Strong Growth for Small Luxury Hotels
Chris Bown
18 May 2026
One of the original collection brands, Small Luxury Hotels of the World continues to grow
One of the original collection brands, Small Luxury Hotels of the World continues to grow
A new Tribute Portfolio hotel, signed by Marriott, joins the group’s growing pipeline in Egypt
Lima will welcome new Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott hotels by 2028 as Marriott expands its luxury footprint in South America
Investment volumes grew by 50% from 2024 to 2025, as investors were attracted by the resilience of German hotels
Mirah and RV Capital are planning new hospitality projects across Indonesia, Thailand, and Japan through a long-term regional partnership
Westgrove has invested in Samara Lombok, a large-scale resort project on Lombok’s south coast, which will open in 2028 as part of a Destination by Hyatt partnership
Vietnam’s international branded hotel stock is growing, via the signing of a series of megaprojects
French hotel group Accor continues to build momentum, growing its portfolio of brands with hotel openings worldwide
Braemar Hotels & Resorts has agreed to sell one of its luxury ski resort properties as part of its ongoing strategic review of its portfolio
Scandic Hotel Group expects a strong summer trading season, after seeing solid bookings at the end of the first quarter
A design-led midscale brand, Dolce by Wyndham is carefully building a curated portfolio of stylish destination hotels
While expanding its Langham brand internationally, the Langham group is also busy building its Cordis and Ying’n’Flo brands across China
Hyatt reported first-quarter 2026 results marked by continued growth and expansion across its global portfolio and development pipeline
European serviced apartments are a niche segment that continues to perform strongly, attracting more attention from institutional investors
Choice Hotels reports first-quarter 2026 results with record revenue and continued pipeline growth
Having set itself an ambitious growth target, Indian Hotels is delivering on the promise made
Following its merger with Vertiq Capital, Cycas Hospitality has reintroduced itself as Vertiq Hospitality Partner
Investor Covivio has confirmed its commitment to the hotel sector, adding four hotels in Milan to its investment portfolio
Growth across operations and expansion defines Hilton’s first quarter, with a positive outlook for 2026
Kerten Hospitality enters Morocco and India, adapting its model to local heritage in one market and rapid real estate growth in the other
Odyssey Hotel Group is executing on its plan for substantial growth in Europe, signing two co-located Marriott branded hotels in Berlin
Hilton has signed a second Indian partnership, as it drives growth of its Hampton by Hilton brand in the country
A new 11-hotel deal will expand IHG’s presence across three European markets, with conversions planned under three of its brands
A highly successful, conversion-friendly hotel brand, Garner is now being introduced into the Chinese market
Radisson Hotel Group is building considerable growth momentum across key African hotel markets
A new deal will see Essendi, the owner of so many Accor hotels, finally split completely from the Accor operating business
Hyatt is expanding across the EAME region, and has just launched its new Hyatt Select brand with a signing in Germany
With a growing international footprint, BWH Hotels is shaping the future of hospitality through innovation and flexibility
A rebrand to Sirius Hotel Group sees a UK hotel operator reach out and offer its services to other hotel investors and owners
Sleep Inn expands its portfolio with a nature-inspired prototype built for modern travelers
Kempinski adds a historic Prague icon to its portfolio, with plans to reshape the guest experience while preserving its past
A multi-site deal between Marriott and Sun Group will see the global hotel giant expand its presence across Vietnam
Hilton’s Tapestry Collection brand is leading the growth of its lifestyle hotels across Europe
Hilton partners with YOTEL to expand its lifestyle offering, bringing tech-driven stays into its network while preserving YOTEL’s independent brand identity
Wyndham’s Trademark Collection has brought together some of the most substantial, landmark properties from around the globe
Fusion Hotel Group enters a new chapter, unlocking pan-Asian growth and wellness-led hospitality opportunities
Developed specifically to encourage conversions, IHG’s Garner brand has gained wide support around the globe
In its home market of the US, Hyatt continues to grow market presence across the southeastern states
A premium soft brand designed for authentic connections, Colbert Collection unites hotels with quiet elegance and local flavor
Europe’s hotel investment market enjoyed a resilient 2025, with strong trading volume, but broader geopolitical issues may hit confidence in 2026
Hilton has declared Brazil one of the region’s key country markets, where it is launching more of its brand portfolio
With a new, unifying brand, Beckons, this portfolio of luxury hideaways is now poised to expand globally, thanks to backing from KSL
Marriott expands into wellness with Lefay, blending global reach with holistic hospitality
IHG is expanding across Mexico with new openings in premium, midscale, and luxury brands
Global growth continues for Radisson Hotel Group, driven by strong activity in Asia, steady EMEA expansion, and a growing resort portfolio
Meliá Hotels International enters Tunisia with a five-property expansion in partnership with MHG, starting with a new resort in Mahdia
The restored Georgian hotel in Santa Monica is now part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection of independent luxury properties
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