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Virgin Hotels announce five openings

US/UK: Lifestyle hospitality brand Virgin Hotels has announced openings in Miami (2023), Edinburgh (2022), New York City (2021), Downtown New Orleans (2021) and Las Vegas (2021). Virgin Hotels Miami Developed by Blue Jay Capital with BLUR Workshop as the architect, the hotel will be managed by Virgin. It is located

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Virgin Hotels to open Edinburgh property

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

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Virgin Hotels launches Washington D.C. property

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

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Virgin Hotels debuts with Chicago property

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

Vine Hotels expands in Sheffield
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Vine Hotels expands in Sheffield

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

Electra America Hospitality Group acquires Virginia property
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EAHG acquires Virginia property

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

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Preferred Hotels announces 2021 openings

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

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Waterton and Orion acquire the Virginian Lodge

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

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Small Luxury Hotels of the World announce its 2020 travel trends

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