Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi Opens
Opens from 1 January 2012, Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi is a premium business hotel located in the iconic Capital Gate building,
which leans a record-breaking 18 degrees. Occupying the 18th to 33rd floors of the building, the hotel is also a part of the Abu Dhabi National
Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), the largest conference and exhibition venue in the Middle East.

St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Abu Dhabi Opens
The iconic St. Regis brand extends its legacy to Abu Dhabi, with the opening of The St. Regis Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi in the fourth quarter of 2011. The hotel's air of mystique is created by thoughtful Mediterranean architecture and a contemporary interior design, which is further enhanced by an intelligent use of natural products and elements. The resort boasts lavish yet intimate spaces with superior rooms, universal access rooms, suites and magnificent Royal Suite overlooking either Saadiyat's pristine beach or the impressive Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, designed by the golfing legend, Gary Player.

Sanctuary of Contemporary Luxury within Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas is an exclusive sanctuary, located on a nine-kilometer stretch of environmentally protected beach on Saadiyat Island. The resort is adjacent to the famous Saadiyat Beach Golf Club and minutes from the city's prime business district, the Abu Dhabi Corniche.
With 306 spacious rooms, suites and private villas, the hotel offers a diverse range of meeting facilities including the UAE's first residential-style event facility - The Residence.

Launch of the Westin Brand at Emirates
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced the debut of The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa. The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa marks the launch of the Westin brand in the Emirates.
 
W Hotels to Debut in the City of Lights
W Hotels Worldwide will mark its debut in France on February 14, 2012 with the opening of W Paris - Opéra hotel. The hotel is set inside an elegant 1870s Haussman-era heritage building, situated across the street from the renowned Opéra Garnier, W Paris - Opéra has been designed jointly by W Global Brand Design and Rockwell Group Europe (RGe).
The hotel design revolves around an oversized backlit digital undulating wall that defines the central core of the building and weaves through the public and private spaces. The spark will appear as a dotted pattern that forms abstract clouds. This wall will be set at various tempos to create different moods to match the season, event, time of day, and location within the hotel. Historic features of the 19th-century building are being reserved, such as ornament columns, vaulted ceilings, marble staircases and fireplaces. Our design feeds off the elegance, richness and radiance of Paris, La Ville Lumière, while layering in the contemporary cool and free-spirited energy of New York.
The five-storey hotel will have 91 stylish guest rooms, including 20 suites and two Extreme WOW Suites (Ws interpretation of the Presidential Suite). With soaring ceilings up to three and a half meters in height, the guest rooms and suites offer a contemporary, spacious design and stunning views of Opéra Garnier and the Parisian streets.
Taking the W brand into Paris, a global fashion capital, will mark a true milestone in Ws global expansion into the world's most exciting and vibrant destinations, said Eva Ziegler, Global Brand Leader, W Hotels Worldwide and Le Méridien. Unique lifestyle programming within a cutting-edge designed environment will bring a new and distinctive experience to Paris and the Parisians alike.

Jumeirah Celebrates the Opening of its 2nd Resort in Maldives
Jumeirah Vittaveli Maldives is receiving its first guests on the 14th December, 2011. The ultra luxury resort is the second Jumeirah property to open in the Maldives in 2011.
Nestled in a spot of astounding beauty, Jumeirah Vittaveli offers 91 villa-suites, all with their own spacious private pool. The resort introduces a variety of accommodation options on the island and over water, ranging from 184 m2 to 800 m2 . Other feature highlights include three restaurants, a bar, a 1080 m2 Talise Spa and Sinbad's Kids Club for young children and teenagers.
Jumeirah Group has opened a total of six new hotels in 2011, with new properties opening in Dubai, Kuwait, London, Rome, in the coming 6 months, Jumeirah Group expects to have doubled its portfolio of hotels, resorts and serviced residences under management since the start of 2011.

Hilton Worldwide Opens Two New Hotels at Frankfurt Airport
Hilton Worldwide announced the opening of Hilton Frankfurt Airport and Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport, part of the renowned, futuristic THE SQUAIRE complex. The project is a first for Hilton Worldwide in Europe with two individually branded hotels operating beside each other under the same roof.

Tallest St. Regis Hotel at Shenzhen
Set to be Shenzhen's most prestigious address and the new social and business center for Shenzhen, The St. Regis Shenzhen is geared up for its opening on 18th December.
Designed by famed architect Sir Terry Farrell with the finest finishes, The St. Regis Shenzhen in Kingkey 100 is destined to become one of the defining silhouettes on the city's dynamic skyline, occupying the top 28 floors of the 100-story landmark building. St. Regis Shenzhen combines sophisticated luxury with the cosmopolitan energy of the city.