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Hospitality Net
5 days ago
- Business
- Hospitality Net
avid hotels by IHG Celebrates 80th Milestone Opening, Expands Midwest Footprint
avid hotels by IHG - one of the world's leading hotel companies with more than 6,600 open hotels across 20 brands - celebrates the opening of its 80th property with avid hotel Coralville - Iowa City. This marks the brand's second property in Iowa and the fourth dual-branded avid hotels and Candlewood Suites in the US, following the prototype's launch in 2021. As IHG's second-largest contributor to system size, avid hotels is the company's fastest-growing new-build brand. With 131 hotels in the pipeline*, avid hotels is all about what matters most to both guests and owners — delivering a great night's sleep and exceptional quality at a fair price. Karen Gilbride, vice president of avid hotels, Atwell Suites & Garner hotels, said: "avid hotels consistently drive strong commercial results and guest loyalty - reflected in some of the highest guest satisfaction scores within the IHG portfolio. Its approach is simple, yet effective. Since opening our first property in 2018, we've grown to 80 hotels and are accelerating our momentum — expanding into new markets and strengthening our presence in existing ones. It's clear that our 'just right' strategy continues to resonate with both guests and owners. Looking ahead, we remain focused on enhancing owner returns and elevating the guest experience wherever possible. One key initiative for this year is our revamped breakfast offering, delivering more of what our guests want at a reduced operating cost to owners, which we're excited to roll out at avid hotel Coralville - Iowa City." Owned by Westcor JD Royal Hospitality, the 71-room avid hotel Coralville - Iowa City is centrally located near the University of Iowa and attractions like the Antique Car Museum of Iowa. The hotel will deliver the brand's hallmarks that guests have come to love and expect, from right-size rooms with inviting beds to sound-reducing design for a great night's sleep, a large fitness center and a reimagined complimentary fresh, hot breakfast. The new breakfast now includes a robust selection of high-quality items, such as scrambled eggs, proteins, potatoes, and premium bean-to-cup coffee, ensuring guests start their day off just right. Mona and Pankaj Patel, Owners, Westcor JD Royal Hospitality commented: "We're proud to introduce the first avid and Candlewood Suites dual-brand property to Coralville as this hotel is one of the largest of its kind in the United States. This modern pairing is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of both short-term and extended-stay guests, delivering a stay that feels just right. At avid hotel Coralville - Iowa City, every detail is focused on the all-important essentials - no matter where your travels take you." Along with avid hotel Coralville - Iowa City, other recent openings and locations that will soon welcome guests include: Opened in February 2025 under the operation of Inmobiliaria Flecha Amarilla, avid hotel Queretaro Centro Sur features 118 guestrooms. Here, guests can enjoy convenient access to notable local attractions, including the historic Aqueduct of Santiago de Querétaro and the Teatro Metropolitano. The 80-room avid hotel Harrisburg NE - Hershey Area, also opened in February 2025, under SNP Management, LLC, is within easy reach of Hersheypark and the iconic Hershey's Chocolate World. Set to become the brand's first location in California, avid hotel Victorville - Hesperia will open under Score Hospitality Inc. Its prime location offers guests easy access to Mojave Narrows Regional Park and the iconic Route 66 Museum. To learn more or book a room for an upcoming trip, visit or download the IHG One Rewards mobile app. *As of March 31, 2025 Hotel website
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
BREAKING: Large police presence in Pooler
POOLER, Ga. (WSAV) — WSAV has a crew on the way to Pooler where there is a large police presence near the Comfort Inn and Suites and Candlewood Suites. We will update as information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Travel Daily News
27-05-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Candlewood Suites by IHG makes its European debut in Germany
IHG Hotels & Resorts and NOVUM Hospitality celebrate global brand expansion with the opening of the first Candlewood Suites in Berlin Charlottenburg. IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), a global leader in hospitality, is launching its midscale long stay brand, Candlewood Suites, in Europe with its first hotel opening in Germany. The launch is in partnership with NOVUM Hospitality, one of Europe's largest private hotel operators. IHG and NOVUM Hospitality continue to make strides in Germany with the opening of the first Candlewood Suites property outside of the Americas. Candlewood Suites Berlin Charlottenburg is part of a dual-brand project, sharing a building with the recently opened Holiday Inn – the niu Flash. Candlewood Suites is also due to open a further five hotels in Germany this year, in Fürth, Heidelberg, Düsseldorf, Augsburg and Berlin. Part of IHG Hotels & Resort' Suites portfolio, Candlewood Suites is an aparthotel brand offering guests casual, reliable, and spacious studios and apartments equipped with kitchens. This provides guests the personal and physical space they need to not just stay comfortably but feel at home. Guests can enjoy the flexibility to cook their own meals, utilising the kitchens in each guestroom, complete with a microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher and coffee and tea-making facilities. Candlewood Suites properties also offer self-service guest laundry, access to gym facilities and weekly housekeeping services. Guests can access the Candlewood Cupboard, a marketplace offering a variety of drinks, snacks and personal essentials for purchase or quality bean-to-cup coffee and tea available 24/7. Mario Maxeiner, Managing Director Northern Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, commented: 