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    The Leading Hotels of the World Welcomes Eight New Member Hotels to its Portfolio

    Offering travelers exclusive access to the largest collection of independent, luxury hotels in the world, The Leading Hotels of the World is delighted to welcome eight new member hotels to its portfolio. This season’s collection includes three new hotel openings, demonstrating a boom in luxury hospitality globally. The new openings include a stylish city pad in Milan, futuristic desert dens in Arizona, and a Belle Epoque gem on the French Riviera.
    “2023 has started with strong momentum, following Leading Hotels’ banner year in 2022. The range of visionary new hotel openings and ambitious renovations show that the independent hotel sector is currently brimming with energy. Alongside exemplary design and delivery, luxury travelers are looking for unique-in-destination concepts and unmatched experiences. Our carefully curated new members perfectly demonstrate these qualities,” said Deniz Omurgonulsen, Vice President, Membership, The Leading Hotels of the World. “This cohort includes our first LHW hotels in new destinations: Arizona, USA, and Belek in Turkey. LHW continues to empower independent, innovative and family-owned hotels that are tailored to curious travelers’ desires.”
    Become a Leaders Club member for richer travel benefits:
    Each new hotel can be booked on LHW.com where travelers can sign up for a complimentary Leaders Club membership. This entitles members to exclusive preview offers such as Leaders Club First Look— including round-trip airport or rail station transfers, guaranteed upgrades at check-in, and flexible check-in and check-out. The global loyalty program offers benefits at the entire LHW collection, including free breakfast, room upgrades, and rewards points to use towards future bookings.
    Discover LHW’s Spring CollectionADVERTISEMENTUnited States
    Architecturally-designed private ‘Atriums’ with dramatic desert views Ambiente, A Landscape Hotel Arizona (Sedona, Arizona, USA) NEW OPENING February 2023
    A first of its kind in the US, Ambiente, A Landscape Hotel is set on three rugged acres amongst Sedona, Arizona’s iconic red rock monoliths. It is uniquely designed to blend in with the desert topography and offer guests the opportunity to intimately experience the natural beauty of one of the world’s most stunning locations. The hotel’s 40 cubed-shaped, Atriums exemplify elegant minimalism with bronzed glass and metal exteriors that reflect the surrounding landscape. Expertly placed piers elevate the structures above the ground to minimize the impact on the land and maximize the property’s dramatic, 360-degree panoramic views. With contemporary, elemental interiors and private rooftop decks that put the Dark Sky city’s beaming stars on full display, the sleek design embodies a tranquil, lavish hideaway and the utmost in luxurious accommodations. Ambiente is committed to providing a sustainable destination for global travelers that is harmonious with the environment.
    Exclusive, all-residences enclaveEspacio The Jewel of Waikiki (Honolulu, Hawaii)
    An exceptional jewel of a property on Honolulu’s legendary Waikiki beach, this property brings a new level of privacy and luxury to Hawaii by offering just nine luxurious multi-bedroom residences with their own butler service. Each two or three bedroom accommodation occupies an entire floor and delivers unrivalled views of the Pacific Ocean via floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies. Beyond their full-service private residence, guests also have access to a rooftop infinity swimming pool, carefully customized treatments at the ESPACIO spa; and Franco-Japanese fine dining at Mugen restaurant, courtesy of visionary chef Jason Yamaguchi.
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    Deluxe Alpine retreat with sensational spa and sportAlpin Resort Sacher Seefeld (Tirol, Austria)
    Immersed in the natural splendor of the Austrian countryside, this storied and sensational family-owned retreat has just completed intensive renovations, extensions and refinements. 81 individually designed suites and rooms and 54,000 square feet of wellness space offer a generous and timeless, alpine haven for mind, body and spirit. The warmth of Tyrolean hospitality meets the elegance of chic Alpine style, blending natural materials with contemporary flair. From award-winning dining that highlights the authentic flavors of Tyrol, to an expansive wellness complex, guests can enjoy a seemingly endless array of on-property amenities. Summertime is perfect for hiking between Alpine huts through flower-filled pastures or taking a guided e-bike tour of the mountains. In Winter choose cross country skiing with access to over 150 miles of perfectly prepared trails including two illuminated night trails, snow shoeing and the Olympic-grade ski slopes of Seefeld.
    Rejuvenated Riviera Belle with wellness at its coreAnantara Plaza Nice Hotel (Nice, France) NEW OPENING 2023
