Climate-risk profiles, a Biodiversity Kids Club, vocational education, and a 2050 net-zero pathway are among the commitments in a new group-wide sustainability plan
Investor MCR Property Group has decided now is the time to launch a disruptive hostel offering, starting in London
Hostel brand Generator has revealed ambitious plans for expansion, starting with additional sites in London and Paris
Minor Hotels’ Life Longevity signs on as a Strategic Partner of the Global Wellness Summit in Phuket
In a bid to accelerate growth, Hyatt is supporting hotel owners in a number of ways
Two hotel groups are teaming up to grow in the Nordics, where demand from international travelers keeps rising. Copenhagen is the first stop, with Scandic running a new Hilton near the airport.
Investment vehicle LRO Hospitality has made an acquisition in Edinburgh, picking up the Courtyard by Marriott hotel in the city
Park Hyatt is adding two more Mexico hotels, The Unbound Collection is welcoming new properties, and Grand Hyatt has three openings set for the fourth quarter
Major hotel investor Azora is gathering a new fund that will look for fresh opportunities in the sector across Europe
Radisson Hotel Group is leading the way in having its hotel operations measured against net zero environmental standards
Following a period of closure, and a liquidation sale, the Nottingham Belfry hotel is now in new hands
A new partnership promises to add impetus to the expansion of two Indonesian hospitality groups in their home market
A new group of 25 hotels in the U.S. and Canada gives meeting planners one team to work with across cities, with 500,000 square feet of combined event space
A 207-key conversion in Shinjuku and an 81-key new build in Ginza will open in 2027 and 2029, with different owners behind each project
An investment from cruise line Royal Caribbean will help drive growth of the Sandals and Beaches resorts brands
Marriott plans more than 10 additional openings in Mexico by year-end, including all-inclusive resorts, independent conversions, and hotels in smaller cities
A refinancing by Cheyne Capital demonstrates the attractiveness of backing hospitality and residential assets in Europe
Whitbread has agreed a two hotel acquisition deal, giving it quick conversions to grow its Premier Inn brand in Bristol and Plymouth
Hotel investor KKR has completed a turnaround programme, upgrading and rebranding a portfolio of hotels across Japan
Townhouse Hotels, founded in Maastricht in 2008, is moving its hotels under global brands. Six will carry the Series banner and two will join Tribute Portfolio.
Hyatt’s Essentials Portfolio now stands at more than 700 hotels across seven brands, with new locations in historic towns, Southern cities, and the Western states
A 171-room Crowne Plaza and a 152-room Hotel Indigo are headed to two New South Wales developments, with openings planned for 2029 and 2030
Investment group CapMan Real Estate has acquired a Copenhagen hotel, and placed it within its latest value-add fund
Designed for the young at heart, The Ascott’s Lyf brand is expanding fast across Asia, and in Europe
Refurbishments are finished in Budapest and Sydney, underway in Frankfurt, and planned for Perth, as Adina updates its older hotels and adds four new ones
The city of Porto, in Portugal, is the latest destination for the growing Mama Shelter brand, as Ennismore builds it global presence
Colorado, Florida, Vermont, and Wisconsin gain new Cambria and Ascend Collection hotels, with nearly 150 more upscale projects in the pipeline
A transformational deal has seen Hand Picked Hotels add four Cotswold properties to its portfolio
Hilton Hotels is driving forward growth of its Spark brand in the UK, signing a 10 hotel conversion agreement
A Canadian property group is the new owner of the Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello hotel
A 19th-century palazzo on Lake Como’s shores changes hands again, with Marriott set to continue running the property under new ownership
US owner operator MCR is working through its plans to turn the famous BT Tower into a hotel and tourist attraction
Hyatt is bringing its design-led Joie de Vivre brand to the UK, with a conversion in the Oxfordshire countryside
International hotel group Riu Hotels & Resorts has added Thailand to its roster of destinations, opening a major new resort in Phuket
Newmark’s portfolio of hotels, lodges, and private game reserves will join Banyan Group as the companies maintain the Newmark brand and existing local operations
A major portfolio deal sees a new investor-operator partnership take over a portfolio of Ibis and Novotel hotels around the UK
Hyatt Hotels has signed its first branded residences in Japan under its Park Hyatt brand, in the renowned ski region of Niseko
Across Europe, the search is on for new tourist destinations that are less visited, and ready to welcome new hotels and new guests
Belfast’s Fitzwilliam Hotel is seeking new owners, coming as it does with planning approval for a major extension
Marriott Hotels and Autograph Collection will add 335 rooms across New Zealand, with three hotels opening between 2026 and 2029
A master development agreement gives ALAND exclusive rights to develop a pipeline of Staybridge Suites by IHG in Australia
A new, locally backed investment fund has acquired the Prague Marriott hotel, along with its adjacent office and retail spaces
A merger will see Indian Hotels taking control of more of its hotel properties in India, as it looks to accelerate growth
Accor is doubling down on its leading position in the Saudi Arabian hotel market, with a commitment to more hotels supporting religious tourism
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
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 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