'We are looking forward to introducing the Candlewood Suites brand to Europe with the opening of Candlewood Suites Berlin Charlottenburg in Germany, one of our key European growth markets. We are especially proud of the swift collaboration between IHG and our partners at NOVUM Hospitality, who have successfully signed, converted, and begun to open Candlewood Suites hotels across the country . With 13 additional Candlewood Suites set to open across Germany in the coming months, we are delighted to offer guests a new midscale aparthotel experience, underpinned by a reliable service and apartment-style amenities to maintain their independence and daily routines with confidence.' David Etmenan, Chief Executive Officer & Owner, NOVUM Hospitality, said: 'As one of IHG's largest global franchise partners, we are proud to bring Candlewood Suites to Germany, a brand that embodies comfort, convenience, and a home-like experience for our guests. This launch marks a significant step in our commitment to providing exceptional hospitality and tailored services that meet the evolving needs of travellers. We look forward to welcoming guests to our Candlewood Suites properties, where every stay feels like a home away from home.' Samira Said, CEO, Novum Hospitality, added: 'The collaborative effort of both our teams in bringing this brand to life in Germany has been truly exceptional. We are looking forward to our guests experiencing Candlewood Suites, a brand that perfectly aligns with our vision of delivering exceptional hospitality experiences. This launch represents our dedication to providing travellers with the comfort and flexibility they seek, whether for business or leisure. At NOVUM Hospitality, we believe that every guest deserves a welcoming space that feels like home, and Candlewood Suites is here to fulfil that promise.' Candlewood Suites Berlin Charlottenburg joins IHG's global portfolio of over 395 open Candlewood Suites hotels since the brand was acquired 2004 and will offer all the essentials guests want to create their own space to settle in. Opened Just opened, Candlewood Suites Berlin Charlottenburg is located in central Berlin, in the Charlottenburg district on Franklinstraße. Opening Soon Candlewood Suites Fürth , will be in located in Flugplatzstraße, conveniently near supermarkets and the Neue Mitte Fürth and Erlangen Arcaden shopping centres. All one-and two-room apartments have a balcony or terrace, with studios equipped with a large skylight to let in the sunshine. All apartments and studios have high-quality furnishings, including a relaxing armchair, flat-screen TV and safe. , will be in located in Flugplatzstraße, conveniently near supermarkets and the Neue Mitte Fürth and Erlangen Arcaden shopping centres. All one-and two-room apartments have a balcony or terrace, with studios equipped with a large skylight to let in the sunshine. All apartments and studios have high-quality furnishings, including a relaxing armchair, flat-screen TV and safe. Candlewood Suites Heidelberg , will be found in the 'Quartier am Turm' district, offering guests a space to settle in the Neckar City. The hotel has a total of 61 apartments, each featuring a refrigerator, sink, coffee maker and more. Ideal for families, business travellers and long-term guests, the apartments also come equipped with seating, a table and a TV. , will be found in the 'Quartier am Turm' district, offering guests a space to settle in the Neckar City. The hotel has a total of 61 apartments, each featuring a refrigerator, sink, coffee maker and more. Ideal for families, business travellers and long-term guests, the apartments also come equipped with seating, a table and a TV. Candlewoods Suites Düsseldorf Airport , will be just a stone's throw from Düsseldorf Airport and has excellent transport links by car and public transport, perfect for business or solo travellers, or guests looking to explore the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia. Each of the hotel's 196 apartments are fitted with a practical kitchenette, including refrigerators, kettles and hobs. , will be just a stone's throw from Düsseldorf Airport and has excellent transport links by car and public transport, perfect for business or solo travellers, or guests looking to explore the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia. Each of the hotel's 196 apartments are fitted with a practical kitchenette, including refrigerators, kettles and hobs. Candlewood Suites Augsburg , will call Regensburger its home, featuring comfortable serviced apartments. Each apartment features a TV with sound system, a workplace and kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave and kettle. Guest can check in and out conveniently via smartphone or tablet and have access to their own digital host during their stay. , will call Regensburger its home, featuring comfortable serviced apartments. Each apartment features a TV with sound system, a workplace and kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave and kettle. Guest can check in and out conveniently via smartphone or tablet and have access to their own digital host during their stay. Opening in Q3 this year, Candlewood Suites Berlin Airport will be nearby Berlin Brandenburg Airport and has excellent transport links by car and public transport, perfect for business or solo travellers, or guests looking to explore Germany's capital city. The properties have been converted from NOVUM Hospitality's acora Living the City, and Novum hotel brands, and follow the announcement of the long-term agreement bringing 13 Candlewood Suites hotels to the country, in addition to 50 Holiday Inn – the niu brand collaboration hotels and 56 Garner hotels.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
IHG's Candlewood Suites expands to Europe with Germany launch
