Backed by strategic investors GIC and APG Investments, the owner-operator hotel and lifestyle brand currently has 31 properties worldwide in key urban core locations in metropolitan cities, including 20 locations across the U.S.
avid hotels - part of IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 destinations across 19 brands - today announced the opening of its first New York property in Brooklyn. Operating under the ownership of SUNSHINE BROOKLYN LLC, avid hotel Brooklyn - Dyker Heights is one of many new-to-market avid hotels opening this year.
InterContinental® New York Barclay Hotel (Known as The Barclay), owned by 111 East 48th Street Holdings, LLC and managed by IHG, has announced the appointment of Sofia Vandaele as Regional Director of Operations, Luxury & Lifestyle, NYC. In her new role, she will helm the luxury brand's strategic direction and brand awareness for both InterContinental® New York Barclay and InterContinental® Times Square.
Today, Arlo Hotels, the independent lifestyle hotel brand with properties in New York, Chicago and Miami, announces the official grand opening of Arlo Williamsburg. Located in the heart of Brooklyn, the property is Arlo Hotels' fourth property in New York, joining Manhattan locations Arlo SoHo, Arlo NoMad and Arlo Midtown. The property is owned by Quadrum Global, an integrated development, investment management and advisory group focused on real estate opportunities.
Rick Corcoran has been named General Manager of the Forbes Five Star AAA Five Diamond Baccarat Hotel New York. In this new role, Corcoran oversees the day-to-day operation of the flagship hotel which reimagined the elegance and perfection of the legendary French crystal maker into a luxury lifestyle hospitality brand when it opened in March of 2015.
LuxUrban Hotels Inc. ("LuxUrban" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: LUXH), which utilizes an asset-light business model to lease entire hotels on a long-term basis and rent out hotel rooms in these properties in key major metropolitan cities, announced today that the Blakely Hotel in New York City has been re-branded as "The Blakely by LuxUrban, Trademark Collection® by Wyndham." The Blakely is the first LuxUrban property to integrate under the Wyndham Hotels & Resorts ("Wyndham") brand family and join the world's largest hotel franchisor.
Part of a nearly 2000‑room addition across multiple Hilton brands, Motto by Hilton New York City Times Square expands the brand essence of flexible design and local vibe with its second lifestyle hotel in the epicenter of New York City.
The Fifth Avenue Hotel is delighted to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Mullins as Managing Director for the hotel, and Chief Operating Officer of Flâneur Hospitality. Bringing over three decades of experience in the luxury hospitality sector, Elizabeth is a respected leader who will oversee all hotel operations, as well as leadership of Flâneur Hospitality.
voco Fiorello - LaGuardia East marks IHG Hotels & Resorts' fourth voco hotel in New York.
MCR — the country's 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator — has acquired the iconic Gramercy Park Hotel in New York City. MORSE Development, which developed the experiential TWA Hotel at New York City's JFK Airport, will bring back the magic and glamour of the five-star hotel, which has been closed since 2020. An extensive renovation will revitalize the lobby, the first-floor restaurants and bars, and the hotel's 197 guestrooms and suites. The spectacular 7,000-square-foot rooftop bar — the only venue with a view of the exclusive Gramercy Park — will also receive a full restoration.
A decade ago, hotelier Alex Ohebshalom returned to New York after a year-long solo backpacking trip around the world. Back in his hometown, Ohebshalom eventually channeled his curiosity for travel and design into The Fifth Avenue Hotel, which opens to visitors this fall.
Colliers (NASDAQ and TSX: CIGI), the leading global commercial real estate services firm, announces it has hired Marc Johnson as an Analyst to join the firm's rapidly growing Hospitality Practice group.
Delta Hotels by Marriott®, part of Marriott Bonvoy®'s global portfolio of 31 extraordinary hotel brands, continues to grow its global footprint with its first hotel in New York City. Boasting unrivaled views of the inspiring city lights and offering a blend of sophistication and comfort, the new Delta Hotels by Marriott New York Times Square aims to bring the brand's 'Simple Made Perfect' mantra to the bustling metropolis.
Hilton announced today the opening of the 661-room Tempo by Hilton Times Square, the first hotel from Hilton's newest stylish and contemporary lifestyle brand.
Located in North Brooklyn, with Manhattan just over the bridge, The Williamsburg Hotel stands at the nexus of history and history in the making. A 2022 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice winner, the eight-story hotel designed by London-based design firm Michaelis Boyd (Babington House UK, Soho House Berlin) perfectly combines the neighborhood's eclectic style with unmatched service and panache. All guest rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows and are richly tiled and textured with authentic reclaimed materials. From dining at the property's namesake restaurant or sipping cocktails at the Lobby Bar, Mirror Bars or Water Tower Bar to taking a dip at the Rooftop Bar Pool, guests can enjoy a variety of social experiences at the hotel.
Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC announced the appointment of Chef Jorge Dionicio as the new Executive Sushi Chef of Saishin, the rooftop omakase concept at the iconic Gansevoort Rooftop.
This August, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) will open Motto by Hilton New York City Times Square, the second hotel from the Motto by Hilton brand in New York City. The 400-room tower is in the heart of Manhattan's famed Times Square neighborhood, offering an immersive and authentic affair under the lights of Broadway.
JW Marriott Essex House New York today announces the debut of its Central Park Suite Collection, three stunning luxury suites that pay homage to the hotel's iconic front lawn: Central Park. Designed by Whitespace Interiors, each fully reimagined suite tells a distinct story through design, artwork and other touches inspired by personalities who helped shape the cultural landscape of New York City since the hotel opened 1931. With breathtaking views, thoughtful amenities and an inspiring collection of art, the Central Park Suite Collection continues JW Marriott's tradition of a mindful approach to luxury where guests can find balance in body, mind, and spirit.
Sonder Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SOND; "Sonder"), a leading next-generation hospitality company that is redefining the guest experience through technology and design, has partnered with Kalimian Equities to manage and operate the newly constructed property at 139 Orchard as The Merchant.
AKA, a global leader and innovator in luxury hospitality, is pleased to announce the appointment of T. Blake Danner as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Danner's extensive background in sales and management will be instrumental in continuing to develop and grow the reputable AKA brand, which pioneered the luxury hotel residence sector and is now evolving the hotel category to deliver the World's Most Livable Hotels®.