Bali
The Wyndham Hotel Group has debuted a third hotel in Bali, the Ramada Bali Sunset Road Kuta. The 271-room hotel has a rooftop pool, spa and two dining options, an American Asian fusion restaurant and a bar and lounge. The property offers over 8,200 square feet of meeting space that includes five meeting rooms. The nearly 3,400-square-foot Andakara space can accommodate up to 395 people.
Belarus
Marriott Hotels announced the opening of the Minsk Marriott Hotel in early 2016. The first five-star internationally rated hotel in Belarus will have 217 guest rooms, the brand’s Greatroom lobby and an array of food and beverage options. The property offers over 10,100 square feet of meeting space, including eight conference rooms and a ballroom that can accommodate up to 400 people. There will also be a multifunctional space for workshops, collaboration and private meetings.
Macao
The St. Regis Macao, Cotai Central debuted with 400 guest rooms. The hotel is part of the Sands China’s portfolio of properties on the Cotai Strip, which has a total of 6,200 hotel rooms, 1.5 million square feet of meeting space and a variety of retail, restaurant and entertainment offerings. The St. Regis has nine meeting spaces ,including a 6,700-square-foot ballroom that can accommodate 750 guest for a reception.
Peru
Hilton Garden Inn announced the opening of its first property in Peru, the Hilton Garden Inn Cusco. The 137-room hotel is located in the city’s historic Santa Ana neighborhood and is within walking distance to the Plaza de Armas. The full-service restaurant, led by local Peruvian chef Daniel Chang Matsusaka, encompasses the flavors of Peru combined with international cuisine using locally sourced ingredients. There is also the Conservatory Lounge with views of the city and surrounding mountains, and the Pavilion Lounge, featuring a fireplace. The property offers over 2,300 square feet of meeting space that can accommodate 130 for a reception. There are also two courtyards that can accommodate 250 guests.
Spain
The Madrid Marriott Auditorium Hotel & Conference Center opened and is the brand’s largest hotel in Europe. Formerly known as Hotel Auditorium Madrid, the 869-room property has undergone an extensive renovation and features a selection of dining options, including the hotel’s signature Greatroom lobby and Atrium Bar, which are open throughout the day for drinks and light bites. The hotel’s conference center offers nearly 167,000 square feet of meeting space that includes an auditorium that can accommodate up to 2,000 guests.
Vietnam
AccorHotels opened Pullman Vung Tau, the first five-star hotel in the city, located an hour and half from Ho Chi Minh City. The 356-room hotel has an executive lounge and several food and beverage outlets. The property features about 22,000 square feet of meeting space, making it the largest meeting facility in Southern Vietnam. The space includes two ballrooms, four meeting rooms and a lounge area. The largest space can hold nearly 1,400 people.