    Epitomizing the dazzling glamour of the French Riviera, this new 151-room Anantara hotel is set within the Belle Epoque architecture of Jean-Antoine Scoffiera in a freshy-renovated landmark, steps away from the Jardin Albert and the palm-lined beaches of the Promenade de Anglais. Since it first opened in 1848, the iconic hotel has played host to a collection of famed artists, politicians, and cultural luminaries. It remains a destination immersed in the beautiful coastline and elegance of the Cote d’Azur, featuring contemporary styling and gilded glamour by David Collins Studio and TBC Interiorismo. A serene retreat with five treatment rooms, a sauna and hammam, the Anantara Spa delivers Riviera-inspired wellness, using the aromas of essential oils from nearby Grasse and beauty treatments by Haute Cosmetics brand: Thalion. On the rooftop, SEEN BY Olivier restaurant and bar blends striking views, imaginative mixology and gastronomic discoveries masterminded by Portuguese chef-entrepreneur, Olivier da Costa. Beyond the hotel, Riviera experiences are also crafted with care, including learning the art of glass blowing in the medieval, Alpes-Maritimes village of Biot, tracing the footsteps of Coco Chanel to her official Nice residence and running the seafront Promenade with a personal trainer.
    A celebration of Milanese art and design, in stylish BreraCasa Baglioni (Milan, Italy) NEW OPENING 2023
    Within walking distance of Milan’s chic-est galleries, boutiques, bars and antique shops, this Brera-neighborhood hotel is ode to 1960’s Italian style. 30 rooms and suites showcase the very best mid-century design inspiration, re-imagined by a host of Made-in-Italy talent including architects Spagnulo & Partners, lighting by heritage brand Panzeri and customized fabrics and furniture. Every aspect is crafted and curated by interior designer Gala Rotelli, down to creative travel experiences and private tours. Follow in the footsteps of polymath Gio Ponti, explore the refined ceramic arts at Villa Necchi, or discover the artists of the Brera School. Italian Michelin-starred chef Claudio Sadler is at the helm of the hotel’s destination restaurant, and a modernist wine cellar offers tastings of more than 850 Italian and International vintages.
    Sea-view suites on Sicily’s sparkling bayMazzarò Sea Palace (Taormina, Sicily, Italy)
    Located on one of the prettiest bays in Sicily with its own private beach club, this 70-room resort is a luxurious little hideaway within easy reach of lively Taormina. Each room, decorated in a relaxed, contemporary aesthetic, has a dreamy view of the cerulean sea. The scenic pool, solarium and Hyd’Or spa offer moments of tranquillity and wellbeing. Crafted wellness programs feature natural ingredients like Sicilian mud and locally-grown citrus, focusing on beauty and health benefits. Panoramic Armònia restaurant promises Sicilian flavors in a sophisticated seaside setting, while Amarè Bar offers chic cocktails. Just steps away from the hotel is a quirky cable car to the historic town center of Taormina with its perfectly preserved Greek Theatre. Private boat trips can be arranged to Isola Bella and the surrounding Natural Marine Reserve.
    Frescoed Florentine mansion steps from cultural highlightsRelais Santa Croce by Baglioni Hotels (Florence, Italy) Re-opening 2023
    Featuring original frescoed ceilings and lavishly furnished interiors, this just-renovated 18th century, 24-room, noble mansion, is one of Florence’s most intimate and historic hotels. Set amid the lively arts district of Santa Croce, the hotel is steeped in the stories of history’s most renowned artists and is only steps away from the home of Michelangelo and a trove of cultural landmarks that include the Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Uffizi Gallery. Two restaurants: Guelfi e Ghibellini which presents Tuscan traditions with creativity and warmth, and the three-Michelin starred Enoteca Pinchiorri serves haute cuisine and gastronomic experiences. From a hot-air balloon tour over the Tuscan landscape to a private concert in the hotel’s wood-beamed music room, extraordinary experiences are delivered with thought and imagination. The hotel re-opens this spring after extensive renovations.
    Luxury all-inclusive resort promising a world of entertaining family-friendly facilitiesThe Montgomerie Golf Club by Maxx Royal Resorts (Belek, Turkey)On an idyllic Mediterranean bay and set within the prestigious Montgomerie Golf Club, the 512-room lavish resort features stylish suites and private villas with the unlimited service of the “Maxx Inclusive” concept. The complex offers an impressive selection of 14 on-property dining experiences, including three gourmet restaurants, a patisserie and ten bars. Beyond its outstanding connection to a world-class golf course, the property also promises an array of family-friendly entertainment, ranging from music, acrobatic displays, tennis courts, multiple swimming pools, an aquapark and MaxxiLand wonderland for children.

