India
The Crowne Plaza Jaipur Tonk Road, near Jaipur International Airport and the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre, is now open. The 218-room hotel has five dining venues offering local and international cuisines. The property features 19,500 square feet of conference space, including seven meeting rooms. The 7,900-square-foot ballroom can accommodate up to 1,200 people.
Japan
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced the debut of its 10th Tribute Portfolio property, The Kiroro, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Hokkaido. Located at the base of the Kioro mountain resort area—a popular skiing destination—the 282-room hotel offers direct access to trails and winter activities. The property has 15,000 square feet of function space that includes a grand ballroom and four meeting rooms. The hotel will undergo renovations of its guest rooms and public spaces at the end of the ski season and is expected to reach completion by September 2016.
Singapore
Four Points Singapore will debut in mid-2016 near the central business district and along the Singapore River. The hotel will offer 476 guest rooms and several food and beverage outlets, including an all-day dining and the brand’s Best Brews program, which highlights local beers. The property will have over 9,300 square feet of meeting space, including a 4,133-square-foot ballroom with a capacity for nearly 400.
Slovenia
The Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Ljubljana debuted in December. The 15th-floor penthouse and rooftop terrace conference area totals over 5,000 square feet of meeting space and can accommodate up to 250 people. The property was converted and rebranded from an existing hotel and its modern exterior design makes it a landmark in the city. The 208 guest rooms feature working areas and the hotel offers free high-speed Internet. Guests can also book the latest Tesla Model S for chauffeured rides throughout the city and surrounding areas.
United Arab Emirates
German hospitality company Steigenberger Hotel Group opened its first property in the UAE, Steigenberger Hotel Business Bay. The 367-room property is located in the center of Dubai near the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower, and the Dubai Mall. There are four on-site restaurants, a spa and a pool terrace. The hotel features a ballroom that can accommodate up to 450, five meeting rooms, a board room, a library, and outdoor terraces.
Uruguay
target="_blank"Hilton Garden Inn Montevideo, the brand’s first hotel in Uruguay, opened with 172 guest rooms. Located within the city’s World Trade Center, the hotel features 6,500 square feet of meeting space and a 24-hour business center. The property also has direct access to the Montevideo Shopping Mall and offers a full-service restaurant, Sudestada, with views of Puerto del Buceo, as well as a lobby lounge.