Ashford Trust acquires in Minneapolis: Ashford Hospitality Trust signed a definitive agreement to acquire the 229-room W Minneapolis Hotel – The Foshay, and the 60-room Le Meridien Chambers Minneapolis for US$101 million in cash.
Début grows in New York: Début Hotel Group signed an agreement with WY Group for the new-build Time Hotel Nyack in New York. The 133-room hotel is expected to open later in 2015.
Read more at WY Management’s website
Hotels.com phishing scam: An undisclosed number of travelers who used Hotels.com may have been victims of a phishing scam. According to the company, some customers were tricked into disclosing their names, phone numbers, email addresses and travel booking information.
Marriott partners with Universal Music Group: Marriott International and Universal Music Group have created a brand-wide global marketing partnership that will offer exclusive performances, videos, social content and music downloads.
Read more at Marriott’s website
Belfast Grand Central Hotel plans unveiled: Hastings Hotels will convert Ireland’s Windsor House into the Belfast Grand Central Hotel with a scheduled opening in 2018. The £30 million (US$47.19 million) project will create more than 150 jobs.
Hotel Indigo Miami Dadeland sold: IC – Miami Dadeland LLC, an affiliate of Integrated Capital, purchased the Hotel Indigo Miami Dadeland for US$18.63 million, a 61% profit increase from its previous purchase price. The seller was CRP/Cardel Dadeland Hotel LLC, an affiliate of The Carlyle Group and Rodblu Investment Fund 1.
Read more at the South Florida Business Journal
Homewood Suites Durham-Chapel Hill acquired: Narsi Properties purchased the 96-suite Homewood Suites by Hilton Durham-Chapel Hill for an undisclosed sum.