Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, part of Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR), has unveiled its S$30 million renovation that showcases a sophisticated redesign of all 574 guestrooms and suites with eco-friendly features, expanded conference facilities, and upgraded public spaces aimed at providing guests with a memorable experience.
Omni announces first brand refresh in over a decade
Omni Hotels & Resorts is launching a brand evolution as it continues significant growth comprised of nationwide portfolio enhancements, service training, and marketing investments. Driven by Omni president, Kurt Alexander, the announcement signals a new era for the brand and marks the first major shift in visual identity in more than a decade.
Hyatt expands the Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand presence into Oklahoma City
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that Fordson Hotel, formally known as 21c Museum Hotel Oklahoma City, officially joined the Hyatt portfolio today as an affiliated hotel, in collaboration with Hall Capital and Avion Hospitality, the hotel’s owner and operator, respectively. The industrial revolution-inspired property is now bookable across Hyatt reservation channels and is expected to join The Unbound Collection by the Hyatt brand in late 2023. Fordson Hotel is conveniently located in the West Village District near Oklahoma City’s downtown and housed in the former Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant, which dates back to more than a century and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
IHG Hotels & Resorts in partnership with Aqarat, introduces Vignette Collection to the UAE and Kuwait
IHG Hotels and Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 hotels, across 18 distinct brands, has announced the signing of franchise agreements with subsidiaries of Aqarat, a global hotel owner, in relation to two new Vignette Collection hotels which will launch IHG’s new collection brand to the Middle East later this summer. The hotels will be managed by United Hospitality Management (UHM), a leading luxury hotel operator.
TPG Hotels & Resorts selected to manage The Blennerhassett Hotel
TPG Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation’s premier hospitality management firms, announced today it has been selected to manage The Blennerhassett Hotel, located in Parkersburg, West Virginia. The iconic 140-year-old, 84-room historic property features an upscale signature restaurant, lounge, spa, and over 8,000 square feet of meeting space in eight distinct spaces that can be tailored for high-end corporate and lifestyle events. The property was purchased in 2019 by R&W Hotels, which is owned and operated by local Parkersburg businessmen Wayne Waldeck and Lee Eric Rector.
Braintree Group acquires three new hotels to add to its portfolio
Braintree Group, a privately held, vertically integrated, national real estate development and investment firm, announced today the acquisition of three properties, adding 330 rooms to their rapidly growing hospitality portfolio. Resolute Road Hospitality, a national third-party management company driven by a promise to provide owners with an increased return on their assets, will manage all three assets.
IHG to bring another voco hotel to India with the signing of voco Goa Arpora
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Ginger Tree Goveia to bring a new hotel to Goa, India. voco Goa Arpora is set to open its doors in January 2025 as the next stride forward in IHG’s ambitious regional growth strategy for the premium brand. Earlier this year, IHG announced the signing of two voco hotels in the country across Jim Corbett and Gurugram. The latest signing marks the rapid expansion of – voco – IHG’s seventh brand in the country in a prime leisure destination and further strengthens IHG’s footprint in the country.
Sunshine Coast’s first Ascend Collection Hotel opens in Mooloolaba
Leading hotel group Choice Hotels Asia-Pac is thrilled to launch their 15th Ascend Hotel Collection™ property in Australia-New Zealand with First Light Mooloolaba on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast joining the group this August.
1 Hotels launches certified sustainable gatherings: Creating eco-conscious events rooted in respect for nature
1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand, is introducing Certified Sustainable Gatherings, a new approach that offers the opportunity to create stunning, unforgettable events that are designed to minimize environmental impact. Whether it’s a corporate event, gala, meeting, wedding or private celebration, Certified Sustainable Gatherings provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity to bring your vision to life while working in harmony with the planet.
Lošinj Hotels & Villas will host prestigious Travel Show, loop in Spring 2024
Brace yourselves for the most exciting travel events of 2024, as Lošinj Hotels & Villas proudly announces its partnership with loop luxury fair to host three prestigious Loop travel shows in the spring of 2024. This momentous occasion will welcome up to 300 esteemed travel agents from the German-speaking (GAS) and Central & Eastern European (CEE) markets, alongside 300 distinguished hoteliers from across the globe. Marking the largest event of its kind to take place in Croatia, these extraordinary gatherings promise to be an unparalleled showcase of the finest in luxury travel and tourism.
