Hilton and Constructora ColpatriaÊhave announced the signing of a franchise license agreement to open Hilton Medellin, bringing the company’s flagship brand to Colombia’s second largest city. The multi-million project will be one of the largest real estate investments in Colombia this year.
Leonardo Hotels expands its portfolio to Warsaw, Poland
Warsaw will become the latest destination in the Leonardo portfolio. Hitherto known as the four-star JM Hotel Warsaw Center, the hotel occupies floors from 18th to 27th in JM Tower building, which is located in the heart of the city.
Cobblestone Hotels opens eighth Pennsylvania hotel
Cobblestone Hotels has celebrated the opening of the Cobblestone HotelÊand Suites in Connellsville, Pa. The hotel was developed by Hotel d2 Services and is managed by WHG Companies, and includes an indoor pool, onsite lounge and bar and complimentary Wi-Fi.
The Luxury Collection announces first hotel in Tasmania
The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott International, Inc.,Êhas announced the signing of a Luxury Collection Hotel in Hobart, scheduled to open in 2018 following a full scale renovation. Owned by Trawalla Group Parliament Square Hotel Operator Pty Ltd., this property will be the first hotel in Tasmania for The Luxury Collection.
Yuk Tung Properties and IHG to develop a Crowne Plaza Hotel in Kuala Lumpur
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the worldÕs leading hotel companies, today announces the signing of a management agreement with Yuk Tung Properties Sdn. Bhd. to develop a 338-room Crowne Plaza hotel in downtown Kuala Lumpur.
Ascott unveils living lab to field test co-living concepts of lyf
CapitaLandÕs wholly owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has launched its first living lab to field test its newest brand, lyf, that is designed for and managed by millennials, in partnership with the Singapore Management University (SMU).
The Scotsman hotel sold to G1 Group
The 69-bedroom, five-AA-star Scotsman hotel in Edinburgh has been sold to Scottish hospitality company the G1 Group. The company also operates four other hotels in Edinburgh: the Grassmarket hotel, the Murrayfield hotel, Stay Central and the Inn on the Mile.
Carnival Corporation to order first-ever cruise ships built in China
Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest leisure travel company, today announced that its cruise joint venture in China has signed a new memorandum of agreement (MOA) to order the first-ever cruise ships built in China for the Chinese market.
MGM Resorts adopts BCLC’s GameSense program
When you gamble, use your GameSense. That’s the message MGM Resorts International will be sharing with its customers across North America as part of an agreement with BCLC, British Columbia’s provincial gambling corporation, to license its responsible gambling program, GameSense.
World’s first rotating hotel is coming to Dubai
World’s tallest building? Check. World’s longest driverless metro? Check. World’s first rotating hotel? Check.ÊAnd now the rotating skyscraper project is soon to become a reality in Dubai by 2020.
