$30 million UFO Hotel to Open in Baker, California
Currently in pre-construction development, the property will offer a
spa, nightclub, and alien-themed wedding programs and events.
May 28, 2015
Meliá Hotels International to Expand Middle East Portfolio
Forthcoming projects announced for the region include ME Doha, Meliá Downtown Residences Dubai, and the Innside JLT Dubai.
May 28, 2015

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Roman & Williams Completes Renovation of Chicago Athletic Association
The renovation includes 17,000 square feet of event space, revamped guestrooms and suites, and new F&B outlets.
May 28, 2015
Stonehill & Taylor Designs San Francisco’s Axiom Hotel
The property, one of Host Hotels & Resorts first independent hotels, will be managed by Kokua Hospitality and open this fall in San Francisco’s Union Square.
May 27, 2015
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts to Open Shangri-La Hotel, Ulaanbaatar
The 290-room property will be connected to the Shangri-La Center, the city’s only mixed-use development.
May 27, 2015
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Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel and Spa Unveils Property-Wide Renovation
All 429 guestrooms and suites were revamped with new beds, furnishings, bath amenities, carpet, and lighting.
May 27, 2015
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Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Acquires LaPlaya Beach Resort
Under a new operating agreement, the resort will continue to be managed by Noble House Hotels & Resorts.
May 26, 2015
ForrestPerkins Completes JW Marriott Washington, DC Redesign
Completed by locally based ForrestPerkins, the redesign included updates to the property’s corridors, executive lounge, and 750 guestrooms.
May 26, 2015
Conrad Hotels & Resorts to Open New Chicago Property
The hotel will be the sixth Conrad Hotels & Resorts property in
the U.S. with forthcoming projects in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and
Washington, DC.