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Nov 19, 2016, 10:50 am
#1021
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,946
From a few weeks ago, but the Park Hyatt is heading to downtown LA and Kyoto, Japapn.
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-f...nap-story.html
http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article91953.html
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-f...nap-story.html
http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article91953.html
Last edited by Shangri-La; Nov 19, 2016 at 10:57 am
Nov 19, 2016, 10:54 am
#1022
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,946
That Hong Kong address is right next to the IC. That site has been under construction for what seems like a decade. At one point they stopped work, mowed the whole thing down and restarted. When I was there earlier this year they were just doing the first floor. I hope it opens on time, but would not be a bit surprised if it was severely delayed.
Dec 6, 2016, 7:17 am
#1023
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: We love to Fly, Hotels and Discovery
Posts: 1,471
Raffles Beijing rebranded as NUO Hotel Beijing
See:
http://www.cpp-luxury.com/raffles-be...hotel-beijing/
Here's another interesting info about this change of brands, which could affect other brands too in China:
See:
https://jingdaily.com/soe-beijing-to...ffles-beijing/
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Beijing’s five-star, Chinese-owned NUO Hotels welcomed a second location to its growing portfolio. The hotelier has officially taken over Raffles Beijing Hotel.
NUO opened its first hotel last year with ambitions to alter China’s luxury hotel landscape. Run by state-owned Beijing Tourism Group (BTG) and developed in conjunction with Kempinski Hotels, NUO calls itself one of China’s first “homegrown five-star hotel brands” and a symbol of the “Chinese Dream.”
NUO opened its first hotel last year with ambitions to alter China’s luxury hotel landscape. Run by state-owned Beijing Tourism Group (BTG) and developed in conjunction with Kempinski Hotels, NUO calls itself one of China’s first “homegrown five-star hotel brands” and a symbol of the “Chinese Dream.”
http://www.cpp-luxury.com/raffles-be...hotel-beijing/
Here's another interesting info about this change of brands, which could affect other brands too in China:
BTG’s replacement of Raffles with NUO essentially means a shift back to the Chinese brand, and it’s possible this changeover could eventually take place with BTG’s other international hotel companies. According to its website, BTG currently operates a handful of other foreign four- and five-star international brands in China, including Banyan Tree Sanya in Hainan and The Aman at Summer Palace in Beijing.
https://jingdaily.com/soe-beijing-to...ffles-beijing/
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Last edited by uggboy; Dec 6, 2016 at 7:26 am
Dec 29, 2016, 11:47 am
#1025
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: We love to Fly, Hotels and Discovery
Posts: 1,471
Thailand Hotels: 137 Pillars Opens Soon in Bangkok
http://www.luxurytraveladvisor.com/h...s-soon-bangkok
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
What’s in store in the Thai capital? Situated in the Thonglor district, 137 Pillars Bangkok will have 179 residences and 34 suites complete with walk-in closets, balconies and private wine cellars. Each suite will be serviced by a butler. Highlights will be the personal shopper services and the private in-suite dining. Facilities are expansive: Nimitr restaurant, Jack Bain's Bar and Cigar Divan, spa and Skybar infinity pool.
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Jan 8, 2017, 7:57 am
#1026
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,946
FS heading to Puerto Rico:
http://www.caribjournal.com/2016/12/...d-puerto-rico/
FS also announces their first European ski/mountain resort:
http://theluxuryeditor.com/news/1601
Rosewood to add its fifth property in Mexico:
"
The addition was announced at ILTM and when the hotel opens in 2019, the resort in Riviera Nayarit, 30 minutes from Puerto Vallarta international airport, will be the group’s fifth property in the country."
https://www.ttgmedia.com/luxury/luxu...ico-hotel-8303
Also, Rosewood's parent company bought the stalled Baha Mar project in the Bahamas. I'm assuming the Rosewood Baha Mar property is back on?
Rosewood also launches a wellness spa brand:
http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/ne...aya-spa-brand/
Bermuda approved the proposed St. Regis property in St. George's. I also didn't realize that the Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand is building a property in Bermuda as well.
Ritz-Carlton to return to Sydney. Between Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, and now, Sydney, Ritz-Carlton is really returning to Australia in a big way.
https://www.ausbt.com.au/first-look-...e-star-pyrmont
http://www.caribjournal.com/2016/12/...d-puerto-rico/
FS also announces their first European ski/mountain resort:
http://theluxuryeditor.com/news/1601
Rosewood to add its fifth property in Mexico:
"
The addition was announced at ILTM and when the hotel opens in 2019, the resort in Riviera Nayarit, 30 minutes from Puerto Vallarta international airport, will be the group’s fifth property in the country."
https://www.ttgmedia.com/luxury/luxu...ico-hotel-8303
Also, Rosewood's parent company bought the stalled Baha Mar project in the Bahamas. I'm assuming the Rosewood Baha Mar property is back on?
