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Jun 20, 2017, 11:33 pm
#1126
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Rosewood to enter Vienna, Austria:
http://www.travelagentcentral.com/ho...osewood-vienna
Trump Toronto to become a St. Regis hotel?
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...ed-as-st-regis
Mandarin Oriental exploring the sale its Excelsior Hotel in Hong Kong:
https://www.ft.com/content/d4773798-...d-98ab19041cc1
FS to start development on its Croatia property at the end of this year:
http://www.total-croatia-news.com/tr...f-2017-on-hvar
Ritz-Carlton to enter Zanzibar in 2021:
http://www.travelweekly.com/Middle-E...nzibar-in-2021
http://www.travelagentcentral.com/ho...osewood-vienna
Trump Toronto to become a St. Regis hotel?
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...ed-as-st-regis
Mandarin Oriental exploring the sale its Excelsior Hotel in Hong Kong:
https://www.ft.com/content/d4773798-...d-98ab19041cc1
FS to start development on its Croatia property at the end of this year:
http://www.total-croatia-news.com/tr...f-2017-on-hvar
Ritz-Carlton to enter Zanzibar in 2021:
http://www.travelweekly.com/Middle-E...nzibar-in-2021
Jun 22, 2017, 7:56 am
#1127
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Ritz Carlton Cruise Line (hat tip to sammyindc)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28473537-post1.html
"The Ritz-Carlton is taking its legendary service and unmatched luxury to sea. Beginning in 2019, the company will offer bespoke cruises on three lavishly built yachts."
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28473537-post1.html
"The Ritz-Carlton is taking its legendary service and unmatched luxury to sea. Beginning in 2019, the company will offer bespoke cruises on three lavishly built yachts."
Jun 28, 2017, 9:42 am
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Rosewood to enter Vienna, Austria:
http://www.travelagentcentral.com/ho...osewood-vienna
Trump Toronto to become a St. Regis hotel?
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...ed-as-st-regis
Mandarin Oriental exploring the sale its Excelsior Hotel in Hong Kong:
https://www.ft.com/content/d4773798-...d-98ab19041cc1
FS to start development on its Croatia property at the end of this year:
http://www.total-croatia-news.com/tr...f-2017-on-hvar
Ritz-Carlton to enter Zanzibar in 2021:
http://www.travelweekly.com/Middle-E...nzibar-in-2021
http://www.travelagentcentral.com/ho...osewood-vienna
Trump Toronto to become a St. Regis hotel?
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...ed-as-st-regis
Mandarin Oriental exploring the sale its Excelsior Hotel in Hong Kong:
https://www.ft.com/content/d4773798-...d-98ab19041cc1
FS to start development on its Croatia property at the end of this year:
http://www.total-croatia-news.com/tr...f-2017-on-hvar
Ritz-Carlton to enter Zanzibar in 2021:
http://www.travelweekly.com/Middle-E...nzibar-in-2021
Jun 28, 2017, 11:15 am
#1129
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Strange re Excelsior Hong Kong, whilst it doesn't fit in with their brand I read a few years back that not only was it used as the groups Head Office it was their most profitable hotel. I have read that local land prices in Causeway Bay have gone through the roof.
I wonder if Jan-Hendrik Meidinger will stay with MO -- he did a wonderful job at PH Saigon but left Hyatt to lead the Excelsior (which has traditionally been a testing ground for new GMs at MO).
Jul 5, 2017, 8:06 am
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What is going on in Dubai?
http://www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/31...6Jfy8t.twitter
Seems as though the Viceroy on the Palm is temporarily closed due to a dispute. Sounds very Miami to me!
http://www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/31...6Jfy8t.twitter
Seems as though the Viceroy on the Palm is temporarily closed due to a dispute. Sounds very Miami to me!
Last edited by scented; Jul 5, 2017 at 8:12 am
Jul 5, 2017, 8:28 am
#1131
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What is going on in Dubai?
http://www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/31...6Jfy8t.twitter
Seems as though the Viceroy on the Palm is temporarily closed due to a dispute. Sounds very Miami to me!
http://www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/31...6Jfy8t.twitter
Seems as though the Viceroy on the Palm is temporarily closed due to a dispute. Sounds very Miami to me!
Looks like they might sue each other, especially from the Viceroy side towards the owner.
Time will tell, I guess.
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Jul 5, 2017, 8:49 am
#1132
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This "tussle" between the owner [Five Holdings] and the manager [Viceroy] is reported in the [hotels-related] press for a few weeks now.
Looks like they might sue each other, especially from the Viceroy side towards the owner.
Time will tell, I guess.
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Looks like they might sue each other, especially from the Viceroy side towards the owner.
Time will tell, I guess.
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Jul 8, 2017, 5:09 pm
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Admiralty Arch Hotel in London?
