Sonesta’s 2025 franchise growth
Makenzie Huff
27 Aug 2025
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation demonstrates strong growth in early 2025 by signing 31 new franchise agreements and opening 10 hotels
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation demonstrates strong growth in early 2025 by signing 31 new franchise agreements and opening 10 hotels
Hyatt has launched its Unbound Collection in Thailand, with the signing of hotels in Bangkok and Hua Hin
Marriott has signed a six hotel deal with Indian developer Brigade Hotel Ventures, as it looks to expand its presence in India
Developer Highside has secured a significant funding package that will allow it to roll out construction of Everhome Suites hotels across the USA
IHG saw some parts of its portfolio affected by weaker market conditions in the first half of 2025, but is pushing ahead with expansion
Rocco Forte Hotels is looking to build on its strong and growing presence across Italy and Europe, with a new investment partner
Accor’s lifestyle division Ennismore is building its brand presence in Australia, a country where Accor already has a strong hotel presence
EVT launches its new division, EVT Connect Hospitality, after acquiring Pro-invest Hotels, expanding its third-party hotel management presence
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Hilton and Ayala Land Hospitality are partnering to launch Canopy by Hilton Makati, a 24-story lifestyle hotel set to open in 2026
As performance at its US hotels soften, Choice Hotels is pursuing international growth in a number of foreign markets around the globe
Accor delivered a resilient first half in 2025, with its lifestyle hotels performing most strongly
Two hotel heavyweights, L+R and Midstar, are to partner on growing a new portfolio of Scandinavian hotels, buying and upgrading properties across the region
Set to open in 2029, voco Phuket Bangtao will feature 175 keys, marking the brand’s third signing in Thailand
Marriott continues its steady global growth, adding new brands and signing more hotels outside its home US market
It may have Australian roots, but the Tribe hotel brand is making great strides today across the European continent
IHCL strengthens its footprint in India and Sri Lanka with new partnerships in the mid-scale hotel segment
With a small but growing tourism sector, Moldova is attracting the attention of international hotel operators
With a strong track record of investing in Spanish hotels, Azora has now turned its attention to opportunities in Greece
Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata group, where Indian Hotels is the group’s key tourism business, is to launch a new hotel investment platform
IHG Hotels & Resorts celebrates surpassing one million open rooms worldwide, marking a major milestone for the global hospitality leader
MGM Resorts remains optimistic about Las Vegas recovery in 2026, citing strong events, improved bookings, and resilient luxury demand
Accor’s new collection brand, Emblems Collection, is growing fast and has signed a three property deal to add hotels in Italy
Mumbai’s newest luxury residence at Four Seasons Private Residences features exclusive homes, world-class amenities, and direct access to the renovated Four Seasons Hotel
Minor Hotels Europe & Americas will shortly disappear from Spanish stock market listings, as it is taken private by its majority owner
Dusit International teams up with French real estate firm SYDEL to launch Dusit France, bringing Thai-inspired hospitality to the French market for the first time
With its imaginative approach to transforming properties, Fergus Group is growing fast in the Spanish hotel space
Continuing strong network growth underlined Hilton’s results for second quarter 2025, pointing to continued revenue growth into the future
Stronger growth is on the cards at Wyndham Hotels, where new signings were strongly ahead in mid 2025
An Australian pension fund likes the look of the European aparthotel niche, and has backed The July as it plans further expansion in the market
Mama Shelter is growing its global presence with the signing of its first hotel in Thailand
Landingplace Hotels is shaking up the midscale hotel sector with two modern brands designed for flexibility, efficiency, and owner-first innovation
IHG’s new Holiday Inn Express in Changanassery, Kerala, will be the city’s first internationally branded hotel, supporting both business and tourism in the region
Las Vegas’ Treasure Island gets a fresh new look with Accor’s global branding and upgraded amenities—without losing its iconic pirate charm
As it builds momentum for its international expansion, Japan’s Seibu Prince hotel group has opened its first hotel in Vietnam
TFE Hotels has launched its Adina aparthotel brand into the UK market, signing properties in Cambridge and Glasgow
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IHCL partners with Ambuja Neotia to launch 15 hotels, expanding its footprint in emerging destinations across East and North East India
The board of Dalata Hotels agreed an all-cash takeover offer from a Scandinvian consortium led by hotel landlord Pandox
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A new partnership in India will see Wyndham introducing two new brands to the region
Niyama Private Islands Maldives unveils its bold transformation, THIS IS NIYAMA, featuring redesigned villas, immersive dining, and a renewed sense of freedom
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Building on a longstanding presence in the Turkish market, Hilton has signed eight more hotels, across its brand portfolio
IHG will rebrand The Venice Times under its Vignette Collection, marking its third Italian signing in partnership with Pacini Group
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Radisson Hotel Group is strengthening its presence in India with four new Park Inn & Suites signings in collaboration with NILE Hospitality