Pan Pacific Group Hotels has recently announced the opening of Pan Pacific Xiamen in China.

A. Patrick Imbardelli, President and CEO of Pan Pacific Hotels Group commented: “We are extremely grateful for the opportunity and delighted to commence this partnership with Ningbo International Trade Investment and Development.”

“Both Pan Pacific Ningbo and Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Ningbo are significant and important brand-defining additions for us – as we seek to build our presence and create memorable hotel experiences for more guests in China.”

In a recent press release, the Regent Hotels & Resorts executives have announced the new global leadership team for the group.

“FIHC succeeded over 20 other bidders for the brand including some of the world’s leading luxury hotel groups and developers during six months of intensive competition.”

Steven Pan, Chairman of Regent and FIHC commented:”Regent was born in Asia, has strong brand recognition here, and is now coming home to Asia.”

Comfort Inn & Suites will open a new hotel in Portland, Maine. The property will be managed by the Growth Property Hospitality Management.

In the last years, the Comfort Inn & Suites has significantly grown and it has more than 20 properties along the U.S.

Comfort Inn & Suites Portland is a 100% non-smoking hotel and is located near many of Portland’s tourist attractions.

According to a new press release, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust has announced the acquiring of the Sir Francis Drake Hotel.

Jon Bortz, Chairman, President and CEO of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust commented: “We are very excited to acquire one of San Francisco’s most recognizable hotels.”

“We are also extremely pleased to invest in San Francisco, which is one of our top target markets. The historic Sir Francis Drake Hotel is located in the heart of the city’s world-renowned shopping and entertainment district and is central to San Francisco’s primary business demand drivers, including the Financial District and the Moscone Convention Center.”

One of the biggest hotel chains in the world, Marriott International, has announced the opening of its first hotel in Guyana.

Laurent de Kousemaeker, CEO for Marriott International in the Caribbean & Latin America commented:

“We are thrilled to partner with AHI and the Government of Guyana to open our first Marriott Hotel in the country, representing Marriott’s presence in another Capital city in South America.”

“This will also be Marriott’s first LEED- hotel in the region, and we are confident that it will play an instrumental role in the continued economic and commercial development of Guyana.”

It has been recently announced the agreement between two important franchises to open Doubletree by Hilton in Poland.

The hotel will feature 347 bedrooms, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, spa and there will be more than 3,000 sq. mts. of conference facilities.

Rob Palleschi, global head for Doubletree by Hilton hotels, commented: “Doubletree by Hilton has seen remarkable growth since its European introduction in 2008 and we are proud to continue our development success in Poland.”

The 300,000 square foot Beaux Arts building, has recently been acquired by Highgate Holdings in partnership with Ashkenazy Acquisitions Corporation.

The building has been for years under the control of Danske Bank, but they have finally agreed to sell the property for $6 billion.

“The high-profile property’s rejuvenation will mark the latest milestone in the dramatic revival of the 42nd Street block between Broadway and Avenue of the Americas.”

According to the latest report from Starwood Hotels, their portfolio has bee increased 56%  within the last three years.

Mr. Simon Turner, President of Global Development for Starwood commented:

“Along with the fact that we have three great brands, our select-service brands have connected with both travelers and partners because they offer precisely the right products and experiences at the right time.”

“With the appetite for these brands growing in some of the most important emerging markets, the future looks very bright for Aloft, Element, and Four Points.”

The InterContinental Hotel Group has recently signed an agreement to open the first Indigo Hotel in Southeast Asia in conjunction with Piyasombat Property Co. Ltd.

The hotel will open at the end of 2012.  Jan Smits, Managing Director, IHG Asia Australasia commented:

“We’re delighted to partner with Piyasombat Property to create an outstanding first Hotel Indigo in Thailand – a country and market with which we have a long-standing commitment. Bangkok is a strong market for boutique hotel products.”

“Hotel Indigo offers an intimate, boutique experience with the added benefits of being part of a large international hotel company – a model that’s generated high customer satisfaction and good returns for our owners internationally.”

AH & LA known as The American Hotel & Lodging Association has recently announced its partnership with Green Key Global.

This partnership will provide a significant discount ed fee “on the Green Key Eco-Rating Program”

“The program is a voluntary, self-administered audit, coupled with onsite inspections to verify a hotel’s rating, designed to assist a hotel in determining its current environmental footprint.“