Langham enters Middle East: Langham Hospitality Group signed a management agreement with DAS Real Estate for the 323-room The Langham, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, which is set to open in 2015.
Rockbridge buys hotel in Maine: Rockbridge, via a joint venture with Marc Dugas and Peter Anastos, bought the 166-room The Cliff House Resort & Spa, located in Ogunquit, for an undisclosed sum. A comprehensive renovation is planned.
Holiday Inn to expand in Russia: IHG signed a management agreement with Metropolia 26 LLC for the 242-room Holiday Inn Stavropol, set to open in 2017.
BridgeStreet, Short Stay sign affiliate agreement: BridgeStreet Global Hospitality signed a 10-year affiliate agreement with Short Stay Group.
Sub-Saharan Africa pipeline exceeds North Africa’s: Data from W Hospitality Group shows the hotel pipeline for sub-Saharan Africa exceeds that of North Africa.
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Ascott to expand in Tokyo: The Ascott Limited signed a master lease agreement with Mitsubishi Estate Co. to open the 129-unit Ascott Marunouchi Tokyo in 2017.
Oetker expands in French West Indies: The Oetker Collection is taking over management of the 34-room Eden Rock – St. Barths.
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