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October 13, 2023 Margaritaville Fort Myers Beach Resort Construction Progress

Multinational firm Merlin Entertainments - which owns the theme park and dozens of others - aims to place its new venture in Kingston upon Thames, making it the capital's first.

Plans submitted to Kingston Council by Merlin Entertainment show the firm hopes to make the first-of-its-kind water park a serious Centre Parcs competitor with an impressive offering of pools.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1823277/chessington-water-park-Centre-Parcs-m25

More Balcony Doors Added as Construction Progresses on DVC Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Source: https://wdwnt.com/2023/09/disneys-polynesian-village-resort-dvctower-doors/ & https://wdwnt.com/2023/09/photos-interior-walls-take-shape-on-new-disney-vacation-club-tower-at-disneys-polynesian-village-resort/

Construction work has resumed on Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia, a skyscraper designed by Chicago-based studio Adrian Smith + Gill Gordon Architecture, which is expected to become the world's tallest building.

Jeddah Tower will hold a Four Seasons hotel, residences, offices as well as the world's highest observation deck on a constructed building. The first images of the prospective tower were released in 2011, and ground was broken in 2013, but the project has been harried by constant starts and stops.

Source: https://www.dezeen.com/2023/09/22/construction-restarts-jeddah-tower/

Silverstein Properties, a prominent real estate development company in the United States, has unveiled plans for a groundbreaking project in New York City. The company has proposed a new skyscraper called Avenir, which will not only feature residential units but also a hotel and casino, making it a unique addition to the Manhattan skyline.
The Avenir will span a vast area of 1.8 million square feet (168,000 square meters) and will be located at the intersection of 41st Street and 11th Avenue, in close proximity to the renowned Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. This prime location ensures easy accessibility for visitors attending conventions and events at the convention center.

The development plans include 1,000 luxury hotel rooms, an eight-story casino, a gaming and entertainment complex, and various dining options. Furthermore, the project is designed to prioritize affordable housing, with over 100 apartments dedicated to being 100 percent permanently affordable. These units will be made available to New Yorkers through the city’s housing lottery system.

Sources: https://www.silversteinproperties.com/developments/The-avenir & https://www.breakinglatest.news/entertainment/silverstein-properties-reveals-plans-for-avenir-new-yorks-double-skyscraper-with-hotel-and-casino/

The KwaZulu-Natal North Coast will soon be home to South Africa’s first Club Med holiday resort in an investment that will be more than R2 billion. Construction of the luxury leisure resort, Club Med Tinley, will begin next year, and will open its doors in the beach town of Tinley Manor in 2026.

Source: https://www.iol.co.za/news/look-luxury-leisure-resort-club-med-coming-to-south-africa-and-its-home-is-in-kzn-df474aaa-9ebf-49d5-bcfd-25d27031256a

Hard Rock Bristol Construction ‘Moving Fast,’ Early Summer 2024 Opening Targeted.

When Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol construction began on the permanent resort property in early December 2022, company officials said they expected the $400 million development to take about 18 months to complete. That timeline hasn’t changed roughly halfway into the build.

Hard Rock Bristol opened a temporary gaming space inside the former Bristol Mall in July 2022. Dubbed the “Bristol Casino — Future Home of Hard Rock,” the interim casino has exceeded revenue expectations and has since added additional gaming machines to accommodate demand.
Hard Rock International, owned and operated by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, is renovating the former mall into a Hard Rock casino. The company is also building a six-story, 303-room hotel adjacent to the mall with an indoor and outdoor pool, a gym, and a convention facility. A later construction phase is to add a second hotel tower with approximately 500 rooms and additional resort amenities.

Source: https://www.casino.org/news/hard-rock-bristol-construction-moving-fast/

Waldorf Astoria Building New Hotel in Costa Rica

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is headed to Costa Rica, as Hilton on Tuesday announced the signing of a new property in Guanacaste. The new-build Waldorf Astoria Guanacaste is currently under construction and expected to open in 2025 with 190 guest rooms and 25 Waldorf Astoria branded residences.

Upon arrival, guests will be greeted in “El Pueblo,” the lobby area and hub for guests to relax, socialize and unwind. Guests can expect a selection of food and beverage offerings, including a signature restaurant and bar, a specialty outlet and a gelato shop. Beyond these, Waldorf Astoria Guanacaste’s amenities will include a holistic wellness center with a gym, movement studio, outdoor yoga, and lap and thermal pools. The cenote-inspired spa will have eight treatment rooms, plus three outdoor treatment rooms emulating a tree house, along with a variety of signature Waldorf Astoria Spa treatments. Younger travelers can indulge in a range of the resort’s family-friendly activities, including a kids center and teen’s club.

Source: https://www.travelagentcentral.com/hotels/waldorf-astoria-building-new-hotel-costa-rica

Shanghai Disney Resort Announces Construction of Third Themed Hotel

The hotel is planned to be a deluxe accommodation, with 400 rooms once opened, joining the 420-room Shanghai Disneyland Hotel and the 795-room Toy Story Hotel. Located on the shores of Wishing Star Lake, the future hotel will offer views of Shanghai Disneyland, as well as new indoor and outdoor recreational amenities and programming.

Source: https://wdwnt.com/2023/09/shanghai-disney-resort-construction-third-hotel/