PANAMA CITY, Panama—Hilton Worldwide announced the expansion of its Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand into Latin America with the opening of Waldorf Astoria Panama. “Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts are committed to a presence in landmark destinations around the world, so Panama is a perfect venue for our brand’s entry into Latin America,” said John T.A. Vanderslice, global head of luxury & lifestyle brands, Hilton Worldwide. “The Waldorf Astoria Panama is perfectly positioned to
HONG KONG, China—Marriott International announced the opening of the Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong Sha Tin. The hotel marks the brand’s second in Hong Kong. Speaking at the opening of the hotel, Simon Cooper, president and managing director of Marriott International Asia Pacific, said: “We are delighted to be opening the largest Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Asia today, an extraordinary addition to the brand’s global portfolio. I would like to thank our partner in
Northview Hotel Group Acquires The Beach House Hilton Head
Category: Acquisitions, Finance & Development, Real Estate
HILTON HEAD, S.C.—Northview Hotel Group (NVHG), based in Westport, Conn., has acquired The Beach House, a Holiday Inn Resort, located on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. The hotel features 202 guestrooms, an oceanfront pool, 4,600 square feet of flexible meeting space, and three food and beverage outlets, including the iconic Tiki Hut. NVHG Management, Northview Hotel Group’s operating arm, will operate the resort and oversee the completion of a strategic renovation project. The Beach
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.—The Generation Companies announced the opening of a Home2 Suites in Augusta, Ga. From ground-breaking to grand opening, the hotel was completed in seven months. “It takes an extensive amount of planning and coordination to develop and construct this quickly and still deliver a superior product that meets or exceeds all building codes and Hilton standards,” said William Smith, managing director, real estate & construction at Generation. “We’re proud of our accomplishment.”
Caesars Entertainment and Gansevoort Hotel Group to Collaborate on Las Vegas Hotel
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LAS VEGAS—Caesars Entertainment Corporation announced the collaboration with New York-based luxury hotel brand Gansevoort Hotel Group and nightclub owner Victor Drai to launch a new resort at the location of Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon. Gansevoort Las Vegas is planned to open on the Strip in early 2014. Gansevoort Las Vegas will be the fourth installment of the luxury hospitality brand. Following a $185 million renovation, Gansevoort’s style will completely reimagine the hotel experience in
