Groundbreakings

Virgin Hotels New Orleans Breaks Ground

Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, marks a new milestone as Virgin Hotels breaks ground with The Buccini/Pollin Group on Virgin Hotels New Orleans. Today's groundbreaking ceremony marks Virgin Hotels' seventh property, behind the current locations open in Chicago and San Francisco, the soon-to-open Virgin Hotels Dallas, and under construction Virgin Hotels Nashville, Virgin Hotels New York, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and Virgin Hotels Edinburgh. Virgin Hotels New Orleans is slated to open its doors in 2021.

US Expansion Continues: My Place Hotel – Plainfield, IN Breaks Ground!

My Place Hotels of America is excited to announce Plainfield will soon be home to Indiana's first My Place Hotel. Plainfield Town Council President Robin Brandgard, Plainfield Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Brad Dubois, along with chamber members, ambassadors, and Plainfield community members gathered alongside the owners, management, and My Place Hotels representatives to celebrate the groundbreaking on site.

Birchington to Break Ground on 247-Room Holiday Inn Express in Washington, DC’s Mount Vernon Triangle Neighborhood

A 247-room Holiday Inn Express hotel will break ground this month in Washington, DC's Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood. Birchington LLC, owned by Habte Sequar, closed on a construction loan from Atlanta-based Stonehill Strategic Capital to commence construction on the $93 million project.

The Kessler Collection Officially Breaks Ground on Grand Bohemian Hotel Greenville

The Kessler Collection, a portfolio of nine passionately created and artistically inspired boutique hotels and restaurants, officially broke ground on the highly anticipated Grand Bohemian Hotel Greenville. During the groundbreaking ceremony, local dignitaries including Mayor Knox White and interim city manager and director of economic development, Nancy Whitworth, and key executives from The Kessler Collection recognized the dedication and vision for the project. Key development partners area vice president of full service franchise of Marriott International, Richard Veilleux, vice president of Hunt Construction, Jeff Clemens, and design principal of Sottile & Sottile and former dean of the School of Building Arts at SCAD, Christian Sottile, were also in attendance.

R.D. Olson Breaks Ground on AC Hotel Wailea on the Southside of Maui County

R.D. Olson Construction, an award-winning general contracting firm in California, today announced the ground-up construction of AC Hotel Wailea, a 70,000-square-foot, four-story estate hotel located on the southside of Maui County in Wailea. Situated on a three-acre lot, the 110-room hotel will include one-bedroom suites and studio options, a business center, fitness area and infinity-edge pool complete with a poolside tiki bar and cabanas.

Get Fresh With A Resort Condo In Mammoth, California

YOTELPAD Mammoth, the brand's third U.S. location following the successful launches of Park City and Miami, is slated to break ground in Summer 2019. YOTELPAD Mammoth offers future guests and buyers the opportunity to stay and live within walking distance of the gondola and The Village at Mammoth, a four-season destination, and one of the country's top ski resorts with one of the longest ski seasons in North America.

OTO Development Breaks Ground on Hyatt Place National Harbor

OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, has broken ground on Hyatt Place National Harbor. Slated to open in late 2020, the seven-story waterfront hotel will be the first Hyatt-branded property in Prince George's County, Maryland. It's the latest hospitality addition to National Harbor, a 350-acre destination on the banks of the Potomac River with a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities.

US Expansion Continues: My Place Hotel – Carson City, NV Breaks Ground!

My Place Hotels of America is pleased to announce Carson City will soon be home to Nevada's second My Place Hotel. Carson City Mayor, Bob Crowell, Amy Sutherland of Carson Tahoe Health Community Foundation, along with Carson City Culture & Tourism Association (CCCTA) and a host of community leaders gathered alongside the owners, management and My Place Hotels representatives to celebrate the groundbreaking today.

RAR Hospitality to Debut The Monsaraz, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Southern California based RAR Hospitality, a full-spectrum hospitality management firm, has recently broken ground on the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton property in San Diego, The Monsaraz - set to open in summer 2020. Tapestry Collection by Hilton added 14 hotels to its portfolio of modern, stylish hotels in 2018 and has another 45 in its global pipeline (as of Q4 2018), including eight additional California properties. The development is a partnership with local development firm Alliance Development, who brings a wealth of knowledge to the team.

Hyatt Announces Hyatt Centric Brand Growth in the U.S. with New Hotel Planned for Memphis

The 227-room Hyatt Centric Beale Street will be developed through a joint venture between affiliates of Hyatt and Carlisle Hotels, Inc. The hotel will be developed within Carlisle's One Beale Street mixed-use project, to be located at the intersection of Beale Street and Front Street, just one block east of the Mississippi River and Riverside Drive. In addition to 227 guestrooms, Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis will feature a rooftop lounge, offering breathtaking views of the city's skyline and Mississippi River, as well as a ground floor lobby containing the hotel restaurant, bar and fitness center. Just off the lobby, guests will also enjoy an open-air courtyard with an outdoor swimming pool and fire pit, plus more than 14,000 square feet of meeting and event space located on the other side of the courtyard within the historic Wm. C. Ellis & Sons Ironworks and Machine Shop. Hotel construction is slated to begin in the second quarter of 2019, with an anticipated opening date by the end of 2020. Local Memphis design house, HBG Design, has been engaged for the hotel project.

