Hilton Worldwide Unveils 170 Hotels in 2011

Hilton Worldwide enters the new year on the heels of a successful 2011, when the company opened 170 hotels. Hilton also signed management or franchise agreements on more than 320 hotels, representing over 62,000 rooms. Other development highlights include: A current...

Le Meridien Amman Rolls Out Renovations

Le Meridien Amman in Jordan has unveiled the results of its refurbishment. The 4,300-square-foot Victorian-style Grand Ballroom now features mahogany walls, gold-plated wall-mounted lighting, crystal chandeliers, and hand-tufted royal blue carpet. The space also...
CitizenM Plans Property for Paris

CitizenM Plans Property for Paris

Dutch hotel group citizenM is making plans for a 230-key property near Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. Plans call for a signature F&B concept called “canteenM,” as well as living rooms furnished by Vitra. The brand, which markets itself as...

AC Hotels by Marriott Slated for Nice, France

AC Hotels by Marriott is adding another property to its portfolio. The Elysee Palace Hotel in Nice, France, will be rebranded AC Hotel Nice following an extensive renovation. Scheduled to reopen in early 2013, the lodging will feature 143 contemporary guestrooms...
Radisson Aruba Wraps Up $30 Million Renovation

Radisson Aruba Wraps Up $30 Million Renovation

The Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa has put the final touches on its two-year, $30 million renovation. Refurbished guestrooms feature décor intended to embrace the resort’s original architecture by Morris Lapidus. New floor-to-ceiling soundproof...