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    Dreams® Flora Resort & Spa Opens in the Dominican Republic

    Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Dreams® Flora Resort & Spa, the newest addition to the Inclusive Collection, part of World of Hyatt – a global portfolio of distinct luxury all-inclusive resort brands. The resort marks the expansion of Inclusive Collection’s presence in the Dominican Republic to 12 total resorts and is the fifth Dreams Resort & Spa in the Caribbean destination.
    Situated on the palm-studded beach of Cabeza de Toro, Dreams Flora Resort & Spa offers an unforgettable getaway designed for couples and families, conveniently located close to the Punta Cana International Airport. Upon arrival, guests can indulge in all Unlimited-Luxury® offerings, including gourmet à la carte dining options, unlimited international & domestic top-shelf spirits, pool and beach wait service, daytime activities, live nightly entertainment, and more.“The continued growth of our brands in the Dominican Republic with the opening of Dreams Flora Resort & Spa offers guests the opportunity to reconnect and disconnect in an idyllic location,” said Gonzalo del Peón, Group President, Americas & Global Commercial for Inclusive Collection. “This family-friendly resort offers an exceptional variety of activities and amenities for guests to tailor their vacation experience to best suit their desires and needs to celebrate every moment.”

    Luxurious Accommodations
    Dreams Flora Resort & Spa touts 520 graciously appointed suites, all with private, furnished balconies or terraces and Unlimited-Luxury® amenities such as room service, complimentary Wi-Fi, a daily refreshed mini-bar, and more. For guests opting for an elevated experience, Preferred Club rooms provide access to additional amenities including personalized check-in and checkout with concierge service, preferred status and amenities, an exclusive Preferred Club pool and bar, upgraded bath amenities, upgraded mini-bar and room service menu, access to the Preferred Club lounge, and more.ADVERTISEMENTCulinary Offerings

    Dreams Flora Resort & Spa offers delectable dining options, including à la carte restaurants, featuring a variety of international cuisines such as Asian and Mexican, a buffet featuring interactive stations, a café, and a snack grill, all with breathtaking views, convenient locations and no reservations required. For a more private atmosphere, convenient 24-hour dining allows guests the comfort of dining from their suite. For those with gluten allergies, all restaurants on property offer a gluten-free menu.
    In addition to the various dining options, guests can indulge in top-shelf international and domestic spirits at one of the numerous bars.
    Family-Friendly Amenities
    At Dreams Flora Resort & Spa, guests can spend the day lounging poolside at one of multiple pools, including kid-friendly and adult-only options, or playing on the powdery white-sand beach overlooking the gorgeous turquoise and blue shades of the Caribbean Sea. Catering to families, the water park offers two waterslides and a pool for guests of all ages, while the Explorer’s Club for Kids ages 3-12 offers a supervised children’s program with activities such as arts and crafts, a playground, weekly campout adventures, treasure hunts, an indoor game room and video games.
    For teens looking for more independence, the Core Zone Teens Club offers a supervised program for ages 13-17 and offers a variety of activities including social events, snack bar offering non-alcoholic drinks, video games, movies on the beach, and more.
    For unmatched relaxation, the world-class Dreams Spa by Pevonia® offers innovative treatments for a relaxing and rejuvenating experience, along with a variety of body treatments, massages and facials to invigorate the senses, stimulate the body and refresh the mind. Kids and teens looking to indulge have a special menu featuring a variety of treatments such as facials, massages, manicures and pedicures, and hair accessories.
    To book an upcoming stay or to learn more about Dreams® Flora Resort & Spa, visit DreamsResorts.com/DreamsFlora or @dreamsresorts.

