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Doubletree by Hilton expands into Australia
Hilton Worldwide has signed a management agreement with Ramtron Australia to open the first DoubleTree by Hilton property in the country. Scheduled to open in mid-2014, the 164-room DoubleTree by Hilton, Karratha will be strategically located in the centre of the Karratha commercial area, nine miles from Karratha airport and 12 miles from the port at Dampier.
Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel, Warsaw undergoes refurbishment
The Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel, Warsaw is currently undergoing huge refurbishments which will create 467 newly designed and spacious guest rooms, with the focus on newly renovated standard rooms.
IHG sets sights on supporting tourism growth in Mexico
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced its further support of global efforts to boost tourism as world leaders of the G20 recognised the sector’s potential to boost growth and employment. Kirk Kinsell, IHG board member and president, the Americas, took part in a trade mission with the British Prime Minister to Mexico.
Holiday ideas at Niagara Falls with new Wyndham hotel
Wyndham Hotel Group has expanded its portfolio of hotels in Canada with the opening of the 152-room Wyndham Garden Fallsview Niagara Falls in Ontario. The full-service property, owned by Canop Investments, and located in the Fallsview district of Niagara Falls, recently completed a total, multi-million-dollar overhaul which included the addition of a newly constructed tower, floors and guest rooms.
Holiday Inn Express launches first property in South East Asia
Holiday Inn Express, one of the world’s fastest growing hotel brands, officially launched the Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Siam in Thailand.
Swissôtel Hotels to open two new properties in Bodrum, Turkey
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio in Turkey is being expanded with two new deluxe hotels: a beach resort and a city resort in Bodrum. In addition to Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir, Bodrum will become another important feature destination in the Turkish market for this international hotel group with Swiss roots.
Chisholm takes helm at Sofitel So Singapore
Sofitel Luxury Hotels has announced the appointment of Tony Chisholm as general manager of Sofitel So Singapore, the group’s first property in Singapore set to open early next year. In his new role, Chisholm will be responsible for establishing a pre-opening team and to pave the direction for the Sofitel So Singapore following the success of the Sofitel So Bangkok.
Rosewood Hotels moves into China with new Beijing property
The 279-room Rosewood Beijing will open summer 2013 as the first China property for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, spearheading its ambitious Asia expansion plans it has been confirmed. The hotel will be located in the central business Chaoyang District, opposite the iconic CCTV Tower.
Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel Abidjan Airport
Rezidor announces its very first hotel in Ivory Coast: The Radisson Blu Hotel Abidjan Airport featuring 252 rooms is scheduled to welcome the first guests in Q3 2014.
Premier Inn opens new hotel in Leicester Square
Premier Inn has opened a new hotel in London’s renowned Leicester Square. Leicester Square is famous as the home of film and theatre and now features a new branch of the UK hotel chain at 1 Leicester Place.
New hotel group sets sights on upscale resort development in China
The Beijing Tourism Group (BTG) and international hotel management group GHM have formalised a joint venture partnership and announced plans to launch an upscale resort concept branded Ahn Luh.
DoubleTree by Hilton announces the re-opening of hotel in New Bern
DoubleTree by Hilton proudly announces the opening of a newly renovated, upscale full-service hotel in New Bern, North Carolina following damage to the hotel caused by Hurricane Irene in August 2011.