Radisson Individuals opens two HARBR. lifestyle hotels in Konstanz and Heilbronn, expanding its presence across southern Germany

As asset light assumptions are tested, leading operators and investors debate when ownership, control, and capital risk once again create advantage

A new hotel project near Jan Thiel Beach will expand Sonesta’s footprint in Curaçao and the wider Caribbean

Hyatt has completed the disposal of a portfolio of property assets following its acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts

Brecksville’s 136-room AC Hotel by Marriott is under construction at Valor Acres and on track for a 2027 opening with a revised five-story plan

IHG is building its presence in Nepal, adding a Holiday Inn hotel in the city of Dhangadhi

IHG announces a new luxury hotel project in Panchkula, expanding its Vignette Collection presence in India

Scandic plans a new 170-room Scandic Go hotel in central Tromsø, set to open in 2028

Studio 6 added 38 properties in 2025 as extended stay demand continued to grow across the United States

Five new Marriott-branded hotels will add over 2,700 rooms in Saudi Arabia under a deal with Al Qimmah Hospitality

New investors, led by Partners Group, have acquired the Hoxton Poblenou in Barcelona

Crescent Hotels & Resorts adds the Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel, a 408-room property in the heart of the city

Europe’s luxury hotel market is being reshaped by lifestyle concepts, wellness, and branded residences, driving new development and investment strategies and redefining what luxury now means

Spanish hotel group Riu has achieved a key environmental certification for all of its operational hotels

IHG has signed its first African hotel to its Vignette Collection, adding the Fairview Hotel in Nairobi

Dusit closes 2025 with record hotel signings and positions its global pipeline for major openings in 2026

Indian Hotels is the latest big brand group to sign up to a new hotel in Cairo, as Egypt pushes to grow its tourism offer

Accor has signed Sofitel Rishikesh Narendra Nagar, a luxury resort set to open in 2030 along the River Ganges

ITC Hotels will develop a convention-led five-star property at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, following a long-term land allotment

Marriott is reshaping its regional leadership team as long-time executives retire and new presidents step into expanded roles

From its Mexican roots, Marriott’s City Express brand is expanding fast into the USA and Canada

Abraj Omar Hotel & Residences redefines hospitality in Makkah, offering luxury accommodations with a spiritual touch, set to open in 2028

With a new signing in Italy, Spanish group Melia continues to grow its Affiliated by Melia collection brand

Rove Hotels enters Saudi Arabia with a new partnership to develop multiple Riyadh properties

Lark Hotels will open four new properties in 2026 across Cambridge, Plymouth, Falmouth, and the Hamptons

Hybrid hotel/hostel operator Meininger has formalised its presence in Copenhagen, branding a building it has long operated

Hilton expands Signia by Hilton through hotel conversions, selective new builds, and international growth plans through 2028

Four Seasons has booked a return to Brazil, planning to open a new hotel in Rio de Janeiro

Hyatt expands in Vietnam as Wink Hotels join the Unscripted by Hyatt brand, adding seven properties across key cities

It’s all change at PPHE, where the hotel group is completing a round of refinancings, as it scopes out its future corporate options

Club Med, famous for its all-inclusive resorts, has signed its second mountainside ski hotel in Canada

Secrets Playa Mujeres hotel opening marks Hyatt’s latest hospitality development, featuring updated suites, new Preferred Club, spa enhancements, and dining upgrades

A new chapter begins for the Courtyard by Marriott Council Bluffs as Kinseth Hospitality completes an ownership takeover

Shangri-La is expanding in Turkey with a new luxury resort planned for Bodrum, scheduled to open in 2029

In recent months, a&o Hostels has acquired two major hotels, in London and Berlin, as it seeks new growth opportunities

Choice Hotels will open six Ascend Collection properties in Québec in early 2026, expanding the brand’s presence in Montréal and key resort destinations

A $4 million transformation will rebrand Mercure Clear Mountain Lodge into a luxury hotel retreat, offering elevated suites, new event venues, and stunning panoramic views

Grupo Questro and Grupo MRP join forces with 1 Hotels to create a sustainable luxury resort in Los Cabos, opening in 2028

Hilton is the latest hotel brand group to expand its accommodation offering onto the sea, with a cruise line offering

The Cape Town EDITION, Marriott’s first in Africa, opens in 2026 at the V&A Waterfront with 142 rooms

Minor Hotels announces the launch of NH Hua Hin, a 152-room hotel opening in January 2026 in Thailand’s royal seaside town

Hyatt has appointed a new leader to drive development of its Essentials brand group, around the world

Experimental Group continues to grow its hybrid portfolio of bars, restaurants and hotels across Europe

Backing from private equity group KKR will ensure easyHotel has the financial firepower to grow

A new 120-room hotel by Strawberry is planned for Munksjöstaden in Jönköping

Already an established name in Italian luxury hotels, Starhotels is expanding into nearby Switzerland

Trinity Hills Valley announces a Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel and branded residences as part of a major resort development in Panama

Grupo Posadas enters 2026 with a string of resort openings planned

In its European commercial property outlook, Cushman & Wakefield expects a stronger performance in 2026 from hotels

Holiday Inn celebrates its 50th anniversary in Greater China while introducing its next-generation brand and refreshed guest experience