Any idea as to which hotel group will get the Admiralty Arch property? The decision is expected to be announced this year...
http://www.dotwnews.com/debut/london...e-luxury-hotel
http://www.dotwnews.com/debut/london...e-luxury-hotel
Jul 8, 2017, 7:29 pm
#1134
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Any idea as to which hotel group will get the Admiralty Arch property? The decision is expected to be announced this year...
http://www.dotwnews.com/debut/london...e-luxury-hotel
http://www.dotwnews.com/debut/london...e-luxury-hotel
http://luxurylaunches.com/hotels_and...-in-london.php
or
http://www.theresident.co.uk/lifesty...-luxury-hotel/
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Jul 8, 2017, 11:08 pm
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News about a luxury hotel at Admiralty Arch, London "swirls" a bit longer by now, also Armani has been mentioned incl. in this article from 2013, please see:
http://luxurylaunches.com/hotels_and...-in-london.php
or
http://www.theresident.co.uk/lifesty...-luxury-hotel/
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
http://luxurylaunches.com/hotels_and...-in-london.php
or
http://www.theresident.co.uk/lifesty...-luxury-hotel/
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Jul 9, 2017, 12:58 pm
#1136
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High quality, superior amenities and setting can be expected, plus a high overnight rate [naturally] when the iconic one of a kind building, location and investment are all considered and taken into account.
Maybe Aman? [They might want to grow their city footprint around the world and have a go]
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Jul 9, 2017, 1:15 pm
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In the news including:
The World's Best Beach Villa? A First Look Inside Jumeirah Vittaveli Maldives Colossal Royal Residence
http://www.luxurytraveladvisor.com/h...colossal-royal
Hot in Hong Kong: The Murray, a Niccolo Hotel, to Open in 2017
http://www.luxurytraveladvisor.com/h...l-to-open-2017
La Badira Opens in Hammamet, Tunisia
http://www.luxurytraveladvisor.com/h...mmamet-tunisia
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas to Open in Switzerland
http://www.luxurytraveladvisor.com/h...en-switzerland
Santa Marina Mykonos Completes Renovations
http://www.luxurytraveladvisor.com/h...es-renovations
Adare Manor Receives Largest Renovation in 25 Years
http://www.luxurytraveladvisor.com/h...ation-25-years
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
The World's Best Beach Villa? A First Look Inside Jumeirah Vittaveli Maldives Colossal Royal Residence
http://www.luxurytraveladvisor.com/h...colossal-royal
Hot in Hong Kong: The Murray, a Niccolo Hotel, to Open in 2017
http://www.luxurytraveladvisor.com/h...l-to-open-2017
La Badira Opens in Hammamet, Tunisia
http://www.luxurytraveladvisor.com/h...mmamet-tunisia
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas to Open in Switzerland
http://www.luxurytraveladvisor.com/h...en-switzerland
Santa Marina Mykonos Completes Renovations
http://www.luxurytraveladvisor.com/h...es-renovations
Adare Manor Receives Largest Renovation in 25 Years
http://www.luxurytraveladvisor.com/h...ation-25-years
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Jul 9, 2017, 1:28 pm
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I guess we will have to wait and see who will eventually manage this new hotel, but the Armani suggestion at least was a good data point.
High quality, superior amenities and setting can be expected, plus a high overnight rate [naturally] when the iconic one of a kind building, location and investment are all considered and taken into account.
Maybe Aman? [They might want to grow their city footprint around the world and have a go]
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
High quality, superior amenities and setting can be expected, plus a high overnight rate [naturally] when the iconic one of a kind building, location and investment are all considered and taken into account.
Maybe Aman? [They might want to grow their city footprint around the world and have a go]
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Jul 9, 2017, 1:51 pm
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If the Qatari owned former US embassy actually becomes a St Regis, as many expect, then only Aman and Park Hyatt (and Armani) are brands that seem appropriate. Aman obviously makes sense, and Doronin has deep pockets to try and make it happen. Armani seems a bad choice IMO, considering the actual lack of proper reputation for any of its other properties and the obviously historic nature of the property. St. Regis also makes sense for this property, assuming Marriott doesn't press for the Embassy property. Park Hyatt also should be salivating.
Don't believe it is Park Hyatt, personally -- although I haven't heard anything. Doronin could bring in a consortium to purchase and develop, but remember he bought Aman Corporate and created the new holding, A.H. Overseas, but I don't see him owning too many Amans around the world, aside from those already in ownership (think Jena 50% etc). This wouldn't make too much sense. Bought NYC building also in partnership, along with Michael Shvo.
Jul 9, 2017, 2:05 pm
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Totally agree with you that Armani would be a bad choice and I can't see Armani working well in the London market. The targeted clientele already loves Bulgari.
Don't believe it is Park Hyatt, personally -- although I haven't heard anything. Doronin could bring in a consortium to purchase and develop, but remember he bought Aman Corporate and created the new holding, A.H. Overseas, but I don't see him owning too many Amans around the world, aside from those already in ownership (think Jena 50% etc). This wouldn't make too much sense. Bought NYC building also in partnership, along with Michael Shvo.
Don't believe it is Park Hyatt, personally -- although I haven't heard anything. Doronin could bring in a consortium to purchase and develop, but remember he bought Aman Corporate and created the new holding, A.H. Overseas, but I don't see him owning too many Amans around the world, aside from those already in ownership (think Jena 50% etc). This wouldn't make too much sense. Bought NYC building also in partnership, along with Michael Shvo.
I also have a tough time imagining Park Hyatt, but its Vienna bank conversion was a big hard product success (even if its soft product needs work). Still, it likely will make a play here or for the former US embassy as it definitely wants a London presence. I'm assuming the US embassy will become a St. Regis since the Qatari ownership already has numerous St. Regis properties in its portfolio.
