British hospitality company IHG will roll out its upper-upscale boutique hotel brand to Minnesota’s largest city following the renovation of an existing property.
Americas
Project of the Week: Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ, Maryland
This 244-key newbuild hotel on the East Coast forms part of a major mixed-use development that also features Marriott International’s much-anticipated future headquarters.
New York City welcomes first Motto by Hilton hotel
Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea, a 42-storey newbuild designed by Stonehill Taylor, is the Virginia-headquartered hospitality company’s inaugural lifestyle hotel in the Big Apple.
McKibbon Hospitality celebrates year of growth as Covid recovery continues
The hotel management company added an impressive 19 properties to its management portfolio in 2021, increasing its presence in key markets across Florida, Georgia and Virginia.
JW Marriott reveals São Paulo hotel plans
Marriott International has struck a deal to bring its prestigious luxury brand to South America’s largest city by converting an existing property in São Paulo’s new financial district.
Philip Mahoney named VP of F&B for Accor
Accor has appointed the experienced hospitality professional to drive its F&B strategy across India, the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, putting food and drink at the heart of every hotel.
Residence Inn hits the ground running at Florida sports campus
A team that includes BRPH, David Nelson Construction, Development Ventures Group and Mainsail Lodging & Development has opened a 128-room hotel in the Sunshine State.
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Brand overview: Moxy set to make a big impression in Europe [Infographic]
The continent accounts for half of all hotel development activity at Marriott International’s fun lifestyle brand, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database.
Radisson Hotel Philadelphia showcases multimillion-dollar makeover
A prominent hotel in the City of Brotherly Love has completed a top-to-toe renovation, which involved remodelling its rooms and introducing a new open-concept lobby area.
New Disney World hotel to open this year
An Official Walt Disney World Hotel in the Sunshine State, which is currently under construction, has started accepting reservations from October 2022 onwards.
AC Hotels opens in St Louis after US$44 million build
Featuring interiors by DLR Group, the 192-room AC Hotel St Louis Central West End combines European-inspired motifs with natural materials like wood, leather and marble.
Project of the Week: Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami
The 100-storey Waldorf Astoria-branded scheme, made up of nine stacked glass cubes overlooking Biscayne Bay, has scooped our much-coveted Project of the Week title.
The big interview: Dimitris Manikis, president, EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
In an exclusive chat, Manikis sits down with our editor-in-chief Richard Frost to discuss how the world’s largest hotel franchising company is responding to the Covid crisis.
Cambria Hotels opens fifth Californian property
The prolific upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International has expanded its Golden State footprint with the launch of the 125-key Cambria Hotel Calabasas.
Hilton debuts dual-branded hotel on historic Indianapolis site
Hampton Inn by Hilton and Homewood Suites by Hilton have opened schemes in Indiana’s state capital, with the main seven-storey building sitting alongside a beautiful 19th-century church.
Cambria Hotels breaks ground on Niagara Falls development
Construction work for the 120-room Cambria Hotel Niagara Falls has begun following a ceremony attended by representatives of Choice Hotels International and Plati Niagara.
Dual-branded hotel launches in Miami’s Brickell neighbourhood
This striking 22-storey scheme – home to the AC Hotels and Element brands – features an outdoor rooftop pool that seems tailor-made for the Sunshine State.
Stephane Zaharia joins Luxury Hotel Advisors
The boutique advisory and acquisitions firm has hired Zaharia, who has more than 25 years’ hospitality experience, as managing director of its Caribbean and Latin American region.
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Brand overview: APAC accounts for half of new Hilton schemes [Infographic]
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that the Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand is expanding rapidly worldwide, with the APAC region proving particularly attractive.
Sam Grabush named COO of Schulte Hospitality Group
The hotel management and development company has appointed a high-profile figure who previously worked for Highgate Hotels and Hilton Worldwide to its executive leadership team.
Dream Hotel Group to create eye-popping flagship in downtown Miami
The hotel brand and management company has revealed plans to launch a 165-key property in the Sunshine State, complete with a private marina capable of hosting guests’ megayachts.
Hyatt Centric opens in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighbourhood
Designed by Sawyer & Company in collaboration with The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry, the new Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta boasts 218 guestrooms and two chef-led dining concepts.
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Country overview: US hotel development fuelled by New York, LA and Miami [Infographic]
Almost 250,000 rooms will open across the US in the coming years, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, helped by rapid growth in three of its biggest cities.
Project of the Week: Park Hyatt Los Cabos, Mexico
The luxurious Park Hyatt brand’s forthcoming hotel-and-residences scheme on the Baja California Peninsula has deservedly won our latest Project of the Week title.
Newbuild Riu Plaza hotel lined up for prominent Chicago site
RIU Hotels & Resorts has snapped up a well-located plot in the heart of the Windy City with a view to creating a four-star property with a showstopping sky bar on the 26th floor.
Thompson Buckhead now welcoming guests in Atlanta
Brought to life by a team that includes Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio and Studio 11 Design, the new Thompson Buckhead blends romanticism with mid-century minimalism.
