Savills Hospitality Group, a U.S.-based unit of an international real estate services firm, has been retained by Jalousie Ltd. as its exclusive advisor to assist in raising joint venture equity or debt for the expansion of Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort in St. Lucia, West Indies.

InterContinental Hotels Group has signed a franchise agreement with Hotel Fira to open its first Crowne Plaza in Barcelona - Crowne Plaza Barcelona Fira Center. The hotel will open during the first quarter this year.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced that its Le Meridien brand will soon add Indianapolis to its rapidly growing North American portfolio.

Meliá Hotels International has announced the signing of two new hotels in growing political and business hub of Zhengzhou, China. INNSIDE by Meliá will open in June 2015, and Meliá Zhengzhou in January 2016.