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    New Hotel Industry Consultancy Launched in Vietnam

    Maximising hotels’ potential, the Wafaifo Optimisers: (l to r) Pieter van der Hoeven, Managing Director; Uyen Ngo, Deputy Managing Director; Mikkel Krantz, Commercial Director
    A new hotel business consultancy, Wafaifo Optimisers, has been launched in Vietnam to serve hoteliers in the country and across Indochina.The three initial Optimisers will draw on many years’ of hotel industry expertise of its co-founders: Wafaifo Hospitality Managing Director, Mr. Pieter van der Hoeven, Commercial Director, Mr. Mikkel Krantz, and Deputy Managing Director, Ms Uyen Ngo.
    The Wafaifo Optimisers aim to appeal to local hotel owners in Indochina who want to emphasise local experiences for guests, maintain international quality hotel standards, and build profitability in a post-Covid-19 tourism era of growth.
    The Optimisers’ goal is to help hotel owners assess and evaluate the relationship that the hotel may have with a management company. The Optimisers will make sure that the right brand is on a hotel. They will help determine if an owner is ready to run the property themselves, or would be better served with an international brand.
    On sales and distribution, the Wafaifo Optimisers believe that with technological developments, efficient sales distribution doesn’t necessarily have to rely on major online travel agent platforms such as Booking, Expedia, Hotelbeds, Agoda and others, which can take over 20% in commissions.“Wafaifo Optimers will help independent hotels by conducting impartial, clear-eyed analysis of the hotel’s strengths, weaknesses and opportunities,” said Mr van der Hoeven.
    “Our aim is to empower hotel owners on strategic direction. With the owner, we will clinically evaluate whether the hotel is best served with a brand or operating independently. We will advise on pricing and positioning, create standard operating procedures and make sure the hotel meets the specific needs of its target markets,” he said.ADVERTISEMENTIn addition to ensuring that hotels are compliant with health and safety requirements and relevant tour operator needs, the Optimisers can also make recommendations on food and beverage, spa, guest services, housekeeping, sales and marketing policies, and more.
    “The needs and expectations of, for example, Western, Japanese, Indian and local guests vary,” said Mr van der Hoeven. “We will advise the hotel owner so that he or she can maximise results in an affordable and efficient way.”
    After researching the hotel sector across Indochina, Mr Krantz said that many hotel owners are questioning whether hotel management contracts still provide optimum profits – in particular the benefits of loyalty programmes, which are always being re-invented.
    “In these situations, Wafaifo Optimisers can come in and evaluate the hotel’s operations. We can then show the owners how they could potentially do it better and maximise results,” he said.
    With new sales distribution channels and direct booking websites, there are global, regional and local opportunities like never before, said Mr Krantz, adding that Wafaifo Optimisers are independent and can appeal to all sizes of hotel operations and budgets.

    The consultancy launches at an optimistic time when Vietnam’s GDP growth for 2022 was 8.02% (the highest rate since 1997), neighbouring China has lifted its Covid-related travel restrictions, and Vietnam Airlines reported that it carried 18 million passengers in 2022, up from 6.1 million in 2021.
    In 2023, the Vietnamese government also plans to spend heavily on infrastructure developments that will boost domestic road and air connectivity.
    On tourism arrivals in early 2023, Vietnam is seeing strong growth from relatively new markets such as India, the Middle East, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
    Against this backdrop, Wafaifo Optimisers are also developing the all-new Wafaifo Resort Hoi An, which is scheduled to open in the heritage city in central Vietnam in January 2024.
    The new consultancy has also launched a monthly market insight report on the latest hotel developments, GDP, aviation and topline travel industry news from Vietnam and the region. The intelligence they gather informs their policy recommendations to hoteliers.
    Hoteliers and others can subscribe to Wafaifo Optimisers monthly market insight reports at [email protected]
    Further information on Wafaifo Optimisers is available at Wafaifo.com.

