Steigenberger to enter Belgium: Steigenberger Hotel Group announced that it will take over management of the 269-room Conrad Brussels at the beginning of January 2013, and will run it in the future as the Steigenberger Grand Hotel Brussels.
Marriott expands in Mexico: Marriott International’s JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, announced today plans to open a new 300-room JW Marriott Hotel in Cabo San Lucas in 2015 under an agreement with Operadora Punta Peninsula, S.A. de C.V., and ownership group Grupo Diestra.
Rosewood expands in Thailand: Rosewood Hotels & Resorts announced that it will open Rosewood Phuket in 2014.
Worldhotels expands in Italy: Ripa Hotel, located in Rome’s Trastevere neighborhood, has joined Worldhotels and will be rebranded as Worldhotel Ripa Roma.