First Mama Shelter signed in Thailand
Chris Bown
30 Jul 2025
Mama Shelter is growing its global presence with the signing of its first hotel in Thailand
Mama Shelter is growing its global presence with the signing of its first hotel in Thailand
The british designer Tom Dixon will be one of the featured speakers at interihotel BCN25, Europe’s leading hotel and restaurant design event, which will be held from October 21 to 23 at Fira de Barcelona – Gran Via under the slogan “The Power of Encounters”.
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
After 23 years, Henri Giscard d’Estaing has stepped down as chairman of Club Med, leaving the business in the control of its Chinese owners
On behalf of the German multi-brand hotel operator The Chocolate on the Pillow Group and Accor, one of the leading players in the international hotel industry, BRUMANN, as a renowned interior designer and general contractor, took on the conversion and rebranding of the Mercure Zurich City Hotel in October 2024. The work on the 319 guest rooms and the public areas of the hotel was carried out in accordance with the strict Mercure brand guidelines and was carried out during ongoing operations in order to continue to provide guests with a first-class stay.
Las Vegas’ Treasure Island gets a fresh new look with Accor’s global branding and upgraded amenities—without losing its iconic pirate charm
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TFE Hotels has launched its Adina aparthotel brand into the UK market, signing properties in Cambridge and Glasgow
Marriott International is adding citizenM’s tech-forward hotels to its brand lineup, promising Bonvoy members even more stylish stays and new destinations around the world
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In collaboration with Golden Group Holding, voco Al Mouj Muscat will add 251 rooms to IHG’s premium collection in Oman
Elegant Hotel Collection expands its global portfolio with four new properties across the UK—from Gothic style in London to sustainable elegance in Richmond
Marriott continues to expand its 2022 acquisition, the Hoteles City Express brand, signing a deal to launch in Brazil
The Mandarin Oriental, located on the Peloponnese peninsula brings holidaymakers to one of Greece’s most unspoilt regions. It’s not just the flamingos, sandy beaches and azure-blue sea that make the hotel so appealing – Geberit shower toilets also add a certain something to its bathrooms.
IHCL partners with Ambuja Neotia to launch 15 hotels, expanding its footprint in emerging destinations across East and North East India
Capella Hotel Group has named Neil Jacobs as Senior Strategic Advisor, supporting its accelerated global growth and ongoing luxury brand expansion
The board of Dalata Hotels agreed an all-cash takeover offer from a Scandinvian consortium led by hotel landlord Pandox
Hotels worldwide are embracing experiential dining – seeking versatile, sustainable, and modular solutions. livecookintable® leads this trend, transforming any area into a culinary action point within minutes – no tools or hardwiring required. Trusted by prestigious hotel brands, livecookintable’s innovative, sleek, and powerful solutions help hotels deliver exceptional dining experiences, from lavish banquet setups to intimate pop-up bars.
IHG brings its new midscale Garner brand to Gujarat’s Kutch district, promising comfort and style for India’s fast-growing travel market
Mama Shelter’s latest property invites guests to experience vibrant communal spaces, creative hospitality, and a dash of Parisian flair—all in the heart of Switzerland
Hard Rock’s second hotel brand, Reverb, is starting to chime with developers and investors, and a new project is now planned for Florence, Alabama
Zennio strengthens its team: Axel Kaiser joins as Sales Director for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Luxembourg.
Minor Hotels appoints Cristian Nannucci as General Manager of the upcoming Tivoli La Vie Muscat Hotel, launching Tivoli’s first property in Oman in 2026
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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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IHG will rebrand The Venice Times under its Vignette Collection, marking its third Italian signing in partnership with Pacini Group
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Elewana Collection, part of Minor Hotels, has unveiled bold upgrades at two of its iconic Kenyan safari camps—Elsa’s Kopje Meru and Elephant Pepper Camp
Scandic has signed its third new build hotel in little more than a month, as it grows its European pipeline
The Arora Group just made its next big move—acquiring Bloc Hotels and expanding its footprint with sleek, space-savvy stays in Gatwick and Birmingham
IHG brings Holiday Inn to Sanda and Tosu, marking the first international hotels in both cities with openings set for 2026
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Spring Hotels of Tenerife has acquired a three hotel development on the island, doubling the scale of its business
IHG is launching its first Kimpton hotel in Indonesia—Kimpton Bali Ubud—opening early 2026
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Hostel group Safestay has added its second property in Italy, signing a 300 bed hostel in Naples
Minor Hotels is shaking up the hospitality scene with four exciting new brands—including its first soft brands
Anantara Siam Bangkok is renovating with a $50 million upgrade—all while staying open through 2026
Accor has signed a partnership with Megaworld of the Philippines, initially rebranding one of the group’s hotels to the Mercure brand
Waldorf Astoria will make its entrance into Finland this year with the signing of Waldorf Astoria Helsinki
Valor Hospitality has added another African country to its growing global footprint, signing a three hotel deal in Namibia
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