Four Seasons returns to Bangkok: Country Group and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announced a new hotel and residential project at Chao Phraya Estate in Bangkok scheduled to open in 2018. The hotel will include more than 300 rooms and suites, and the residence will consist of more than 350 all-corner units.
Read more at Four Seasons’ website
Dusit enters Shanghai: Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts has secured two new projects in Shanghai. Dusit Thani Hotel, Shanghai Zhabei will open in 2019 and Dusit Princess Serviced Residence, Shanghai Xuhui will open in 2016.
Starwood Hotels expands in Mexico: Starwood Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with Inmobiliaria Punta Tormentos to open Sheraton Cozumel Resort in 2018. The new resort will increase the Sheraton brand’s portfolio to six hotels in Mexico and 37 in the region.
Read more at Starwood’s website
Meliá intensifies Asian expansion: Meliá Hotels International announced three new hotels in Vietnam and Indonesia: Sol House Kuta Bali opening in 2018, Sol House Jimbaran opening in 2018 and Sol House Phu Quoc opening in 2016.
Montage announces plans for Los Cabos: Montage Hotels & Resorts unveiled plans to develop and operate a resort in Los Cabos, Mexico. Montage Los Cabos is set to open in 2017 and will include 122 guestrooms and suites as well as 52 residences.
Enchantment Group expands to the Caribbean: Enchantment Group acquired The Cove in Eleuthera, Bahamas, from Sidney D. Torres, IV and IV Capital.
Whitbread CEO to retire: Whitbread’s CEO Andy Harrison announced he will retire by February 2016. The company reports a process to identify a successor is underway.
Bulgari to develop Dubai hotel: Bulgari Spa and Meraas Holding plan to build a luxury resort and homes in Dubai. The development will include a 101-room hotel, 20 hotel villas, 165 apartments, 8 penthouses, 15 mansions as well as a 50-berth marina and Bulgari yacht club.
HVMG to manage Hotel Indigo Denver: Hospitality Ventures Management Group signed an agreement to manage the Hotel Indigo in Denver. The 180-room hotel is being co-developed by Portman Holdings and Hensel Phelps and is scheduled to open in 2016.
NH to operate largest hotel in Benelux: NH Hotel Group was chosen as the winning operator for the the largest hotel in Benelux. nhow Amsterdam RAI will be owned by an anonymous private Dutch fund and will be built by Cradle of Development.