Conrad Hotels to launch 14 new hotels by 2013

Source: Hilton Hotels, 04 November 2010

Conrad Hotels & Resorts announced plans for 14 new hotel projects today, adding to its current collection of 15 hotels around the world, launching Conrad New York, Conrad Dubai, Conrad Sanya Haitang Bay and Conrad Koh Samui among others.

Conrad Beijing, set to open 2012

With a presence today in key cities and resort destinations including Tokyo: Hong Kong; Bali, Indonesia; Brussels, Belgium; Maldives; Chicago; and Miami, Conrad Hotels & Resorts is expanding to several more gateway cities around the world. In the next 14 months, Conrad will welcome hotels and resorts in Sanya Haitang Bay, China; Koh Samui, Thailand; Algarve, Portugal; New York; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. An additional eight hotels and resorts will open by end of 2013.

As a result of this growth, Conrad Hotels & Resorts is expected to double in size over the next three years, welcoming the following new destinations:

Conrad New York (Q4 2011):
The Conrad New York will be the brand’s fifth property to open in the United States and the first Conrad hotel in New York City. The hotel’s 463 luxury rooms will average 550 square feet, a significantly larger than normal size for Manhattan hotels. The Conrad New York will be located at the current site of the Embassy Suites New York, in New York’s Financial District, adjacent to the Hudson River and the currently rising Freedom Tower. The hotel will feature a restaurant and bar, 17,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, and an impressive, sunlit 15-story atrium complete with a Sol LeWitt art piece rising 13 floors above the check-in desk.

Conrad Sanya Haitang Bay (Q4 2010):
Located in the middle of the picturesque Haitang Bay on Hainan Island, nicknamed the “Hawaii of China,” the Conrad Sanya Haitang Bay features 101 secluded villas inspired by the French Riviera, nestled among landscaped tropical gardens leading to a serene beach. The resort’s villas overlook the ocean, lagoons, resort or gardens and each villa features private pool, sun lounge, and living room, surrounded by foliage for complete privacy. The Conrad Sanya Haitang Bay offers a fleet of Bentleys for car service, three restaurants, lobby lounge, a beach bar & grill, a dedicated white sand beach, two swimming pools, spa, fitness center, water sports and a 1,614-square-foot function room ideal for social gatherings and private meetings. The resort will also offer access to a 13,885-square-foot grand ballroom, tennis courts, kids paradise, arcade, movie theater, karaoke and shops in the neighboring Doubletree by Hilton sister resort.

Conrad Koh Samui Resort & Spa (Q1 2011):
A 66-villa Conrad resort located on the luxurious beach destination of Aow Thai Beach in Koh Samui, Thailand. Around 500 miles south of Bangkok, the resort’s westerly orientation will offer guests  sunset views while the natural slope of the site will allow for uninterrupted 360-degree views of the ocean and the surrounding environment. Each villa at Conrad Koh Samui Resort & Spa will have a private plunge pool and sundeck area and the resort will have two restaurants, a lobby lounge, destination bar and spa facilities.

Conrad Algarve Palacio Da Quinta (Q2 2011):
The 158-room resort, located on the beautiful coastal region of Algarve, will be the first Conrad hotel in Portugal. The hotel will have two restaurants, a sport bar, a “sensation” pool and separate infinity pool with bar. The Conrad Algarve Palacio Da Quinta’s spa will offer Scandinavian-inspired treatments and separate fitness center.

Conrad Dubai (Q4 2011):
The 559-room Conrad Dubai will be located on a 50,000-square-foot site on the Sheikh Zayed Road in the central business district of Dubai. The hotel will be a key component of a mixed-use development that will also house signature office and retail space. The Conrad Dubai will be located 20 minutes from the Dubai International Airport, close to the Dubai World Trade Center, International Convention Center, Dubai International Financial Center and nearby a newly built Dubai Metro System Station. The hotel will offer three restaurants, two lounge bars, a destination bar, grand ballroom, meeting rooms, health club, pool, spa and fitness center.

Conrad Seoul (Q1 2012):
The 460-room Conrad Seoul will be located in the Seoul International Finance Center, which is a first-of-its kind 5.7 million square-foot, mixed-used complex in South Korea. In addition to three A-grade office towers and a luxury retail mall, the SIFC will be located in the Yeouido Business District, South Korea’s government and financial center and home to the National Assembly Building, Korea Stock Exchange and headquarters of LG. The Conrad Seoul will have three restaurants, a lobby lounge, separate bar, 14,000-square-foot ballroom, seven meeting rooms, health club & spa, swimming pool and business center.

