Louvre Hotels Group, subsidiary of the 2nd hospitality group in the world, is proudly announcing the opening of more than 12 hotels, in 12 cities and 800 Kyriad Direct rooms in France, by early 2019. Launched in April 2018, the Kyriad Direct brand is transforming 2-star hospitality by offering a personalized experience.
Classic tourist destinationTällberg is one of Sweden's classic tourist destinations. The town only has 200 inhabitants, but no less than eight hotels.
The joint venture partnership comprised of Shaner Italia, S.R.L., a division of The Shaner Hotel Group focused on operating hotels in the Mediterranean, and Athens, Greece-based CS Hospitality today announced it will operate the newly constructed Academia Hotel in Athens, Marriott Autograph Collection, and Moxy Hotel in Patras. Both hotels are on schedule to open by mid-2019.
Grecotel, Greece's leading luxury hotel group, has completed a wide investment project exceeding €42 million and creating 630 new jobs. The largest employer of the Greek hotel industry, Grecotel currently has 6,100 employees.
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced a Multiple Development Agreement (MDA) with existing partner GS Star GmbH (GS Star) to bring 15 avid® hotels to the German market. This marks a significant milestone launching avid hotels, IHG's newest mainstream brand, in Europe for the first time.
Aria Hotels (www.ariahotels.gr), the renowned collection of boutique hotels and holiday residences around Greece, has announced its expansion into Spain, joining forces with local entrepreneur Ignacio Moreno de los Ríos, who will be the CEO of Aria Hotels Spain. Since 2012, Aria has been building a diverse portfolio of 25 boutique hotels and villas throughout Greece and the Greek islands based on providing a wholly authentic hospitality experience. The properties are often of historic importance in lesser-known island and mainland destinations and include unique locations such as a winery, a converted windmill, and a house with its own olive press. From its new offices in Madrid, Aria will now be applying its established philosophy to properties across Spain and plans to announce its first opening in the months ahead.
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group®) has today confirmed the UK debut locations for its boutique brand Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants and its recently launched upscale brand, voco™ Hotels. This move follows the announcement made in May of an agreement with Covivio (formerly Foncière des Régions), to rebrand and operate 12 high-quality open hotels in the UK and one pipeline hotel. Nine of the hotels join IHG's brand portfolio today, making IHG the UK's leading luxury hotel operator. The remaining three open hotels are expected to join IHG's portfolio in Q3 2018.
LRC Group ("LRC"), the fast-growing pan-European property investor and manager, today announced it has acquired Amaris Hospitality and has agreed to add seven Hilton-branded hotels from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. ("Oaktree") to the Amaris Hospitality portfolio for an undisclosed consideration.
Since the beginning, the Boutique and Lifestyle Leaders Association's (rebranded from Boutique and Lifestyle Lodging Association) presence has been global. From our international members and early conferences in Paris and London, we have garnered support and cultivated communities all around the globe. Two recent excursions over the pond have solidified our foothold on the boutique community and will foster boutique developments in tomorrow's most sought-after vacation destinations.
Moxy Hotels, Marriott International's experiential hotel brand, has made its debut in Georgia with the opening of Moxy Tbilisi, bringing its characteristic vibrant, playful design and approachable service to this dynamic destination.
From the next chapter in the growing EDITION legacy comes Ian Schrager's latest visionary concept: The Bodrum EDITION. Schrager, in partnership with Marriott International, acts to redefine the contemporary luxury hotel experience with his expanding global influence. Bringing a new energy to the Bodrum Peninsula, The Bodrum EDITION is an Aegean utopia within the Yalikavak bay. Born for the world stage, the hotel is a natural Amphitheatre acting as a venue for 21st century recreation, socializing, and networking with an unparalleled vista overlooking the azure waters of the Turkish Riviera.
DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) 14 market-leading brands, is set to add five new hotels to its rapidly expanding UK portfolio, following a franchise agreement between real estate investment company Aprirose and Hilton. The hotels will be managed by RBH - formerly Redefine|BDL Hotels - and are located in Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, Glasgow, Cambourne, and Forest Pines (Yorkshire) and are expected to welcome their first guests under the upscale brand later this year.
DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) 14 market-leading brands, is set to add five new hotels to its rapidly expanding UK portfolio, following a franchise agreement between real estate investment company Aprirose and Hilton. The hotels will be managed by RBH - formerly Redefine|BDL Hotels - and are located in Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, Glasgow, Cambourne, and Forest Pines (Yorkshire) and are expected to welcome their first guests under the upscale brand later this year.
InterContinental Hotels Group ("IHG") [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] has today announced plans to expand its luxury and upscale estate in the UK. IHG has entered into a conditional agreement with Foncière des Régions ("FdR"), to rebrand and operate 12 high quality open hotels (2.2k rooms) and one pipeline hotel (185 rooms) into its portfolio across the UK.
On Friday 20 April CityHub will launch on one of the most vibrant and trendy streets in Rotterdam. With its 126 futuristic sleeping units, a 'digital first' lobby and an app that guides visitors around the city, CityHub engages flawlessly with the needs of travel-savvy millennials who want to get out and explore, socialize with locals and share their experiences online in real-time.
A new property by trendsetting hotel brand 25Hours in Paris will take its cues from India in its design and concept. Located in an Indian neighbourhood near Gare du Nord, the hotel will be 25Hours first hotel outside German-speaking countries in Europe. We find out more about 25Hours expansion and its connection to the Indian market.
From March this year, easyHotel Benelux will be connected to the new Xcentric Hotels B.V. as Master Franchise Holder. The former Danzep Hotels B.V. gives shape to future growth and developments, both in the hotel industry as with other projects. For the coming year, Xcentric Hotels B.V. announces the openings of easyHotel The Hague Scheveningen Beach and easyHotel Maastricht.
For many years, France has ranked as a country synonymous with luxury tourism. The gorgeous tree-lined streets of Paris, the art museums, the food, the beaches, the monuments like the Eiffel Tower—in many ways no country encapsulates luxury traveling at its finest as does France.
An Oman based investor's group led by Al Zaman Group of Companies has acquired a portfolio of four IntercityHotels across Germany sold by Invesco Real Estate, the global real estate investment manager.
Having announced the launch of its focused service Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton brands in France at last year's MIPIM conference in Cannes, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is continuing to expand in the French mid-market segment with two new properties.