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Kempinski Hotel Set for Baku, Azerbaijan

Kempinski Hotel Badamar is on track to open in Baku, Azerbaijan, in September. Part of an entertainment and retail complex, the 283-key hotel will have three restaurants; two bars; and…

News July 25

Hotel Mar Monte Undergoes Transformation to Hyatt Santa Barbara

The landmark Hotel Mar Monte is undergoing a $9 million renovation and reflagging as the Hyatt Santa Barbara. The first phase of the upgrades, which has been completed, includes 92…

News July 25

Gansevoort Plans for Domestic and International Growth

Gansevoort Hotel Group is looking its presence both domestically and internationally. In the U.S., the group is targeting Los Angeles and Chicago, while international plans call for locations in Paris,…

News July 22

Wyndham Releases Two Sustainability Reports

Wyndham Worldwide has released two sustainability reports: the Global Reporting Initiative and Carbon Disclosure Project, which reflect the strategies, efforts, and results across the company’s businesses. Wyndham has set forth…

News July 22

Hyatt Regency Kansas City to Reflag as Sheraton

The Hyatt Regency in Kansas City is undergoing a $13 million renovation and reflagging as Sheraton Crown Center. The revamped hotel will feature Sheraton’s new brand standards, including a high-tech…

News July 22

New York’s First Gay Hotel in the Works

New York City will see its first gay resort with The Out NYC, located in Hell’s Kitchen. The project calls for a 105-room boutique hotel; an 11,000-square-foot nightclub, lounge, and…

News July 22

San Juan Marriott Starts Lobby Renovation

San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino in Puerto Rico is embarking on a $2.2 million makeover of its lobby. The focal point of the project is the 1309 bar,…

News July 22

Hotel New Orleans to Rebrand as Hyatt Place

Following an ownership change, Hotel New Orleans will reflag as a Hyatt Place in Q1 2012. In the meantime, the 170-room property will undergo an extensive renovation starting this summer.…

News July 21

Home2 Suites Set for Frisco, Texas

The Home2Suites by Hilton brand has broken ground on its 11th hotel, located in Frisco, Texas. Opening in 2012, the property will have 122 suites, outfitted with a “working wall,”…

News July 21