Hotel Openings

🏕 Sonesta added 37 new franchised hotels with over 3,300 rooms to its global portfolio in the second half of 2024. New additions span various locations including Puerto Vallarta, Houston, Vandalia, Indio, Augusta, and more. The company's strategic growth saw near doubling of organic openings from the first half of the year, and 16 managed hotels converted to franchises, adding 2,000 rooms. Sonesta expanded its brand offerings with "by Sonesta" endorser branding to the Red Lion portfolio in 2024, following the introduction of four new brands in 2023.

🏨 Dreamscape Hospitality took over Columbus Airport Marriott located near John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Columbus, Ohio. The hotel features 230 guestrooms and suites, over 14,000 square feet of event space, a fitness center, and a restaurant and bar. President Adam Patenaude emphasizes their commitment to enhancing guest experiences. Plans for a full renovation of the hotel have been announced as part of Dreamscape's ongoing expansion of its management portfolio.

🏕 CooperWynn Capital arranged a $19.5 million loan with Formida Capital for Wylder Windham Resort, New York. The property, acquired and renovated by Wylder Hotels in 2021, reopened in October 2022 after a full renovation. It features 110 guestrooms, a heated outdoor pool, hot tub, pickleball courts, fitness center, and event spaces. The loan deal closed in under 30 days. Located near New York City and Windham Mountain, the resort offers scenic views.

🏡 Hotel De La Poste – French Quarter, a Renaissance Hotel, owned by Melville Holdings and managed by Sage Hospitality Group, was previously known as W New Orleans. Sage, under CEO Walter Isenberg, managed it from 1989 to 1997, leading in RevPAR. After a 2024 renovation, the hotel now has 97 guest rooms and suites, including the Carriage House Suite, near Bourbon Street and the Mississippi River. Amenities include a heated pool, private courtyard, 24-hour fitness center, and nearly 5,000 square feet of event space. The Third Block Depot Kitchen and Bar serves Creole-inspired cuisine.

🏠 Mövenpick Grand Hotel Wrocław, set to open in early 2025, will offer 179 guest rooms, a restaurant, a SkyBar, and conference facilities in the heart of Wrocław, Poland. This venture forms part of Mövenpick's expansion in Europe with upcoming 2025 openings in Italy, Hungary, Montenegro, Greece, and Croatia. The hotel joins the Accor Group, a French hotel group with 43 current job offers, and will participate in the ALL – Accor Live Limitless loyalty program.

🏝 CoralTree Hospitality now manages Poco Diablo Resort in Sedona, Arizona. The 137-room resort, to be rebranded as Outbound Sedona, will experience renovations including an enhanced spa, renovated rooms, and reimagined public spaces. It offers amenities like Willows Kitchen & Wine Bar, a heated pool, and 8,500 sq ft of meeting space. Nearby, guests have access to Sedona Golf Resort's par-71 course. CoralTree, founded in 2018, has over 35 properties and is a subsidiary of Lowe.

🏙 The Radical, a boutique hotel and art installation in Asheville, North Carolina, reopened after Hurricane Helene damage; originally opened October 2023 with 70 rooms. Partnered with RADA, Explore Asheville, and Ponce City Market for a pop-up gallery in Atlanta. Golden Hour restaurant, The Roof bar, and after/glow cafe to reopen soon; involved in community support during recovery.

🏨 Choice Hotels International introduced new logos for Radisson brands after acquiring them in 2022. In 2024, Radisson, Radisson Blu, and Radisson Individuals will be repositioned to attract upscale guests and investors. New food and beverage concepts and Scandinavian-inspired designs are set for Radisson Blu, starting in Grenada. The Radisson brand, founded 115 years ago in the U.S., updates its logo referencing original signage. Radisson Blu's minimalist logo reflects its 1960 SAS Hotel heritage in Denmark. Radisson Individuals logo emphasizes boutique characteristics. Signage updates begin with Radisson Hotel El Paso Airport and Radisson Blu Fargo. $15 million renovation is allocated for Radisson Blu Mall of America, and Radisson properties are set to open in Puebla, Playa Caracol, and San Luis Potosí.

🏨 Accor partners with Technotun to launch Pullman brand in Yerevan, Armenia. Agreement signed at Yerevan International Hospitality Forum, 2024. Two projects: Pullman Residences Yerevan and Pullman Living Yerevan, expected to open by 2027, enhancing local hospitality offerings.

🏡 New Waterloo opened Albert Hotel in Fredericksburg, Texas on January 3. The company will launch Fidelity Hotel in Cleveland on January 27. The Albert Hotel, with 105 guest rooms, includes the historic Albertina House and offers dining, a spa, and event spaces totaling 3,600 sq ft. Michelin-starred Chef Michael Fojtasek leads The Restaurant at Albert Hotel. The Spa will open later in the week, featuring seven treatment rooms. Event capacities are up to 220 guests indoors and 90 outdoors.