Marriott International, Inc. announced today, in connection with the 2023 NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, its plans to further expand in the affordable midscale lodging segment, following its recent entry into the segment with City Express by Marriott in Latin America. Consistent with the company’s approach to meeting the needs of guests with regionally relevant lodging products for every stay purpose, Marriott is announcing its plans to launch a new brand, which has not yet been named, but is currently being referred to as Project MidX Studios. The affordable midscale extended stay brand is intended to deliver reasonably priced modern comfort for guests seeking longer stay accommodations in the U.S. & Canada.
InterContinental Bangkok reopens: The re-emergence of a grand hotel
The city’s most symbolic five-star luxury hotel returns as the centrepiece of Thailand’s hospitality and reopens its doors to provide guests with unparalleled luxury experiences and elegant designs inspired by Thailand’s rich culture.
Ascend Hotel Collection continues global expansion in top markets
The Ascend Hotel Collection, part of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), opened 2023 with an impressive first quarter, further solidifying its status as the industry’s largest upscale soft brand collection with over 330 hotels open or in development worldwide. The Collection awarded seven new agreements and added four new properties to its global portfolio in the first quarter of 2023, fueling Ascend Hotel Collection’s continued growth.
Hyatt announces plans to expand all-Inclusive brand footprint in Mexico
Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced plans for the 509-room Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres, which is expected to open later this year, further expanding the Inclusive Collection in Mexico and strengthening Hyatt’s brand footprint. The new resort will join the Inclusive Collection, the world’s largest portfolio of luxury all-inclusive resorts comprised of ten distinct brands.
Choice Hotels’ WoodSpring Suites achieves brand milestone with Six Hotel Openings
Choice Hotels International, Inc., demonstrating continued growth in 2022’s highest performing category in the entire lodging sector, opened a company record, six WoodSpring Suites hotels during the month of May. These openings, which were led by a dedicated, extended stay team, account for 732 new economy extended stay rooms from coast to coast and 1,414 total new rooms for the brand since the start of 2023, with nearly 38,000 rooms in the domestic pipeline.
Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars opens in the United Kingdom
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars. Marking a key milestone in Hyatt’s strategic brand growth in the UK capital, the 204-room hotel is the 14th property in the country, demonstrating the United Kingdom as a priority growth market within Hyatt’s diverse and evolving brand portfolio. In the last five years, Hyatt has increased its brand presence in the UK from five to 13 properties, with six of those based in London.
InterContinental Chantilly Château Mont Royal the latest jewel in IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, is proud to announce the signing of InterContinental Chantilly – Château Mont Royal – the latest château property within its growing Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in France.
Hyatt Centric Brand to debut in Africa with plans for Hyatt Centric Cairo West
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that affiliates of Hyatt and ALDAU Development have entered into a franchise agreement to bring the full-service lifestyle brand, Hyatt Centric, to Egypt, with Hyatt Centric Cairo West.
IHG Hotels and Resorts breaks ground on new Miami EVEN Hotels Property
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, recently celebrated the ceremonial groundbreaking of its new EVEN Hotels property in suburban Miami. Located within the vibrant and growing Miami community of the same name, EVEN Hotel Sweetwater – Doral is projected to open in time for the busy summer travel season in 2024.
Wayfinder Waikiki officially opens with new dining concepts and public spaces in Honolulu, Hawaii
Wayfinder Waikiki, a new boutique lifestyle property at 2375 Ala Wai Blvd, Honolulu, Hawaii, has officially opened its doors. The grand opening of the hotel includes the debut of all restaurants and bars by culinary partner, Foodland.
