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Mid-Century Elegance Returns to Arlington: Valencia Hotel Group Opens the Doors to “Caravan Court” June 1, 2026

Caravan Court, the newest property from Valencia Hotel Collection, will open June 1, 2026, at 205 N. Collins St., in Arlington, Texas. Set on the historic site of the original 1961 Caravan Motor Hotel, the boutique hotel brings a modern, design-forward interpretation of the classic American motor court to one of Arlington’s most dynamic corridors. Developed in partnership with Division Hotel Management, Caravan Court honors the site’s original spirit through purposeful architecture and interiors, seven suites among its 143 guestrooms, and indoor-outdoor spaces designed for the way people gather today. Anchored by a central courtyard, a resort-style pool, The Vandy signature restaurant, Idle Hour Social Club, Elora Sky Club, and Caravan Swim Club, the property pairs mid-century Americana with a refined contemporary point of view.

Valencia Hotel Collection (VHC)
Arlington, Texas, United States
Appointment

Anna Darden has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Caravan Court, by Valencia Hotel Collection

Valencia Hotel Collection is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Darden as Director of Sales and Marketing for Caravan Court, opening in Arlington, Texas in Spring 2026. Together with General Manager John Thomas, her appointment underscores the hotel’s focus on revenue growth and elevated guest experiences.

Valencia Hotel Collection (VHC)
Arlington, Texas, United States
Appointment

John Thomas has been appointed as General Manager at Caravan Court, by Valencia Hotel Collection

Valencia Hotel Collection proudly announces the appointment of John Thomas as General Manager and Anna Darden as Director of Sales and Marketing of Caravan Court, the eighth property in the Valencia Hotel Collection, set to debut in Arlington, Texas in Spring 2026. Together, these strategic leadership additions reinforce the hotel’s commitment to operational excellence, revenue growth, and elevated guest experiences. 

Valencia Hotel Collection (VHC)
Arlington, Texas, United States
Development Pipeline

Loews Hotels & Co Announces Americana by Loews Hotels in Arlington, Texas

Loews Hotels & Co, a wholly owned subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L), and a branded owner, operator, and developer, today announces plans for Americana by Loews Hotels - Arlington, TX, its third hotel in Arlington, Texas' Entertainment District, reinforcing the company's long-term belief in the destination and its continued growth as a premier meetings, events, and entertainment hub.

Loews
Arlington, Texas, United States
Appointment

Preston Nguyen has been appointed as Executive Chef at Caravan Court, by Valencia Hotel Collection

Caravan Court, by Valencia Hotel Collection, opening in Arlington, Texas spring of 2026, proudly announces Preston Nguyen as its new executive chef. Recently featured on Food Network's hit show Beat Bobby Flay, Nguyen showcased his culinary talent on the national stage, underscoring his profile in the industry. He now brings that same creativity and bold vision to Caravan Court, by Valencia Hotel Collection, setting the stage for a mid-century classic American dining experience that will debut with the hotel's highly anticipated opening.

Valencia Hotel Collection (VHC)
Arlington, Texas, United States
Appointment

Tareq Shaban has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Loews Arlington Hotel

Loews Arlington Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Tareq Shaban as Director of Food and Beverage. He returns to Arlington at a time of exciting growth for the meetings and resort destination that opened in February 2024. Shaban will oversee the food and beverage operation for the 888-room hotel including its five restaurants and lounges, banquet services for the attached Arlington Convention Center and special events at the property.

Loews
Arlington, Texas, United States
Development Groundbreaking

Valencia Hotel Group Breaks Ground on Caravan Court, by Valencia Hotel Collection

Valencia Hotel Group is thrilled to announce that construction is underway for the development of Caravan Court, the eighth property in the Valencia Hotel Collection, set to debut in Arlington, Texas in 2026. Featuring 145 rooms and 7 suites, Caravan Court will be a modern reinvention of the classic motor court hotel, blending mid-century aesthetics with contemporary luxury. Valencia Hotel Group, in partnership with Sam Mahrouq and Walid Joulani of Division Hotel Management LLC, will build the Caravan Court Property on the site of the former Caravan Motel and Dollar Car Sales. Located on the historic Division Street, the Caravan Court property is poised to become a cornerstone of Arlington's transformation and revitalization efforts.

