Hilton expands in Japan: Hilton Worldwide announced that it signed an agreement to open the 346-room Hilton Okinawa Chatan, located in Mihama, set to open in 2014.
Read more at Travel Daily Media
Westin Imagine sold: The 315-room The Westin Imagine Orlando was bought for US$29 million by ERGS WI Orlando REO LLC.
Read more at the Orlando Business Journal
Eden Roc owner affiliate takes over management: Eden Roc LLLP, owner of the 631-room Eden Roc Beach Resort & Spa, located in Miami Beach, announced that its affiliate Eden Roc Management Co. has taken over management of the property.
Carlson management of Michigan hotel cancelled: A management deal with property owner Royal Realties LLC signed by Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group to begin operating the Dearborn Hyatt Regency on November 1 was cancelled.
Read more at Crain’s Detroit Business
HBA launches architecture division: Hotel interior designers Hirsch Bedner Associates announced the launch of HBA Architecture.