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Government of The Bahamas Sells the Grand Lucayan Resort

The Government of The Bahamas sold the Grand Lucayan on Monday, March 2, 2020 to a partnership between Royal Caribbean International and ITM (Bahamas Port Investments Ltd.), which is expected to make a $250 million investment between the hotel and the redevelopment of the cruise port. The Heads of Agreement Signing Ceremony was held on the Great Lawn of the property, some 11 months following the signing of the Letter of Intent on Wednesday, March 27, 2019.

Create: Mar 6, 2020 Edit: Mar 6, 2020

Coronavirus: Airlines struggle as deadly outbreak causes ‘bookings to collapse to zero’

No new bookings, just cancellations: that is one leading airline’s current sales pattern for Italy. The slump in airline bookings due to the spread of Covid-19 has been laid bare in figures revealed by the International Air Transport Association (Iata).

Create: Mar 6, 2020 Edit: Mar 6, 2020

Coronavirus' impact on German tourism

At present, clear indications of the impact of the outbreak on German tourism is obvious which include short queues at airport gates and preventive measures for Asian travelers wearing face masks. Travel restrictions in Europe can also affect Black Forest tourism. TUI, Germany's largest travel company, has also announced a reduction in Asian tours. According to the German Travel Association, the desire to book hotels and tickets has declined dramatically.

Create: Mar 6, 2020 Edit: Mar 6, 2020

Deutsche Hospitality has announced another strategic milestone

The Zleep Hotel Frankfurt Airport is set to become the second hotel to operate under the brand in Germany following the Zleep Hotel Hamburg Altonaer Volkspark. The Zleep Hotel Frankfurt Airport is a new build project which is being completed in conjunction with the property development company Four Points Development GmbH. The hotel is scheduled to open in spring 2022. It will offer 165 rooms, a Nordic design lobby and snack bar, a gym area and numerous car parking spaces including underground parking.

Create: Mar 1, 2020 Edit: Mar 1, 2020

Marriott Is Already Reopening China Hotels During Coronavirus Crisis

Marriott was already having trouble in Asia-Pacific in 2019 before the coronavirus impact hit. The company isn't forecasting a major impact outside of Asia, and it's already reopening hotels inside China. It pays to collect fees — and not actually own or run hotels — during a crisis like this. As Marriott International goes, so goes the global hotel industry. The sector's largest player has had its China operation annihilated by the coronavirus crisis, but is already seeing positive signs of a return to normal. So much so that the chain has started to open hotels that had been closed in China, executives said. They didn't say where, or specify how many.

Create: Mar 1, 2020 Edit: Mar 1, 2020

One thousand tourists has been quarantined and sealed in a hotel suspected of being affected by Corona virus

After a person was infected with the Corona virus in Tenerife, Spain, about one thousand tourists were baned to leave the hotel.

Create: Mar 1, 2020 Edit: Mar 1, 2020

The Italian economy's sharp decline

Due to Corona virus outbreak, Italy's economy, including the tourism industry, has been influenced by the spread of the Corona virus, and the governor of Veneto ordered the opening of all schools, cinemas, museums and public places on Monday. In Italy, more than 400 people have been infected with the coronavirus. Many sports competitions were postponed following the outbreak. Many foreign tourists canceled their planned trips to its cities, including the historic city of Venice.

Create: Mar 1, 2020 Edit: Mar 1, 2020

Dallas’ HALL Arts Hotel Joins Crescent Hotels & Resorts Latitudes Collection

The new HALL Arts Hotel, which opened its doors in the Dallas Arts District in December 2019, has joined Crescent Hotels & Resorts’ Latitudes collection of lifestyle hotels & resorts. With a lifestyle-driven, property-specific approach to hotel management and operations, Crescent’s Latitudes portfolio encompasses exceptional hotel properties from across the U.S. Some of the collection’s featured properties include The Mayfair at Coconut Grove, Newport Beachside Resort, and the PGA National Resort & Spa. Designed by HKS Architects, HALL Arts Hotel offers 183 contemporary guest rooms, including 19 Dallas Arts District-inspired suites, a rooftop pool, a show-stopping contemporary art collection and a state-of-the-art fitness center. ELLIE’S Restaurant + Lounge serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and in-room dining with live music and entertainment five nights a week.

Create: Mar 1, 2020 Edit: Mar 1, 2020

Stonebridge Companies Acquires Residence Inn by Marriott Herndon Reston

Stonebridge Companies — a Denver-based, privately owned, innovative hotel owner, operator and developer — has acquired and will manage the 168-room Residence Inn by Marriott Herndon Reston in Herndon, Virginia. The acquisition is Stonebridge Companies’ second in less than three months and third since late 2018. Stonebridge last month announced the purchase of the Le Méridien New Orleans, and in late 2018 acquired the Embassy Suites by Hilton New Orleans. The extended-stay hotel offers modern and spacious studio and two-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens and complimentary Wi-Fi. It features a seasonal outdoor pool and Sport Court®, barbecue and picnic area, complimentary breakfast buffet, 24-hour market and on-site business center and meeting space. Guests can also earn and receive benefits through the Marriott Bonvoy™ loyalty program.

Create: Feb 28, 2020 Edit: Feb 28, 2020

495 Room Tower at Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Celebrates Topping Out

CIM Group announced yesterday that it has reached a construction milestone at the Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino with the topping out of a new eight-story tower, marking a significant expansion of the centrally located property in downtown Las Vegas. The 250,000-square-foot tower will add 495 modern hotel guestrooms to the hotel’s existing 629 premier guestrooms located in two towers. Upon completion of the new tower anticipated in late summer, Downtown Grand will offer guests a total of 1,124 rooms in a variety of room configurations. CIM established Downtown Grand as a popular destination for locals and visitors with its variety of dining establishments, entertainment programming, and a gaming venue. The additional 495 rooms in the hotel expansion allows the Downtown Grand to meet its increased customer.

Create: Feb 28, 2020 Edit: Feb 28, 2020

Former Grand Ayudhaya Hotel In Bangkok to Convert to Hilton Brand

Hilton today announced the signing of a management agreement for its largest hotel in Bangkok yet. Together with real estate company AP Prime Property Company Ltd., Hilton will convert the former Grand Ayudhaya Hotel into a 608-room hotel under the company’s flagship brand, with a target to open it as Hilton Bangkok Ratchada in 2022. No more than 27 kilometers from both the Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Mueang International Airport, the hotel will be located on one of Bangkok’s major arteries, Ratchadapisek Road, which sits in close proximity to landmarks. The hotel will feature an executive lounge and two restaurants including an all-day dining restaurant and a Chinese specialty restaurant, with other dining options available in the hotel’s café and bar. Guests can spend their downtime in the hotel’s fitness center or pool.

Create: Feb 23, 2020 Edit: Feb 23, 2020

Hilton to Feature Three Brands at US$4.3 Billion Integrated Las Vegas Resort

Resorts World Las Vegas and Hilton have partnered to bring three of Hilton’s premium brands together for the first time when the US$4.3 billion integrated resort, which is currently being developed, opens in summer 2021. The 3,500-room resort will also be part of Hilton Honors, the guest-loyalty program for Hilton's 18 brands. Guests will have access to the resort’s premier facilities, including a 5,000-capacity state-of-the-art theater which is scalable to host A-list celebrity residencies and corporate events; 350,000 square feet of meeting and convention space; 220,000-square-foot pool complex with seven unique pool experiences; spa and fitness center; extensive collection of casual and fine-dining food and beverage concepts; and more.

Create: Feb 23, 2020 Edit: Feb 23, 2020