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    Marriott’s Element and Le Méridien Brands Open Dual-Branded Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah

    Element Hotels and Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts – part of Marriott Bonvoy®’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 brands, together with The Ritchie Group and Garn Development, Utah-based commercial real estate development companies, announce the opening of Le Méridien Salt Lake City Downtown and Element Salt Lake City Downtown. The dual-branded property commemorates Element’s milestone 100th global opening and its first in Salt Lake City, complementing its location in Moab, Utah. The property also marks the first Le Méridien in Utah, and the first hotel with an expansive rooftop bar in the market. This first-ever combination of the two distinctly unique brands is managed by Azul Hospitality Group, a San Diego-based hospitality management platform that provides an innovative approach to maximizing performance.
    “This is a milestone moment nestled against the mountains for two of Marriott Bonvoy’s lifestyle brands as we open Element Hotels’ 100th hotel and our first Le Méridien property in Utah,” said Tina Edmundson, Global Brand & Marketing Officer, Marriott International. “With Element’s longer-stay lifestyle offering and Le Méridien’s essence of savouring the good life, intermixed with Salt Lake City’s high-altitude beauty, travelers can discover two unique experiences that allow for extraordinary memories.”
    The hotels are ideally located just six miles from the airport and is within 30 miles of several popular ski destinations including Brighton Ski, Solitude Mountain Resort, Alta Ski Area, and Snowbird, making skiing and other outdoor excursions easily accessible. The property is also adjacent to Vivint Arena, home of the NBA’s Utah Jazz, and steps away from the Salt Palace Convention Center. The property is located in The West Quarter, a new mixed-used development which connects two halves of downtown with a mid-block pedestrian road called Quarter Row. In addition to Le Méridien and Element Salt Lake City Downtown, The West Quarter offers easy access to a plethora of shopping, dining, and entertainment experiences in the heart of Salt Lake City’s Warehouse District.
    The fusion of the two brands under one roof provides guests with flexible options for an experience that suits their needs and lifestyle including room categories, amenities, design, and more. Le Méridien Salt Lake City Downtown embraces the brand’s European spirit of savouring the good life with timeless mid-century modern design elements combined with inspiration from Salt Lake City’s landscape of deep evergreens, golds, and wood tones, and programming that encourages creative travellers to linger longer. Element Salt Lake City Downtown perfectly complements with spacious studios and one-bedroom suites with nature-inspired design ideal for active travelers who seek a healthy, balanced routine, whether visiting for a few days or for a longer stay. Sustainability is integrated in an unobtrusive way with low flow water features to reduce water consumption, electric vehicle charging stations, complimentary bike rentals, and more.
    Le Méridien Salt Lake City Downtown features 144 sophisticated rooms and suites, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with city views and emerald tile-adorned showers. Curated with design-forward and custom-made décor inspired by the brand’s celebrated mid-century modern flair, accommodations are a nod to the brand’s distinctive heritage and provide guests with the Le Méridien signature plush bed, Malin + Goetz bath amenities, and illy coffee.ADVERTISEMENTElement Salt Lake City Downtown offers 126 sustainable and bright rooms and suites with city view floor-to-ceiling windows, fully equipped kitchens, spacious spa-like bathrooms with eco-conscious amenities, and the signature Heavenly® beds. Accommodations feature ergonomic design elements with modern touches and relaxing earth-toned colors. Guests are treated to a complimentary daily Rise breakfast and a Relax evening reception. As part of the brand’s collaboration with Lettuce Grow, a nationally recognized leader of hydroponic gardening, travelers will have direct access to free, farm-fresh produce and herbs. Guests can collect their own green selections from an on-property Lettuce Grow Farmstand for use in their Rise breakfast or to bring back to their own in-room kitchens.
