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Las Vegas Hilton to Lose Affiliation

Hilton Worldwide will terminate its franchise agreement with the Las Vegas Hilton by the end of 2011, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. “We have been in discussions with other…

News July 1

Tropicana Atlantic City Creates 26 New Suites

The Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City is targeting high rollers with the creation of 26 luxury suites, the AP reports. Tropicana spent $5 million to consolidate 88 guestrooms…

News June 30

Sofitel Amsterdam Gets ‘Legend’ Status

Sofitel The Grand Amsterdam, which dates back to 1578, has become the brand’s first Legend hotel in Europe following two years of extensive renovations. Leading the redesign was French interior…

News June 30

Westin Copley Place Joins Green Hotels Global

The Westin Copley Place in Boston is Starwood’s first U.S. hotel to join Green Hotels Global, an environmental program that requires sustainable hotels to disclose their carbon footprint, energy consumption,…

News June 29

Hilton Garden Inn Lands in Chile

Hilton Garden Inn Santiago Airport has opened in Chile, marking the brand’s entry in South America. The hotel’s 144 guestrooms feature the signature Garden Sleep System, ergonomic Mirra chair by…

News June 29

Starwood Slates Two New Hotels for Saudi Arabia

Starwood has announced plans for a Sheraton and Four Points by Sheraton, opening late 2012 in Medina, Saudi Arabia. Offering views of the Prophet’s Mosque and Plaza, the Sheraton Medina…

News June 29

Online Exclusive! Sheraton Cleveland

Oak Park, Illinois-based Area 39 Architects had a long-standing relationship with Oakbrook Hotels (the firm had designed various properties for them for the past 12 years). So when Oakbrook wanted…

Projects June 29

Al Bustan Palace in Oman to Fly Ritz-Carlton Flag

Ritz-Carlton is entering Oman as it assumes the management of the 250-key Al Bustan Palace in Muscat. The luxury hotel, which recently underwent a multimillion-dollar refurbishment to both the interior…

News June 28

Boutique Hotel Considered for Downtown Detroit

Developers are eyeing a boutique hotel for downtown Detroit, according to The Detroit News. The property would occupy the historic David Whitney Building, which has a four-story lobby, marble floors,…

News June 28