Radisson Hotel Group is building an ever larger pipeline of hotels across Europe and north Africa

As hotel markets soften in the US, Marriott’s international hotels delivered a resilient performance in the third quarter

Choice Hotels expands in France with 50 new Quality Suites properties, adding 4,800 rooms through its growing partnership with Zenitude Groupe

Club Med expands to South Africa with a 406-room beach-and-safari resort opening in 2026 on the KwaZulu-Natal coast

IHG signs Crowne Plaza Budva with Uniprom Hoteli d.o.o., adding a premium hotel to Montenegro’s tourism hub

Already a significant third party operator across the Middle East, First Group Hospitality has signed several further major hotel contracts

The Buxton Crescent spa hotel becomes Champneys’ seventh UK property following a new partnership with Cheyne Capital

Marriott strengthens its 25-year leadership in branded residences with record growth and key developments across EMEA

A strategic move sees South Korea’s Sono International acquiring Cross Hotels & Resorts, giving it immediate presence in key Asian markets

Hilton announces Waldorf Astoria Scarlet Bay, the brand’s first resort in Greece, expanding its luxury presence on the Peloponnese

Spanish hotel group Melia is adding Bahrain to its growing international portfolio, and adding to its Argentine presence

The Akureyri Skáld Hotel, Hilton’s first luxury countryside property in Iceland, debuts in 2026 with 70 rooms

Rixos Hotels partners with Groupe Alliances to open three luxury resorts in Morocco, marking a $300 million investment in the country’s tourism growth

Lamington has secured funding in the form of a green loan, to support development of its Room2 hotel in York

Marriott International is bringing the City Express by Marriott brand to Japan with two new Osaka hotels opening in 2026

Adagio partners with Sergic to manage nine French aparthotels, adding 1,152 apartments and boosting its portfolio by 8%

As it signs more hotels across more brands in Saudi Arabia, Hilton has passed a significant milestone

Canopy by Hilton Tokyo Akasaka will debut in 2028 as part of a major mixed-use redevelopment project in Tokyo’s Akasaka district

Minor Hotels announces Anantara Ushuaia Patagonia Resort, a sustainable luxury retreat set to open in 2028

Immersive Hospitality invests £42M to redevelop Corus Hotel Hyde Park into Hyde & Seek, reopening in 2026 under Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio

Aleph Hospitality has seen a flurry of new agreements signed in autumn 2025, as it expands its portfolio across the Middle East and Africa

IHG and Ristia Group partner to open Hotel Indigo Bali Ubud, expanding IHG’s luxury and lifestyle presence in Indonesia

While key regional hotel markets have temporarily softened, Wyndham is pushing ahead with growth

Crescent Hotels & Resorts takes over management of The Westin Great Southern Columbus, adding to its growing list of premier properties

Caravan Court Hotel brings mid-century style and modern comfort to Arlington, opening in 2026 along the city’s Auto Aisle

Hyatt is leveraging an existing partnership in China to launch its Hyatt Studios brand in the country

IHG announces the signing of Crowne Plaza Lumbini, set to open in 2026, marking the brand’s second property in Nepal

Hotel owner Pandox reported a positive third quarter for 2025, as it looks forward to absorbing hotels from Dalata into its portfolio

Marriott’s Autograph Collection opens The Halcyon Maldives, expanding the brand’s luxury footprint across Asia’s resort portfolio

With a growing awareness of the impact of healthy living, true wellness resorts such as those pioneered by Lanserhof are gaining increasing backing

Kerzner’s wellness focused SIRO brand is the latest hospitality brand to signal its upcoming arrival in Miami

Accor’s Handwritten Collection looks to be building momentum in Europe, with a string of new hotels joining the brand

Tivoli Palazzo Risorgimento Lecce opens April 2026, expanding Minor Hotels’ portfolio to 60 Italian properties

From its base in Asia Pacific, The Ascott is looking to grow the presence of its brands in Europe

Grand Metropolitan Hotels acquires Signature Hotels, a boutique London hotel group, marking a major expansion into the UK and India’s hospitality sectors

With over 210 new properties in 2025, Radisson Hotel Group accelerates expansion across EMEA and APAC

Sotherly Hotels to be acquired by a joint venture led by Kemmons Wilson Hospitality Partners and Ascendant Capital Partners for $2.25 per share

IHG expands its Australian portfolio with Crowne Plaza Parramatta, a flagship addition to Western Sydney’s skyline

Further adding to its strong pipeline, Nobu Hospitality has signed two further hotel, restaurant and residence projects in Baku and Montenegro

Ennismore introduces Mama Shelter Val Thorens, a 148-room resort with panoramic views, vibrant social spaces, and innovative sustainable practices in the Alps

A multi-site lease deal with Gorgeous Smiling Hotels will see Whitbread add eight Premier Inn hotels in Germany

Fiji’s upcoming Vatu Talei Hotel will add 127 rooms and bold new amenities, reflecting a commitment to local culture and sustainability

Taj Hotels expands into Sawai Madhopur with a 75-key eco-resort that redefines green luxury

IHG Hotels & Resorts and tristar Austria are bringing the Kimpton brand to Salzburg, marking a major milestone in IHG’s luxury expansion across the DACH region

A modest rebranding sees Swire Hotels launch Upper House, as it plans much greater international growth

Scandinavian group Strawberry is growing its branded properties, but also building its luxury Nordic Hotels brand, with an opening planned in Trondheim

A pair signings mean Ennismore, backed by investor Cain, is now planning a growing pipeline of openings for its Delano luxury brand

Opening in 2027, Anantara Preá Ceará Resort promises luxury stays and natural beauty on Brazil’s stunning northeast coast

Hilton reported robust third quarter 2025 results, with $421 million net income and a record global development pipeline of over 515,000 rooms, despite modest RevPAR declines

A growing confidence in the European hotel market has seen transaction levels rise through the first half of 2025