    The dual-branded hotel’s signature restaurant, Adelaide, is an urban brasserie – French and New Orleans inspired with Cajun undertones. Located on the ground floor, the unique architecture of the brasserie creates a charming ambiance as guests savor delectable flavors and pairings. Globally influenced and locally curated, every meal is a work of art. Adelaide also features a full bar, oyster and raw bar, as well as a private dining room and outdoor patio space.
    Casual dining meets vibrant sophistication at Van Ryder, the first full-scale hotel rooftop experience in Salt Lake City. Offering sweeping views of the city and the Wasatch mountains, the menu features artisan crafted libations with cocktail cuisine. The bar gets its namesake from Jack “The Rambling Kid” Van Ryder, an American cowboy and western artist. His soft, pastel-colored paintings captured the dusty, brooding Western twilight skies, and the venue keeps his art and legacy alive. A private dining area is also available.
    Overseeing the vision and execution of the food and beverage program is Executive Chef Jacqueline Siao. With over 15 years of culinary experience, Chef Siao is a performance-focused, strategic leader with expertise in menu and recipe development in addition to operations and management. She previously served as Executive Chef at W Aspen in Colorado.
    Two meeting spaces and one pre-function area make up a total of 8,355 square feet of inviting event and meeting space. The options feature open-concept design and natural lighting with adaptable configurations. The Triumph Ballroom holds up to 642 people; the Pierce Arrow Boardroom holds up to 82 people; and the pre-function space holds up to 220 people.Guests can keep up their fitness regime with the rooftop fitness center, which offers a pristine outdoor pool, cardio machines, and strength equipment. On-site valet and self-parking are both offered, plus vehicle charging stations. Pets are also welcome.
    The property was designed by the award-winning architectural team, HKS, a firm of architects, designers, advisors, and makers driven by curiosity and devoted to creating places that combine beauty with performance. Interiors were designed by Studio HBA, the fastest growing arm of Hirsch Bedner Associates, who are known for delivering unique and contextually responsive design. The architect of record is Beecher Walker, one of the West’s top commercial architecture firms, with a team of architects and designers united by a passion for good design – a sustainable, technologically-forward fusion of aesthetic, emotion, function, and responsibility.
    Both hotels will participate in Marriott Bonvoy – the award-winning travel program from Marriott International – allowing members to earn and redeem points for their stay at the new hotel, and at other hotels and resorts across Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of brands. With the Marriott Bonvoy app, members enjoy a level of personalization and a contactless experience that allows them to travel with peace of mind.
    Le Méridien Salt Lake City Downtown is located at 131 South 300 West, Salt Lake City, Utah and Element Salt Lake City Downtown is located at 145 South 300 West, Salt Lake City, Utah. Opening rates start at $219 for Le Meridien Salt Lake City Downtown and $189 for Element Salt Lake City Downtown.
    About Le Méridien and Element Salt Lake City Downtown
    Le Méridien and Element Salt Lake City Downtown brings two distinct experiences under one roof to Salt Lake City. Featuring inspired design embracing the ethos of each of the global brands, the property offers a combined 270 guest rooms, rooftop pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, and approximately 8,355 square feet of meeting space. Guests can sample elevated French cuisine at signature urban brasserie Adelaide or try small plates & cocktails at Van Ryder Rooftop bar, offering breathtaking views of the city, Wasatch mountains and Vivint Arena – home of the Utah Jazz. Located in The West Quarter, the area connects Salt Lake City culture and community, serving as a hub for what’s next by bringing together urban life in a modern, authentic experience that builds on Salt Lake City’s past.