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January 2022 overview: London is world’s most active hotel market [Infographic]
More hotel schemes will open in the UK capital than in any other city across the globe this month, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database.
Design concept: Claridge House, Chicago
The conversion of a Hotel Indigo-branded property into a refined lifestyle hotel following a US$9 million renovation programme is the focus of our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive.
Fort Lauderdale beach resort embarks upon new era
HVMG has taken over management of a Marriott resort in southern Florida, which will undergo major renovation work following its acquisition by Key International and WREI.
New Hyatt Place hotel lands in Virginia
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the debut of a 119-key property operated by Olympia Hotel Management in Harrisonburg, which offers impressive views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Country overview: 34 hotels on the cards in Colombia [Infographic]
According to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, 34 projects are in the works across Colombia, with 2023 set to see the largest number of completions.
Design showcase: Top five designs with screens
We examine hotels in New York City, Shanghai, Tokyo and beyond that cleverly use screens to break up large internal spaces in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive.
2022 hotlist: Radisson Hotel Group’s top three openings
Our data indicates Radisson has 87 projects and 16,730 rooms due to go live next year – here, we take a closer look at the teams behind a trio of our favourite schemes.
World’s second largest Hyatt Place scheme opens in New York
A 510-key, 45-storey hotel has made its debut, sporting a stylish design that’s inspired by the hip Chelsea neighbourhood on the west side of Manhattan.
CoralTree to manage Hyatt Regency hotel in California
An upper-upscale scheme located within one of the world’s most important wine regions has become the latest addition to CoralTree Hospitality’s growing portfolio.
Bristol Panama joins Registry Collection Hotels
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has revealed that a Panama City property with 125 bedrooms and 48 executive residences has become the second member of its new luxury brand.
Cambria Hotels comes to Kentucky with Louisville launch
Showcasing a fun aesthetic inspired by bourbon and horse racing, a new 128-room hotel owned by O’Reilly Hospitality Management has become the toast of the Bluegrass State.
2022 hotlist: Americas’ top three openings
Our data shows 618 hotels and 118,101 rooms will launch across North America, the Caribbean, Central America and South America in 2022 – including these standout schemes.
Stylish Voco hotel opens in the Big Apple
Showcasing design by Blackney Hayes Architects, Voco Times Square South enables travellers to escape from the frenetic pace of Midtown Manhattan by relaxing on its quiet outdoor terrace.
Sofitel debuts first luxury beach resort in Colombia
Accor has announced the opening of its third Sofitel-branded property in the country, complete with unbeatable Caribbean views and a nursery cultivating native plant species.
Design showcase: Top five fireplaces
Our ongoing partnership with TOPHOTELDESIGN considers hotels in London, Amsterdam, Los Cabos and elsewhere that make the most of man’s innate fascination with fire.
2022 hotlist: Accor’s top three openings
Accor has 161 hotel projects and 35,161 rooms scheduled to launch next year, including this trio of eye-catching schemes involving the Softel, SO/ and MGallery brands.
Top 20 most-read stories of 2021: Hotel development shows signs of recovery
Our most-read stories of 2021 roundup spans the demise of Wilson Associates, the standout schemes in Marriott International’s pipeline and the creation of a luxury resort in the Balkans.
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Brand overview: Marriott has 121 properties in the pipeline [Infographic]
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that Marriott Hotels & Resorts will significantly expand its presence across APAC and North America in the years ahead.
Montana airport hotel development takes major step forward
Construction work has now started on a 120-room Even Hotels-branded property next to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport in Montana.
MGallery dips its toe into Uruguay
The Estúdio Penha-designed Hotel Costanero Montevideo MGallery, which boasts superb views of the Río de la Plata, has become the collection brand’s first outpost in the country.
2022 hotlist: Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s top three openings
The Chicago-based hospitality company will open 96 properties and 19,778 rooms in 2022, our researchers report, including these exciting projects in Japan, Tennessee and Malaysia.
Club Med Québec Charlevoix opens its doors
The resort specialist has pledged to provide a “year-round mountain vacation experience” at the Lemaymichaud-designed scheme – and outlined plans to launch a new project in Utah.
Project of the Week: Benson Hotel and Faculty Club, Aurora, Colorado
A highly anticipated boutique property currently taking shape in the Centennial State, Benson Hotel and Faculty Club has scooped our latest Project of the Week title.
Four Seasons scheme in Fort Lauderdale eyes March 2022 opening
Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale, showcasing the work of Kobi Karp, Tara Bernerd, Martin Brudnizki and Fernando Wong, is now accepting reservations from March onwards.
Design showcase: Top five futuristic designs
For our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we consider how designers cleverly combine sci-fi and retro aesthetics to boldly go where no hospitality schemes have gone before.
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December 2021 overview: 400 hotels due to open worldwide [Infographic]
A look through the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that 2021 will end with a host of big launches, especially in the rapidly expanding APAC region.
Dual-branded Hilton hotel launches in Colorado
Tharaldson Hospitality Management has launched a 228-room complex associated with two of Hilton Worldwide’s most prolific brands in the heart of the Centennial State.
