The InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the opening of the newly built Holiday Inn Express Wall Street in New York City.

Gina LaBarre, vice president, Brand Delivery, The Americas, IHG commented: “Holiday Inn Express hotels are designed to be the smart choice for value-conscious business and leisure travelers.”

“With more than 2,000 properties worldwide and nearly 600 properties in the pipeline, the Holiday Inn Express portfolio continues to expand in markets like New York City’s financial district, providing our guests with an enhanced-stay experience at a great value.

We welcome this hotel into the Holiday Inn family with the brand new sign and everything it represents.”

The InterContinental New York Times Square is officially open and welcomes everybody to visit this magnificent 36 story building with 607 guest rooms.

Jim Abrahamson, president, The Americas, IHG said:”The opening of this hotel represents a significant achievement for IHG as it is an important addition to our flagship InterContinental Hotels and Resorts brand portfolio. It will further our brand presence in this highly strategic market and strengthen our representation in the U.S. as well as internationally with our business, conference and leisure travelers.”

“We are very pleased to welcome our first guests today and bring this exciting new hotel to life so they can enjoy all of the authentic and enriching experiences that New York City has to offer.”

Carlson Inn & Suites has announced the opening of Country Inn & Suites in Georgetown, Texas.

Steve Mogck, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Country Inns & Suites By Carlson commented:”With 18 Country Inns & Suites hotels in the state and more than 220 locations in the southern United States, the brand has established a strong footprint in the region.”

“We are focused on building momentum in North America and India as we increase our portfolio of hotels over the next five years.”

Outrigger Hotels and Resorts has recently announced the development of a new resort in Vietnam. The agreement was between the group and the developer Vietnamese American Hotel Resort Co. Ltd.

Darren Edmonstone, Outrigger’s senior vice president-Asia commented:“We look forward to being a part of what is sure to become Vietnam’s most recognized resort destination.”

“The spectacular setting, luxurious accommodations, expansive resort amenities, and Outrigger’s unique brand of hospitality will be a perfect mix ensuring all guests a relaxed, memorable, and satisfying holiday experience.”

Brazil Hospitality Group (BHG) has recently announced the acquisition o the Hotle Odara in Cuiaba in Mato Grosso.

Pieter Jacobus F. van Voorst Vader, President of BHG S.A. – Brazil Hospitality Group commented:

“This new acquisition is part of BHG’s strategic plan: investments in large urban areas, with a focus on business travel. Cuiaba is currently one of Brazil’s top agribusiness hubs, in addition to being close to some of the country’s main tourist destinations such as Pantanal and Chapada dos Guimaraes.”

“The city has also been selected as one of the hosts of the 2014 World Cup.”

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.”