The distinct luxury hospitality studio of Perkins Eastman has named Barbara Best-Santos and Colletta Conner as co-managing principals to support its ambitious growth plans.
Americas
Hilton Garden Inn Boston Brookline opens its doors
Real-estate investment, development and management firm Claremont Companies has launched a new CambridgeSeven-designed Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Boston.
Noble to revamp Hilton Garden Inn hotel in the Sunshine State
Noble Investment Group has announced plans to renovate its newly acquired Hilton Garden Inn-branded hotel in Jacksonville, Florida.
El Capitan, a JdV by Hyatt hotel, is now open in California
The newly revived boutique lifestyle hotel in Merced offers 114 stylish guestrooms and three distinctive dining experiences near Yosemite National Park.
Charleston prepares to welcome The Ryder
Designed in collaboration with Cortney Bishop Design and Goff D’Antonio Associates, The Ryder in South Carolina’s largest city will boast 91 rooms and F&B venues helmed by hospitality group Gin & Luck.
Curio Collection unveils new boutique hotel in Alabama
The Valley Hotel, a stylish 129-room property in Homewood, has become the latest addition to Hilton Worldwide’s prestigious Curio Collection portfolio.
Expert’s Voice: Hotel design in a new landscape
In light of the pandemic, Tom Bishop, director and head of project management for Concert, explores whether the hotel design and construction sectors will have to permanently change tack.
Element by Westin brand opens in Nashville
Nashville’s new eco-conscious hotel for extended-stay travellers features the innovative Studio Commons concept, which joins up to four rooms with a shared kitchen and living space.
Brand overview: Radisson Blu to grow by over 15,000 rooms
A look inside the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals the extent of Radisson Blu’s ambitious expansion plans.
Hyatt Place welcomes new hotel in Lone Star State
The 150-key Hyatt Place Fort Worth/TCU hotel has opened its doors next to Texas Christian University’s campus in the heart of Fort Worth.
Mid-century Atlanta gem reimagined by Kimpton
With help from Matthew Goodrich of design firm Goodrich and Ave Bradley, global SVP of design at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, a 1950s scheme in Georgia’s capital has been transformed into a stylish hotel.
The Hermitage Hotel partners with Vongerichten
Jean-Georges Vongerichten will helm The Hermitage Hotel’s culinary programme, and designer Thomas Juul-Hansen has already been tasked with transforming the Nashville landmark’s restaurant and café.
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March 2021 overview: Over 400 hotels scheduled to complete [Infographic]
According to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, 406 hotel schemes will open around the world in March, mostly in either North America or Europe.
Hyatt Regency Houston reveals ambitious renovation
A Hyatt Regency hotel in the Lone Star State has unveiled the fruits of a multimillion-dollar renovation project, encompassing both its 955 guest rooms and public spaces.
Recap: Hottest hotel openings in February 2021
The last few weeks have seen a raft of exciting hotel launches from industry heavyweights like Marriott International and Hilton Worldwide – here are our three top picks.
Project in focus: Pendry Natirar, New Jersey
This 66-key modern-day manor accompanied by 24 contemporary countryside residences will open in New Jersey’s historic Somerset County next year.
Hyatt House expands to Beaverton
A joint venture between NewcrestImage and Canterbury Hotel Group, Hyatt House Portland / Beaverton has become Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s latest outpost in Oregon.
The vibrant Moxy Miami South Beach opens its doors
Bringing together the design talents of Rockwell Group, Saladino Design Studios and Kobi Karp, Moxy’s first resort-style property boasts no fewer than six creative F&B concepts.
Mexico’s first Nickelodeon Resort gears up for opening
Grupo Lomas and Karisma Hotels & Resorts will immerse guests in the worlds of SpongeBob SquarePants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with the launch of a new Nickelodeon Resort in June 2021.
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis announces spring debut
The new 227-room Hyatt Centric hotel plans to launch in spring 2021 as part of the ambitious One Beale mixed-use development in Memphis.
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City overview: 35 new hotels planned in Miami [Infographic]
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that 35 hotel schemes are currently in the works across Miami.
Expert’s Voice: Can extended-stay hotels sustain growth beyond Covid?
Linchi Kwok, associate professor, The Collins College of Hospitality Management, Cal Poly Pomona, examines the rapid rise of extended-stay hotels in the US.
Project of the Week: Mandarin Oriental Boca Raton, Florida
Designed by the likes of SB Architects and HBA, Mandarin Oriental’s opulent hotel-and-branded-residences scheme is a worthy winner of our Project of the Week crown.
Hilton’s first lifestyle property in South America launches
With 98 stylish rooms and a strong commitment to art and sustainable design, Canopy by Hilton São Paulo Jardins raises the bar in South America’s largest city.
