JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts Expands in Asia

Marriott International’s JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts plans to open three properties in Greater China and one hotel in India by summer 2015, bringing the brand’s Asia-Pacific portfolio to 28 hotels and resorts—with 11 in China and 7 in India. By 2020, the global...

Miami’s First YOTEL Hotel to Open in 2017

Aria Development Group is set to open Miami’s first YOTEL hotel. The mixed-use project will open in 2017. The hotel will feature a restaurant and bar, 250 cabins, a pool deck, and a gym.  Aria Development Group, a New York and Miami-based real estate investment and...

Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa Opens

Royalton Luxury Resorts has opened two new resorts in Riviera Cancun, Mexico: Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa and the adults-only Hideaway at Royalton Riviera Cancun. With 843 rooms and suites, Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa accommodations range...

U.S. Hotel Occupancy Rises to 58.7 Percent

The U.S. hotel industry reported positive results in the three key performance metrics during November 2014, according to data from STR. Overall, in year-over-year results, the U.S. hotel industry’s occupancy was up 2.5 percent to 58.7 percent; its ADR rose 4.5...

Le Méridien Debuts in North Carolina

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has opened the Le Méridien Charlotte in North Carolina following a multimillion-dollar transformation.   “Le Méridien is experiencing strong growth momentum in North America, nearly tripling our portfolio since...