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    The National Hispanic Corporate Council Welcomes Choice Hotels as its Newest Corporate Member

    The National Hispanic Corporate Council (NHCC), the premier resource for corporate America on Hispanic strategy development, announces Choice Hotels International, Inc. as its newest corporate member.Choice Hotels joins a growing list of Fortune 1000 companies and major organizations who turn to NHCC for insights on strategy development to effectively compete in the growing U.S. Hispanic segment. As a membership-based organization, NHCC provides its corporate members with resources to maximize the 62+ million individuals, $2 trillion-dollar U.S. Hispanic market opportunity.
    “At Choice Hotels, we continue to take fresh actions to enhance our enduring commitment to diversity, equity and belonging – and by joining the National Hispanic Corporate Council, we’re once again living out our brand promise of ensuring everyone, from franchisees, guests and associates, feels welcome, wanted and respected,” said Corinne Abramson, head of associate diversity, equity and belonging, Choice Hotels. “We look forward to collaborating with the NHCC to build on our existing efforts, like our Hispanic Organization Leadership and Advancement employee resource group, to further opportunities for the Hispanic community within Choice and across the entire hotel industry.”
    “On behalf of the NHCC Board of Directors and its corporate members, I am delighted to welcome Choice Hotels to NHCC. As a corporate member-focused organization, we look forward to enhancing its own Hispanic stakeholders’ opportunity by leveraging our national network of corporate leaders and member resources,” said Eduardo Arabu, Chief Executive Officer, NHCC.
    NHCC’s Center of Expertise provides an enterprise-wide approach through executive leadership, talent/human resources, marketing, supplier diversity, community relations, and ERG within Hispanic and DEI framework. An affiliation with NHCC provides a collaborative community that shares thought leadership, best practices, solutions, and resources to elevate Hispanic talent, customers, suppliers, community relations, and ERG strategies.

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    Rosewood Returns to its Roots with Stunning New Residential Tower in Turtle Creek, Dallas

    Turtle Creek, Dallas, is where the Rosewood story began. A peaceful, walkable neighborhood surrounded by grand parks and close to Dallas’s most celebrated sites, it’s not only one of the most coveted residential communities in the country, but also home to the brand’s first property: the iconic Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek. Now, the globally-recognized leader in luxury lifestyle returns to the neighborhood with a landmark new offering, Rosewood Residences Turtle Creek, a standalone residential development that will set a new standard for high-rise living in Dallas’s metropolitan landscape.
    The new 17-story tower, which combines Beaux-arts inspired elegance with a wealth of outstanding amenities, will comprise approximately 46 residences offering effortless luxury in a setting that’s perfectly appointed for experiencing everything Dallas has to offer. Developed by One Turtle Creek to reflect the best of this dynamic city, the property is scheduled for completion in early 2025, with sales to commence in 2023.
    The Location
    Rosewood Residences Turtle Creek occupies a prime location in Dallas’s Turtle Creek Corridor, a historic neighborhood nicknamed “Dallas’s Front Yard”. Nestled between fine parks and close to the Katy Trail, it’s a secluded but enviably connected destination just minutes away from the beloved neighborhoods of Highland Park, Uptown and Downtown. Thanks to its peaceful ambience, it has been favored as an exclusive residential enclave throughout the 20th century, and boasts many fine examples of modern and contemporary architecture.The Design
    Rosewood Residences Turtle Creek reflects Rosewood’s A Sense of Place™ philosophy by embracing Turtle Creek’s beautiful setting and illustrious history in its architecture and design. The building, masterminded by Chicago-based architect Lucien Lagrange, offers a contemporary spin on the Beaux-arts inspired American architecture of the early 20th century, welcoming residents and their guests at its base with an elegant arched entryway before soaring upwards to embrace the sky with its asymmetric summit. Balancing the artful with the approachable, the tower will showcase Lagrange’s sophisticated style and singular approach to craftsmanship, dimension and detail. Ranging from approximately 2,000 to 6,380 square feet, with the option to combine units for an even more spacious abode, each light-filled residence will make the most of the surrounding area through distinctive architecture detailing. Of note will be the ceiling-height windows, stretching from ten to over twelve feet tall, that offer immersive city or park views. Interior schemes from renowned designer Dan Fink will continue to draw upon the colors, tones and quality of light along Turtle Creek’s nature-filled waterway to create harmonious living spaces that complement the building’s striking neoclassical sensibility. Fink’s canvas will further include the building’s many shared spaces, which will balance luxurious materials with a mix of feminine and masculine tones to create a harmony between the classical and the modern.ADVERTISEMENTThe Lifestyle
    Rosewood Residences Turtle Creek has been conceived with the highest standards of enriched living in mind. Its wealth of exclusive amenities includes a rooftop oasis complete with an infinity pool and lounge, each boasting spectacular views of the Dallas skyline; a landscaped garden for intimate gatherings and events, and a fitness center, library, and private dining room spaces. The building will further feature a first floor lounge, full time concierge, and valet. Pet friendly offerings, meanwhile, include a dedicated dog park, pet spa, and garden. As hospitality is a defining factor of the Rosewood experience, residents will also benefit from round the clock support from a dedicated Rosewood Residential Team. This group of experts with deep knowledge of the area, will manage all aspects of the Rosewood Residences Turtle Creek experience to provide residents with a wide range of additional services.
    A Tribute to Turtle Creek
    “Given the symbolic significance Dallas holds for us at Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, we are thrilled to be bringing our residential concept to this market,” said Brad Berry, Vice President of Global Residential Development at Rosewood Hotel Group. “Planting the Rosewood Residences flag in the same neighborhood as our very first hotel is a great moment for us as we continue to grow our footprint. But, of course, Turtle Creek is a special setting in its own right, and I think these one-of-a-kind residences embrace the area’s natural beauty, rich history and incredible location, and provide residents with an unrivalled quality of life in Dallas.”
    “With this project, we are realizing our vision of bringing timeless architecture together with exceptional service in the upscale residential neighborhood of Turtle Creek,” says developer Preston Cheng of One Turtle Creek. “This hasn’t been done before in Dallas, and to do so with Rosewood, renowned architect Lucien Lagrange, and AD100 interior designer Dan Fink, adds another level of excitement.”
    For more information about Rosewood Residences Turtle Creek, please visit www.residencesturtlecreek.com.

