Denis Stackeusky - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 37

Mandarin Oriental reopens resorts in Italy, Turkey and Greece

🏠 Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group reopens three seasonal resorts in Europe this April: Lago di Como (Italy), Bodrum (Turkey), and Costa Navarino (Greece). Lago di Como features CO.MO Bar & Bistrot redesign and L~ARIA restaurant, along with the largest floating outdoor pool on Lake Como. Bodrum offers private accommodations, the Blue Beach Club & Bar, Hakkasan restaurant, and a spa with sea views. Costa Navarino introduces two new villas with private pools and spa rooms, Greek cuisine at Oliviera, and activities including golf and cultural site visits. The group also plans to open Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca in 2026.

Drury Hotels opens hotel near Charleston, S.C., airport

🏨 Drury Hotels opened its new Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston in North Charleston, S.C., featuring 252 guestrooms and suites, and more than 3,600 square feet of meeting space. Located less than 10 miles from downtown Charleston and Daniel Island, and three miles from Charleston International Airport. The hotel provides amenities like complimentary breakfast, evening snacks, Wi-Fi, parking, a pool, spa, 24-hour fitness center, and The Kitchen + Bar. It employs 70 people and offers a Meetings with More program for event planners. Drury Hotels now has over 150 hotels across 27 states.

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Starwood Hotels opens Treehouse Hotel Manchester

🏡 Treehouse Hotel Manchester, second U.K. location of Starwood Hotels’ brand, recently opened at Blackfriars Street and Deansgate with 200 guestrooms. The design features an indoor-outdoor tree and reclaimed materials. Barry Sternlicht emphasizes a "carefreedom" vibe. The hotel includes dining options like Pip by Mary-Ellen McTague and will open The Nest in Treehouse and Sister Moon in 2025, with event spaces for up to 400 people. It focuses on sustainability, aiming for BREEAM and Green Key certifications, and offers amenities such as a rooftop apiary, gym, and communal spaces.

Hotel Indigo Auckland opens in Midtown tower

🏨 Hotel Indigo Auckland, a 225-room establishment, has opened in New Zealand, featuring heritage-listed and new construction. The hotel showcases local artistry and includes a dining outlet, Bistro Saine, led by executive chef Yutak Son. Occupying 27 floors of a 41-story tower, the hotel offers a gym and is near Auckland's business and entertainment hubs. This marks IHG brand's first foray into New Zealand and the fifth Hotel Indigo in Australasia.

Sina Hotels to expand Milan property

🏡 Sina Hotels won a €43-million tender to renovate Galleria Ciro Fontana in Milan, expanding Sina The Gray with 30 additional rooms, a wellness center, and a new restaurant. Post-2027 renovation, the hotel's room count will exceed 52. The 1958-founded hotel chain, with 11 luxury properties, is overseen by Bernabò Bocca. Architect Guido Ciompi will lead the project, increasing hotel space by over 21,500 square feet and adding amenities like a spa, fitness center, and panoramic restaurant.

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Go Blue: Marriott’s new Autograph addition, the now-open UMich Vanguard Hotel

🏠 The Vanguard Hotel in Ann Arbor, Mich., now open, boasts 188 rooms, including 24 one-bedroom suites and 10 double-king suites, some with private patios. Offering amenities like Dyson hairdryers, Le Labo products, and in-room espresso machines, it caters to university visitors, alumni, and business travelers. Development overcame high market entry barriers. Features French-inspired brasserie La Serre, 11,062 square feet of meeting space, and is part of the Marriott Bonvoy’s Autograph Collection of 330+ hotels.

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Go Blue: Marriott’s new Autograph addition, the now-open UMich Vanguard Hotel

🏦 The Vanguard Hotel by Marriott International's Autograph Collection opened in Ann Arbor, Mich., targeting university visitors, alumni, and business travelers. It features 188 rooms, including 24 one-bedroom suites and 10 dual-king-bed suites, some with private patios. Guests enjoy Dyson hairdryers, Le Labo products, and espresso machines. La Serre, the onsite French-inspired brasserie, offers a wine list and a raw bar. The hotel boasts 11,062 square feet of event space and is part of the 330+ property Marriott Bonvoy Autograph Collection.

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Highline Hospitality acquires Hilton Atlanta Airport

🏨 Highline Hospitality Partners acquired the 510-room Hilton Atlanta Airport, adding to their portfolio which now totals 15 hotels and over 4,100 guestrooms. HEI Hotels & Resorts will manage the property, marking their first venture with Highline. The hotel features 40,000 square feet of meeting space and amenities like two pools and a fitness center. With over $1 billion in assets, Highline plans renovations to bolster its market position. The Hilton Atlanta Airport caters to both business and leisure travelers with its proximity to the airport and downtown Atlanta.

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Highline Hospitality acquires Hilton Atlanta Airport

🏨 Highline Hospitality Partners acquired the 510-room Hilton Atlanta Airport located near Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, adding to their 15-property portfolio. The full-service hotel has 40,000 square feet of meeting space and amenities like pools and a fitness center. Managed by HEI Hotels & Resorts, Highline's portfolio now exceeds $1 billion in assets, with more than 4,100 guestrooms. Renovations are planned to enhance guest experience and competitive market positioning. The hotel's strategic location serves business and leisure travelers, offering direct airport access and proximity to downtown Atlanta.

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Under Canvas expands with Outdoor Collection

🏕 Under Canvas launched the Outdoor Collection with The Fields of Michigan and Bar N Ranch, providing safari-style tents, cottages, cabins, and lodge rooms. The Fields, a 30-acre blueberry farm near South Haven, Mich., offers guest amenities such as a pool, dining, massages, and bikes. Bar N Ranch, a 200-acre property near Yellowstone, includes lodge rooms with fireplaces and cabins. Hyatt’s alliance with Under Canvas enables point accrual/exchange for members. CEO Matt Gaghen emphasizes the focus on nature-based hospitality experiences.

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