The all-new Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi is now open
Japan’s highly anticipated new Four Seasons outpost, which features 190 keys and exceptional F&B venues plus a cutting-edge spa atop a 39-storey skyscraper, has started welcoming guests.
Japan’s highly anticipated new Four Seasons outpost, which features 190 keys and exceptional F&B venues plus a cutting-edge spa atop a 39-storey skyscraper, has started welcoming guests.
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that Europe’s hotel industry is continuing to invest despite Covid19, with more than 1,700 development projects on the books across the continent.

Naera Hotel perfectly interprets the fusion of the humanities in Jiangnan and contemporary aesthetics.
Accor’s independent boutique brand, MGallery, has opened Athens Capital Hotel, a 177-room property on Syntagma Square, with views of the Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill.
Minor Hotels will expand its geographic footprint by 57 projects in the near future, according to the latest figures in the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, helped by rapid growth for the luxury Anantara Hotels & Resorts brand.

Buying TVs for your hotel? An industry expert explains the differences between OLED and QLED televisions to help you make the right decision.
Taking advantage of the lull in international travel, Istanbul’s Four Seasons Hotel At Sultanahmet will close its doors this autumn to reveal a hotel-wide makeover in time for its 25th birthday next year.
Conrad Punta de Mita, a stylish new 324-room resort, makes its debut along Mexico’s west coast and marks Hilton Worldwide’s first Conrad-branded resort in the country.
Ghana’s capital is looking forward to the arrival of a spectacular new hotel and serviced apartments scheme from Accor.
Pendry West Hollywood, a stylish property with 149 luxurious rooms and suites plus 40 Pendry Residences by Montage Hotels & Resorts on the iconic Sunset Strip, is now accepting reservations for an autumn opening.
The latest Zleep Hotel is now welcoming guests in Lyngby, boasting 78 rooms plus 34 apartments designed for longer stays and business travellers.
A peek into the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that 30 new four- and five-star hotels will open their doors in the holy city of Makkah in the coming years.

As hotels open their doors again, while trying to work with the pandemic happening in the background, wearing face masks is key to keeping both staff and guests safe, as well as staying open.
Dunedin, the second largest city on New Zealand’s South Island, will soon be home to a striking property that brings together local art and heritage architecture with a contemporary twist.
The 104-room Hyatt Place Prince George has opened its doors to visitors in west Canada, providing easy access to a wealth of local amenities for both business and leisure travellers.
A 222-key resort with a large outdoor lagoon pool in one of Thailand’s most popular tourism destinations, Radisson Phuket Mai Khao Beach is a well-deserved winner of our Project of the Week title.
Our exclusive series turns the spotlight onto Fattal Hotel Group and considers how its development plans are shaping up in the light of Covid19.
Sin City’s newest property, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, is aiming to offer guests an unparalleled F&B experience. We find out exactly who will be involved.
Marriott International and Shreeji Hotel Group have partnered to break ground on a major new upscale hotel development in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Ahead of the imminent launch of Steigenberger Airport Hotel Berlin, Deutsche Hospitality claims there has never before been a hotel located so close to an airfield.
Radisson Hotel Miami Beach will strengthen Radisson Hotel Group’s presence in one of Florida’s most popular tourist destinations.
22 hotel projects with 9,211 rooms are currently underway in Orlando, Florida. We find out more about these new properties – and select one scheme in particular to keep an eye out for.

Complete OS&E 2020/2021 Interactive Catalogue by Andy Mannhart
We examine the future development plans of fast-growing hotel group Swiss-Belhotel International amid the pandemic, drawing on exclusive findings from the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database.
Following an extensive two-year transformation, a building in Downtown Detroit has been rebranded as a stylish Hotel Indigo property celebrating the spirit of Motown and Motor City.
The South Korean city of Incheon is preparing to welcome the first Caesars-branded integrated resort in Asia.

How a coloured bath and basin can transform the feel of a luxury bathroom.
The luxurious Mandarin Oriental hotel in Geneva has taken steps to entice more business travellers by revamping its conference and events wing.
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that the Hyatt Regency brand will add nearly 17,000 rooms in the coming years, with a particular focus on expanding in the APAC region.
The long-term cooperation between premium hotel operator Valamar Riviera and Daikin is a good example of a successful partnership delivering total HVAC-R solutions for hotels.
Highway West Vacations has announced the successful debut of two design-forward boutique hotels in the Californian village of Solvang.
A joint venture between Auckland Airport and Tainui Group Holdings is behind the construction of a 313-key Pullman hotel that will form part of the airport’s multibillion-dollar development programme. The property is due to open in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Located a short half-hour drive north of Indianapolis, Carmel’s quiet affluence has been further bolstered by the arrival of Hotel Carmichael.
Of the Philippines’ 66 upcoming properties, as listed in the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, roughly a quarter are located in the country’s capital Manila.

Located in the heart of the city with a view of the Minster, The Principal York is a truly grand late Victorian building, refurbished and restored to glory by interior architects Goddard Littlefair.
German hotel group Deutsche Hospitality has announced that CEO Thomas Willms is leaving the company to pursue new challenges elsewhere.
OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, has announced the opening of the all-suite Hyatt Place National Harbor hotel in Maryland.
With its spectacular panoramic views across the Palm Jumeirah, St Regis’ eye-popping development is a worthy winner of our Project of the Week crown.
Dusit International has struck a deal to open its first hotel in India – and outlined its vision to add several more properties across the country in the next few months.
Welcoming more than 110,000 professional visitors across three days, Hotel Plus 2020 provided an opportunity for the hospitality sector to discover new products and services and recognise outstanding achievements after a challenging year.
In partnership with Life Hospitality, Innzen Hospitality is repositioning The BeachWalk at Sea Bright in New Jersey as a locally rooted boutique hotel with more than twice as many keys as before.
We raid the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database to better understand how Covid19 is affecting the development plans of Central Hospitality International, also known as Centara Hotels & Resorts.
German hotel group Deutsche Hospitality has teamed up with Krasemann Immobilien to launch a new 124-room property, The Zleep Hotel Hannover.
Russia’s hospitality market is set to be boosted by the arrival of 63 new hotels, the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals, with some big names preparing to launch exciting properties in the country.

In the unique landscape of Naples, a couple bought a ruined 14th-century monastery, completely restored it and fitted it out with a stylish mix of modern and a timeless design.
The iconic Dr Wilkinson’s Hot Springs Resort in California’s Napa Valley has outlined what guests can expect following a major revamp of the property, which is being assisted by the likes of SB Architects, EDG Design and TLEE Spas.
Susan Barry, president and queen bee of Hive Marketing and consultant with Cayuga Hospitality Consultants, offers some practical tips for hotels whose reputation has been unfairly tarnished by negative reviews amid the pandemic.
According to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, almost 650 hotel projects are currently in the pipeline across the Middle East, with the UAE and Saudi Arabia leading the charge.
Viceroy Washington DC is an EDG-designed luxury lifestyle hotel showcasing the vibrant community and dynamic culture of its local neighbourhood.
Hotel giant Hilton Worldwide plans to add 781 new properties in the coming years and will concentrate growth on North America and the APAC region, according to our analysis of information in the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database.