Spanish Planning Dispute Settled
Chris Bown
04 Sep 2026
Hotel developers in the Spanish islands have won compensation after a longstanding dispute about new construction
Hotel developers in the Spanish islands have won compensation after a longstanding dispute about new construction
Three new properties, more than 700 combined rooms and residences, and one new city for Marriott’s Le Méridien brand — here’s what’s in the latest Caucasus development deal
US listed, Chinese group H World delivered a strong performance in the first half of 2026, prompting an increase in its full year outlook numbers
Wyndham’s ambitious expansion plans in India have been boosted with the launch of its Vienna House brand in the country
A 17-acre beachfront property on Kauai’s Coconut Coast has a new management company, as Quorum Hospitality partners with owner Continental Assets Management
A new hotel project in Lerici, Italy will open under the Melia Collection, being Melia’s 18th hotel in the country
A 240-room Embassy Suites is rising in Southaven, Mississippi, as part of an $85 million Landers Center expansion set to open in 2027
Construction on Hyatt House DFW Airport has reached a major milestone with its topping-out ceremony
One of Athens’ most famous buildings is taking on a new identity with The Ilisian. Modern design down to the last detail: the bathrooms at The Ilisian combine high-quality materials with reliable sanitary technology from TECE to create an exclusive guest experience.
The Garner brand adds a fourth IHG property to Ahmedabad, joining a market already home to Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Express
The Ascott is making serious progress growing its extended stay brands in the Vietnamese market
Pearns Point, already known for its Antigua homesites, is expanding into hospitality with a new resort from Daniel Shamoon and Albert Hartog
A newly built Holiday Inn outside Denver is serving as the test case for the brand’s updated lobby design, ahead of a second rollout planned in Fort Worth, Texas
Following its Milan preview, the Cameli family’s brand unveils the new indoor interpretation of Elton: a dynamic seating system that blurs the boundaries between indoors and outdoors, redefining comfort as an adaptive experience.
Hotel landlord Pandox has agreed a new lease on one of its hotels in Bodo, which will now be operated by Strawberry under the Clarion brand
While tearing up previous plans to bring a new partner into their Indian initiative, Accor and InterGlobe are doubling down on growth in the country
A 340-acre wellness precinct is taking shape in Australia’s Hunter Valley, combining Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort and Elysia Wellness Retreat under the Avani brand
Record development activity has added to confidence at IHG Hotels & Resorts, where management reported a strong performance for the first half of 2026
A new collaboration between HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts and SHANG XIA blends traditional Chinese craftsmanship with contemporary hospitality
Turkish hotel group Kaya has added a second international hotel to its portfolio, buying an asset in Barcelona
A Room Mate hotel in central Madrid has changed hands, as investors vy for the best assets in this destination city
voco is scheduled to open its doors in Karjat, Maharashtra, as IHG converts a local property into a 200+ room premium hotel by early 2028
LAUFEN INO freestanding bathtubs enhance the restored elegance of Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels, where heritage meets contemporary refinement.
Asian investors have snapped up the Andaz hotel in Amsterdam, aware that hotels in the city’s canal district are hard to come by
With more than 20 hotels in the pipeline, BWH’s design-driven brand is planning its first Canadian property and a new stop in Colorado’s arts district
Hyatt’s latest India project pairs five-star hospitality with Rishikesh’s wellness culture. Here’s a look at the 200-room Hyatt Regency, now under construction.
What does a Ritz-Carlton Reserve look like in the middle of a major city? Marriott’s Shanghai answer, opening 2030, offers a first look.
Third party manager UHM is expanding its portfolio across India, and the Middle East, teaming up with major international hotel brand groups
Two regional safari lodge businesses have combined to create a greater brand presence and more easily promote safari stays in Zambia
Coral Spring’s Ocean Eden Bay gets a new name and a round of guest upgrades as it joins the Ocean Allure collection this November
A conversion of a hotel outside Dublin will launch Hilton’s DoubleTree in the Irish market
A 30-story tower with 114 residences is coming to Guadalajara, backed by GFA and Hilton, with amenities spanning over 3,000 square meters
IHG has signed a further Kimpton hotel in Thailand, a country where it has a strong and growing pipeline of boutique hotels
As Indonesia’s travel market grows, Fusion Hotel Group strengthens its regional footprint by adding two midscale hotel brands from Topotels
A wave of new hotel signings across Taipei, Taitung, and Pingtung, plus a new LINE-based app, signal IHG’s growing presence in Taiwan
Ardbeg House, Islay’s newly transformed whisky-inspired boutique hotel, redefines experiential hospitality through immersive storytelling, bespoke design and exceptional craftsmanship. As part of the project, Kaldewei supplied premium steel enamel baths and shower trays that combine timeless aesthetics, durability and sustainability. Seamlessly integrated into the hotel’s individually themed guest rooms and marble-clad bathrooms, Kaldewei products enhance the luxurious guest experience while supporting the project’s environmental goals. Together, Ardbeg House and Kaldewei showcase how thoughtful design can create memorable, high-performance hospitality environments.
Israeli group Fattal has acquired a long interest in a central London hotel, as it continues its hotel buying spree across Europe and the US
A 50-year partnership between IHG and Harilela Group grows to six hotels with a new three-property deal under Vignette Collection
Accor enjoyed a resilient performance in the first half of 2026, and is maintaining a strong roster of new openings in the coming months
Groves Hospitality has broken ground on an 81-room Home2 Suites by Hilton in Loxahatchee, FL, with a fall 2027 opening planned
A stronger than expected performance in the second quarter of 2026 has encouraged Hilton executives to upgrade their growth expectations
EVT Hotels and Resorts breaks ground on Rydges Tauranga, a 158-room waterfront hotel
interihotel has confirmed Stefan Sagmeister, Neri&Hu and Dani García as the first keynote speakers for MAD26, an edition that will bring together more than 14,000 hospitality design professionals at IFEMA Madrid from 17 to 19 November.
Accor is in the final stage of the long planned transition of its business to an asset light model
Series by Marriott enters New Caledonia with three SHN resorts in Noumea, the Isle of Pines, and Deva
The latest annual review of luxury hotel brand rankings sees Hilton and Taj maintain their leading positions
Hyatt is bringing its Hyatt Regency brand to Armenia, as the country attracts international hotel brands to its growing tourism offer
Accor is building traction with its luxury Fairmont brand in Japan, signing a property in the ski destination of Niseko
A 107-key hotel is coming to Riyadh’s Al Olaya district as IHG and Morina Development sign the region’s first Noted Collection franchise
An eight-million-square-meter resort is taking shape inside Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage site