A Belle poque jewel will open for meetings and incentives guests in June 2017 after eight years of meticulous restoration and architectural preservation. The 111-year-old, four-star superior Palace Hotel will feature 108 rooms and suites, a French restaurant, a lobby and lounge, an expansive terrace overlooking Lake Lucerne and 8,751 square feet of meeting facilities.
Hard Rock International to open third resort in Europe in Malta
Following debuts in Ibiza and Tenerife, Hard Rock InternationalÕs third European resort is set to open in Malta in 2020. The resort is being developed in collaboration with the Malta-based Seabank Group, a partner of Hard Rock for more than 15 years.
Rosewood Baha Mar set to open in spring of 2018
Rosewood Baha MarÊin The Bahamas will officially open by 2018, according to an announcement by Rosewood Hotels and Resorts.ÊThis was despite recentÊreports it would open by October or November of this year.
Wanda Vista Istanbul Hotel announced for 2018
Wanda HotelsÊand Resorts has become the first Chinese hotel management company to export its luxury hotel brands overseas, following an agreement signed last weekÊin Shanghai with Mar Yapi to build Wanda Vista Istanbul. As the first brand marketed overseas by the Chinese hotel management group, Wanda Vista Istanbul is expected to open by the end of 2018.
Hilton expands presence in Colombia with signing of Hilton Medellin
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.
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.
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.
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).
