Design firm Sn¿hetta won a competition to design a new hotel on the Hakaniemi waterfront in Helsinki, Finland. The property will be known as HilbertÕs Hotel. The design concept for the property will be comprised of public and private domains, with the public sphere serving as the propertyÕs foundation.
Hilton opens new DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham in The Cotswolds
A key UK tourism destination, The Cotswolds, has welcomed one of HiltonÕs 14 market-leading brands, DoubleTree by Hilton, into its prospering area. Located just two miles from Cheltenham, a town famed for its Regency buildings and historical importance as a spa town, DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham opens its doors as the 43rd DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in the UK.
Dukes Dubai open to public
The 279-key Dukes Dubai hotel is now open to the public. Its features include a women-only Duchess floor featuring 20 rooms, plus 227 fully furnished hotel apartments. The five-star hotel is located on the west trunk of the Palm Jumeirah and is the first international property for Dukes, which has been popular with GCC visitors in London for decades.
Ascott advances into South America with its first two franchise properties in Brazil
CapitaLandÕs wholly owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has stepped its global expansion by breaking into South America with franchise agreements for two serviced residences in So Paulo, Brazil. Vitacon, a leading real estate company in So Paulo, will franchise and operate the 92-unit Citadines VN Jardins So Paulo and 122-unit Citadines VN Faria Lima So Paulo.
LondonÕs most luxurious new health club is now open
One of LondonÕs most exclusive new clubs opened its doors earlier this month, giving Londoners the opportunity to undergo world-class treatments in a serene surrounding. Located in the five-star Lanesborough property, the Lanesborough Club and Spa is a high-end health and fitness haven open solely to hotel guests and club members.
Hilton expands hotel portfolio in Saudi Arabia with Hilton Makkah Convention Hotel
Hilton recently opened the doors of Hilton Makkah Convention Hotel. With majestic views overlooking the Sacred Mosque, Al Masjid al Haram, and the city’s largest ballroom and convention centre, Hilton proudly welcomes Hilton Makkah Convention Hotel to its growing Middle Eastern portfolio.
Genr8 and Hilton agree on New Build Hilton Garden Inn Stoke-on-Trent in Hanley, UK
The ongoing regeneration of Stoke-on-Trent city centre has been given a major boost following news that Hilton is to open Hilton Garden Inn Stoke-on-Trent. The 140-guestroom hotel will be located in the Smithfield development in Hanley, following a franchise agreement between Hilton and Smithfield developer and hotel owner Genr8.
Starwood coming to Cuba
Starwood Hotels and Resorts has announced that it has signed three hotel deals in Cuba, the first time a US hotel company has done so in almost 60 years. Starwood beat out several other US hospitality companies that have been trying to invest in hotels in Cuba, including Marriott International.
Queenstown plans for new Holiday Inn Express unveiled
Plans for a new 227-room hotel in central Queenstown have been unveiled. The Holiday Inn Express is proposed to be built on the corner of Stanley, Sydney and Melbourne StreetsÊand cost more than $60 million. Australian developers Pro-invest Group have lodged a resource consent application with the Queenstown Lakes District Council hand hope to begin construction later this year.
Wyndham opens new Ramada Encore hotels in Seoul and Pyeongtaek
Highlighting continued interest in its growing portfolio of global brands, Wyndham Hotel Group has announced the opening of new Ramada Encore hotels in the South Korean cities of Seoul and Pyeongtaek. The newly opened Ramada Encore Seoul Magok and Ramada Encore Pyeongtaek are expected to meet growing visitor demand in both cities, particularly from business travellers.
