in Q4-2012
The Rezidor Hotel Group signed four new hotels with over 1,200 rooms and opened five new hotels with 1,100 rooms in the fourth quarter of 2012. Year-to-date, the group added 30 hotels with 7,100 rooms to its pipeline and opened 18 hotels featuring 4,000 rooms. Two franchised hotels with 250 rooms left the system in Q4. A total of five hotels and 700 rooms left the system in 2012, resulting in net openings of 3,200 rooms.
Hyatt opens urban spa resort in northern China
Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Qingdao, introducing the Hyatt Regency brand to China’s booming coastal city in the Shandong province. Hyatt Regency Qingdao will be the first upscale urban resort in northern China with an idyllic ocean setting.
Hilton Hotels & Resorts opens first leisure property in India
Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide, has announced the opening of Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa, its first leisure property in India. Operated by Hilton Worldwide and owned by Writer Lifestyle, the retreat is nestled in the serene and unspoiled landscape of the Sahyadri mountain range in the Western Ghats.
Kempinski launches new hotel and spa in Yixing
European luxury hotel group Kempinski has announced the opening of its 18th property on mainland China in Yixing, the Pottery Capital of China.
IFA Hotels & Resorts opens Fairmont, The Palm in Dubai
International residential and resort developer IFA Hotels & Resorts, co-developer of the acclaimed Zimbali Coastal Resort, has announced the opening of its first hotel in Dubai – Fairmont, The Palm. The US$330million five-star beachfront hotel is the only operational resort located on the trunk of the Palm Jumeirah, making it one of the island’s most accessible destinations.