Conrad Dalian (Q1 2012):
Located in China’s Liaoning Province, the 153-room Conrad Dalian will be situated in the city’s new central business district, a base for a number of Global 500 companies and the international conference center, an art gallery, theater, yacht club and upscale office buildings, retail space and luxury apartments. Built on Dalian’s local waterfront and international cruise ship terminal, the hotel will be in a tower shared with the Hilton Dalian, boasting panoramic views of the sea. The Conrad Dalian will feature two restaurants, lobby lounge, bar, ballroom, meeting and boardrooms, health club, spa, swimming pool and business center.

Conrad Beijing (Q1 2012):
The 325-room Conrad Beijing will be located in the city’s central business district, near the recently built China Central TV Tower, many of Beijing’s renowned tourist attractions and by the Chinese headquarters of numerous international businesses. The hotel will offer four restaurants, including a roof restaurant and bar, lobby lounge, tea lounge, health club, spa, swimming pool, business center and over 21,500 square feet of meeting space.

Conrad Fiji Resort & Spa (Q4 2012):
Less than an hour from Fiji’s International airport, the Conrad Fiji Resort & Spa will be located on the beautiful resort island of Naviti in Fiji’s Yasawa group of Islands. The resort will offer 100 two-bedroom suites on a hotel complex also housing Hilton and Doubletree resorts. On the secluded western site of the island, the resort will feature Qwe Beach, an amphitheatre shaped beach that has 180-degree views of the ocean and easy access to the Island’s lagoon and reef. The Conrad Fiji Resort & Spa will be adjacent to an 18-hole golf course and offers two restaurants, a pool bar, lobby bar, and a dedicated health spa and fitness center.

Conrad Bangalore (Q1 2013):
The 250-room Conrad Bangalore will be located in the emerging suburb of Indiranagar, a developing Asian IT hub for numerous international firms. Only 25 miles from the Bangalore International Airport and less than five miles from the Bangalore city center, the Conrad Bangalore will offer three restaurants, lobby lounge, executive lounge, specialty bar, ballroom, multiple meeting rooms, health club, spa, swimming pool and business center.

Conrad Guangzhou (Q4 2013):
The 306-room Conrad Guangzhou will be in China’s third largest city, which is located the Pearl River Delta, China’s primary economic powerhouse and the capital of its exporting economy. In the heart of the city’s new central business district, the Conrad Guangzhou will be nearby future high-grade office towers, upscale retail and residential developments, and new public infrastructure such as parks, an opera house, a museum and the city library. The hotel will offer four restaurants, two bars, health club, spa, swimming pool, business center and an 18,000-square-foot ballroom.

Conrad Ubud Resort and Spa (Q4 2013):
The 80-villa Conrad resort will be nestled in Ubud, the arts center of Bali. Built on a prime hillside above the famous Ayung River, the resort will be located 20 miles from the Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport. At Conrad Ubud Resort and Spa each villa will have its own private plunge pool and the resort will offer two restaurants, lobby lounge, bar, meeting rooms, luxurious spa, health club and multiple swimming pools.

Conrad Tianjin (Q4 2013):
Located just outside downtown Tianjin, one of the largest cites in China, the 339-room Conrad Tianjin will begin construction this year in the city’s new central business district. The hotel will feature three restaurants, two bars, business center, heath club, spa and indoor pool.

Conrad Mumbai (Q3 2014):
Just three miles from the international airport, the 245-room Conrad Mumbai will be located in the local state capital, the country’s commercial capital and largest city in India. The beach-facing hotel will be nestled in a premium Indian residential area and will offer three restaurants, lobby lounge, café, bar, health club, spa, outdoor swimming pool, large ballroom and multiple meeting rooms.

Marriott Announces Three New Boutique Style Renaissance Hotels for Europe

Source: Marriott, 04 November 2010

New Hotels in Lucerne, Switzerland and Paris and Aix-en-Provence, France Will Add to Marriott’s Rapidly Expanding Portfolio in Europe

Marriott International announced today it has signed franchise agreements that will add three more hotels to its lodging portfolio in Europe.
The hotels are the:
• 87-room Renaissance Lucerne Hotel, Switzerland (2011)
• 139-room Renaissance Aix-en-Provence Hotel, France (2012)
• 113-room Renaissance Paris Saint-Cloud Hotel, France (2013)

Earlier this year, Marriott announced its plans to double its presence in Europe by 2015. These three additions to the development pipeline in Europe bring the total number of hotels currently in development throughout Europe to 27.

