Lodging Daily News

DESTIN, Fla.—Closely following a renovation of meeting space, accommodations, and the fine-dining Seagar’s Prime Steaks and Seafood restaurant, the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa has announced a new multi-million dollar capital improvement project. Scheduled to begin Oct. 1, the five-month project will include a number of enhancements, such as a redesign and refurnishing of all Spa Tower rooms, upgrade of the 11,000-square-foot Serenity by the sea Spa, and an enhanced entrance and lobby,

SILVER SPRING, Md.—Ascend Hotel Collection, part of Choice Hotels International, announced its debut in Baltimore with three boutique hotels in the waterfront neighborhoods of Inner Harbor and Fells Point. The properties—Inn at Henderson’s Wharf, Pier 5 and Admiral Fell Inn—expand Ascend Hotel Collection’s lineup to 80 independent hotels. The hotels are owned and managed by Meyer Jabara Hotels, a hospitality company that owns and operates more than 20 lodgings in 13 states. “Since its launch

ATLANTA—IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) announced its newest hotel development for Oklahoma City, in Bricktown entertainment area. In partnership with NewcrestImage, the new-build Holiday Inn Express is expected to be completed by year end, with an anticipated opening of early 2014. “NewcrestImage has been a long-time strategic partner for us in the Southwestern U.S. and is a proven leader in the hospitality industry,” said Joel Eisemann, chief development officer, The Americas, IHG. “The Holiday Inn brand

ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Chesapeake Lodging Trust announced that it has purchased the W New Orleans – French Quarter from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide for $25.5 million. The Trust has entered into a long-term management contract with Starwood to continue to operate the hotel. “We are very excited to expand our Starwood relationship with our third W hotel and fourth Starwood-branded hotel, including the Le Meridien San Francisco,” stated James L. Francis, president and chief executive officer

CALABASAS, Calif.—With the completion of a $6 million renovation this spring, The Anza – A Calabasas Hotel will open as the first independent boutique property in Calabasas, Calif. The hotel’s extensive renovation will touch every inch of the building’s interior and update the exterior and pool area. The porte-cochere will feature a new stone surround and new furnishings at the entry doors. The lobby space will be completely transformed; new wood flooring, a large decorative