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    Hyatt Announces Entry into Tokyo with the Opening of Hyatt House Shibuya in Mid-2024

    Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Tokyu Land Corporation for Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya.Slated to open by mid-2024, the 126-room hotel will be an ideal mid- to long-stay living accommodation situated just steps away from the world-famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing. Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya will mark the entry of the Hyatt House brand in Tokyo, further demonstrating Hyatt’s intentional brand growth in the Asia Pacific region.
    Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya will make guests feel genuinely at home with an elevated, spacious, and perfectly self-sufficient experience close to offices and commercial facilities in Shibuya. The Sakuragaoka area, just southwest of the Shibuya station where the hotel will be located, is being redeveloped as part of a major transformation of the Shibuya district, one of Tokyo’s most popular areas for entertainment, shopping, fashion, and dining. The area’s diverse new urban facilities will enhance Tokyo’s international competitiveness and create an ideal living and working environment for overseas guests.
    Each of the hotel’s 126 spacious guestrooms, ranging in size from approximately 344 to 915 square feet (32 to 85 square meters), will offer home-like amenities including a well-equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, plush bed, and cozy living room. The lobby will face an airy rooftop garden and the property will feature an indoor swimming pool, lounge, H Bar, and restaurant. In addition, Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya’s communal space, Fitness Room, and other facilities will be designed to appeal to modern, self-sufficient travelers who appreciate relaxing, socializing and working as if they were at home.
    “We are pleased to welcome Hyatt’s Hyatt House brand to the redeveloped Shibuya Station area, a project in which Tokyu Land is participating,” said Tatsuaki Tanaka, Director & Managing Officer of Tokyu Land Corporation. “Shibuya is both an active business district populated with many offices and a popular recreational district offering Tokyo’s latest entertainment, and Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya will allow international travelers and locals alike to enjoy unique and iconic Shibuya experiences. We hope that this wonderfully convenient and exciting location will provide guests with fulfilling lifestyles for work and leisure as we continue to revitalize the overall area.”
    “Shibuya is known around the world as one of the dynamic facets of Tokyo, and Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya will play a vital role in the major redevelopment around Shibuya Station,” said Sam Sakamura, Hyatt’s vice president Japan and Micronesia. “We are honored to work with Tokyu Land Corporation on this once-in-a-lifetime project and look forward to the debut of the Hyatt House brand to Tokyo while providing travelers a home away from home.”ADVERTISEMENTOnce open, Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya will be the second Hyatt House-branded property in Japan, joining Hyatt House Kanazawa in Ishikawa prefecture, as well as a global portfolio of more than 125 locations worldwide.
    For more information, please visit hyatthouse.com.

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