Expected to be operational in 2018, the 286-room Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla will be the first hotel to open within the Ayla development, a master-planned, multiphase development on the northern shores of Aqaba.
W Aspen slated for 2017 opening
W Aspen and The Sky Residences at W Aspen, the lifestyle brand’s first alpine escape in North America, will offer 88 guestrooms (including six suites) and 11 W-branded fractional residences.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Atakoy now open
The seventh Radisson Blu in Istanbul, the hotel has 133 guest rooms including 12 Business Class, 13 Junior Suites, 7 one-Bedroom Suites and the Presidential Suite.
DoubleTree by Hilton London ExCel opens in London’s growing financial hub
The 260-room DoubleTree by Hilton London ExCel features 31 deluxe rooms and 35 suites and offers views of London’s Royal Victoria Dock.
Renaissance Montreal opens with downtown’s first rooftop terrace
Transformed for Renaissance by Groupe Daca and managed by Urgo Hotels Canada, the 142-room Renaissance Montreal captures the spirit of Wanderlust, the brand’s new global design philosophy reflecting a contemporary transformation to appeal to the next gen business traveler.
Kata Group appoints AccorHotels to manage Koh Samui resort
The former Kandaburi Resort and Spa, owned by Kata Group Resorts, has been rebranded Novotel Samui Resort Chaweng Beach Kandaburi after AccorHotels were appointed to manage the beachfront resort.
W Madrid to open in 2018
W Madrid will be housed in a renovated 19th century building and will feature 141 guestrooms, including 20 suites and one Extreme Wow Suite (the W brand’s interpretation of the Presidential Suite).
Hyatt Regency Changchun now open
Hyatt Regency Changchun houses 427 guestrooms, including 66 suites, which draw on its green location by incorporating a myriad nature-inspired elements into the interiors.
Hotel Stage opens in the historic heart of Hong Kong
The 97-room boutique hotel pays homage to the city’s artisans and community through its impressive display of local artwork.
Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Centre Hotel now open
Located in the Jianye district of Nanjing, the hotel has 251 guestrooms including 19 suites that offer a full array of luxury facilities and amenities.
