Hotel

Manhattan’s Thriving On The Ave Hotel Lands $80M in Refinancing

The 282-room On The Ave Hotel in Manhattan has been refinanced to the tune of $80 million.

Dubai Hills Unveils $3B Master-Planned Project in MBR City

Emaar Properties and Dubai Holding have unveiled Dubai Hills, the first project in the Mohammed Bin Rashid City (MBR City), the largest joint venture in the region’s real estate sector.

Hilton Worldwide to Open First Dual-Branded Property in France

Hilton Worldwide plans to develop its first dual-branded property in France. Located near Disneyland Paris in Val d’Europe, the dual-branded Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton Val d’Europe will also be the first development of its kind in Europe.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Opens First Le Méridien Hotel in Mexico City

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Trinity Investments and Terra Investments have announced the opening of the first Le Méridien Hotel in Mexico City.

European Hotels Get $200M Facelift Continent-Wide

A number of European properties, part of The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, are in different stages of renovation and restoration, as a result of a continent-wide operation worth $200 million.

New York’s Plaza Hotel New Owner Plans Additional Upgrades

“The seller had finished off a positioning of the property and had just finished off a retail level on the lower level,” Greg Rice, Solid Rock’s president, told Commercial Property Executive .

Carlton Arranges $324M Recapitalization for Four Seasons Hotel Milan

Carlton Group has orchestrated a $324 million financing package deal for the Four Seasons Hotel Milan in Italy for the recapitalization of the 118-room luxury hotel and a discounted loan payoff.

Indian Hospitality Market Set For A Boom: Two Brands Announce Massive Expansion Plans

India is set to see quite an increase in its hospitality industry after a number of properties were announced and a new venue just held its grand opening.

Hyatt to Open First Hyatt Regency-Branded Hotel in Bangkok

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced plans to open its first Hyatt Regency-branded hotel in Bangkok, to be completed in 2017.

Hersha Hospitality Closes $400M Senior Unsecured Credit Facility

Just weeks after announcing its acquisition of a new midtown Manhattan hotel for $74 million, Hersha Hospitality Trust has closed on a $400 million senior unsecured credit facility that can expand to $550 million.