Wanda to expand in Beijing: Dalian Wanda Group announced that it will open a hotel under its Wanda Realm brand in Beijing on January 1, 2014.
Autograph adds San Antonio hotel: The 165-room Éilan Hotel, Resort & Spa joined Marriott International’s Autograph Collection.
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Ace Hotel Group reportedly expanding in NYC: Bowery Boogie reported that according to an anonymous source, Ace Hotel Group is developing two hotels in Manhattan.
Warwick forms JV for Africa expansion: Warwick International Hotels Group is forming a joint venture with Recreation Africa Group on October 1 to expand via management contracts in sub-Saharan Africa.
Island reflags DC hotel: Island Hospitality Management converted a DoubleTree by Hilton to the 103-room Residence Inn by Marriott Washington D.C./Foggy Bottom after a US$5 million renovation.
Riu to expand in Panama: Riu Hotels & Resorts will open the 573-room Riu Playa Blanca, located on the coast of the Coclé province, in April 2014.
Paramount to expand in Saudi Arabia: DAMAC Properties announced that is developing the 215-unit serviced residences DAMAC Towers by Paramount Hotels & Resorts, Riyadh, in 2016.