Marriott and IHG Announce Openings and Renovations in Key U.S. Markets


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Marriott unveils renovations at Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Downtown and new Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa, while Kimpton celebrates the grand opening of its first hotel in Budapest.

The DJIA continued its winning ways, up another 211 points while Nasdaq was up 74, the S&P 500 was up 16, even though treasury yields backed up again with the 10 year up .04 to 4.23%. Lodging stocks were higher with the biggest gainer being BHR, up 13%. SVC was up 5% on the day.

Marriott International, Inc. announced the 192-room Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Downtown has completed renovations to its guestrooms, corridors and fitness center. The newly refreshed hotel is owned by BRE Hotels and Resorts and managed by Marriott International, Inc. Amenities at the Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Downtown include a fitness center, six event rooms with a combined 3,800 square feet of functional meeting space, a market, Starbucks and a restaurant.

Hybridge Capital Management announced its plan for the first voco hotel in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The hotel will be in the location of the former Sandcastle Oceanfront Resort at the Pavilion, which currently has