IHG Hotels & Resorts' midscale long-stay brand Candlewood Suites has launched in Europe, with its first property opening in Germany. This expansion is a collaborative effort with Novum Hospitality, a private hotel operator based in Europe. Novum Hospitality CEO and owner David Etmenan said: 'As one of IHG's largest global franchise partners, we are proud to bring Candlewood Suites to Germany, a brand that embodies comfort, convenience, and a home-like experience for our guests." The property in Charlottenburg district, Franklinstraße, Berlin, marks the first Candlewood Suites establishment outside the Americas. This hotel is a component of a dual-brand project, sharing premises with the recently inaugurated Holiday Inn-the niu Flash. The Charlottenburg hotel becomes part of more than 395 existing Candlewood Suites hotels, a global portfolio that has been growing since IHG acquired the brand in 2004. Furthermore, Candlewood Suites is set to introduce an additional five hotels across Germany within this year, including locations in Fürth, Heidelberg, Düsseldorf and Augsburg. In addition, a new property is slated to open near Berlin Brandenburg Airport in Q3 to cater primarily to business and solo travellers. These new hotels are conversions from Novum Hospitality's acora Living the City and Novum hotel brands and are part of a larger agreement to introduce 13 Candlewood Suites hotels in Germany. Candlewood Suites is known for its aparthotel concept, providing guests with amenities such as a self-service laundry, gym access, and weekly housekeeping. IHG Hotels & Resorts Northern Europe managing director Mario Maxeiner said: "We are especially proud of the swift collaboration between IHG and our partners at Novum Hospitality, who have successfully signed, converted, and begun to open Candlewood Suites hotels across the country. 'With 13 additional Candlewood Suites set to open across Germany in the coming months, we are delighted to offer guests a new midscale aparthotel experience, underpinned by a reliable service and apartment-style amenities to maintain their independence and daily routines with confidence.' This agreement also includes collaborations for 50 Holiday Inn – the niu brand hotels and 56 Garner hotels. This European expansion follows IHG's growth in Latin America, where the Candlewood Suites and avid hotel brands were introduced in Guadalajara, Mexico, in November 2022. "IHG's Candlewood Suites expands to Europe with Germany launch" was originally created and published by Hotel Management Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
Details released in the arrest of Candlewood Suites shooting suspect
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— New details have been revealed in the arrest of 30-year-old Wilson Chavez, who was arrested Monday night after a shooting in downtown Terre Haute. According to court documents, officers with the Terre Haute Police Department were dispatched to the Candlewood Suites Hotel after receiving a 911 call about shots fired on the 5th floor. Upon entering the 5th floor, bystanders showed officers to a room, where they found the door propped open. When officers entered, they found a male body lying on the floor with what appeared to be several gunshot wounds. The Probable Cause Affidavit (PCA) states that officers then secured the scene and learned that the occupants of the room were staying at the hotel along with a group of laborers with Champion Contractors visiting for work from out of town. Officers later discovered that Chavez and the victim were the sole occupants of the room. Court records state that officers then began going through the numerous security cameras throughout the hotel. While looking through the video, officers spotted Chavez entering the area in a grey sweatshirt shortly before the victim. Shortly after the victim arrived, Chavez was seen leaving the building and heading towards a white van in the parking lot, where he reached into the vehicle and went back inside. Officers later found video of Chavez leaving the van with other occupants, walking ahead, and looking agitated, taking multiple looks back. The documents go on to say that officers interviewed another employee of the company, who said that Chavez had joined the crew at the beginning of the year and had worked on a few jobs with them in Texas. The witness stated that the crew had been in town for around a month while the crew was working on several roofing projects they'd been hired for. The witness also stated that the victim had brought Chavez onto the crew and that he'd witnessed them arguing several times, including earlier Monday. Court documents say that the witness stated he had heard several gunshots coming from above his room and that the only two from the crew staying on that floor were Chavez and the victim, and that he observed Chavez heading to the van after the shots. After that, the documents go on to say that Chavez was interviewed. He said that he and the victim did not have any problems, but that the victim and other employees were jealous of his work. Chavez told police that he had gotten into the shower during the time of the shooting and heard the shots in the bathroom. Chavez stated that he had waited a moment to leave the bathroom and that when he did, he saw the victim on the floor, bleeding. Chavez then stated that he pulled the victim's body from the door by his feet and exited the room, stating he was going to the van to look for his co-workers. Chavez said he went to his boss' room after that and had him call 911. Chavez claimed that he didn't have a gun, did no harm to the victim, and that someone had knocked on the door and shot the victim. Documents state that after a search warrant was obtained for the rooms and van, crime scene technicians were able to find a handgun with red stains on it lying next to a wall by a bed in the room. Technicians also found several bullet holes in different parts of the room that also went into the hallway, indicating that the shots had come from inside the room, disproving Chavez's statement. The scene also indicated that the victim had fallen into the doorway, blocking it and would have had to be moved, as Chavez said. The surveillance video also showed no one else entering or exiting the room. Chavez is set to make his first appearance in court on Friday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
