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"She's Back!" The Newbury Boston, A New Luxury Hotel By Highgate, Is Open

The Newbury Boston, the year's most highly anticipated luxury hotel destination, will officially open its doors on May 18, 2021. Located at One Newbury Street in the historic Back Bay, this debut follows a complete reimagining and restoration of the iconic property by Highgate, a leading real estate and hospitality management company. The hotel's opening will highlight the talents of some of the world's most celebrated and recognized design teams and architects as a continuing love letter to the City of Boston and coincides with the property's 94th anniversary. Major Food Group, renowned for its culinary and experiential offerings, will bring its creative palette and flair to The Newbury's substantial food and beverage offerings.

Kristina Liburd has been appointed as Vice Chair USA at Raizup USA

The viageur CEO, attorney and Founder of the  Black Startup Collective, Kristina Liburd has been appointed Vice Chair USA at Raizup earlier this month. She aims to aid others in opening its eyes beyond the confines of their immediate space and seeing and understanding others from different cultures and backgrounds.The US leadership team cannot wait to provide the space for members to discuss and develop the ongoing rebuilding of the travel and hospitality industry and how we can better ourselves for the future.The local team starts two months after the launch of the new Raizup platform (formerly WHTT) with the mission to increase the success and engagement in the workplace for women and other underrepresented groups, and to enable organisations to attract, develop and retain potential diverse talent, nurtured by a powerful community.Local leaders are Tiffany Gupta, Bianca Porto Barga, Stefania Picheca, and Andrea Aguilar.The fantastic U.S.-based team supports individual members as well as companies, non-profit organisations, associations, educational institutions and networks in exploring personal and professional development in the travel ecosystem locally.Raizup now welcomes individual members as well as organisations, non-profits, associations, community initiatives and networks on weraizup.comI rise up. You rise up. #weraizup

Dual-Branded Hampton By Hilton And Homewood Suites By Hilton Hotel Opens In Boston’s Seaport District

Travelers visiting Boston's vibrant Seaport District now have access to two award-winning Hilton brands under one roof. Hampton Inn by Hilton Boston Seaport and Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Seaport opened the doors of its brand-new waterfront hotel and is the largest dual-branded Hampton by Hilton and Homewood Suites by Hilton property.

Claremont Companies Opens 174-Room Hilton Garden Inn In Brookline, Massachusetts

Claremont Companies announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Boston Brookline. Located at 700 Brookline Avenue, this new 10-story, 174-room, all glass exterior Brookline landmark hotel was designed by world renowned CambridgeSeven architects and built by Callahan Construction. The opening marks Claremont Companies' eighth hotel developed in Massachusetts and 20th overall.

Stonebridge Companies Opens Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Watertown Boston

Boylston Properties and Stonebridge Companies today announced that the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton™ Watertown Boston is now open and welcoming guests at the brand new hotel in the heart of Arsenal Yards. The property is operating as a Hilton franchise, owned by a joint venture of Boylston Properties and the Stonebridge Companies, and managed by Stonebridge Companies. The hotel staff and development team will invite a small group of constituents to a private "virtual ribbon-cutting" on March 1, and encourages all interested guests and visitors to contact or stop by the hotel for a socially-distanced tour of the beautifully designed property.

Lafrance Hospitality Opens New TownePlace Suites by Marriott Fall River Westport in Massachusetts

Marriott International's TownePlace Suites by Marriott Fall River Westport is now open for business. The new 90-room all-suite hotel is built for travelers looking for an effortless and friendly place where they can settle-in, keep their routine, and easily connect to the local area. Located at 41 Old Bedford Rd. immediately off Interstate 195, the hotel is driving distance to Boston, Plymouth, Cape Cod, Newport, and Providence. The hotel is also home to the new state-of-the-art corporate office for Lafrance Hospitality, who owns and manages the TownePlace Suites in addition to several other hotels, restaurants, and venues across New England and Florida.

Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport District Celebrates Official Opening

Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport District opened its doors today, becoming the fourth Hyatt Place hotel in the Boston area. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand's intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, including free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings, in addition to a curated art collection. Located just steps away from Boston's Harbor waterfront, the 297-room Hyatt Place hotel is a collaborative effort with McWHINNEY, a national real estate investment and development firm. The project's design team included local architect, Arrowstreet and interior design group, Group One Partners. Hyatt will serve as the hotel's operator.

Hyatt Unveils Miraval Berkshires and Wyndhurst Manor & Club

oday, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the introduction of the internationally acclaimed Miraval spa and wellness brand to Lenox, Mass., with the opening of Miraval Berkshires. This opening marks the Miraval brand's third property, joining its original location in Tucson, Ariz. - celebrating its 25th anniversary this year - and second location in Austin, Texas, which opened in February 2019. On the same property as Miraval Berkshires, Hyatt simultaneously introduces Wyndhurst Manor & Club, a Destination Hotel, with a focus on the Berkshires' rich culture and history. Both resorts sit atop 380 protected acres and offer a diverse range of year-round programming that encourages guests to celebrate the changing New England seasons.

Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club Completes $5.5 Million Renovation of Britterige Villas

Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club has completed renovations to its collection of 116 one-bedroom Britterige Villas. The $5.5 million overhaul provides travelers with a modern yet casual retreat, infused with elements reflective of the Cape's coastal setting. The 20 Lower Level Britterige Villas were refreshed with a top-to-bottom paint job and enhanced furnishings, while the remaining 96 Britterige Villas, including the signature Britterige Blueberry Pond Villa, received full-scale renovations that touched every corner of the 750 sq. ft. villas, including new carpet, furnishings, kitchenette, décor and fixtures.

Life House and Blue Flag Announce New Hotel in Nantucket with Summer Opening

Life House, a lifestyle hotel brand with projects underway in Miami, Denver, Brooklyn, and Chattanooga, announced its newest hotel today: Life House, Nantucket. Blue Flag Partners, a Boston-based investor and developer, acquired the historic Century House on Cliff Road in January, and hired Life House to re-design and operate the hotel. Life House, Nantucket will be the brand's first hotel to open in the Northeast, with additional forthcoming projects in the region to be announced soon.

PROCON Nears Completion of Dual-Branded Hotel, Revere MA

PROCON is in the last stretch of work on a 79,350 SF Staybridge Suites/Holiday Inn Express dual-branded hotel at 245 Revere Beach Parkway in Revere. Long term partners XSS Hotels and PROCON of Manchester, NH teamed up again as the developer, architect, and construction manager, respectively. Portsmouth, NH based Colwen Hotel Management is providing comprehensive management services. The new hotel is only two minutes from the beach, 3.2 miles from Boston-Logan International Airport, and less than 10 minutes from Boston.