Liv Hospitality has opened its first Home2 Suites by HiltonÊafter eightÊmonths of construction.ÊThis award-winning mid-scale design is a fresh new take on the experience for the modern business travelers and extended stay guests.ÊThe new four-story hotel in Box Elder, South Dakota, has 107 rooms and offers options for king, double queens, connecting rooms and one-bedroom suites.
Viceroy Hotel Group plans ski resort in Serbia
Viceroy Hotel Group has unveiled plans for Viceroy Kopaonik Serbia, a 120-room ski resort. Set to open in 2018, the hotel marks the second ski destination within the groupÕs portfolio. The architectural and design details draw inspiration from the local ÒSuvo RudisteÓ style that plays on the natural beauty of the resortÕs surrounding landscape, according to the hotel group. Dark, natural timber anchors the design with white accents, while windows and open-air spaces capture the propertyÕs views in all directions.
Swisstel, an AccorHotels brand, enters the Bosnian market via franchise agreement with Al Shiddi International
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.