Radisson Blu Aruba prepares to launch
The opening of Radisson Blu’s new 133-room hotel on the Caribbean island of Aruba is being timed to coincide with the busy spring-break travel season.
Expert’s Voice: Hilton’s future looks bright despite pandemic
Chris Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton, reflects on a challenging 2020 and his optimism for the return of the golden age of travel.
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Brand overview: Element Hotels to grow by 45 properties [Infographic]
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that Element Hotels is planning to add 45 properties to its portfolio.
Huge Planet Hollywood scheme launches in Cancún
Planet Hollywood Hotels and Resort’s new 898-suite property in the tourism hotspot of Cancún features the brand’s first adults-only resort-within-a-resort concept.
JW Marriott hits key milestone with the opening of its 100th hotel
Featuring the work of Nicholas Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates and Champalimaud Design, the 100th JW Marriott property worldwide is an impressive addition to Florida’s hospitality scene.
Region overview: Over 2,000 hotels planned across the Americas
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that major hotel schemes continue to be progressed throughout the Americas despite Covid.
Design stories: Commons Building, Camp Sarika, Utah
John Spencer, studio director at Selldorf Architects, discusses his team’s involvement in bringing to life ambitious plans to create a remote desert getaway.
Design stories: Tented Pavilions, Camp Sarika, Utah
Graeme Labe, principal and managing director at Luxury Frontiers, reveals all about the design firm’s work on a spectacular desert retreat.
Elegant Tapestry Collection hotel opens in Sacramento
A new 105-room boutique hotel, owned by restaurateurs Randy and Stacy Paragary and operating under the Tapestry Collection flag, has launched in California’s capital.
Expert’s Voice: Top ten trends in hospitality 2021
Robert Rauch, president and CEO of RAR Hospitality, explores which trends will have the biggest impact on hotel businesses this year.
Project of the Week: The Loren at Lady Bird Lake, Austin
A luxury hotel-and-condo scheme promising impressive lake and city views, The Loren at Lady Bird Lake has won our Project of the Week accolade.
Margaritaville Beach Hotel Jacksonville Beach starts welcoming guests
Created by McBride Design, Margaritaville’s dazzling new 202-key property in the Sunshine State boasts exceptional ocean views.
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This stylish luxury condo-hotel scheme, designed by renowned architect Rodrigo de la Peña, is shaping up to be a rather special addition to Playa del Carmen.
Impressive Curio Collection hotel opens on Florida’s Atlantic coast
Hilton Worldwide is celebrating the launch of Hotel Maren Fort Lauderdale Beach, a member of its prestigious Curio Collection, in the Sunshine State.
Radisson welcomes exciting new property in Grand Rapids
A 162-key property in one of Michigan’s largest cities has become the latest addition to Radisson Hotel Group’s rapidly growing US portfolio.
Omni enters Oklahoma in style
Oklahoma City’s ongoing transformation has been boosted by the opening of a 605-room Omni hotel, featuring an array of F&B venues, extensive event facilities and a full-service spa.
Expert’s Voice: Six key learnings from an unprecedented year in hospitality
Almost overnight, the pandemic forced hoteliers to fundamentally rethink their business models, but PrivateDeal’s digital marketing manager Matthieu Mauguin believes there are lots of lessons we can learn from this difficult period.
Group overview: Accor to open over 500 hotels
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that Accor plans to launch hundreds of hotel schemes in the coming years.
Sheraton’s new design approach unveiled
Marriott International has presented the first hotels featuring Sheraton’s new design concept, which will be rolled out to more than 40 properties by the end of 2022.
North Dakota welcomes Radisson Blu to Fargo
Following a US$11 million overhaul, the former Radisson hotel in Fargo, North Dakota has joined the upscale Radisson Blu portfolio, complete with a new look and updated offering.
Aedas appoints Ignacio Gomez as global design principal
International practice Aedas has announced that Ignacio Gomez, a high-profile figure across the Middle East, has been made a global design principal.
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Country overview: 68 hotels on the cards in Canada [Infographic]
While exploring the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, our researchers have found dozens of exciting hotel schemes across Canada.
Napa Valley hotel to join Alila’s portfolio
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that luxury brand Alila is set to grow its US footprint with the impending arrival of Alila Napa Valley.
Expert’s Voice: Are we facing a distressed opportunity for hotel investors?
Marc Sontag, CEO of Aedartis, considers to what extent hotel investors will pick up properties for bargain prices as the market adjusts to the realities of trading during a pandemic.
Project of the Week: Mandarin Oriental, Grand Cayman
An exclusive beachfront retreat on the southern shores of Grand Cayman, this inviting Mandarin Oriental scheme has deservedly won our Project of the Week title.
Tapestry Collection welcomes new hotel in Pennsylvania
An exciting addition to Hilton’ Tapestry Collection brand, Scholar Hotel State College has launched following an extensive revamp of a historic building.
