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Gran Melia Hotels & Resorts Announce New Luxury Shanghai Property
Gran Melia Hotels and Resorts, announced the expansion of its regional presence in Asia with its newest five-star hotel, Gran Melia Shanghai, the brand’s first property in China. The 686-room hotel will be located in the Lujiazui Financial & Trade Zone within the city’s central Business District within walking distance to the famed Oriental Pearl Tower and the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium. The property will boast impressive views of the Huangpu River and the Puxi district and will reflect the modern and contemporary design movement of 21st century China, with a minimalist elegance, impressive high ceilings and elegant furnishings throughout.
Biggest new hotel in London announces opening date
London’s biggest new hotel opening in more than a decade will take place next February. The £350m Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel will have a soft opening on February 4 with room rates leading in at just £99.
ARIA Resort & Casino Opening December 16, Signifying Grand Opening of Las Vegas’ CityCenter
On December 16, Las Vegas will celebrate the opening of a groundbreaking development five years in the making.
Etap Hotel, the leader in the budget segment, opens its 400th hotel in Europe
Etap Hotel, an Accor banner, has opened its 400th hotel in Europe, in Verdun, France, thereby confirming its segment leadership.
Rezidor opens new hotel in Rotherham
The Rezidor Hotel Group has announced the addition of its latest new hotel to its portfolio, the Park Inn in Rotherham.
Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe Now Open
After five years in the making, the Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe finally opened its doors to the public on wednesday. (Lucky first guests/skiers at the 170-room property were treated to a fresh snowfall.)
Sofitel Luxury Hotels Announces First Management Address in Uruguay
The Casino Carrasco Hotel, Montevideo Sofitel Luxury Hotels is delighted to announce the acquisition of the Casino Carrasco Hotel in Montevideo, Uruguay following the signing of a management contract with Carrasco Nobile S/A. Sofitel aims to transform this historic building into the region’s most sought-after luxury address.
Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Milan
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Milan in Italy. The existing hotel – originally opened in 2007 as the Chedi Milan – features 250 rooms and will be rebranded in Q1 2010. “Milan is a key market for us. The city is one of the world’s fashion capitals, and we are delighted to be present in town with our chic, contemporary and design orientated core brand Radisson Blu”, says Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor. The Radisson Blu Hotel, Milan is Rezidor’s second property in Italy – the company also manages the Radisson Blu es. Hotel, Rome (232 rooms).
W Hotels Worldwide to unveil the design concept for the new W London- Leicester Square- Summer 2010
Design Concept Illustrates the Two Sides of a Londoner – Business by Day, Playful at Night
Park Rotana Complex opens in Abu Dhabi
Rotana, a leading hotel management company in the Middle East and North Africa, has opened the 5-star Park Rotana Abu Dhabi hotel. The new hotel is one of the key elements of the Park Rotana Complex – a multi-use business and residential development joint venture between Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), a master developer of major tourism destinations in Abu Dahbi, and Al Mada Tourism Investment Company.
First Garden Inn Hotel opened by Hilton in Asia Pacific
Hilton Worldwide has opened the doors of the first Hilton Garden Inn in the Asia Pacific region, marking the latest addition to the brand’s portfolio of nearly 500 hotels worldwide.
A Scandinavian Safari in Berlin; Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
There is a brand-new hotel coming to Berlin - The Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz, which recently celebrated it’s official topping out ceremony, marking an important day in the construction of the hotel that opens in autumn 2010. “This hotel portrays Scandinavian safari with both visual and audio design, reminding guests of the soothing Scandinavian nature, and offers inspirational surprises! Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz is truly a flagship hotel”, says Frank Fiskers, President & CEO of Scandic, the leading Nordic hotel chain.