The development of Zanzibar Amber Resort, by Pennyroyal Gibraltar Limited will sustainably and economically transform Zanzibar and its community at large with maximum positive effects, whilst being culturally responsible, socially desirable, ecologically and environmentally friendly. Zanzibar Amber Resort is set to change the face of Tourism in East Africa.
Hotel Indigo debuts in Los Angeles
InterContinental Hotels Group and Greenland USA opened the 350-room, 18-story flagship Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown hotel, marking the brandÕs debut in the city. Located at 899 Francisco Street in the new 6.3-acre mixed-use Metropolis development, the boutique hotel sits in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, a neighborhood with a burgeoning art, culture and entertainment scene.
Sheraton Cairo reopens after extensive renovation
The hotel emerges after extensive renovation to reveal a distinct and vibrant aesthetic with modern interiors, refreshed public spaces and innovative and revitalized dining concepts.
W Hotels electrifies the Shanghai skyline with the debut of W Shanghai – The Bund
W Shanghai Ð The Bund, located in the heart of one of the worldÕs most energetic cities. With limitless views overlooking the Huangpu River, W Shanghai will set the scene on the North Bund.
Hard Rock plans to create 3,000 jobs, invest $375M in Atlantic City property
The former Trump Taj Mahal is receiving a $375 million facelift that will turn it into the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City. Officials anticipate the project to bring 1,000 construction jobs and 3,000 permanent jobs. The opening is anticipated for summer 2018.
Conrad debuts first French Polynesian property – Conrad Bora Bora Nui
Conrad Hotels and Resorts has welcomed guests to Conrad Bora Bora Nui, the destinationÕs first five-star resort to debut in 10 years. ConradÕs first property in French Polynesia is ideally located in a private cove on Motu ToÕopua, a small islet off the coast of Bora Bora.
Sn¿hetta designs new-build Ôice hotelÕ for HelsinkiÕs Hakaniemi waterfront
Design firm Sn¿hetta won a competition to design a new hotel on the Hakaniemi waterfront in Helsinki, Finland. The property will be known as HilbertÕs Hotel. The design concept for the property will be comprised of public and private domains, with the public sphere serving as the propertyÕs foundation.
Hilton opens new DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham in The Cotswolds
A key UK tourism destination, The Cotswolds, has welcomed one of HiltonÕs 14 market-leading brands, DoubleTree by Hilton, into its prospering area. Located just two miles from Cheltenham, a town famed for its Regency buildings and historical importance as a spa town, DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham opens its doors as the 43rd DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in the UK.
Dukes Dubai open to public
The 279-key Dukes Dubai hotel is now open to the public. Its features include a women-only Duchess floor featuring 20 rooms, plus 227 fully furnished hotel apartments. The five-star hotel is located on the west trunk of the Palm Jumeirah and is the first international property for Dukes, which has been popular with GCC visitors in London for decades.
Ascott advances into South America with its first two franchise properties in Brazil
CapitaLandÕs wholly owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has stepped its global expansion by breaking into South America with franchise agreements for two serviced residences in So Paulo, Brazil. Vitacon, a leading real estate company in So Paulo, will franchise and operate the 92-unit Citadines VN Jardins So Paulo and 122-unit Citadines VN Faria Lima So Paulo.
