Businessman Virgil Calina, owner of the Ramada Nord hotel and one of the major Romanian alcoholic beverage distribution companies, is negotiating the affiliation of the former Golden Tulip Times hotel in Bucharest, which he took over via leasing this spring, to the international Holiday Inn chain, a brand of the InterContinental group.
This would be the first hotel under this brand opened in Bucharest.
The former Golden Tulip Times hotel was rated 4 stars and had 70 rooms. After taking over the property, Calina decided to drop the Golden Tulip franchise.
Holiday Inn is an American hotel brand belonging to the InterContinental Hotels Group.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the new owner of the former Golden Tulip Times hotel?
Businessman Virgil Calina, who also owns the Ramada Nord hotel, took over the property via leasing earlier this year.
Which international brand is expected to affiliate the hotel?
Negotiations are underway to affiliate the hotel with the Holiday Inn brand, part of the InterContinental Hotels Group.
Is this the first Holiday Inn in Bucharest?
Yes, if the deal is finalized, it will mark the debut of the Holiday Inn brand in the Romanian capital.