Marriott–Starwood Deal Delayed

Marriott’s $13.6 billion acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts has encountered a 60-day delay following the request for an extended review by China’s Ministry of Commerce. Approval from the ministry is the final hurdle necessary for completing the merger. The...

Moxy Opens Second German Property

The latest property under Marriott’s lifestyle Moxy brand—the Moxy Frankfurt Eschborn—has opened. It is the brand’s second in Germany, following the Moxy Munich Airport earlier this year. The hotel was designed by Amsterdam-based architecture firm APTO. The bright and...

The Nines Debuts Makeover from ForrestPerkins

The Nines, a Starwood Luxury Collection hotel in Portland, Oregon, has unveiled property-wide upgrades by its original designer, ForrestPerkins. The Dallas-based firm refreshed the hotel’s 331 guestrooms and suites and public spaces, pairing a traditional and...