“We are thrilled to announce these three new Renaissance Hotels as we continue toward achieving our growth goals in Europe,” said Amy McPherson, president and managing director of Marriott International in Europe. “Renaissance Hotels area all about discovery and offering our guests unique experiences. As we continue to expand throughout Europe, I am excited for us to add distinctive hotels like these, which embody everything Renaissance is about, to new destinations for us such as Aix-en-Provence and Lucerne.”

Renaissance Lucerne Hotel
The 87-room Renaissance Lucerne Hotel will open in 2011 under a franchise agreement with Hotel Schiller Betriebe AG. The hotel, formerly the Hotel Schiller, dates back to 1909 and is located along the Pilatusstrasse in one of the most desirable shopping areas of Lucerne. Boasting high style and contemporary design, the hotel will be Marriott’s first in the picturesque city of

Lucerne. Lucerne, located less than one hour from Zurich Airport, sits on the shore of Lake Lucerne with stunning views of Mount Pilatus and Rigi in the Swiss Alps.

Renaissance Aix-en-Provence Hotel

Renaissance Aix-en-Provence Hotel

Opening in 2012, the 139-room Renaissance Aix-en-Provence Hotel will be located in this small classically provencal city in southern France known for its wrought iron bell towers, beautiful paved plazas and average 300 annual days of sunshine. The new hotel will operate under a franchise agreement with ARTHOTEL Aix-en-Provence SAS. Located 30 km north of Marseille, Aix-en-Provence is often referred to as the city of a thousand fountains, among the most notable the 17th century Fontaine des Quatre Dauphins (Fountain of the Four Dolphins.) The newly built property will be located in the heart of the city center, a stone’s throw from the Grand Theatre de Provence. The hotel will boast two restaurants, a destination bar, and outdoor pool.

Renaissance Paris Saint-Cloud Hotel

Renaissance Paris Saint-Cloud Hotel

When opened, the boutique 113-room Renaissance Paris Saint-Cloud Hotel will be the fifth Renaissance property in Paris. Opening in 2013 under a franchise agreement with Paris Country Club SA in Saint-Cloud, France, the hotel will be located adjacent to the elegant Paris Country Club, offering guests a unique opportunity to experience the many amenities of the club, including its golf course and tennis courts. Located just 15 minutes from Paris Porte Maillot (Congress Center), the newly built hotel will boast the same design as the Paris Country Club with its country manor style and half-timbered façade. The hotel will offer two restaurants, a bar, 743 square meters of meeting space, and a luxurious outdoor pool and spa.

Marriott’s growth plans include more hotel investments

Source: The Washington Post, 03 November 2010

Marriott International last week outlined plans for substantial growth over the next three years, pledging to selectively use its own capital for loans, minority equity stakes and debt guarantees to aid developments that will fly the hotel giant’s corporate flag.

While that investment approach is fairly common in the hotel industry, it picked up pace as the credit markets froze, barring owners from executing build-outs and conversions. Lodging operators such as Marriott, Hyatt and Carlson Hotels were able to leverage the strength of their balance sheets to nudge lenders into making loans or to simply secure positions in sought-after deals.

Marriott has already secured deals for 80,000 to 90,000 new hotel rooms worldwide over the next three years and estimates it could add 22,000 more in Europe and Asia. During a meeting with analysts and investors in Bethesda last week, Anthony G. Capuano, executive vice president of global development for Marriott, said about 25 percent of the rooms in the pipeline were enabled by some form of Marriott investment.

“We’ve committed about $400 million of direct cash investments and another $80 million of guarantees to support that pipeline,” he said, noting that the company remains focused on third-party ownership to fuel its growth. “The guiding principal behind the deployment of capital is the recyclability of those investments.”

David Loeb, a hotel analyst at Robert W. Baird, said in an interview that the scarcity of available debt has placed pressure on owners to cough up a bit more equity than usual. He noted that the practice was prevalent during the last major downturn, in the 1990s.

“Now, it becomes even more important because [operators] are trying to incent owners to develop, to convert in a market that’s really hard to find capital,” he said. Operators’ “willingness to help with that capital is a really big factor.”

Loeb believes companies will continue to ramp up their use of equity in the coming year. Marriott, for one, said that as its cash flow grows, it will more readily consider the option.

