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| The Kimpton Seafire Resort and Spa |
November and December have seen a total of 64 hotels opening their doors in the lead up to Christmas. Especially North America seemed to have aimed to have their hotel constructions finished before this high season, counting for 56% of the total of hotel openings of the biggest hotel chains. Europe had 14 projects finished, the rest being spread over Latin America (8%), Africa (3%), the Middle East (5%) and Asia Pacific (6%).
Biggest brands that were opening last month were Marriott with 14 and HOLIDAY INN with 4.
Both hotel groups (Mariott international and Intercontinental Hotel Group) have respectively 321 and 149 hotels projected to open in 2017
Both hotel groups (Mariott international and Intercontinental Hotel Group) have respectively 321 and 149 hotels projected to open in 2017
Some notable openings on the international stage are highlighted below:
This 5 star resort is a significant development that will put Grand Cayman on the map in terms of resort architecture. The hotel will boast no less than five restaurants, including a signature bar and restaurant on the rooftop, alongside the rooms in the hotel, resort condominiums and beachfront bungalows.
The resort, comprised of a Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott, which opened in July 2003 as the first luxury resort in the city, has undergone a large refurbishment and today continues to set the standard for service excellence. Groups at both hotels have access to the varied amenities and activities, including the award-winning Ritz-Carlton Spa Orlando, an 18-hole Greg Norman championship golf course, and eco-tours and fishing on Shingle Creek.
The Lapita Hotel, part of the Autograph Collection, will be a key component of Dubai Parks and Resorts in the Jebel Ali area of Dubai. This new luxury hotel in Dubai caters, not only for holiday and leisure, but also to business and conferences.
