LBA Hospitality and 3H Group team up
A pair of hospitality companies in the American South have formed a strategic alliance to support their growth ambitions, drive efficiencies and share capabilities.
A pair of hospitality companies in the American South have formed a strategic alliance to support their growth ambitions, drive efficiencies and share capabilities.
Sharan Pasricha, founder of Ennismore, has hailed a “very exciting day” for the lifestyle hospitality company following the closing of a much-anticipated joint venture with Accor.
Hotels are often gateways to cultural hotspots, but they can also be creative hubs in their own right.
The French hospitality giant, which oversees 5,200 properties and 10,000 F&B venues across 110 countries, has become the latest member of the global sustainability network.
A look through the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that the upper-upscale brand’s footprint will continue to grow, especially in APAC.
Real estate investment and hospitality management company Highgate has appointed industry pioneer Arash Azarbarzin, who was previously at the helm of SH Hotels & Resorts, as CEO.
The French hotel giant has signed an exclusive partnership with the Top Chef judge to roll out new dining concepts at its properties across India, Africa, Turkey and the Middle East.
The French hotel giant has grown its development leadership team in Greater China with the appointments of experienced industry professionals James Wei and Steven Li.
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shines a light on IHG’s impressive hotel pipeline and its relentless focus on the fast-growing APAC market.
Cascade Investment plans to increase its stake in Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in a transaction that gives the luxury hospitality company an enterprise value of US$10 billion.
After transforming the Phoenix-headquartered hospitality giant over the last two decades, the man in charge of BWH Hotel Group has now signalled his intention to step down.
The Frankfurt-headquartered hospitality group has announced the launch of House of Beats, an upscale lifestyle hotel brand focusing on fashion, music and art.
Accor has hired Maria Ashton, who previously worked for Oakwood and Hyatt Hotels Corporation, as its new vice president of development for luxury brands in Northern Europe.
British hospitality giant IHG has unveiled plans to introduce another brand, Vignette Collection, which is expected to attract more than 100 properties over the next decade.
Management and ownership company Meyer Jabara Hotels has opened a new hub near Nashville to capitalise on growth opportunities in the Southeast region of the US.
One of the world’s largest hotel groups has revealed that it’s currently seeking to fill a host of roles in its British kitchen brigades as the hospitality sector battles acute staff shortages.
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that IHG’s Hotel Indigo brand is planning to grow its presence around the world, but with a special focus on the APAC region.
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that BWH Hotel Group is on a steady growth trajectory, with development heavily skewed towards the US.
Choice Hotels Europe has added Shoreline Hotel to its ranks – and announced the appointment of a director of corporate strategy and development, and head of franchise development.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has agreed to buy fellow hospitality giant Apple Leisure Group in a blockbuster deal that’ll double its global resort footprint and boost its development slate.
Brett Butcher has become the new CEO of Hong Kong-headquartered hotel company Langham Hospitality Group – having previously held the same role between 2009 and 2014.
Starwood Capital Group has hired hospitality industry heavyweight Raul Leal to lead the company behind the 1 Hotels, Treehouse and Baccarat brands, succeeding Arash Azarbarzin.

LOTTE HOTEL WORLD, a classic upper-upscale hotel of LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS, South Korea’s largest hotel group, reopened in June after renovation work.
Under the terms of the eye-catching deal, all eight Seaview Investors hotels have been added to Azul Hospitality Group’s extensive portfolio of managed assets.
We’ve combed through the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database to learn more about Marriott International’s plans, which involve expanding rapidly in the US and China.
David Bailey, senior adviser at CBRE and brand ambassador at HotStats, has joined Resident Hotels as strategic advisor of growth and expansion to support its ambitious development plans.
Two of Germany’s top companies are joining forces to launch Steigenberger Porsche Design Hotels, an exciting new concept targeting the luxury lifestyle segment.
Hospitality group Edyn has announced the launch of a next-generation serviced apartment brand, which aims to cater for guests seeking carefully designed spaces in central locations.

Global precautionary measures taken by LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS, Korea’s largest hotel group, are drawing attention.
The Hong Kong-headquartered boutique hotel group has unveiled its new brand, Explorar Hotels & Resorts, which promises to deliver authentic and social travel experiences.
Our researchers have sifted through the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database and discovered that Four Points by Sheraton has ambitious growth plans, especially in APAC.
A peek inside the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that Wyndham Hotel Group has exciting expansion plans, especially in APAC and North America.
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville and Karisma Hotels & Resorts have outlined plans to roll out a new boutique hotel brand, St Somewhere, starting with a relaxing retreat in Mexico.
The company behind brands like Soho House and The Ned in London has signalled its intention to float in a deal that will give the business a reported multibillion-dollar valuation.
A look at the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that IHG’s Holiday Inn brand currently plans to open 80 new hotel schemes – half of which are in APAC.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has debuted its 21st brand, Registry Collection Hotels, with Grand Residences Riviera Cancun unveiled as the premium portfolio’s inaugural property.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Smy Hotels have announced a strategic partnership to develop 20 hotel projects across three key markets in southern Europe.
We take a closer look at five hotels with inviting patios that successfully pave the way for guests to venture outdoors in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN story.

The largest hotel group in Korea, Lotte Hotels & Resorts, has launched its new premium hotel brand, Signiel.
Martin Stitt, who until recently held a senior position with Marriott International, will oversee hotel owner, operator and development firm Hotel Equities’ growing Canadian portfolio.
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that Hilton Garden Inn will add approximately 24,000 rooms over the coming years, with APAC proving particularly active.
Gino D’Acampo Hotels & Leisure and Innside by Meliá are joining forces in a deal that’ll see the TV chef open several upmarket Italian restaurants with the lifestyle hotel brand, starting in Manchester.
In his new role as senior vice president, development – Asia Pacific with Hilton Worldwide, Clarence Tan will oversee the company’s growth agenda in the region.
According to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, Pullman Hotels & Resorts currently has 13,078 keys in its pipeline – mostly in the APAC region.
Accor has announced that Stephen Alden, who has already held some of the biggest jobs in luxury hospitality, is now taking the helm of the Raffles and Orient Express brands.
A look at the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that Minor Hotels will complete 56 schemes in the coming years.

Lotte Hotels & Resorts, the hotel brand representing South Korea, is accelerating its global franchising drive based on its 40-year know-how in hotel operations.
Hospitality giant Marriott International has appointed Jerome Briet as chief development officer for Europe, the Middle East and Africa – and hired Sandeep Walia as chief operating officer, Middle East.
According to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, Hilton Hotels & Resorts will add 154 hotels to its global portfolio in the years ahead, with a strong focus on APAC.
German hotel group Deutsche Hospitality is uniting its flagship Steigenberger properties under a new umbrella brand, Steigenberger Icons.