Istanbul new openings in 2012 include a Marriott Renaissance, Hilton Garden Inn, Wyndham and a Raffles. The growth is designed to confirm the Turkish city’s status as an emerging destination for business travel, with one of Europe’s few growing economies. The former Turkish capital has been keen to build on it’s impressive historic legacy, cultural attractions, and key strategic location, to build a profile as a business destination.
The Gran Meliá Rome Hotel is the masterpiece of the Gran Meliá brand. The hotel boasts a truly exceptional location, on the banks of the River Tiber, at the heart of the cultural and entertainment attractions of bustling Rome. Unique for its historical and cultural wealth, this luxury urban resort sets new standards for the most luxurious hotels in the Italian capital. Just a 5 minute walk from the Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica and only 15 minutes from the Piazza Navona, this spectacular luxury urban resort is located in the heart of one of the most famous cities in the world. In addition to the historical and cultural significance of the building and setting, the Gran Meliá Rome Hotel provides impressive pools and gardens, a complete YHI Wellness area, a select range of fine dining options and a Business and Convention Centre with 3 meeting rooms, all equipped with the latest technology.
Hotel Okura in Amsterdam has completed a renovation of its entire conference and events floor. The space has been given a new, sophisticated look and feel.
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces two new hotels in Oslo: The Radisson Blu Hotel, Oslo Alna with 135 rooms and the Park Inn by Radisson Oslo Alna with 208 rooms will be located in adjacent towers, with shared facilities and management. Their opening is scheduled for Q3 2013. The new hotels are located in a highly visible location along the E6, which is the main road connecting Oslo with the airport. The site is 10km east of downtown and 40km from the airport, making it a convenient destination for corporate travellers and meetings & events. Radisson Blu is Rezidor’s core upper upscale brand and the most preferred brand for business travellers in the Nordics. Besides 123 respectively 202 modern rooms, the new hotels will offer shared facilities such as a restaurant and bar, 1,200m2 of conference space, a fitness centre and parking.
Park Plaza Hotels, owner and operator of upscale and lifestyle hotels, announces the completion of a 61-room extension to the existing four-star art’otel Berlin city centre west, increasing the total number of rooms to 152. At the heart of the extension will be the 400 m2 lobby with a reception area, a reading and internet corner with free internet access, two conference rooms offering daylight and a brand new stylish bar with completion set for January 2012.
The Conrad, Algarve is set to open in Quinta Do Lago in Spring 2012. The hotel will have 154 bedrooms and six meeting rooms and a ballroom with a capacity for 358 delegates. There are also 6 restaurants, a swimming pool and spa.
The famous Hotel Sacher Vienna, the first 5* Superior Hotel in Vienna has been completely renovated! “Tradition redefined” describes the style of the newly renovated rooms and suites! The Hotel Sacher Wien is renowned for outstanding service with the private touch, all in an exclusive atmosphere with typical Viennese charm. Since early 2011, refurbishing work is being carried out so as to instill a new spirit into this refreshing blend of traditional and contemporary styles. The objective is to renovate the rooms with due consideration for the historic building, with a special focus on a harmonious balance of colors, light and movable room fittings.
Pratergalerien is a new event space in the heart of Vienna, with a total of 4 interconnected performance venues and is situated next to the world famous “giant ferries wheel“. The location is ideal for both, small, exclusive functions and large – but no less exclusive – events for 50 up to 3,000 people.
Barcelona has managed to consolidate its image as a top tourism destination especially in the professional meetings business. A flurry of new hotel inaugurations is expected over the next few years with some 30 hotels due to open, including an expected 8 new openings due by the end of 2011.The investments are a clear sign of optimism in the hotel and tourism business in Barcelona. By the end of 2011, Barcelona’s hotel park will have reached 336, with over 32,200 rooms -three times more than in 1990- and the majority of these in the four star category. Most of the new openings planned for the forthcoming years will be smaller establishments, many of these in restored buildings in the centre of the city.
