Lodging Daily News

Fairfield Inn & Suites Hotel To Open In Midtown Manhattan

Posted by LODGING Staff on  March 27, 2013
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NEW YORK—The 239-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Midtown Manhattan is scheduled to open in early April. The hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by OTO Development of Spartanburg, S.C. “We are pleased with the continued growth of Fairfield Inn & Suites hotels in the Manhattan area,” said Shruti Buckley, vice president and global brand manager, Fairfield Inn & Suites. “This hotel offers quality accommodations at an affordable price

IHG to Expand Crowne Plaza Presence in Muscat

Posted by LODGING Staff on  March 27, 2013
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MUSCAT, Oman—InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced that it has signed an agreement with the Oman Tourism Development Company SAOC (Omran) to open Crowne Plaza Oman Convention and Exhibition Center, Muscat. The 296-room hotel will be the second Crowne Plaza hotel in the capital and the fourth Crowne Plaza hotel in Oman. The new-build property will feature extensive meeting and event facilities with a separate function center that will include a ballroom with terrace, a boardroom,

Wyndham Orlando Resort Completes Renovation of Guestrooms

Posted by LODGING Staff on  March 27, 2013
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Category: Renovations
ORLANDO—Celebrating the completion of the first phase of its multi-million dollar “re-imagination,” Wyndham Orlando Resort unveiled new guestrooms with a top to bottom redesign. With anticipated re-launch in October, guests will continue to see dramatic changes unfold at Wyndham Orlando Resort in the coming months. The resort now presents 613 guestrooms and suites in two-story villa accommodations tucked between gardens and lawns. Fusing hues of poppy red with updated furnishings, the guestrooms evoke a playful

Quail Lodge and Golf Club Re-Opens Following a $28 Million Renovation

Posted by LODGING Staff on  March 26, 2013
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Category: Renovations
CARMEL, Calif.—Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club in Carmel Valley, Calif., re-opened this week following a three-year closure and $28 million renovation. With a renewed focus on family-friendly amenities and group facilities, the property has been refreshed and repositioned to offer family-friendly accommodations. “We are thrilled to show off the results of Quail Lodge’s makeover and introduce a new resort concept to the region,” said Sarah Cruse, general manager of Quail Lodge and Golf Club.

Hilton Hotels and Resorts Opens Property in Alexandria, Egypt

Posted by LODGING Staff on  March 26, 2013
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Category: Openings
MCLEAN, Va.—Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the most recognised hospitality brand in the Middle East, today announced the opening of the 158-room Hilton Alexandria Corniche following a major refurbishment program. The hotel represents the 19th upscale property in Egypt for Hilton Worldwide and its second in the city of Alexandria. The hotel’s refurbishment and rebranding program covered many of the hotel’s public areas including bedrooms, restaurants, as well as the exterior and hotel grounds. Enhancements also