In Spring 2025, The Elsby Hotel will debut as a full-service, 82-room boutique hotel in the heart of New Albany, IN. Located at 117 East Spring Street in New Albany’s Downtown Historic District, the hotel is an adaptive reuse of the Elsby Building, a 100-plus-year-old building that previously housed office space. It was purchased in June 2021 by co-owners Steve Resch, of Resch Property Group and Resch Construction, and Chad Sprigler, of The Sprigler Company, both based in New Albany.
Accor partners with Sachin Sabharwal to bring two new hotels to Sydney
Australia and New Zealand’s largest hotel operator, Accor, announces its continued expansion across Australia, with the signing of two new Sydney hotels with Sachin Sabharwal.
Marriott International expands into affordable midscale of the city express brand portfolio
Marriott International, Inc. announced today that it has completed its acquisition of the City Express brand portfolio from Hoteles City Express, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: HCITY). With this acquisition, Marriott International has entered the affordable midscale segment and is launching its 31st brand, City Express by Marriott.
New Holiday Inn-Staybridge Suites Hotel takes off near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of a new dual-branded Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites property in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Ill. Located within five miles of its namesake, Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites O’Hare Airport offers flexible, modern and comfortable accommodations for travelers passing through the Windy City and for those enjoying a longer stay.
ONYX Hospitality Group expands Shama Brand with Launch of Shama Luxe Sukhumvit Bangkok
Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group has signed a business alliance agreement with Walton Asset Management Co., Ltd., to manage Shama Luxe Sukhumvit Bangkok, a luxury serviced apartment in the heart of Bangkok. The signing marks an important milestone for ONYX Hospitality Group as it expands its Shama brand and launches the Shama Luxe brand into the luxury serviced apartment market.
Accor opens The Sebel Wellington in the heart of the Hutt
The highly anticipated The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt is set to open next week (May 10, 2023), delivering the city’s only premium 4.5-star apartment-style hotel.
JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa debuts in Florida
JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today unveils its newest property in Clearwater Beach, Florida, with the opening of JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa. Located along a secluded stretch of what has consistently been named “America’s Best Beach,” the luxurious new beachside property creates an oasis of coastal elegance and offers a serene destination to reflect and recharge.
Dusit International showcases expanding portfolio at the Arabian Travel Market 2023
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, will showcase its expanding portfolio of international properties – including its first hotels in Europe, Japan, and Nepal – at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023, held from 1 – 4 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Meyer Jabara Hotels adds top performing Holiday Inn Express Aiken to its Growing Portfolio
Meyer Jabara Hotels has been selected by Miami-based Pappas Hotels to manage the 95-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Aiken, S.C. The limited-service hotel without food and beverage is a top performer in the IHG portfolio. This deal marks the fourth Holiday Inn Express to be managed by MJH and its third hotel in South Carolina.
Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke to open its sixth property in London – Ember Locke
Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke has announced it will open its sixth Locke in London in July 2023, with the brand expanding to the city’s exclusive Kensington and Chelsea neighbourhoods. The aparthotel, spread across eight floors, will comprise 121 apartments, ranging from studios to duplex one-bedroom apartments. The lobby and common areas will be complemented by a coffee shop, bar, restaurant, small stage for live performances, co-working space, meeting room, and garden. Additional facilities include a gym and laundry room. Prominently situated on the historic Cromwell Road, the hotel is in a neighbourhood rich with culture and is within walking distance of some of London’s most famous museums, including the Natural History Museum, the V&A, the Science Museum and the Design Museum.
