A quick roundup of global hospitality news.
AC HOTELS’ DEBUT IN CROATIA: AC Hotels by Marriott has launched in Croatia with the opening of AC Hotel by Marriott Split. The hotel occupies the upper floors of the 135-meter-high Westgate Tower with views of the Adriatic Sea and Split’s cityscape. The 214-room hotel was designed by architect Otto Baric and Croatia-headquartered interior designer company Atellior Studio. The hotel features a lounge, dining options, a spa with an indoor pool, sauna and steam room, a gym and 325 square meters of meeting space that can accommodate up to 240 persons. AC Hotels’ portfolio currently includes more than 225 hotels across 32 countries.
CANOPY BY HILTON OPENS IN CANNES: Canopy by Hilton has opened its first hotel in the south of France. With panoramic views of the French Riviera, Canopy by Hilton Cannes features 129 rooms and suites and 12 apartments, most of which offer views over the old harbor, La Croisette and the Lérins Islands. The hotel’s interiors have been designed by Ramy Fischer. Amenities include a fitness center and a heated swimming pool that flows from indoors to outdoors and overlooks the sea. The hotel also has a rooftop restaurant with a cocktail bar and brunch club on the first floor. The hotel will soon open a spa with five cabins, a hammam and a Japanese bath and sauna. Owned by Nicolas Esclapez, Canopy by Hilton Cannes is managed by Jean-François Chapel.
U.S. PERFORMANCE UPDATE: Hotel performance in the U.S. declined from the previous week, aligning with seasonal trends, but showed improved comparisons YOY, according to CoStar’s data through August 19.
- Occupancy: 67% (-0.1%)
- ADR: $154.10 (+1.8%)
- RevPAR: $103.22 (+1.8%)
Among the top 25 markets, San Francisco posted the highest YOY occupancy increase (+8.2% to 76.9%). New York City witnessed the highest ADR (+10.7% to $256.33) and RevPAR (+19.7% to $214.86) increases. Orlando recorded the steepest RevPAR decline (-8% to $89.94). Outside the top 25 markets, Maui Island saw significant YOY declines in occupancy (-27.6% to 49%) and RevPAR (-40.8% to $249.49) as an impact of the wildfire.
HOTEL INDIGO ADDS IN MEXICO: Hotel Indigo, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle collection, has expanded its presence in Mexico with the opening of the 162-room Hotel Indigo Guadalajara Expo located in Guadalajara’s Chapalita district. Initially built for the 1970 World Cup, the hotel has hosted football legends like Pele and the Brazilian national team. The hotel has undergone renovations to feature new designs while connecting with the hotel’s past. The seven-story hotel is managed by Operadora Javipa. Amenities at the hotel include an onsite restaurant, a fitness center, a business center, a gift shop, a ballroom with three breakouts and six rooms for events.
ROMER WAIKIKI AT THE AMBASSADOR TO OPEN IN OCTOBER: Romer Waikiki at the Ambassador is set to open on October 1 in Oahu, Hawaii, following a multi-million-dollar renovation. Earlier known as The Ambassador Hotel Waikiki, the hotel offers 368 rooms. The hotel includes a swim and social club and will open a new open-air restaurant next year. Renovations include a new interior décor featuring works of local artists, while the property’s non-conformist exterior pays homage to its 1960s origins. The hotel is managed by Highgate.