Swisstel, part of AccorHotels, world-leading travel and lifestyle group, today announced that it has entered into a franchise agreement with Al Shiddi International for development of a new 218-room urban resort scheduled to open in early 2018.
First ever dual-branded Element, Westin opens in Huntsville, Alabama
The Element by Westin Huntsville is now open on the top floors of the hotel complex of theÊWestin Huntsville. Both hotels are managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized operator of hotels, resorts and conference centers throughout the United States and Canada, based in Fairfax.
niu, NOVUM Hotel GroupÕs first company-owned brand, to rise in Halle, Germany
One contract after the other: the next new construction project for the recently launched, company-owned brand niu is already in the pipeline after a contract signing between NOVUM Hotel Group and GP Papenburg Hochbau GmbH. The Halle-based construction company and the privately managed hotel group are planning to open a new niu hotel, with 186 rooms and a rentable floor space of approximately 7,700 square meters, in Halle (Saale) at the beginning of 2019.
AccorHotels opens flagship skyscraper hotel in Canary Wharf
AccorHotels today opens its new flagship Novotel in LondonÕs Canary Wharf to guests. The hotel, which represents a £90 million investment from AccorHotels, situated at 40 Marsh Street and at 127 metres high, is one of the tallest buildings in the area, with 360 degree views of London taking in sights including The Shard, the Olympic Park and Greenwich Park.
W Hotels Worldwide unveils first W Sound Suite in North America
W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, in partnership with Coca-Cola, unveiled the first W Sound Suite to launch in North America at W Seattle. The private music studio, writer’s room and lounge offers a retreat for musicians and producers to write and record tracks while on the road.ÊHotel guests are also able to get in on the fun by booking the studio to live out their rockstar dreams. Ê
Mvenpick Hotels & ResortsÕ Pakistan presence blooms as firm signs new property in Ôcity of gardensÕ
Mvenpick Hotels & Resorts has expanded its footprint in Pakistan after finalising an agreement to operate its third property in the country. The Swiss hospitality firm has signed a deal with the Orient Group of Companies to manage the 310-key Mvenpick Hotel & Apartments Lahore, part of a new mixed-used development the government has earmarked as the cityÕs new commercial hub.
Home2 Suites by Hilton opens in Rapid City
Visitors in Rapid City have a new place to spend the night in style. Home2 Suites by Hilton is now open for guests, with more than 100 total rooms off exit 61 in Rapid City. The brand is one the newest to the Hilton family. Each room is suite-style with a kitchenette, and this property belongs to Liv Hospitality and is connected to the WaTiki Waterpark complex.
Hyatt Regency brand debuts in The Netherlands
Hyatt Hotels is opening the Hyatt Regency Amsterdam, the first Hyatt Regency hotel to open in The NetherlandsÕ dynamic capital city.ÊHyatt Regency Amsterdam is the third Hyatt-branded hotel in The Netherlands, joining luxury lifestyle hotel Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht and select service hotel Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport.
NewcrestImage breaks ground on Four-Brand Hotel Campus
NewcrestImage yesterday broke ground for two properties of a four-brand, 600-room Òlifestyle hotel campusÓ here in North Dallas. The first two hotelsÑan AC Hotel and a Residence Inn, both by MarriottÑwill offer 300 rooms and are scheduled to open in mid-2018. They have separate entrances but will share the same management and sales team, as well as the same housekeeping staff.
Four Seasons Hotel Tuinis to open
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and the Mabrouk Group will be introducing a new luxury experience to Tunisia with the opening of Four Seasons Hotel Tunis in late 2017. Perched along the hillside of the exclusive Gammarth neighbourhood, Four Seasons Hotel Tunis will offer unrivalled views of the coast, combining Arabic-inspired architecture and Mediterranean influences to create a hotel experience unlike anything else in the city.
