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
Choice Hotels EMEA, which is a part of Choice Hotels International, has added Clarion Charlecote Pheasant Hotel in Warwickshire to its Clarion portfolio.
The Social Hub San Sebastián’s launch marks the debut of this impact-driven hybrid hospitality concept in the Basque region.
A new investment partner will support Auberge Resorts in growing its pipeline of luxury resort properties across Europe and the USA, as it seeks to roll out the brand globally.
The Isla Brown Chania and Isla Brown Corinthia resorts by Brown Hotels will open this summer as a part of the Curio Collection by Hilton portfolio.
Link with Chinese development and management partners aims to enhance Hyatt’s pipeline of new hotel openings across China
The hospitality company Dunton has announced its acquisition of the renowned Lumière Hotel with Inspirato property in Mountain Village at Telluride Ski Resort.
Marriott International enjoyed a record year of new hotel signings in 2023. The hotel giant grew its pipeline by 15% from the previous year, taking it to 573,000 planned rooms.
One of the Mid Cape’s largest independent hotel brands, Red Jacket Resorts, has announced plans for the first phase of its collection-wide renovation, which is to be complete by May.
IHG Hotels & Resorts, Pelligra Group and ONE7 have raised the positioning of their 2024-opening Mawson Lakes property from Holiday Inn & Suites to a Crowne Plaza hotel.
Awarded ‘Best Hotel in South Korea’ for 12 consecutive years and ‘World’s Best MICE Hotel’ for 9 consecutive years
Marriott International’s upscale business-focused hotel brand Courtyard by Marriott has unveiled its new European design strategy at the renovated Courtyard Berlin City Center in the German capital.
The first and only prestigious award in Korea for first-rate facilities and differentiated services
TUI Group has launched a new upper market brand, choosing its recently-acquired five star hotel in Zanzibar for the line’s first appearance.
Standard International has revealed that its new The StandardX brand will make its global debut in Melbourne, Australia.
Ireland-headquartered The Dean Hotel Group is selling a majority stake in its business to an investment vehicle that is led by Lifestyle Hospitality Capital (LHC) Group, and backed by funds advised by Elliott Investment Management LP.
