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Sydney to become home to newest design hotel, QT Sydney
Melding two of Sydney’s grandest and most prominent historical buildings, QT Hotels & Resorts is excited to announce the city jewel of the QT crown, the opening of QT Sydney - set to open its doors in September this year.
Ascott acquires London’s Cavendish Hotel
Ascott has signed an agreement to acquire The Cavendish Hotel in London for £158.8 million. The company will manage the 230-room hotel from the fourth quarter of 2012 and will subsequently transform the property into a luxurious serviced residence under the premier Ascott The Residence brand, renaming it Ascott St James London.
Marriott Denver Westminster celebrates groundbreaking of 212-room hotel
White Lodging services, an operator of 17 Colorado hotels, celebrated the groundbreaking today on a 212-room Marriott hotel slated to open in the fall of 2013, a joint venture between affiliates of Etkin Johnson Group and White Lodging.
Waldorf Astoria Panama plans unveiled
Hilton Worldwide has announced the official name of its first Waldorf Astoria hotel in Latin America - Waldorf Astoria Panama. Formerly known as The Panamera, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, the new designation brings the distinguished brand name to the forefront, reflecting the hotel’s commitment to the service and hospitality that are synonymous with the name Waldorf Astoria.
Sofitel Luxury Hotels acquires the Hotel Ivoire
Sofitel Luxury Hotels have announced the signing of a management contract with the Société des Palaces de Cocody, representing the Ivorian State, which formalises the acquisition of the Hotel Ivoire in Abidjan by the luxury brand of the French hotel group, Accor. “We are delighted that the Accor Group and Sofitel have been chosen to take over the management of this iconic hotel in the Côte d’Ivoire. Emblematic across the entire African continent, the Hotel Ivoire strengthens the presence of the Accor Group in the region.
Breaking Travel News interview: Paul James, global brand leader, The Luxury Collection Hotels
Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts is undertaking an ambitious global expansion this year, with ten new hotels planned in key locations including India, Australia, Thailand and Indonesia. Breaking Travel News caught up with Paul James, Global Brand Leader, St Regis and The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, to discuss the luxury marketplace.
Fairmont Jaipur set to debut in India
Continuing to grow worldwide, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is eagerly anticipating the opening of a new luxury hotel: Fairmont Jaipur in India. The hotel is set to open its doors on August 9th, 2012, marking Fairmont’s entry into India.
Wyndham Grand The Angus to open in Scotland
Wyndham Hotel Group has signed a franchise agreement with MAP Property & Leisure Developments Angus to open the first Wyndham Hotels & Resorts branded property in Scotland, Wyndham Grand The Angus. Located adjacent to the Forbes of Kingennie Resort just five miles from Dundee, the five-star hotel will be the second Wyndham-branded hotel in the UK, joining Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour in London, and is expected to open in 2015.
DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown opens to public
Hilton Worldwide and Rim Hospitality have announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown, the latest Los Angeles-area property in the Hilton Worldwide portfolio. With the majority of its multimillion-dollar renovation near completion, the former Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens is now the DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown as it debuts its refreshed Japanese-inspired rooftop garden, the hotel’s signature outdoor event and meeting space.
EAST, Beijing from Swire to open in September
Following the successful opening of EAST, Hong Kong, from Swire Hotels in January 2010, the opening of the follow up EAST, Beijing at INDIGO in Chaoyang District has now been set for late September 2012. EAST, Beijing is located in Jiangtai, between the fourth and fifth Ring Roads and within INDIGO, a joint venture mixed-use development by Swire Properties and Sino-Ocean Land.
Alila Bangalore unveils its new Spa
Alila Bangalore, the 101-room business lifestyle hotel that opened this summer in India’s ‘garden city’, has now unveiled its brand new spa. The latest Spa Alila opening is perfect for business travellers to relax and unwind in after a day’s work, acting as a retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city.
InterContinental Hotels moves into Algeria with Algiers property
InterContinental Hotels has signed its first hotel in Algeria, the Holiday Inn Algiers-Cheraga Tower. The 243 room hotel will be developed by Ramdane Group and managed by IHG.