Marriott is one of the few hotel operators that has been forthcoming about its aggressive use of capital as an incentive for developers, Loeb said. Hyatt, he noted, frequently employs the practice, often opting for outright acquisitions to convert assets to its brands. Marriott is not a big fan of holding assets on its books, on which a mere six hotels sit. The recent purchase of the former Seville in Miami Beach, however, shows the company is not adverse to ownership.

Capuano said Marriott is looking at strategic ownership to fill gaps in distribution and extract value from long-term management agreements. Taking an ownership position can expose operators to the volatility of the market. Marriott, however, has been known to flip properties following successful repositionings.

Hyatt unveils plans for Park Hyatt New York

Source: Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, 03 November 2010

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Extell Development Corporation have unveiled plans for the Park Hyatt New York with a new construction plan designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Christian de Portzamparc.

Park Hyatt NYC

“Because New York is such a critical market, this hotel will be a milestone for the brand’s development in terms of both representation in a key market and global visibility, two key drivers of brand preference for guests and owners alike,” said Steve Haggerty, global head of real estate and development for Hyatt.

A Hyatt subsidiary and Extell have formed a joint venture that will acquire the hotel upon its completion, subject to the completion of certain contractual milestones.

This news follows the announcement that Hyatt will build two new hotels in New York with developer Hersha.

Park Hyatt New York will be located at 157 West 57th Street between Avenue of the Americas and Seventh Avenue, across from Carnegie Hall. Slated for completion in 2012, the 210-room hotel will be part of a 90-story mixed-use tower that will also feature 135 Thomas Juul-Hansen-designed luxury condominiums with sweeping views of Central Park and the New York skyline.

In addition to a bar and restaurant and 5,000 square feet of retail space, the property will include a premier meeting facility with a grand ballroom and distinctive event space, as well as a high-end spa, fitness center, and indoor swimming pool in a three-story aerie at the top of the hotel. The new hotel will feature understated, elegant interiors by design firm Yabu Pushelberg.

Currently, Park Hyatt is located in 25 destinations, including Beijing, Buenos Aires, Carlsbad, Chicago, Dubai, Goa, Hamburg, Istanbul, Jeddah, Melbourne, Mendoza, Milan, Moscow, Paris, Saigon, Seoul, Shanghai, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, Washington, D.C., and Zurich. Twelve previously announced Park Hyatt hotels are under development, which, when completed, will increase the number of Park Hyatt properties worldwide to 38 over the next five years.

Hilton attempts to redefine airport hotels

Seen on “hotelworld network” – 02 November 2010

Months after changing its name to Hilton Hotels & Resorts (formerly Hilton Hotels), the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide is now attempting to redefine the airport hotel experience.

Hilton Frankfurt Airport

The design-driven Hilton Frankfurt Airport hotel, slated to open in March 2011 in Frankfurt, Germany, is the newest example of how Hilton Hotels & Resorts is upping the ante on the airport hotel model it invented in 1959.

Hilton Frankfurt Airport will be a centerpiece of the futuristic The Squaire—a mixed-use complex that extends like a horizontal skyscraper above the ICE high-speed railway station at Germany’s Frankfurt International Airport. It will serve as the airport’s very own city “square.”

Hilton Frankfurt Airport represents–along with two other high-end Hilton airport hotels that opened in Chicago and Beijing in July 2010–the brand’s new wave of sleeker, leisure-oriented airport hotels that are more relevant to today’s travelers.

As the lines between business and leisure travel continue to become increasingly blurred due to travelers seeking more “bang for their business travel buck,” Hilton Frankfurt Airport is throwing more leisure add-ons, chic style, luxury touches and inviting spaces into the mix without compromising its business offerings.

Wyndham Hangzhou Xixi Resort to open in China in 2011

Seen on “hotelworld network” – 02 November 2010

Following the recent signings for three new luxury hotels in Boao, Wyndham Hotel Group has furthered its continued expansion in China with the signing of a management agreement to open a luxury Wyndham Hotels and Resorts property in Hangzhou’s Xixi National Wetland Park.

The 251-room Wyndham Hangzhou Xixi Resort, owned by Hangzhou Xixi Wetland Management Company Limited, will become part of a large sustainable tourism development and has been approved by the government to be the second official State Guest House in Hangzhou.

