UK: Richard Branson’s Virgin Hotels will open its first European property in the Scottish capital. The hotel will be located in the landmark India Buildings at 1-6 Victoria Street in Edinburgh’s Old Town, close to the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, and is expected to open in 2020. Speaking on
US: Plans for Virgin Hotels Washington D.C. Union Market announced Lifestyle hotel brand Virgin Hotels will launch and operate a new hotel in Washington D.C., Virgin Hotels Washington D.C. Union Market. The property will be located in the city’s up-and-coming Union Market area. It will be managed by Virgin Hotels
US: Virgin Hotels has opened its first property this week, a renovation project in the heart of Chicago’s Loop. US: Virgin Hotels has opened its first property this week, a renovation project in the heart of Chicago’s Loop. The 26-storey Virgin Hotels Chicago consists of 250 guests rooms, including 40
Worldwide: Preferred Hotels & Resorts has added 19 new member hotels between April 1 and June 30 this year.
UK: Management and development company Vine Hotels has added The Old Rectory in Handsworth to its portfolio. The Old Rectory is a Grade II-listed stone building in Handsworth on the edge of Sheffield. Earlier in the year, the independent charity running the property was placed into voluntary liquidation. Vine Hotels
US: Following last month’s purchase of The Roger, Electra America Hospitality Group has acquired a 178-key hotel in Alexandria, Virginia. Electra America Hospitality Group (EAHG) is a joint venture between Electra America and AKA Hotel Residences that was created in February. The group’s goal, which is demonstrated by its first two
Worldwide: Preferred Hotels & Resorts has announced 15 openings within its global portfolio throughout next year, with 11 based in the Americas and four located across Europe. Highlights of the openings include: • Casa di Langa (Piedmont, Italy) – launching Spring 2021 Casa di Langa is a sustainable luxury retreat
US: Chicago real estate investor Waterton has partnered with Wyoming-based Orion companies to acquire the iconic Virginian Lodge and RV Park. The companies have announced their intent to fully renovate the property in order to match the adventure travel centric market of the town of Jackson. The 13-acre site includes
From bio-architecture and conscience-free cuisine to dispersed hotels and ultimate relaxation methods, the report has been crafted from the creative, inspiring and novel elements introduced by the luxury brand’s more than 520 independent hotels that together reflect the emergence of a movement or burgeoning trend. For 2020, these small, nimble
Worldwide: The hotel brand has announced a series of scheduled openings next year, ranging from California to Tuscany and Mumbai. The hotels include: Pendry West Hollywood (California, USA) – launching summer 2020 Located on Sunset Strip, Pendry West Hollywood is designed by the Martin Brudnizki Design Studio and comprised 149
