NexGen Hotels acquired The Maritime Hotel Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruiseport. The hotel will undergo a six million-dollar renovation and xonversion to a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – NexGen Hotels, a hotel development and management company based in Itasca, Illinois, announced the acquisition of The Maritime Hotel Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruiseport. Located at 2161 Maritime Boulevard, the boutique hotel will undergo a renovation and rebrand as the Moor Hotel at Marina Bay, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. The hotel is expected to be fully converted by Q3 of 2025.
The hotel is nestled in the 25-acre Marina Bay Resort, just a short drive from Hollywood-Fort Lauderdale International Airport and the Port Everglades Cruise Terminals. The 150-room property offers guests convenient access to Sawgrass Mills Outlet Mall, Flamingo Gardens, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, Museum of Discovery & Science, Hard Rock Casino and Stadium, Everglades Holiday Park and the pristine Fort Lauderdale beaches.
“NexGen Hotels is always striving to bring top-tier properties into our portfolio and with this acquisition and conversion it’s a testament to our focus on obtaining diversified brands for our investors,” says Chris Patel, President, NexGen Hotels. “The Moor Hotel at Marina Bay, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel represents a new standard for design and hospitality in the Fort Lauderdale area.”
Founded in 2007, NexGen Hotels currently has a portfolio of award-winning hotels throughout the Midwest, Florida and California with the most distinguished brands under Marriott, Hilton, InterContinental Hotel Group and Best Western. The company also owns and manages numerous restaurants, assisted living facilities, and retail centers. Corporate headquarters are located at 550 E Devon in Itasca, Illinois.
Tribute Portfolio is a growing global family of characterful, independent hotels drawn together by their passion for captivating design and their drive to create vibrant social scenes for guests and locals alike. With nearly 120 hotels in more than 25 countries and territories around the world, Tribute Portfolio has struck a chord with those who seek out independent experiences and crave a connection with the community when traveling. From boutique resorts like Ermita in Cartagena and urban hotels such as The Vagabond Club in Singapore; to hotels in indie-spirited locales like Bellyard in Atlanta and Hotel Riomar in Ibiza, each Tribute Portfolio hotel celebrates its individuality, offering travelers a fresh, often colorful, perspective.
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