HQ Hotels & Residences Ushers in New Era with Hodges Bay Resort Opening
Portfolio | Feb 03, 2025 | Paul Hastings
Paul Hastings LLP played a key advisory role in the opening of Hodges Bay Resort and Spa, the first hotel by HQ Hotels & Residences, located on the northern coast of Antigua. Featuring 79 rooms amid lush tropical gardens and pristine beaches, this launch marks the first in a broader strategy aiming to establish 50 hotels worldwide by 2031, focusing on attracting millennial and Generation Z travelers. This development follows Paul Hastings' earlier advisory support in the creation of the HQ Hotels & Residences brand, a collaboration with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Led by of counsel Todd Fieldston and supported by associate Juliana Frenkel, the Paul Hastings team effectively facilitated this strategic hotel opening.
Sectors
- Hospitality
- Legal Services
Geography
- Antigua and Barbuda – The article highlights the opening of the Hodges Bay Resort and Spa, located in Antigua.
- Global – The expansion plan to open 50 hotels globally by 2031 suggests a worldwide approach for HQ Hotels & Residences.
Industry
- Hospitality – The article is centered around the opening of a new resort, placing the focus on the hospitality industry.
- Legal Services – Paul Hastings LLP is a law firm providing advisory services for the hotel opening, relating the article to the legal services industry.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| HQ Hotels & Residences | Target Company | Company | A hotel and residence brand launching its first hotel, Hodges Bay Resort and Spa. |
| Paul Hastings LLP | Legal Advisor | Company | A prominent law firm advising on the opening of Hodges Bay Resort and Spa. |
| Wyndham Hotels & Resorts | Partner | Company | Partner with HQ Hotels & Residences, contributing to the strategic brand development. |