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Meliá Hotels International Announces Two New Hotels In Zhengzhou, Central China
Meliá Hotels International, the leading Spanish hotel company with more than 350 hotels in its portfolio, today announced two new hotels to open in Zhengzhou, China, at a signing ceremony. Innside by Meliá will open in June 2015, and Meliá Zhengzhou will open its doors in January 2016. Zhengzhou, the capital and largest city of Henan province in north-central China, is the political, economic, and technological hub of the province.
Thursday, January 09 - 2014
Luxury Meets Magic at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort, Opening Summer 2014
Mark your calendar: set amid lush Florida woodlands and pools is a lakeside resort that promises to be unlike any other. Luxurious accommodations, dining par excellence, a sumptuous Spa, extensive light-filled meeting and celebration spaces, and acres upon acres of recreational pursuits from golf and tennis to basketball and waterslides await at the new Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort, set to open in summer 2014.
Thursday, January 09 - 2014
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Opens Second Hotel in United Arab Emirates with Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Worldwide’s luxury brand, today announced the opening of Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, continuing the brand’s global expansion. With breath-taking views of the Arabian Gulf coastline and some of Dubai’s famous landmarks, the 319-room Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah exudes the true luxury, world class amenities and sophistication for which the brand is known.
Thursday, January 09 - 2014
IHG signs Holiday Inn® Plovdiv International Fair in Bulgaria
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s largest hotel companies today announced the signing of Holiday Inn® Plovdiv International Fair in Bulgaria. The hotel is scheduled to open in 2015.
Wednesday, January 08 - 2014
Best Western Brings Royal Comforts to Central Jakarta
Best Western International (BWI) has launched a new hotel in Jakarta, designed to make guests feel like royalty! The new BEST WESTERN Grand Palace Kemayoran is set in an impressive four-story building in the heart of Central Jakarta’s fast-emerging Kelapa Gading area.
Wednesday, January 08 - 2014
Starwood Hotels’ Global Growth Continues Unabated, with 74 Hotel Openings in 2013 and Fourth Consecutive Year of Increased Deal Signings
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced it opened 74 new hotels in 2013, representing approximately 16,200 rooms in 22 countries, strengthening its global lead and expanding its footprint particularly in developing markets. The company signed 152 new hotel agreements in 2013, marking the fourth consecutive year of increased signings and the highest number of new hotel deals signed since 2007. Starwood expects another strong year of global growth in 2014, with hotel openings and deal signings across all nine brands in more countries than ever before through organic growth.
Wednesday, January 08 - 2014
Marriott Opens North America's Tallest Hotel In New York City
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) and G Holdings today announced the opening of an iconic addition to the New York City skyline, a combined 378-room Courtyard hotel and 261-suite Residence Inn hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The $320 million tallest single-use hotel in North America is located at 1717 Broadway. Built and owned by G Holdings and managed by Interstate Hotels & Resorts, the dual-branded hotel will provide employment for 160 associates in the New York area.
Tuesday, January 07 - 2014
Istanbul’s Largest Hotel & Conference Center Begins Welcoming Guests
Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center, Istanbul's largest hotel, today welcomes guests for the first time. With 829 guest rooms and suites, as well as 12,000 square meters of event space, the hotel builds on Hilton's legacy of almost 60 years in Turkey, extending its world renowned service to travelers in one of Istanbul's most thriving neighborhoods.
Tuesday, January 07 - 2014
Starwood Hotels’ Westin Brand Unveils First Property in the Dominican Republic
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced the landmark debut of its world-renowned Westin brand in the Dominican Republic. Owned and developed by Grupo Puntacana, The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club boasts an ideal location within the exclusive Puntacana Resort & Club property. The newly constructed hotel offers 200 luxurious rooms and suites with breathtaking ocean views, as well as direct beach access, two dining experiences and access to Puntacana Resort & Club’s world-class facilities. It is the newest resort to join the Westin brand’s rapidly expanding resorts portfolio, which now boasts more than 50 resorts in key destinations around the world.
Monday, January 06 - 2014
Destination Hotels & Resorts Expands Distinctive Collection With Addition Of Royal St. Charles Hotel In New Orleans
Destination Hotels & Resorts welcomes the Royal St. Charles as the newest addition to its expanding collection of hotels and resorts. Under Destination management, the modern 143-room hotel, located downtown at 135 St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans, La. between the French Quarter and the New Orleans Convention Center, will continue to operate as an independent boutique hotel, leveraging its authenticity and international flare. The property was acquired by Lowe Enterprises Investors (LEI) on behalf of an investment client.
Monday, January 06 - 2014

