22 Sep 2016
NEW YORK Tribute Portfolio, a collection of high-end independent hotels and resorts within the Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide group, announced plans, this week, that will expand the brand in Southeast Asia.
It confirmed seven new signings that will increase its footprint to nearly 30 hotels worldwide.
Most of the new properties are in the US and Europe, but the brand continues its global expansion as well, with its first hotels in Singapore and Bali.
“Tribute Portfolio continues to see rapid growth, echoing the demands of travellers today who are seeking independent hotels and experiences, whether for leisure or business,” said Starwood Hotels & Resorts SVP, North America development, Allison Reid. “The brand’s success is a result of working hand in hand with owners and developers to bring their independent hotel vision to life.”
Tribute Portfolio confirms its expansion in Southeast Asia with a conversion in Singapore and a new build property in Bali:
The 41-rooom Hôtel Vagabond, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is located on Syed Alwi Road of the hip-and-upcoming enclave of Jalan Besar, just outside Singapore’s central business district, Hôtel Vagabond created from a row of 1950 Art Deco shophouses.
Sthala Ubud Bali, branded a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is slated to open this October. The second Tribute Portfolio hotel in Indonesia it is located in the hill town of Ubud popular for its wellness, nature and culture travel experiences.
The new build will feature 145 rooms, a spa, two restaurants, two swimming pools, a rooftop bar and a ballroom.
Tribute Portfolio was launched in April 2015 with its first hotel, the Royal Palm South Beach Miami, and has since opened eight additional properties including the Great Northern Hotel in London, UK; The Kiroro Resort in Hokkaido, Japan; The Hermitage in Jakarta, Indonesia.
In addition, the brand will open a new hotel in Shanghai, China.
sourced:ttrweekly.com