
Wellness resort brand gains US$150 million for expansion
US-based holistic resort firm Canyon Ranch has teamed up with hospitality owner VICI Properties to further develop its integrative health and wellness guest experiences.

US-based holistic resort firm Canyon Ranch has teamed up with hospitality owner VICI Properties to further develop its integrative health and wellness guest experiences.

TUI Group has entered the investment phase of a hotel fund it jointly launched with Luxembourg-based Hansainvest, starting with a five star all-inclusive resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Lotte Hotel Seattle, a new luxurious destination in the heart of downtown, has been recognized by Travel + Leisure’s 2023 World’s Best Awards list as the “No. 1 Hotel in Seattle.”

Hilton Worldwide has introduced a new prototype in Thailand and southeast Asia for its upscale brand, Hilton Garden Inn.

An affiliate of Investor KSL Capital Partners has acquired a majority interest in Italian-headquartered hotel firm, Sereno Hotels.

African real estate platform Kasada Capital Management has signed a partnership agreement to develop hotels in Gabon.

LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS announced the soft opening of L7 HOTEL by LOTTE WEST LAKE HANOI on July 28, the first overseas hotel of the L7 HOTELS brand, located in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Hotel management group Swiss-Belhotel International has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with CTG Hotel, part of China Travel Group.

Marriott International and MGM Resorts International are now collaborating on the creation of the MGM Collection With Marriott Bonvoy.

The NH Collection brand of Minor Hotels is entering the Maldives with the August 2023 opening of NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort.

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Freeriding in nature on fresh powder captures the preferences of skiers worldwide.

The multi-brand Banyan Tree Group is signifying its continued growth with the 70th property milestone of its portfolio marked by its recent Vietnam and Japan hotel debuts.

The private real estate investment fund manager, Henderson Park, and its hospitality operator and asset manager, Klarent Hospitality, have acquired this landmark Waldorf Astoria hotel.

Outrigger Hospitality Group has announced its plans for the acquisition of the celebrated Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel on the top ranked beach in the United States.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Ajul Luxury Hotel & Spa Resort, a property marking the Registry Collection’s entry to Europe.

The Spanish hotel group Barceló has announced several hotel openings for 2023 as a part of its overall plans for growth in Spain and across the globe.

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated, a partner of IHG Hotels & Resorts, has acquired four resorts in Mexico from Royal Resorts.

Lotte hotel Seoul, conveniently located in the heart of Seoul’s central business district and commercial centers, is the primary choice for VIPs visiting Korea.

Hilton has announced the expansion of its brand portfolio with the creation of a new apartment-style extended-stay offering under the working title Project H3.

The legendary Hotel Burlington Lake Champlain in Vermont has announced plans for a new look as it joins Curio Collection By Hilton.

The global hospitality group has expanded into the affordable midscale segment with the acquisition of the City Express brand portfolio of hotels.

Choice Hotels International’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) division is completing its brand re-energisation strategy with the refresh of its Ascend Hotel Collection.

Scotland-based privately owned Crerar Hotel Group has been acquired by Blantyre Capital Limited and its operating partner Fairtree Hotel Investments.
Indonesia-headquartered hotel operator Artotel Group has acquired compatriot competitor Milestone Pacific Hotel Group (MPHG).
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has announced the establishment of its new luxury and lifestyle lodging development team.

Florida, USA-headquartered hospitality company Sextant Stays has changed its name to Roami.

Deutsche Hospitality is refreshing the design concepts for its IntercityHotel and Zleep Hotels brands.

Hospitality real estate firm PPHE Hotel Group, which develops, owns and operates hotels and resorts, is creating a European Hospitality Real Estate Fund of up to €250 million equity.

Mannheim, Germany-headquartered Achat Hotel Group has taken on the management of 13 leased properties from fellow German outfit, Michel Hotel Group.

Dubai-headquartered Aleph Hospitality has partnered with France-based Fauchon Hospitality to become the exclusive developer and operator of the Fauchon L’Hôtel portfolio in the Middle East and Africa.

An affiliate of hospitality industry investor KSL Capital Partners has acquired the Martin Resorts Collection of five independent boutique hotels along California’s central coast in the USA.

Real estate private investment firm Starwood Capital Group and real estate and hospitality company Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners are launching an outdoor-focused hotel brand.
US Pacific northwest-based real estate company Pineapple Hospitality has launched a new management entity for its Staypineapple brand of hotels.
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has debuted Sonesta Essential, a new upper-midscale select service segment brand which is now available to franchise in the US.
Virgin Group is bringing its two existing hotel strands under a new parent brand, Virgin Hotels Collection.

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Hospitality brand owner Sortis Holdings has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ace Group International, along with its management company, Atelier Ace.

Accor has introduced soft brand Handwritten Collection, with 13 global sites already on its books.

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is expanding its global development strategy to include The James brand as part of the Sonesta Franchise portfolio in the US and Latin America.
Marriott International has partnered with global modular building specialist, Volumetric Building Companies (VBC), to create a hotel concept for accelerating the Fairfield by Marriott brand’s expansion across Europe.
US-headquartered Preferred Hotel Group has rebranded to become Preferred Travel Group.

APA Hotel Canada subsidiary, Coast Hotels, has acquired a master franchise agreement for all existing franchised hotels from Coast Hotels USA.

The first Retreat SIGNIEL spa opened in SIGNIEL SEOUL.

Real estate investment and hospitality management company Highgate is to purchase luxury group Viceroy Hotels & Resorts.
Meliá Hotels International has joined forces with tennis player Rafael Nadal to introduce lifestyle brand Zel.
A new international hospitality brand and hotel called Wafaifo is being launched in central Vietnam.

Holiday home rental company Le Collectionist has acquired luxury villa operator, The Greek Villas.
Outrigger Resorts & Hotels has undertaken a brand revitalisation in alignment with its mission to be ‘the premier beach resort company in the world’.

□ HOTEL LOTTE’s hotel division merges resort division to enhance competitiveness.

A Hyatt Hotel Corporation affiliate is to acquire Dream Hotel Group’s lifestyle hotel brand and management platform including Dream Hotels, The Chatwal Hotels and Unscripted Hotels.