Set to open in 2019, the new property will be located in the heart of downtown Auckland and will have views to the city’s twin harbours.
Universal’s Aventura Hotel to open in Orlando in 2018
The 16-story glass tower will have 600 guest rooms, including 13 kids’ suites, bringing the total number of on-site hotel rooms at Universal Orlando to 6,200 when combined with the 400-room expansion of Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort opening in 2017.
Swiss-Belexpress Kuta opens in Bali
Designed with the millennial and budget-conscious traveller in mind, Swiss-Belexpress Kuta offers comfortable, affordable accommodation in the centre of Bali’s tourism hub.
Scandic expands in Drammen, Norway
Scandic Hotels has signed a long-term agreement with Norwegian Utstillingsplassen Eiendom A/S to take over the Ambassadeur Hotel and the Globus Hotel in Drammen, Norway from January 2017.
Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort to be brand’s first European property
Located in the Algarve in the south of Portugal, the existing 280-room property is currently operating as Tivoli Victoria and boasts stunning views over the Arnold Palmer designed Oceânico golf course.
First Hyatt Place Hotel in Canada opens in Edmonton
The 255-room hotel’s location in the heart of downtown Edmonton provides easy access to the area’s best shopping and cultural favorites such as the Art Gallery of Alberta, Citadel Theatre, Francis Winspear Centre, Commonwealth Stadium and the New Rogers Place.
Steigenberger Coraya Beach opens in Marsa Alam, Egypt
Previously known as Iberotel, this new addition brings the group’s total representation in Egypt to eight hotels and three Nile river ships.
RIU opens first facility with water attractions at complex in Punta Cana
Splash Water World, is reserved for the exclusive use of guests at the five hotels RIU has in its complex.
Starfish Varadero opens on Varadero Beach, Cuba
Starfish Varadero offers 411 well-appointed air-conditioned rooms and a bungalow section that is great for groups and families with connecting rooms.
Two hotels in Argentina join Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio
Arelauquen Lodge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, will be debut in Patagonia, and Auberge du Vin, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, will be located in the heart of Argentina’s wine country,
