DoubleTree by Hilton Foz do Iguacu Brazil is now open, it's a brand-new hotel. On-site leisure activities include a tennis court, soccer field, indoor pool, and two outdoor pools. A large waterpark, shops, and dining are all within five minutes. The renowned Iguazu Falls in Foz do Iguaçu National Park, are 25-minutes away. Found some useful travel tips for the falls on YouTube (look for 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE GOING TO FOZ DO IGUAZU).

Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak in the Netherlands also opens around this time, the first Motto in Europe. Occupying the former offices of the local savings bank. Rates start just below 100 euro, prepaid. Travel-sized rooms that come with a 55" flatscreen.