Hotel Industry News - New Openings

The new Riu Palace Peninsula, located next to the Riu Caribe, will open its doors after an investment of 140 million dollars

Hotel Indigo, IHG’s (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG] upscale boutique brand, today announces the February opening of the Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara.

The historic Bear Mountain Inn at Bear Mountain State Park, which had been closed for renovations for over six years, will reopen its lodging facilities to the public on February 18, 2012.

Imperial Palace, Palace Hotel Tokyo has announced plans to open May 17 following a JPY 90 billion (US $1.2 billion) investment in the mixed-used development.

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] announced today the opening of the new-build Holiday Inn New York City Midtown-31st St. The 20-story hotel features more than 120 guest rooms and a rooftop lounge with a spectacular view of the New York City skyline.

Officials with Davidson Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of the fifth Hyatt hotel in Houston, the 335-room Hyatt North Houston. The hotel, formerly known as the Crowne Plaza Houston North-Greenspoint, is operated by Davidson under a franchise agreement with an affiliate of Hyatt Hotels Corporation.

DoubleTree by Hilton announced the opening of its fifth New York City area hotel in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.

The Crowne Plaza Suites Tequendama Bogota is located adjacent to the iconic, 573-room Crowne Plaza Tequendama Bogota. Both properties are owned by Sociedad Hotelera Tequendama.

DoubleTree by Hilton has announced the addition of its tenth hotel location in Washington DC-Baltimore area - the DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC-Silver Spring in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Dusit International confirms the opening of Dusit Thani Maldives on 6 February 2012. Surrounded by a vibrant 360-degree coral reef and turquoise lagoon, this island property features pearl white sandy beaches and a rich landscape of verdant vegetation. Dusit Thani Maldives is considered a landmark addition to this fast expanding brand.