
Minor debuts two brands in Xinjiang
Minor Hotels has signed a property in Yining, a city in the Chinese province of Xinjiang. The property will be Tivoli and NH dual-branded, a debut for both in northwest China.

Minor Hotels has signed a property in Yining, a city in the Chinese province of Xinjiang. The property will be Tivoli and NH dual-branded, a debut for both in northwest China.

With consumers ready to buy for a premium, hotel brand groups and developers are looking for ever more ways to build branded residences.

Hotel Pitrizza will become Cheval Blanc Pitrizza in 2026 after LVMH signed a management contract to take over the storied Sardinian property.

Major brand group IHG has launched a new initiative to share and learn from best practice across its hotel portfolio, in a bid to drive down the carbon intensity of its hotels, reducing fossil fuel use and deploying cleaner energy.

Hilton and Small Luxury Hotels of the World are making good progress on a strategic partnership the pair previously signed, with 390 SLH hotels now directly connected to Hilton’s marketing platform and Hilton Honors loyalty programme.

Spanish hotel group Room Mate has cemented its presence in the country’s third city, Valencia by acquiring the business of Staying Valencia and with it adding 10 properties to its growing portfolio.

SBE Entertainment is launching a new hotel brand, in partnership with Wyndham and American singer Marc Anthony.

With its unique combination of hotels, beach clubs and bars, Experimental Group is making waves across Europe and in the USA as it expands the portfolio, with additional support from new investors including designer Christian Louboutin.

Over a decade, Valor Hospitality has built an international hotel management business spanning 16 countries around the globe, demonstrating the value of a specialist when it comes to operating hospitality assets.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts has signed four more hotels to its Legend Collection, taking the luxury portfolio to more than 100 hotels globally.

Privately owned Spanish hotel group Eurostars is keen to find an investment partner to help it grow faster, as its international expansion takes the company into Morocco, its twentieth country market.

Global hotel owner and operator Minor Hotels has added two properties in Sri Lanka, marking the introduction of its upper-upscale NH Collection Hotels & Resorts and upscale NH Hotels & Resorts brands in the country.

New owners have taken over the Village Hotels business in the UK, promising to invest to expand the group’s hotel portfolio from its current 33 sites.

Verdi Hotels will be rolling out initial launches across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, starting this summer.

As it reaches a quarter century in business, hotel management specialist Bespoke Hotels has launched a brand refresh, signalling its intent to grow further as a trusted operating partner.

Leading European hostel chain a&o is taking the lead on sustainability, publishing its annual carbon measurement and reduction in a report that aims to inspire others too.

In 2022, Hyatt Hotels launched a strategic partnership with German hotel group Lindner, and that is now growing as Hyatt takes control of the Me and All brand, aiming to build its presence internationally.

Berlin-based HR Group (HRG) is continuing its strong growth trajectory by taking over Centro Hotel Group’s hotel portfolio.

As part of its Marriott Bonvoy program, Marriott will be converting three properties into its portfolio in the US.

A complex swap of assets sees hotel investment groups Covivio and AccorInvest unlock significant opportunities across their European portfolios, to refurbish, upgrade and rebrand a significant number of hotels

As part of its strategic cooperation agreement with Delonix Group, a leading Chinese hospitality company, Marriott International has announced the launch of the first three projects.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched its first rebranded German hotel as a result of a new collaboration with German group Novum Hospitality.

Six Senses London will change hands upon its opening in 2025.

Israel’s Fattal hotel group is pushing hard to grow its European division, Leonardo Hotels and has acquired a portfolio of 12 hotels in the Netherlands to substantially increase its coverage in Benelux.

Anantara Hotels & Resorts has refreshed its visual identity, designed to elevate the luxury hospitality brand with a more elegant, pared-back approach.

An experienced team within the European serviced apartment segment has launched a new venture, Aendre, with private equity backing that aims to repurpose city centre offices into lifestyle accommodation.

With a new building opening in Berlin, Generator Hostels has shifted from owner operation to becoming a third party manager, opening up another avenue for growth.

A new alliance with all-inclusive resort operator Decameron will see Wyndham Hotels & Resorts expand its resort offering across Latin America and the Caribbean

Three of Accor’s luxury and lifestyle hotels in Europe are to be given a makeover, with Sofitels in Rome and Lisbon to be upgraded while a third hotel in Budapest is to switch to the SO/ lifestyle brand

Hyatt has announced plans for significant growth across Latin America and the Caribbean, with more than 30 new hotels expected to open through 2027.

One of Accor’s newest brands, Handwritten Collection is making its U.S. debut with the summer 2024 opening of Hotel Stratford San Francisco.

April 2024 saw a double celebration for Austria’s JP Immobilien, as it celebrated the opening of development project Hoxton Vienna, and closed on its first investment club, which acquired six hotels for repositioning

A collaboration with Japanese hotel owner and operator HMI Group will see Marriott rebrand seven of the company’s hotels across Japan to the Marriott and Courtyard brands, improving their international visibility.

International expansion is high on the agenda at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, as the group ensures its portfolio diminishes its US focus over time, by growing its footprint in EMEA

A Spanish national treasure, the paradores are a network of hotels offering unique experiences for international guests, with much of the portfolio created from historic buildings including castles and monasteries

Hilton’s latest acquisition adds to its lifestyle hotels offering, taking on the NoMad brand which, having been established via its founding London hotel, is now poised for global rollout

Wyndham Hotels has added to its extended stay offering by acquiring the WaterWalk brand of aparthotels.

Despite making up the majority of the hospitality workforce, few women achieve leadership positions within the sector. Wyndham is working to fix that, with its Women Own the Room initiative

A refinancing with a green loan has committed Australian hotel owner operator Pro-invest to maintaining and improving the carbon footprint of a portfolio of its Holiday Inn Express hotels

The lifestyle brand of Choice Hotels International, Sleep Inn, has unveiled newly designed guest rooms and common areas that are a part of its new Scenic Dreams prototype.

Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (HSH) has reported a strong rebound in its business, declaring 2023 a milestone year. The luxury hotel owner and operator returned to profit, as guests returned following the pandemic. With hotels around the globe, and a major presence in Asia, the group has watched as US, then European, and finally Asian hotels resumed profitable operations.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is looking to increase its rollout of its extensive brand family, across markets in the Asia Pacific region, where it currently has close to 1,800 hotels.

Global hotel giant Hilton is strengthening its lifestyle hotels offering by acquiring the Graduate Hotels brand. Currently a largely US brand, Graduate is now primed to expand globally

Growing global hotel group IHG Hotels & Resorts has hit the milestone of 1,000 hotels open across Asia Pacific, as it looks to exploit expected strong medium term growth in travel across the region

With a commitment to major new investment, hostel operator a&o is now on the hunt for new European sites. It is seeking office and retail properties in city centres, to convert to its successful hostel format

Parent company of The Standard Hotels, Standard International, is on track to expanding across Europe with upcoming openings in Belgium, Portugal and Ireland.

With a reverse listing on the Singapore stock market, Thai investor DGTO has signalled it plans to expand its current portfolio of 17 UK hotels, which operate under IHG, Hilton and Marriott brands.

Club Med, the all-inclusive resort brand owned by Chinese conglomerate Fosun International, has firmed up plans for a slew of openings and property refurbishments.

Chef Sin Ji-hun of Pierre Gagnaire à Séoul was lauded for his flawless course, meticulously crafted down to the finest detail. Pâtissier Bae Yeong-san, from the culinary team, showcased elegantly plated desserts inspired by the theme of the four seasons.

A new Nordic hotel chain has been launched by partners, investor Slatto and experienced hotel operator Strawberry group