Big changes at Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki: The Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki and Golf Club will undergo a US$55.4 million redevelopment and rebranding project, scheduled to be completed next spring. The project includes the refurbishment of 563 oceanfront rooms and suites, revamping the lobby and new dining options. The hotel will also shorten its name to Prince Waikiki.
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China’s top development cities, companies, brands: According to Lodging Econometric, the top three cities in China with the largest construction pipelines are Shanghai with 113 projects/23,340 rooms, Chengdu with 81 projects/22,160 rooms and Guangzhou with 95 projects/16,740 rooms. The leading franchise companies in China’s Pipeline are IHG with 219 projects/61,355 rooms, Hilton Worldwide with 214 projects/60,460 rooms and Marriott International with 128 projects/37,985 rooms. The leading brand for each of China’s top three franchise companies are: IHG’s Holiday Inn Express with 66 projects/14,891 rooms, Hilton Hotels with 67 projects/23,565 rooms and Marriott Hotels with 48 projects/15,496 rooms.
Benchmark, Gemstone partner with Teneo: Newly merged Benchmark Resort & Hotels and Gemstone Hotels & Resorts have partnered with Teneo Hospitality Group. The partnership aims to increase group business for the Benchmark and Gemstone portfolio.
‘6-star’ hotel in Sydney: Sydney will get a new AUS$500 million (US$374.19 million), “six-star” hotel, with 220 rooms and 150 residences as well as a restaurant strip. The development is part of The Star Entertainment group’s renovation of the city’s main casino, which includes the refurbishment of rooms at Astral Tower and Residences.
Read more at The Sydney Morning Herald
HNA sends letter to NH shareholders: HNA Group issued a letter to NH Hotel Group shareholders stating that it is seeking an injunction that would suspend the resolutions of the June 21 general shareholders Meeting and return the company’s board structure and management to the one that existed prior to the meeting.