The travelworld gave and the travel world hath taken away. That's the saying right? Whilewe get excited for all the new hotels opening in 2016, it's important to rememberthose that are no longer with us. Some major properties have shut downtemporarily for renovations and overhauls, but there a number of hotels that asof 2015 are closed forever. Here are 6 special hotels that shut their doors lastyear.

1. Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas

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This historic hotel spent

60 years on the Las Vegas strip and hosted numerous stars — including Elvis Presley, Liberace, and Dean Martin — since it opened in 1955. It was

the first high-rise resort in the area and one of the few remaining properties

left in Sin City from its original heyday. Fans said their final goodbyes as

the building closed its doors forever in May 2015. A planned expansion of

LVCVA’s (Las Vegas Global Business District) exhibit and meeting center is expected

to take over the space.

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2. Hotel Okura, Tokyo

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After opening in 1962, this

luxury hotel became a coveted member of The Leading Hotels of the World. The

space was not only used to house some of the world’s VIPs, but also served as

home base for several major international

summits. In fact, JVC chose Hotel Okura for the launch of the world’s first VHS videocassette recorder in 1976. Unfortunately, as of August no one has been

able to set foot in the historic main building as it’s being demolished. A new

structure is being built ahead of the 2020 Olympics, but many are sad to see

the original go.

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3. InterContinental, Manila

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The InterContinental was one of the first five-star hotels in the

country and a go-to spot for business travelers and tourists alike. But, after

46 years in business it was announced the luxury property would be closing as

their contract came to an end. Sadly, the parent company, Ayala Land

Incorporated (ALI), revealed that the space would now be used for a new

commercial, mixed-use development.

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4. The Red Lion Hotel; Vancouver, WA

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The Vancouver waterfront

will never be the same after this landmark hotel shut down for good last year. Locals and visitors were heartbroken to hear of the closure, since the hotel had spent 53 years at the Quay, and the hotel’s Facebook page received a barrage of support. People told

stories of their overnights at the property, which not only provided a warm

ambiance, but also stellar views of the Columbia River as well. It finally

closed on Halloween to make way for the Vancouver Waterfront redevelopment project.

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5. Beaumaris Hotel, England

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Sheringham is a charming English seaside town

and one of its shining stars was the Beaumaris Hotel.

Opening in 1947, the classic cottage stayed in the family for three generations

and welcomed guests from all over the world. But, after 68 years in business, owners

Hilary and Alan Stevens decided to retire and close the property

which held its last annual Christmas lunch on December 13.

6. Hotel Basel, Switzerland

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Only

a handful of Hilton hotels exist in Switzerland and now they’re one more short.

This spot became popular for its stellar location, as it was just a quick walk from the train station and trams. Many

guests stayed at the property for business or as a jumping off point for one of

the overnight river cruises. The hotel officially closed in August.

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