The Wyndham Hangzhou Xixi Resort, located in the heart of the famous Xixi National Wetland Park in Hangzhou, will serve as an ideal destination for nature-loving guests who will have immediate access to the natural surroundings. Scheduled to open at the end of 2011, hotel facilities will include full-service Chinese and Western cuisine restaurants, golf driving range, spa and fitness center.

The announcement strengthens Wyndham Hotel Group’s position as the largest U.S.-based hotel company in China with 270 hotels representing over 42,000 rooms under the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Ramada, Howard Johnson, Days Inn and Super 8 brands. With the addition of these new signings, there are now 12 Wyndham branded properties currently open or under development in China.

Xixi National Wetland Park is the first and only national wetland park in China. Rich in ecological resources, the park is located in the western part of Hangzhou, less than five kilometers from West Lake, and offers an abundance of scenic view points.

The Wyndham Hangzhou Xixi Resort will join Wyndham Hotel Group’s managed portfolio of nearly 30 properties around the globe, including the 588-room Wyndham Xiamen in Xiamen, China; the 600-room Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa – A Wyndham Grand Resort in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico; and the 162-room Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour in London.

Gatwick Airport Unveils Plans for New Hotel

Source: ehotelier.com, 22 October 2010

Gatwick Airport announced it has signed a contract enabling Shiva Hotels Limited to operate a new 192-bedroom ‘Hampton by Hilton’ hotel, providing more choice for its passengers. The new hotel, located in the North Terminal, will offer three star accommodation for business and leisure travellers as well as provide exceptional facilities for conferences and events.

Subject to planning permission, the redevelopment work is expected to start in early 2011 and open its doors to passengers in time for the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The new owners of Gatwick inherited a portfolio of properties on the airport premises, some of which have the potential to better serve the needs of passengers. Longbridge House has been under-utilised as office space and, given passengers’ demand for greater hotel choice, Gatwick is now planning to transform it into a mid-market hotel. It will offer a range of facilities including a bar and restaurant, meetings rooms and a fitness suite.

Emma Rees, Head of Property at GatwickAirport said: “This new hotel development will be fantastic news for passengers who will have the choice to stay in one of the existing four star hotels in the North and South Terminals or stay in this more affordable but luxury three star hotel when it opens in 2012.

“It is also a great example of the innovative, more passenger-focused approach the new leadership team is taking to managing the airport assets, as is the speed at which this deal was agreed.”

GatwickAirport is investing a near £1 billion to modernise the airport facilities and improve the passenger experience. Investment in the South Terminal is geared towards upgrading the 1950s building facilities to create a more modern, contemporary space, fit for the 21st century.

Investment in Gatwick’s North Terminal is designed to support an increase in capacity to accommodate a further 10 million passengers each year over the next decade. This new hotel offering will support the anticipated growth in passenger numbers.

Construction begins on ‘6-star’ boutique hotel in Dominican

Seen on HOTELS, 22 October 2010

Cap Cana SA and Solaya Hotels announce the start of construction of Eden Roc Cap Cana, a “6-star” luxury boutique resort modeled after the French Riviera.

The 8,000-sq.-m property consisting of 37 bungalow suites and four standard guestrooms will feature Mediterranean Revival architectural elements. Each unit will have a private swimming pool and a private spa area.

Full-scale construction of the project, with an estimated total construction cost of approximately US$22 million, began in the third quarter and is expected to be completed in early 2012. Solaya Hotels has appointed Dominican-based Civilmek SA as the principal contractor and the prestigious Dominican architect Frank Ortega to carry out the architectural design of the project.

Cap Cana

“Our ultimate goal is to create a 6-star boutique hotel in a unique concept within the Dominican Republic rivaling the world’s best boutique hotels in Europe, Asia and North America in every aspect,” says Solaya Vice President Franck Messiah. “We are certain that Cap Cana is the ideal place to carry out our project, and we are convinced that this will be one of the world’s principal destinations within the next five years.”

The resort will offer its guests the option of two luxury restaurants, including a main restaurant featuring Italian and French Mediterranean cuisine, a private beach and an outdoor swimming pool. Guests will also enjoy a spa with a wide array of treatments, sauna, massages, salon and a gym. Guests will have access to Cap Cana’s other facilities, including a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, a marina, spas, retail shops, water sports and a yacht club.

Solaya Hotels is a private ultra-luxury boutique hotel development firm. Eden Roc Cap Cana is Solaya’s first hotel and will be the flagship and model for future properties, which will be developed throughout the Americas and Europe. Solaya’s principal shareholder is the Mazzarella family, from Italy and Venezuela.

