Hotel Rebrandings

Accor announces the signing of V Villas Phuket - MGallery

Accor has announced the signing of V Villas Phuket - MGallery. The 24-pool villa resort, which will join the group's MGallery Hotel Collection, is being developed on a hilltop in Ao Yon Beach, Phuket, approximately 1 hour by road from Phuket International Airport and 20 minutes from Phuket Town. When completed, the resort will feature five distinctive dining outlets, a swimming pool and a spectacular spa & wellness centre.

Swiss-Belhotel International unveils the sensational Swiss-Belinn Cikarang, Indonesia

Swiss-Belhotel International has increased its substantial Indonesian footprint with the unveiling of Swiss-Belinn Cikarang - a strategically located three-star property in Jababeka, Cikarang, the biggest industrial estate in Southeast Asia. The global hospitality management chain officially took over the 138-room hotel - formerly known as Celecton Jababeka - on 1 March, 2020. Swiss-Belinn Cikarang is located in the Jababeka complex, a fully-integrated township in the Bekasi Regency of West Java. The hotel is a mere 35km east of Jakarta and 45km from Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport - making it the affordable hotel of choice for discerning leisure and business travellers. Swiss-Belinn Cikarang also provides convenient access to an array of excellent entertainment and shopping options.

Marriott International Signs Agreement With SKS Group To Bring The Four Points By Sheraton Brand To Desaru, Malaysia

Marriott International Inc (NASDAQ:MAR) today announced the signing of a landmark agreement with Continental Management Sdn. Bhd., a member of the SKS Group Malaysia, to introduce the Four Points by Sheraton brand to Desaru in Johor, Malaysia. Under the agreement, SKS Gro up will refurbish and convert its existing 311-room Amansari Residence Desaru property to Four Points by Sheraton hotel. The new hotel is slated to open in 2021.

Centara and Hua Hin Pearl Sign HMA for Cha Am Resort

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, and Hua Hin Pearl Resort Company Limited, announced the signing of a Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) for Centra by Centara Cha Am Beach Resort Hua Hin. Senior executives from the two companies officially executed the agreement at a signing ceremony held yesterday at Centara's flagship Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld.

Prince Hotel To Undergo Major Renovation Rebuilding For The Future Starts Now

Prince Hotel, located on Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, will close today for a major renovation that is expected to take 15 months to complete. A favourite hotel for global business and leisure travellers since 1984, Prince Hotel will be refreshed with new bedroom and bathroom furnishings and fixtures, a new Continental Club Lounge, as well as a new dining concept that celebrates the best of local and international cuisines. The hotel will reopen in Q3 2021 as Marco Polo Prince Hotel, and reflect the new contemporary elements that will enhance this well-known regional brand.

Hilton Announces Signing of Largest Hotel in Its Bangkok Estate

Hilton, one of the world's fastest-growing hospitality companies, today announces the signing of a management agreement for its largest hotel in Bangkok yet. Together with real estate company AP Prime Property Company Ltd., Hilton will convert the former Grand Ayudhaya Hotel into a 608-room hotel under the company's flagship brand, with a target to open it as Hilton Bangkok Ratchada in 2022.

Accor rebrands Best Western Plus Lake Kawana Waters to Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters

With the Sunshine Coast earmarked as one of Australia's major growth hotspots, and the region braces for the population to climb from 350,000 to 500,000 by 2031, Accor are wasting no time jostling for prime position. Accor, together with hotel owners, Stay Centro GC, announce the Best Western Plus Lake Kawana Waters has been rebranded to Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters, under a franchise agreement.

IHCL Announces The Opening Of Taj Fateh Prakash Palace, Udaipur

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), South Asia's largest hospitality company, started the New Year with an exciting announcement with an addition to its magnificent collection of authentic palaces - Fateh Prakash Palace. Renamed Taj Fateh Prakash Palace, this aesthetic edifice is located within the historic City Palace on the shores of Lake Pichhola in Udaipur; offering panoramic views of the lake, while being surrounded by the Aravalli Hills, Jagmandir Island and the legendary Taj Lake Palace.

Newly refurbished InterContinental Shenzhen Dameisha Resort to debut in the new year

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announced a deal with Shenzhen-based property developer Kingkey Group. Under the deal, IHG will take over the management of one of Kingkey's hotels in Dameisha, Shenzhen, China. As of 1 January 2020, the hotel will formally be rebranded as the InterContinental Shenzhen Dameisha Resort and will offer an upgraded selection of services and facilities. The signing ceremony for the deal was held in Shenzhen and was attended by Daniel Aylmer, IHG's Chief Operating Officer for Greater China, Hua Chen, Chairman of the Kingkey Group, and other representatives.