Top Hotel & Resort News From September 2022
September’s Biggest Hotel and Resort News
September had its fair share of news from the hotel and resort industry this past month. From new openings, like the new Waldorf Astoria Cancun, to leadership changes at Apple Leisure Group and, even more thrilling, Hilton’s new role as the official hotel partner of the new Voyager Starlab, September’s news is quite interesting. Click through this slideshow to see the biggest hotel and resort news from September, and don’t forget to click the links provided in each slide to read the full article. Don’t want to miss a beat? Subscribe to our daily TravelPulse newsletter today!
Grupo Xcaret Recognized With the Business Innovation Tourism Award
Grupo Xcaret, which owns the Xcaret parks along with accommodations like Hotel Xcaret Arte and La Casa de la Playa, received the Business Innovation Tourism Award during the first World Tourism Trends Summit in Mexico for its digital offerings and development.
Club Med Sells Its Florida Property in Port St. Lucie
Club Med has sold its Club Med Sandpiper Bay resort in Port St. Lucie to Altitude International Holdings, Inc., which has plans to convert the resort into a hotel and sports academy. The property has been a Club Med-branded property for the past forty years.
The New Waldorf Astoria Cancun To Open This November
The new Waldorf Astoria Cancun resort received a confirmed opening date of November 1. It’s only the second Waldorf Astoria-branded resort in Mexico, with the first being located in Los Cabos.
JW Marriott Dallas Arts District to Debut in Spring 2023
The new JW Marriott Dallas Arts District was announced to open in spring of 2023. The 23-floor 267-room hotel will offer three restaurants, pool, cocktail lounge and more.
Wyndham to Acquire European Hotel Brand Vienna House
Wyndham continues is expansion with a new proposal: to purchase European hotel brand Vienna House for $44 million. Vienna House offers forty hotels and over 6,000 rooms across key cities in Europe. All of the properties are expected to be under a new brand, Vienna House by Wyndham.
Hyatt’s Adding 5 Bulgarian All-Inclusive Resorts To Inclusive Collection
Hyatt is expanding into Bulgaria with the acquisition of five all-inclusive resorts along the gorgeous Black Sea to its Inclusive Collection portfolio, all expected to open in 2023 and 2024.
Tempo by Hilton Brand to Make Debut Next Year in New York City’s Time Square
Hilton’s latest brand, Tempo by Hilton, will welcome its very first property in New York City’s Times Square next year. The 661-room Tempo by Hilton Times Square will feature an ideal location for exploring the city, a Get Ready Zone for remote working and wellness-centric offerings.
Wyndham Creates Mobile Tipping Option for US and Canadian Franchisees
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in the United States and Canada now offer a new digital way for guests to tip specific employees using a QR-code system.
Sanctuary Cap Cana Debuts World’s First Luxury Collection All-Inclusive Resort
The Sanctuary Cap Cana Resort opened in September as the first Luxury Collection All-Inclusive Resort. The adults-only resort is located in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic.
Hyatt Announces Leadership Changes at Apple Leisure Group
Apple Leisure Group’s President and CEO Alejandro Reynal is leaving the company beginning September 30. He has been in the position for three years. Beginning October 1, Hyatt President and CEO Mark Hoplamazian will assume the roles.
First All-Inclusive Kimpton Resort Will Open in Early 2024
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced that its first all-inclusive Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants-branded boutique resort will open in early 2024. The Kimpton Hacienda Tres Ríos Resort, Spa & Nature Park is located in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
Hilton Becomes Official Hotel Partner of New Voyager Space Station
In a new partnership, Hilton has become the official hotel partner of Voyager Space’s Starlab, a future commercial space station.
Wyndham Signs 100 Hotels for New Project ECHO Extended-Stay Brand
Wyndham has announced that its new ECHO extended-stay brand is now expected to develop 100 hotels across the United States, with the first openings expected in 2023.
Marriott International to Expand Asia Pacific Luxury Portfolio
Marriott International, Inc. is expanding its Asia Pacific luxury hotel and resort portfolio for the next few years, with luxury-branded properties expected to open in destinations like Jeju Island, South Korea and Melbourne, Australia.
Hyatt Expands Footprint in Latin America and the Caribbean
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is expanding its portfolio in Latin America and the Caribbean with over 20 luxury and lifestyle openings expected through 2024.
Experiencing Club Med’s Newest European Resort, Magna Marbella
Club Med celebrated the opening of its newest all-inclusive resort in Europe, the Club Med Magna Marbella, located in Marbella, Andalusia, Spain.
Wyndham Unveils Wyndham Alltra Riviera Nayarit
Wyndham celebrated the opening of its Wyndham Alltra Riviera Nayarit resort in late September as the third in its partnership with Playa Hotels & Resorts.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Announces Partnership with Grape Hospitality in Europe
IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with European hotel company Grape Hospitality to add five future properties under the Crowne Plaza and the voco brands in destinations like Madrid, Barcelona, Florence and Bordeaux.