Paris to Get Four New 5 Star Luxury Hotels

Source: HoteliersGuild, 14 October 2010

Four high-end luxury hotel brands will be opening hotels in the French capital over the next two years — Raffles, Shangri-La, Mandarin Oriental and Peninsula.

Atout France, the country’s tourism development agency, revealed that the first new luxury property due to open its doors is the Raffles Royal Monceau, which will begin welcoming guests on October 18, 2010.

The new hotel will feature a private library and art gallery, as well as a specialist concierge who will inform visitors of the latest cultural goings-on in Paris.

Le Shangri La Paris is due to open in December 2010 and will boast some of the biggest rooms in the city, offering views of landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower.

The 1930s Art Deco rooms of Le Mandarin Oriental are currently being transformed by interior designer Sybille de Margerie ahead of the hotel’s opening in mid-2011. Michelin-starred chef Thierry Marx will open his first restaurant at the hotel.

Summer 2012 will see the opening of Le Peninsula Paris, a property located in a former conference centre of the French foreign ministry that will feature about 200 rooms.

Wyndham to open three new resort properties in Boao, China

Source: Hotel World Network, 14 October 2010

Following the recent opening of two luxury hotels in the cities of Shanghai and Chengdu, Wyndham Hotel Group announced its continued expansion in China with management agreements for three new Wyndham Hotels and Resorts properties in Boao, located in south China’s Hainan Island province.

The Wyndham Grand Boao Resort and Spa, shown in a rendering here, is scheduled to open in 2011

The properties include the 300-room Wyndham Grand Boao Resort and Spa, to be part of the brand’s prestigious Wyndham Grand Collection; the 106-room Wyndham Boao Resort; and the 350-room Wyndham Boao Resort and Conference Center. The three hotels are owned by Hainan Baolian City (Boao) Company Limited, led by Chairman Weijie Zhu, who also is developing the 337-room, luxury Wyndham Grand Baolian Hotel Shanghai, scheduled to open in late 2011.

The announcement strengthens Wyndham Hotel Group’s position as the largest U.S.-based hotel company in China with 250 hotels representing over 40,000 rooms under the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Ramada, Howard Johnson, Days Inn and Super 8 brands. With the addition of these new signings, there are now 11 Wyndham branded properties currently open or under development in China.

“We are especially proud to work with Chairman Weijie Zhu and look forward to welcoming these magnificent properties to the Wyndham family as part of this major development project in Boao,” said Eric Danziger, Wyndham Hotel Group president and chief executive officer. “These resorts set new expectations for luxury hospitality in China and demonstrate our commitment to developing hotels of similar high caliber throughout Asia.”

The new Wyndham properties in Boao will join the 1,000 room Ramada Hotel & Suites Boao, also developed by Zhu. The Ramada Hotel & Suites Boao currently has 400 rooms open and available to guests, with the remaining 600 rooms expected to open by the end of 2010. The hotel complex is part of a larger plan by the developer to transform more than two square kilometers of the city’s ocean front real-estate into an upscale resort destination that will feature multiple retail and entertainment spaces.

“These spectacular projects will result in world-class service and accommodations in exceptional surroundings for the growing business and leisure market in Boao,” said Zhu. “By partnering with a growing multinational company like Wyndham, we hope to introduce our resorts to an even greater number of Chinese guests and international visitors.”

The 300-room Wyndham Grand Boao Resort and Spa, ideal for a luxury retreat, will feature an indoor swimming pool, extensive spa and fitness facilities, two restaurants, bar and 2,500 square-meters of meeting space. The property is due to open in 2017.

The 106-room Wyndham Boao Resort, offering stunning ocean views, will be situated on a private beach with three outdoor swimming pools, fitness center, spa, two restaurants, lobby lounge and over 2,000 square meters of state-of-the-art conference space. Currently under construction, the luxury resort is due to open in 2013.

The 350-room Wyndham Boao Resort and Conference Center will specialize in meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions with over 3,600 square meters of meeting and event space. Hotel facilities will include three restaurants, bar, indoor swimming pool, fitness center and spa. Currently under construction the hotel is due to open in 2019.

The properties will join Wyndham Hotel Group’s managed portfolio of nearly 30 properties around the globe, including the 588-room Wyndham Xiamen in Xiamen, China; the 600-room Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa – A Wyndham Grand Resort in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico; and the 162-room Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour in London.