HOTEL NEWS

DUSIT INTERNATIONAL will launch its DusitD2 brand in the UAE this July. The DusitD2 Kenz Dubai will join the Dusit Residence Dubai Marina as the second property launched in the emirate with local partner Al Masar Holdings. THE ASCOTT LIMITED is investing a total of £52 million (US$76 million) to acquire a 108-unit serviced residence property in Islington, London. Located not far from the West End, the Citadines Islington London is expected to open in 2019. WYNDHAM HOTEL GROUP opened the first international five-star hotel in Vietnam’s Halong Bay this month. The Wyndham Legend Halong Bay comprises 217 guestrooms and features six F&B outlets. STARWOOD HOTELS AND RESORTS has announced the signing of Aloft Jakarta Simatupang, which will become the third property under that brand in the Indonesian capital when it opens in January 2020. ROSEWOOD HOTELS AND RESORTS has taken over management of the Capella Washington DC, renaming it the Rosewood Washington DC. Located in the historic Georgetown district, the boutique property offers 49 guestrooms and suites. HILTON WORLDWIDE is set to open a Waldorf Astoria property in Dubai’s financial centre in 2017. The 247-room Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre will occupy part of a mixed-use development that also contains retail and office space. MÖVENPICK HOTEL APARTMENTS Al Burj Business Bay will open next year, featuring 299 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, a three-tiered podium area with six meeting spaces, triple-glazed windows, a spa, gym, swimming pool, all-day dining restaurant and business centre.