Rosewood also launches a wellness spa brand:
http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/ne...aya-spa-brand/
Bermuda approved the proposed St. Regis property in St. George's. I also didn't realize that the Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand is building a property in Bermuda as well.
Ritz-Carlton to return to Sydney. Between Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, and now, Sydney, Ritz-Carlton is really returning to Australia in a big way.
https://www.ausbt.com.au/first-look-...e-star-pyrmont
Last edited by Shangri-La; Jan 8, 2017 at 11:22 am
Jan 9, 2017, 10:34 am
#1028
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Here there and everywhere
Posts: 6,303
Take a look at this http://chatron-michaud.com/page.php?catig=3
Jan 9, 2017, 5:49 pm
#1029
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,946
That Hong Kong address is right next to the IC. That site has been under construction for what seems like a decade. At one point they stopped work, mowed the whole thing down and restarted. When I was there earlier this year they were just doing the first floor. I hope it opens on time, but would not be a bit surprised if it was severely delayed.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star...hong-kong.html
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/stregi.../all/list.html
Jan 17, 2017, 11:09 am
#1030
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: We love to Fly, Hotels and Discovery
Posts: 1,471
Didier Lefort to lead The Datai Langkawi’s 10-month renovation starting in Sept. 2017
Please see:
http://www.hotelmanagement.net/renov...-starting-sept
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
In Malaysia, The Datai Langkawi is set to begin an extensive renovation starting September 4. The management is working with interior designer Didier Lefort of DL2A, which—along with Australian architect Kerry Hill—was responsible for the original designs of the property that opened in 1993.
The redesign will include renovations to the resort’s guestrooms, suites and villas; construction of a nature center; additional spa pavilions; a refreshed retail space; a fitness center by the beach; as well as an overall enhancement of the landscaping.
While the renovation is in progress, the Datai Langkawi will be closed for approximately 10 months. The upgrades are scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2018.
The redesign will include renovations to the resort’s guestrooms, suites and villas; construction of a nature center; additional spa pavilions; a refreshed retail space; a fitness center by the beach; as well as an overall enhancement of the landscaping.
While the renovation is in progress, the Datai Langkawi will be closed for approximately 10 months. The upgrades are scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2018.
Please see:
http://www.hotelmanagement.net/renov...-starting-sept
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Jan 23, 2017, 9:11 am
#1032
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: We love to Fly, Hotels and Discovery
Posts: 1,471
Bulgari's Dubai hotel confirms Q4 2017 opening
Interesting info...is it sustainable...in the longer term:
Please see:
http://www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/29...-2017-opening/
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Dubai's first Bulgari-branded hotel is set to open in the fourth quarter of 2017, according to local media.
The luxury property will be the world's fifth Bulgari Hotels and Resorts property and will be operated by Marriott International.
Gulf News reported that there will be 165 apartments, eight penthouses and 15 mansions in total, and private sales of the residences have already begun despite property prices not officially announced to the public.
The Bulgari Dubai hotel opening has been delayed from its initial lauch date of Q1 2017.
The luxury property will be the world's fifth Bulgari Hotels and Resorts property and will be operated by Marriott International.
Gulf News reported that there will be 165 apartments, eight penthouses and 15 mansions in total, and private sales of the residences have already begun despite property prices not officially announced to the public.
The Bulgari Dubai hotel opening has been delayed from its initial lauch date of Q1 2017.
Interesting info...is it sustainable...in the longer term:
Bulgari’s executive vice president Silvio Ursini said to Gulf Business that the room rates will be “by far the highest in the market”.
http://www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/29...-2017-opening/
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Jan 23, 2017, 9:27 am
#1033
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
Posts: 31,797
i wonder if they are differentiating "rooms" from "suites" at burj/etc or talking averages if they expect many residences to be included in hotel inventory
kemps have apparently been renting their barbados villa
firmdalehotels.com
rossferrybarbados.com/
telegraph.co.uk/interiors/home/inside-the-caribbean-holiday-home-of-interior-designer-kit-kemp/
kemps have apparently been renting their barbados villa
firmdalehotels.com
rossferrybarbados.com/
telegraph.co.uk/interiors/home/inside-the-caribbean-holiday-home-of-interior-designer-kit-kemp/
Jan 24, 2017, 12:33 pm
#1035
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
Posts: 31,797
london is not managed by RC and is pretty well regarded
while milan and bali have not been very well regarded here
marriott has equity in bvlgari hotels company, RC manages
while milan and bali have not been very well regarded here
marriott has equity in bvlgari hotels company, RC manages
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Jan 25, 2017 at 8:04 pm