The NH Collection is the latest international brand to add a resort property in the leisure hotspot of Zanzibar

Ascend Collection has surpassed 500 open hotels, with new properties in Florida and New York and a pipeline of 70 more planned across key markets

Thai hospitality group Centara is planning a new chain of roadside hotels, to support domestic tourism

IHG signs InterContinental Manila, marking the brand’s return to the Philippine capital with a new luxury hotel set to open in 2032

Discover the upcoming South Beach hotel in Germany, set to combine modern design with the charm of the existing property

The Resort at Kapalua Bay enters Marriott’s portfolio and will become a St. Regis property following upgrades

Hilton’s luxury LXR brand is expanding globally, with a conversion on Australia’s Gold Coast the latest addition to the pipeline

The Luxury Collection debuts in Cambodia and Laos as Marriott transforms two iconic boutique hotels into luxury resorts

Hyatt has signed an agreement to develop Hyatt Ziva Punta Cana, a 650-room all-inclusive resort set to open in 2029 in the Dominican Republic

Spain’s IDILIQ Hotels & Resorts is expanding, adding two more properties during 2026, both under Wyndham branding

Industry specialists are warning US authorities that their actions are turning visitors away from the USA, harming the travel and tourism sector

Sydney in Australia is the latest city to see the arrival of the AC by Marriott brand

As it expands it presence across Europe, aparthotel brand Staycity has signed a new property in Munich

A newly launched investment vehicle has started strong, buying a central London Marriott hotel, and a five star hotel development project

A new 170-key Hotel Indigo will join IHG’s expanding pipeline in Thailand, with opening planned for 2030

Le Méridien has opened a 103-room resort in Dehradun, bringing mid-century design, spa facilities, dining venues, and extensive event space to the Doon Valley

More exciting new luxury hotels will launch during 2026, as brands expand and guests get to see ever more impressive places to stay

French group Covivio is buying more hotels, and converting some of its tired office investments into new city centre hotels too

NH Collection Accra, a 200-key mixed-use development, will introduce Minor Hotels’ brand to Ghana in 2030

A historic building reimagined: the Lantern Hotel Rock Hill blends heritage with modern, inclusive hospitality

Wyndham Hotels overlooked weaker regional performance in the last quarter of 2025, to focus on driving future growth

IHG introduces a premium collection brand focused on upscale and upper upscale conversions, with plans for global growth

A new report finds Honolulu’s hotel industry generates $12 billion in economic activity, driven by hotel operations and billions in visitor spending each year

Scandic Hotels had a transformational year in 2026, adding in the Dalata hotel operations to its existing business

Discover a visionary beachfront destination where tropical design, sustainability, and lifestyle experiences come together in one immersive coastal retreat

Sofitel’s first-ever branded residences will rise in Puerto Madero, bringing five-star service, 188 luxury homes, and skyline views by 2030

Leonardo Hotels, backed by parent Fattal, continues to build its European hotel portfolio

The fourth Garner signing in India underscores owner confidence in IHG’s newest midscale conversion brand

Zimbabwe’s African Sun hospitality group is part way through a major restructuring, which includes removing the company from its stock market listing

Scandic plans a 152-room Scandic Go hotel in central Stavanger, with construction starting in 2027 and opening planned for 2028

A new lifestyle hotel is planned for Egypt’s New Capital under a management agreement between IHG and JADEER GROUP

Minor Hotels has revealed plans to split out some of its owned hotels into a Reit, in a bid to enhance its corporate structure

Four new hotels in London and key regional UK markets further strengthen IHG’s European portfolio

Minor Hotels is expanding its presence in eastern Europe, sigining to brand existing properties in Croatia and Slovenia

Amstel 111 reimagines a historic Amsterdam building, blending architecture and design that reflects the city’s cultural energy and waterside location

Hyatt Hotels finished 2025 with considerable momentum, having acquired all-inclusive resort business Playa during the latter part of the year

Cygnett Hotels signs its second Ayodhya property, adding a 70-room Cozzet hotel near Ram Mandir and the new international airport

The Westin Resort & Spa, Cancun has been acquired by Alojica and Royalton, with upgrades planned to launch an all-inclusive Marriott Bonvoy resort

As it finished a solid 2025, Hilton revealed plans to further grow its brand portfolio, with new launches in 2026

AccorAustel’s new hotel in Urumqi is set to introduce a modern, tech-driven hospitality experience in the heart of Xinjiang’s business district

Luxury hotel group Mandarin Oriental is taking over management of two hotels in Egypt, adding a river cruise service to link them

The Ascott Limited is developing lyf Brickfields Kuala Lumpur, a 204-unit social-living hotel set to open in Q4 2027

The upcoming InterContinental Port Moresby will anchor a mixed-use development with luxury hotel rooms, offices, and event facilities

Weaker US hotel performance in late 2025 was offset by stronger room rates in international markets, giving Marriott a solid outturn for the year

The Ascott, Capitaland’s lodging division, had a record year of signings in 2025, setting up more hotel openings in the months to come

Outform debuts a hospitality-focused platform combining design, FF&E procurement, and global execution

Hyatt has sold hotel assets in Vienna and Tenerife, as it keeps to a promise to dispose of assets, while retaining hotel management contracts

Wyndham continues to build its pipeline and presence in Turkey, now adding a residences option alongside its hotels

IHG Hotels & Resorts continues its India expansion with a new Holiday Inn Express & Suites development in Madurai

Here’s an early look at a new mixed-use development planned for McAllen, Texas, bringing a fresh addition to the city’s growing skyline