Accor reveals plans for global expansion of Faena brand
Together, Accor and Faena Group are embarking on a trailblazing new venture to roll out the Faena luxury lifestyle brand around the world.
Brand overview: AC Hotels set to add over 9,000 rooms
After combing through the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, our researchers can reveal that AC Hotels by Marriott will expand rapidly in the coming years.
February 2021 overview: Over 250 hotel schemes set to open
A look at the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that plenty of exciting hospitality projects will launch this month, especially in Europe and North America.
Project in focus: Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Cartagena
Taking over several historic buildings, Cartagena’s upcoming Four Seasons property sits on the edge of the Colombian port’s Unesco World Heritage-listed walled city.
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Hilton Garden Inn Boston Brookline opens its doors
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Noble Investment Group has announced plans to renovate its newly acquired Hilton Garden Inn-branded hotel in Jacksonville, Florida.
El Capitan, a JdV by Hyatt hotel, is now open in California
The newly revived boutique lifestyle hotel in Merced offers 114 stylish guestrooms and three distinctive dining experiences near Yosemite National Park.
Design concept: Commodore Perry Estate, Austin
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Boutique hotel converts to Tapestry Collection following revamp
Hotel Florence in South Carolina has completed renovations and successfully made the switch to the Tapestry Collection by Hilton brand.
Recap: Hottest hotel openings in March 2021
Exciting debuts from Hilton Worldwide, IHG and Radisson Hotel Group take us from the great cities of the US to the beautiful capital of the French region of Normandy.
Hyatt debuts dual-branded scheme in Arizona
A combined Hyatt Place and Hyatt House development, comprising a total of 229 keys, has opened its doors in North Scottsdale.
Chicago’s highly anticipated Sable at Navy Pier makes its debut
This unique Curio Collection by Hilton hotel, designed by KOO, is now open on one of Chicago’s most historic landmarks.
Hilton Alpharetta Atlanta makes its grand debut
Chartwell Hospitality has opened a new Hilton hotel, featuring 249 rooms and suites plus 6,500 sq ft of meeting space, in Georgia’s state capital.
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas opens in San Diego
Showcasing the work of Joseph Wong Design Associates and Mark Zeff Associates, Alila’s first newbuild in the Americas embodies the vibrant surf and beach culture of Southern California.
South America to get first all-inclusive Westin property
Marriott International has signed an agreement with PGA Hotel Management Group to open the first all-inclusive Westin Hotels & Resorts property in South America following an extensive renovation.
Cincinnati Marriott emerges from multimillion-dollar renovation
AWH Development has completed an ambitious revamp of the Spire Hospitality-managed Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter in Ohio.
Long appointed to key leadership role at Campbell House
New interior design firm Campbell House has announced that well-known industry figure Darrell Long will oversee the creative direction of its US and upcoming EMEA studios.
Austin Marriott Downtown opens in the Lone Star State
Marriott International’s latest property in Texas, Austin Marriott Downtown, features 613 keys and an impressive array of F&B venues.
Hyatt celebrates opening of new Atlanta property
A 186-room Hyatt House extended-stay hotel has opened its doors in the heart of Sandy Springs’ Pill Hill medical district in Atlanta, Georgia.
Four Seasons’ New Orleans outpost announces details of signature restaurant
Located in the soon-to-open Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans, the Alexander Waterworth Interiors-designed Miss River restaurant by chef-partner Alon Shaya will be inspired by the state of Louisiana.
Hotel Morgan reopens post-renovation in West Virginia
Following a year-long revamp of an existing property – the result of a partnership between Charlestowne Hotels and Thrash Group – Hotel Morgan a Wyndham Hotel in Morgantown is now showcasing its stylish new look to guests.
Radisson Individuals enters the Americas
A 94-key Florida property with impressive views of the San Sebastian River has become the first Radisson Individuals outpost in the Americas region.
Aloft makes a splash in trendy Tulum
Marriott’s stylish lifestyle brand Aloft has made its debut in the hip, bohemian paradise of Tulum on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula.
Virginia property joins Tapestry Collection following revamp
Shamin Hotels has worked with Celano Design Studio to open the newly renovated The Landing at Hampton Marina, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.
Atlanta boutique hotel showcases multimillion-dollar renovation
Legacy Ventures has completed the US$5 million renovation of Atlanta’s Glenn Hotel, part of Marriott International’s Autograph Collection, with help from Sims Patrick Studio and Brand Verve.
Hyatt House hotel launches in Music City
Hyatt House Nashville Airport has opened to the public in Tennessee’s state capital, welcoming guests with its intuitive design and relaxed atmosphere.
Hyatt unveils dual-branded hotel scheme in Tampa
Hyatt has announced the opening of its new Hyatt Place and Hyatt House properties, both of which occupy a 17-storey building in downtown Tampa, Florida.
