An overview of hotel construction projects across key European markets and what they mean for industry suppliers

IHG grows its European portfolio with over 1,230 hotels across more than 40 countries and rising demand

Meliá Hotels International enters Tunisia with a five-property expansion in partnership with MHG, starting with a new resort in Mahdia

Industry veteran Roland Fasel has joined luxury hotel group Capella as it embarks on its busiest period yet of new hotel openings

The restored Georgian hotel in Santa Monica is now part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection of independent luxury properties

After a soft start to 2025, as UK hotels struggled to adjust to higher input costs, the second half of the year turned positive

Explore the reimagined Hakone Highland Hotel in Hakone, set to blend its historic villa character with newly redesigned guest wings and immersive forest surroundings

A historic Casablanca hotel is being revived as Lincoln Casablanca, a Radisson Collection property set to open in late 2026 with 120 room

London and Edinburgh are key destinations for the growth of the Native by Numa aparthotel brand

Construction milestone reached as Tempo by Hilton Tucson Uptown completes vertical build, targeting a 2027 opening

Marriott is introducing its Series by Marriott brand in Europe with new hotel signings across Italy and the UK, targeting midscale growth

a&o Hostels continues its acquisition spree, backed by key investor partners, as it grows its presence further in Berlin

Corinthia Hotels signs a new Chengdu project set to open in 2032, featuring a mixed-use tower with hotel rooms and branded residences

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