The new 546-room Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong has opened its doors to guests as the cityÕs first urban resort. The debut of the hotel is an important milestone for Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts as it marks its fourth property in the city and the new flagship hotel of the Kerry brand. Conceived by internationally renowned interior designer Andr Fu and award winning architect Rocco Design, the new build 16-storey hotel is the first to open on the Kowloon waterfront since 1995.
Hilton Buena Vista Palace gets revamp
The Hilton Buena Vista Palace, a Walt Disney World hotel in Orlando, Florida, hasÊreceived a facelift. Design firm Gettys Group was behind the redesign, from consulting through implementation. Design elements include neutrals such as white, light gray and other earth tones, as well as bright, Florida-inspired shades like cerulean blue.
Pro-invest group opens new 226-room Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central Hotel in Australia
Smart, streamlined and innovative accommodation: thatÕs what the new Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central is bringing to savvy travellers visiting downtown Brisbane. Showing off its 226 rooms and expansive public spaces, the worldÕs fastest growing hotel brand officially opened in BrisbaneÕs Spring Hill. Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central opened its doors to the world on April 3, offering everything guests need and more where it matters most and appealing to travellers seeking a place to rest.
Hilton Garden Inn broadens US portfolio with openings in North Carolina, Arizona and Texas
Travelers who enjoy the southern charms of the US have an additional four destinations to brighten their stays, thanks to the latest round of openings from HiltonÕs HLT award-winning, upscale brand. Hilton Garden Inn is bringing its globally-recognized hotels – featuring bright, airy, welcoming spaces and the sunny attitudes of its dedicated staff – to four new destinations that cut a swath across the countryÕs southland.
Hermes-Sojitz Investment Fund will soon launch boutique hotels chain
Hermes-Sojitz International Direct Investment Fund started theÊboutique hotels chain foundation, Hermes Heritage Hotels. The collection will consist of 12 hotels located in Northern Italy, which will thenÊenter into IPO and expansion of the chain up to 50 planned boutique hotels. The Hermes-Sojitz investment fund has announced boutique hotels chain foundation in the middle of 2016. By now the concept and the nameÊhave beenÊcreated and sites for construction of the first boutique hotels are determined.
Hyatt to double presence in the Middle East with signing of 14 management agreements for Hyatt-branded hotels
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced plans to expand HyattÕs brand footprint in the Middle East and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) with the signing of management agreements by a Hyatt affiliate for 14 Hyatt-branded hotels across the Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Centric, Hyatt Place, and Hyatt House brands. There are currently 14 Hyatt-branded hotels open in the Middle East and GCC, and the expected openings of these 14 Hyatt-branded hotels would double HyattÕs brand presence in the region.Ê
Alila Fort Bishangarh to open this summer in India
From atop a granite hill, the Alila Fort Bishangarh hotel surveys the rolling hills below. Due to open in July 2017, it’s the first internationally managed property in the Aravalli mountain range, about an hour’s drive southwest of Jaipur, in northern India. Built inside the 230-year-old Fort Bishangarh, this heritage address took nearly a decade to complete.
IHG continues expansion with four new hotel signings in the Middle East and Africa
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) have announced four new hotel signings as well as six new hotel openings across the GCC in 2017 at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, UAE. The announcements are an indication of IHGÕs continued expansion across the MEA region in multiple segments. IHGÕs four new hotel signings are Crowne Plaza Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, InterContinental Doha Festival City and Staybridge Suites Lusail in Doha, Qatar and the Holiday Inn Mutare in Zimbabwe.
Boston Yotel reveals opening date, leadership team
Luxury hotel brand Yotel will operate its new 326-cabin hotel opening this June in BostonÕs Seaport District. GMÊChristopher Hartzell will lead the team at Yotel Boston, the UK-based brandÕs second US location since they crossed the pond to open Yotel New York.
Owned and managed by Innkeeper Hospitality Services, The Current Iowa prepares for July opening
Say hello to The Current Iowa: the stylish new Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel that places an emphasis on taking an artful approach to every aspect of the guest experience.ÊThe Current is located in the heart of downtown (2nd & North Main) Davenport with panoramic views of the Mississippi River and perfectly positioned one block away from The Figge Art Museum.Ê