Hyatt Announces Hyatt Centric Brand Growth in the U.S. with New Hotel Planned for Austin

The 233-room Hyatt Centric hotel in downtown Austin will be a new build, wholly owned by Hyatt. Centrally located on Congress Street, the hotel is expected to open in mid-2020 and will be near the State of Texas capitol building. A passionate team with local expertise will recommend to guests shareworthy experiences all along Congress Street, a must-stroll for visitors and locals alike.

Hyatt Announces Hyatt Centric Brand Growth in the U.S. with New Hotel Planned for Nashville

Hyatt announced a joint venture with C. B. Ragland of Nashville to develop Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville, a 252-room new build with a restaurant, bar, amenity deck with a rooftop pool, 4,500 square feet of meeting and event space and 4,000 square feet of leasable retail space. Expected to open in Q2 2021, the hotel will be managed by Hyatt. Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville will be located within the entertainment district of Music City, one block from Ascend Amphitheater, three blocks south of the city's famed lower Broadway and four blocks from Bridgestone Arena and Nissan Stadium. Adventurous guests will be within walking distance of the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Tennessee Performing Arts Center and the Ryman Auditorium.

Cambria Hotel Planned for Detroit

Located at 600 W. Lafayette Boulevard, the new 154-room Cambria Hotel in Detroit will be in a bustling downtown neighborhood that has played a vital role in the city's ongoing renaissance. Just a short drive away, guests can easily travel to many national corporate headquarters, including Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, and Quicken Loans. The hotel's proximity to Wayne State University, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit Medical Center, and Tech Town, Detroit's urban technology and research center, will make it an easy choice when selecting lodging in the Detroit area. Nearby attractions also include the Cobo Center, Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park, Ford Field, and various museums, breweries, and restaurants.

Cambria Hotel Planned for Portland, Maine

The new, 102-room Cambria Hotel in Portland, Maine will be the brand's first hotel in the state. Situated at 86 Newbury St. on the highly sought-after "Peninsula" of Portland, the hotel joins the historic seacoast town with a thriving port and vibrant business community. It is within walking distance to Downtown Portland's numerous local attractions, such as The Portland Museum of Art and the Old Port, alongside fine dining, breweries, live entertainment, and shopping.

Canopy by Hilton Says Hello to Portland, Maine

Fathom Companies and Hilton's (NYSE:HLT) lifestyle brand Canopy by Hilton today announced opening plans for Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront, slated for spring 2021. Located on the corner of Center and Commercial Streets in Portland, Maine's Old Port neighborhood, the 135-room hotel will be situated on one of the last remaining buildable lots. The property will also be home to an indoor/outdoor rooftop bar and restaurant overlooking Casco Bay, a first for the New England coastal city.

Chartwell Hospitality Breaks Ground on SpringHill Suites at McEwen Northside Near Downtown Franklin, Tennessee

Chartwell Hospitality LLC, an integrated hotel operations and development company, announced the groundbreaking of the 150-room SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Franklin's Cool Springs neighborhood. The property is the hotel component of McEwen Northside, a thoughtfully planned walkable mixed-use project to include retail offerings, office space and multi-family residences. Construction on the all-suite hotel is expected to be completed by spring 2020.

R.D. Olson Breaks Ground on Dual-Branded Home2 Suites and Hilton Garden Inn Adjacent to Disneyland in Anaheim, California

R.D. Olson Construction, an award-winning general contracting firm commemorating 40 years of building in California this year, announced the groundbreaking on a 223 room, dual-brand hotel in Anaheim. Comprised of a Hilton Garden Inn and Home2 Suites, the 220,000-square foot property is located just two blocks from Disneyland Resort and will feature a host of family friendly amenities.

Four Seasons Hotel And Private Residences Coming To Nashville

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world's leading luxury hospitality company; Congress Group, a Boston-based real estate investment and development firm; and AECOM Capital, the investment arm of AECOM, today announce that a Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences will be coming to downtown Nashville. A groundbreaking for the development, which will be the first Four Seasons in Tennessee, is expected in April 2019.

Margaritaville Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Hotel on Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Margaritaville Holdings, the global lifestyle brand synonymous with fun and escapism, made the official announcement today that a new Margaritaville Hotel broke ground on Jacksonville Beach on March 8th. Located adjacent to the beach on Ocean Front North, the property will feature 202 guestrooms with Margaritaville's casual-luxe design, signature food and beverage concepts, a fitness center, and an outdoor recreation area with a pool and fire pits.

Best Western® Hotels & Resorts Celebrates Groundbreaking of Vib® Hotel in Orlando, Florida

In a groundbreaking ceremony held Tuesday, March 12, Best Western Hotels & Resorts celebrated the arrival of its upscale boutique hotel brand - Vīb - in Orlando, Florida. A perfect reflection of what Best Western offers today's travelers with a stylish design and focus on convenience and technology, Vīb Orlando will bring a fresh look and comfortable amenities to the heart of Central Florida's most popular tourism destination.