2022 hotlist: IHG’s top three openings
IHG will launch 172 hotel schemes with 36,478 guestrooms next year, according to our data, including a trio of eye-catching InterContinental, Six Senses and Kimpton projects.
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IHG strikes deal to open first Hotel Indigo in Minneapolis
British hospitality company IHG will roll out its upper-upscale boutique hotel brand to Minnesota’s largest city following the renovation of an existing property.
Project of the Week: Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ, Maryland
This 244-key newbuild hotel on the East Coast forms part of a major mixed-use development that also features Marriott International’s much-anticipated future headquarters.
New York City welcomes first Motto by Hilton hotel
Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea, a 42-storey newbuild designed by Stonehill Taylor, is the Virginia-headquartered hospitality company’s inaugural lifestyle hotel in the Big Apple.
McKibbon Hospitality celebrates year of growth as Covid recovery continues
The hotel management company added an impressive 19 properties to its management portfolio in 2021, increasing its presence in key markets across Florida, Georgia and Virginia.
Philip Mahoney named VP of F&B for Accor
Accor has appointed the experienced hospitality professional to drive its F&B strategy across India, the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, putting food and drink at the heart of every hotel.
Residence Inn hits the ground running at Florida sports campus
A team that includes BRPH, David Nelson Construction, Development Ventures Group and Mainsail Lodging & Development has opened a 128-room hotel in the Sunshine State.
Brand overview: Moxy set to make a big impression in Europe [Infographic]
The continent accounts for half of all hotel development activity at Marriott International’s fun lifestyle brand, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database.
Radisson Hotel Philadelphia showcases multimillion-dollar makeover
A prominent hotel in the City of Brotherly Love has completed a top-to-toe renovation, which involved remodelling its rooms and introducing a new open-concept lobby area.
New Disney World hotel to open this year
An Official Walt Disney World Hotel in the Sunshine State, which is currently under construction, has started accepting reservations from October 2022 onwards.
AC Hotels opens in St Louis after US$44 million build
Featuring interiors by DLR Group, the 192-room AC Hotel St Louis Central West End combines European-inspired motifs with natural materials like wood, leather and marble.
Project of the Week: Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami
The 100-storey Waldorf Astoria-branded scheme, made up of nine stacked glass cubes overlooking Biscayne Bay, has scooped our much-coveted Project of the Week title.
The big interview: Dimitris Manikis, president, EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
In an exclusive chat, Manikis sits down with our editor-in-chief Richard Frost to discuss how the world’s largest hotel franchising company is responding to the Covid crisis.
Cambria Hotels opens fifth Californian property
The prolific upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International has expanded its Golden State footprint with the launch of the 125-key Cambria Hotel Calabasas.
Hilton debuts dual-branded hotel on historic Indianapolis site
Hampton Inn by Hilton and Homewood Suites by Hilton have opened schemes in Indiana’s state capital, with the main seven-storey building sitting alongside a beautiful 19th-century church.
Cambria Hotels breaks ground on Niagara Falls development
Construction work for the 120-room Cambria Hotel Niagara Falls has begun following a ceremony attended by representatives of Choice Hotels International and Plati Niagara.
Dual-branded hotel launches in Miami’s Brickell neighbourhood
This striking 22-storey scheme – home to the AC Hotels and Element brands – features an outdoor rooftop pool that seems tailor-made for the Sunshine State.
Stephane Zaharia joins Luxury Hotel Advisors
The boutique advisory and acquisitions firm has hired Zaharia, who has more than 25 years’ hospitality experience, as managing director of its Caribbean and Latin American region.
Brand overview: APAC accounts for half of new Hilton schemes [Infographic]
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that the Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand is expanding rapidly worldwide, with the APAC region proving particularly attractive.
Sam Grabush named COO of Schulte Hospitality Group
The hotel management and development company has appointed a high-profile figure who previously worked for Highgate Hotels and Hilton Worldwide to its executive leadership team.
Dream Hotel Group to create eye-popping flagship in downtown Miami
The hotel brand and management company has revealed plans to launch a 165-key property in the Sunshine State, complete with a private marina capable of hosting guests’ megayachts.
Hyatt Centric opens in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighbourhood
Designed by Sawyer & Company in collaboration with The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry, the new Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta boasts 218 guestrooms and two chef-led dining concepts.
Country overview: US hotel development fuelled by New York, LA and Miami [Infographic]
Almost 250,000 rooms will open across the US in the coming years, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, helped by rapid growth in three of its biggest cities.
Project of the Week: Park Hyatt Los Cabos, Mexico
The luxurious Park Hyatt brand’s forthcoming hotel-and-residences scheme on the Baja California Peninsula has deservedly won our latest Project of the Week title.
Newbuild Riu Plaza hotel lined up for prominent Chicago site
RIU Hotels & Resorts has snapped up a well-located plot in the heart of the Windy City with a view to creating a four-star property with a showstopping sky bar on the 26th floor.
