Red Lion Hotel Wenatchee sold: Red Lion Hotels Corporation has sold the Red Lion Hotel Wenatchee in Washington for US$4.1 million. The new owners are planning improvements for the 149 guestrooms, public spaces and hotel exterior.
Four Seasons to manage two Bogota hotels: The Gilinski Group and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts have announced plans for the management of two hotels in Bogota. Following extensive renovations, the Hotel Casa Medina Bogota will re-open as Four Seasons Hotel Casa Medina Bogota and the Hotel Charleston Bogota will re-open as Four Seasons Hotel Bogota. Both hotels will open later in 2015.
Hilton to develop modular hotel: Hilton Worldwide has reached an agreement with CIMC to develop a modular hotel at Bristol Airport under its Hampton by Hilton brand. The 201-guestroom property is expected to open in spring 2016 and will be the first hotel at the airport.
Read more at Hampton’s website
HSMAI white paper: According to a new white paper from HSMAI, with the rising costs of distribution, hotels should be looking at potential revenue increases and decreased costs by developing strategies around direct bookings. The report found this to be especially true for resort properties and independent hotels where voice drives a majority of revenues.
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Carlson Rezidor expands in Middle East: Carlson Rezidor has announced the Park Inn by Radisson Dubai Motor City will open in 2017 and the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence Jeddah Gate in Saudi Arabia will open in 2018.
Read more at Rezidor Hotel Group’s website
Mangalis announces Yaas Hotel Malabo: Mangalis Hotel Group and Group Evuande S.L. signed a development and management agreement for Yaas Hotel Malabo in Guinea Equatorial. The 90-room hotel will open in 2016.
Read more at Mangalis’ website
HEI to manage InterContinental Tampa Westshore: HEI Hotels & Resorts has assumed management of the InterContinental Hotel Tampa Westshore. HEI’s design and construction team and Arden Group will jointly manage the US$7 million renovation.
Meliá to Open ME Barcelona: Meliá Hotels International has announced the addition of a new five-star hotel in Barcelona to be operated under the ME by Meliá flag. The 173-room hotel is set to open in 2017.
Louis T Collection acquires its first hotel: New hospitality company Louis T Collection has acquired the Mantra Samui Resort in Thailand. The hotel group plans to complete a soft renovation soon after the take-over.