One of the most anticipated hotel openings this spring, Meli‡ Shanghai Hongqiao makes its debut as the brandÕs flagship property in China. Located just minutes from ShanghaiÕs National Exhibition & Convention Center, the luxury urban hotel is Meli‡ Hotels InternationalÕs third in China, following Gran Meli‡ Xian and Meli‡ Jinan.

The highly anticipated debut of Hotel 50 Bowery, the first Joie de Vivre property in New YorkÑopens today in Manhattan’s Chinatown neighborhood. The 229-room boutique hotel was developed by Chu Enterprises and is owned by two families with deep roots in the Asian community Ð the Harilela family in Hong Kong and the Chu family in New York.

Los Angeles is an evergreen market for hotelsÑbut one region of the city is getting some increased attention. Since opening nearly 10 years ago, the LA LiveÊsports and entertainment district has helped boost development in the surrounding neighborhoods, which are considered the city’sÊcentral business district.

Florida’s Meyers Group has begun renovating and rebranding the Camino Real Hotel as El Paso’s first hotel to join Marriott’s Autograph Collection Hotel, El Paso Inc. first reported. The renovations are set to be completed by summer 2018, but the hotel will remain open during the process.

AccorHotels, in partnership with real estate developer Shanghai United, is set to manage a new-build luxury boutique MGallery by Sofitel hotel in Sydney.

Business and Trendiness meet at the new upper midscale Seen Hotel Abidjan Plateau. Transforming the Upper Midscale Hotel concept, Seen Hotel Abidjan Plateau opens with 149 rooms and suites. Seen Hotel Abidjan Plateau, pioneering the upper midscale hotels in Africa. Mangalis Hotel Group Abidjan Plateau opens Seen Hotels with its vibrant design, and exquisite service.

Renowned hotel brand and management company Dream Hotel Group, home to its Dream Hotels, Time Hotels, The Chatwal and soon-to-launch Unscripted Hotels brands,Êhave announced another year of unprecedented international growth with nine new hotels expected to open in new destinations by the end of 2020.

InterContinental Hotels Group, one of the worldÕs leading hotel companies, has opened the doors to the highly anticipated Kimpton De Witt. The unveiling of the hotel in the heart of Amsterdam, marks the first Kimpton in Europe and outside of the Americas.

Fretsega Real Estate & Construction has partnered with Dusit International Hotels and Resorts and they are in the final stage of bringing a Dusit Thani resort to Ethiopia, with a $150 million dollar investment.

Burlington Hotels Group Inc., a Burlington, Ontario-based company, has announced the ground breaking of the new Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, located at 1110 Burloak Drive. Conveniently connected to the 25,000 sq. ft. Burlington Convention Centre with an outdoor link, this new hotel will offer 135 guestrooms and suites.