Valencia Hotel Collection (VHC)
Arlington, Texas, United States
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Loews Hotels & Co Tops Off the $550 Million, 888-room Loews Arlington Hotel and Arlington Convention Center

Loews Hotels & Co, a wholly owned subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L), today topped off the $550 million Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center and announced the new signature restaurant. Executives from the company were joined by Arlington Mayor Jim Ross, Managing Partner and Majority Owner of the Texas Rangers Ray Davis, Benjamin Berg, Founder & CEO of Berg Hospitality, along with members of the Arlington City Council and other community and business leaders, to recognize and celebrate this milestone.

Loews
Arlington, Texas, United States
Development Groundbreaking

Loews Hotels & Co Breaks Ground on New $550 Million Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center

Loews Hotels & Co, a wholly owned subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L), has officially broken ground on the new $550 million Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center. Executives from the company were joined by Arlington Mayor Jim Ross, former Mayor Jeff Williams, Chairman & Managing Partner of the Texas Rangers Ray Davis, The Cordish Companies' Director of Communications, Cari Furman, along with members of the Arlington City Council and other community and business leaders, to recognize and celebrate this milestone.

Loews
Arlington, Texas, United States
Development Opening

Fairfield by Marriott Hotel to Open in Arlington, Texas

The 110-room Fairfield by Marriott hotel in Arlington, Texas is scheduled to open this Monday, February 10 with a new décor that provides guests with a feeling of warmth and calm while traveling. Located at 4251 South Collins Street, the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dallas Arlington South will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Chase Hospitality LLC of Irving, Texas. General Manager Maritza McGee, Director of Sales Pamela Barnhill and Assistant General Manager Nathan Hall lead the management team at the property for Chase Hospitality.

Fairfield Inn & Suites®
Arlington, Texas, United States
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Pipeline: Loews Arlington Hotel & Arlington Convention Center

New York hospitality company Loews Hotels & Co will bring a second hotel to Arlington. The $550 million Loews Arlington Hotel will be located across from Live! by Loews - Arlington, TX, on the current Texas Rangers' Lot J parking lot. This new addition marks the largest investment the company has made to date, outside of Orlando, Florida, where Loews operates and owns (50%) soon-to-be eight hotels as a joint venture with Comcast NBC Universal. Loews Arlington will feature 888 guestrooms, 216,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space, 1,500-space parking garage, two restaurants with outdoor terraces, two bars, a grab-and-go coffee shop, 8,000-square-foot pool with 18 cabanas, Loews Loves Families Kids Club, fitness center and a spa with six treatment rooms. Loews Hotels & Co has been a leader in the hotel industry for more than 70 years, offering distinctive experiences to its guests, for business, group, leisure and family travelers.

Loews
Arlington, Texas, United States
Development Opening

Owned and Managed by Whitestone Hospitality, Aloft Dallas Arlington Entertainment District Opens in The Village at Ballpark

Aloft Hotels, Marriott International's innovation incubator brand, built with a forward-looking lens and the infrastructure to experiment with emerging technologies, announced the opening of the Aloft Dallas Arlington Entertainment District. The 136-room hotel located at 2140 East Lamar Boulevard will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Whitestone Hospitality of Irving, Texas.

Aloft
Arlington, Texas, United States
Development Pipeline

Vision Unveiled For $150 Million Flagship Hotel At Texas Live!

Loews Hotels & Co., The Cordish Companies, and the Texas Rangers announced their vision today for the hotel and convention center at Texas Live!, the $250 million world-class dining, entertainment and hospitality destination being developed in partnership between The Cordish Companies, Texas Rangers and City of Arlington in Arlington, TX. The new $150 million flagship hotel, Live! by Loews – Arlington, TX, will be the first of its kind in the country, providing guests an unprecedented upscale experience that blends sports and entertainment with first-class hospitality and superior amenities. Texas Live!, anchored by Live! by Loews, is a part of a $4 billion vision for the Arlington Entertainment District that includes the Rangers new $1 billion ballpark and preservation of Globe Life Park. Ideally positioned between the Texas Rangers' Globe Life Park and the Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium, the project will become a resort-style destination for sports fans, visitors, and families, as well as a spectacular location for meetings, special events and conventions.

Loews
Arlington, Texas, United States