HALIFAX — The Armour Group Limited has unveiled plans for Nova Scotia’s first five-star hotel located in the new Queen’s Marque district on the Halifax Waterfront. The hotel will feature Nova Scotian design, decor, amenities, art collection and refined regional dining. Its furniture and lighting will be bespoke, designed and made in Canada, reflecting a modern interpretation of traditional East-Coast design. The property will be led by general manager Desmond Acheson, a U.K. native who has worked around the globe, from London to Whistler and Cairo to Hong Kong, and has held leadership positions with many of the world’s most revered luxury hotel brands including Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Set to open in 2021, MUIR (Gaelic for sea) takes inspiration from the forces that have shaped Nova Scotia and its people, including its rugged architecture, sea-faring traditions, strong, resilient character, warmth and hospitality. Muir’s contemporary design honours traditional materials and craftsmanship. Designed by acclaimed Canadian designers Studio Munge, MUIR’s contemporary design honours traditional materials and craftsmanship. “MUIR is a physical and spiritual manifestation of Nova Scotia, exploring materiality and craftsmanship of our past, yet imparting a contemporary relevance. Since debuting in 1989 as a quarterly publication, the magazine has grown and evolved into the authoritative voice of the dynamic $16.4 billion hotel industry. Guests will experience impeccable service and amenities and stay in refined, serene rooms with bespoke furniture and stunning ocean views. — Hyatt Place Moncton-Downtown has […], HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — Canadian hotel performance was […], © Copyright Hotel Tech Update 2020, All Rights Reserved, UNWTO Launches Comprehensive Tourism-Recovery Tracker, Travelodge by Wyndham Canada Properties Win 2020 Travelers’ Choice Awards, IHG Appoints New Senior Vice-President, Analytics & Insights, Canadian Hotel Occupancy Dips to 37 Per Cent. More than a hotel, Muir will be a one-of-a-kind Nova Scotian destination. “MUIR is a physical and spiritual manifestation of Nova Scotia, exploring materiality and craftsmanship of our past, yet imparting a contemporary relevance. The property’s developer, The Armour Group Limited, expects to open the hotel … By Colleen Isherwood, Editor HALIFAX — Marriott International, Inc. has announced a deal to bring its Autograph Collection brand to Halifax, Nova Scotia with a 110-room hotel to be called MUIR, Autograph Collection. The property will be led by general manager Desmond Acheson, a U.K. native who has worked around the globe, from London to Whistler and Cairo to Hong Kong, and has held leadership positions with many of the world’s most revered luxury hotel brands including Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. It is Born of this Place and simply could not exist anywhere else. Anyone who visits MUIR will see this softly spoken in every detail,” says Scott Armour McCrea, president and CEO, The Armour Group Limited. Learn how your comment data is processed. Muir will offer a new hospitality experience expressing the essence of Nova Scotia through inspired design, exceptional amenities and warm, gracious service. Fairmont Chateau Whistler Named “Best Resort in Canada” in Condé Nast…, Now Open: Best Western Plus West Edmonton, Government Expands Regional Relief and Recovery Fund, Hotel Equities Adds Ryan McRae as Senior Vice-President of Business Development, Automation is Helping Hotels cut costs in a COVID-19 World, Polls Show Canadians Are Less Willing To Travel Than Their American…, Eradicating Racism: Industry Leaders Discuss The Steps Needed To Ensure A…, Harbingers Of Change: Four Global Hotel Leaders Share Strategies For Surviving…, Government Extends Time Period for Temporary Layoffs, Restrictions on Travel Easing as Europe Leads Cautious Re-start of Tourism, Fairmont Chateau Whistler Named “Best Resort in Canada” in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards, Why the Hotel Industry is Embracing Virtual Reality, Secrets to Keeping Hotel Housekeepers Happy And Efficient.