New owner for Ruby hotel brand
Chris Bown
28 Feb 2025
Ruby Hotels will see a major change in development pace, after being acquired by InterContinental Hotels as its twentieth brand
Ruby Hotels will see a major change in development pace, after being acquired by InterContinental Hotels as its twentieth brand
Having completed a successful 2024, Wyndham has put several initiatives in place to ensure it accelerates its business into 2025
Foxhills Club & Resort in Surrey, UK, set out to create a state-of-the-art fitness facility that would impress both members and hotel guests. By partnering with Life Fitness, Foxhills introduced cutting-edge equipment, including the UK’s first Symbio cardio range, and integrated digital solutions to enhance user engagement. With a turnkey approach, Life Fitness delivered a seamless transformation, reinforcing Foxhills’ reputation as a premier wellness destination.
Radisson has reaffirmed its commitment to building in Saudi Arabia with the announcement of two new key properties.
IHG will be bringing its ultra-luxury brand Regent to the holy city of Makkah, following an agreement signed by IHG and AIMS.
Hotel management group Zeus International is undergoing a refresh of its portfolio, and has relaunched its Mirabello resort on Crete
Established as a conversion-friendly brand, IHG’s Garner is building momentum, and has signed an additional hotel in Rome
With its growth in Germany assured, Premier Inn has taken a step into another central European location, opening in Vienna
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has entered into an agreement to purchase all outstanding shares of Playa Hotels & Resorts for approximately USD$2.6 billion.
Accor’s 25Hours brand will be debuting in the Australian market with 25Hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia, due to open in June of 2025. The upcoming hotel has been picked as THN’s Project of the Week for this week.
A fresh design palette is being implemented across the Crowne Plaza portfolio, as the brand updates to meet changing guest needs
Marriott has begun to reap the rewards of its significant investment in Asia Pacific (APEC), as the company celebrates a year of record signings and growth in the region.
A branch establishment with South Pacific charm has opened in a prime location in downtown Stuttgart. The new trendy restaurant Malo invites its guests to embark on a jungle adventure – into a lush world of plants that mixes and mingles with quality design and is accentuated by Occhio’s balanced lighting concept.
Kempinski Hotels has announced a new executive leadership team tasked with developing and repositioning Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group.
Radisson RED has a growing international pipeline of openings, with the latest addition being a new hotel in Porto, Portugal
The Hotel Birkenhof am Elfenhain in the Bavarian Forest has recently undergone extensive renovation. Part of the modernisation included Geberit AquaClean Sela shower toilets. The investment has paid off for the host family.
Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts has announced the upcoming Bvlgari Resort & Mansions Cave Cay, in the Bahamas, scheduled to open in 2029.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Reside have announced the opening of two new Washington D.C. properties under the ‘Reside, a Wyndham Residence’ line.
With its impressive pace of signings and openings, Hilton is bringing more of its hotel brands to new parts of the world
Following a year of solid performance, with hotels acquired in London, Edinburgh and Tromso, Pandox is expecting to see more buying opportunities in 2025
Spires Art presents how bespoke artwork can solve design challenges.
Following a brand refresh, Ascott’s Oakwood extended stay brand now offers dining options at its new sites, making food a key part of the brand appeal
This week, Top Hotel News is looking to Alabama’s Gulf Coast for our Project of the Week. Hilton’s Embassy Suites Gulf Shores Beach Resort is due to open in August and will feature multiple exciting amenities.
Wyndham Hotels has expanded the presence of its Vienna House and Tribute Collection brands across Germany, with local partner HR Group
Radisson Hotel Group has reported a record-breaking year in 2024, with almost 40,000 keys added to its global brand portfolio.
“Roots” in Hamburg’s HafenCity demonstrates how buildings will be built in the future: sustainably, with innovation and a clear focus on conserving resources. With its wood and concrete hybrid construction and the conscious selection of recyclable materials, including the sophisticated designer bathtubs from Kaldewei, the 20-storey building sets new standards.
Marriott International, Inc. saw a year of strong global growth in 2024, with a record-breaking number of rooms opened and more in the development pipeline.
IHG Hotels & Resorts is continuing its growth in Germany with the signing of Holiday Inn Ratingen, in the wider Düsseldorf area, in partnership with multi-hotel operator tristar GmbH.
With substantial backing from lenders, easyHotel is filling in its European hotel network with a series of new planned openings
Years after the Starwood Hotels name left the market, after the group was acquired by Marriott, industry veteran Barry Sternlicht has revived the name
Bespoke lighting defines the ambience at the new SO/ Uptown Dubai Hotel. From the dazzling crystal spheres in Celeste Bar to the ethereal Cloud installation in the residence lobby, each piece by Preciosa Lighting elevates the guest experience with artistry and innovation.
Following a successful period of strong performance, Spanish hotel group Palladium is growing across continents, with openings in the Middle East and USA
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced a record pipeline of approximately 138,000 rooms as of year-end 2024, alongside a strategic brand realignment designed to enhance owner returns and accelerate growth.
International hotel group Minor has not to date opened any hotels in Japan, but plans to do just that with partner Royal Holdings
Ikos Resorts is celebrating its 10th year of operations with a spate of brand new luxury hotel openings and refurbishments.
Hilton Hotels continues to take the lead with its growth, setting records in 2024 that will afford an acceration in growth
“The biggest challenges would be the same for many of us across industries – slowing world economy, heightened geopolitical tensions … The growth opportunities for us remain in sustainability.” – Philip Lim, Banyan Group
Famed luxury restaurant and hotel chain Nobu is coming to Madrid in 2026, and we’ve chosen this exciting new project as our pick for Project of the Week. Find out more about this groundbreaking luxury project and why it is tipped to become one of the must-visit locales in Spain’s capital.
HQ Hotels & Resorts, a joint venture between SBE and Wyndham, has revealed its first properties will be in Antigua and Sao Paulo
Marriott International is bringing a 246-key Westin outpost to Flushing, Queens in spring 2025, with the debut of The Westin Flushing LaGuardia Airport.
TECEneo shower toilet is a good choice for both initial installation and conversion to a shower toilet using a retrofit plate. Installation is extremely uncomplicated, quick and clean.
Minor Hotels is slated to surpass 850 properties by 2027, with a pipeline of almost 300 new hotels to open over the next three years.
A new hotel and residence project on the beach in Puerto Rico is the latest addition to Mandarin Oriental’s growing pipeline
With new backing from a private equity investor, Italian hybrid hostel brand YellowSquare is set for expansion across southern Europe
In winter, the moments to spend outdoor become rarer and, for this reason, more special. Sunny days make us dream of spending a morning having breakfast in the garden, or reading a good book on a sunbed. With Talenti Outdoor Living, experiencing outdoor even in winter is possible. Here is a selection of products to stay comfortable and warm!
Premier Inn owner Whitbread is pressing ahead with its Accelerated Growth Plan – adding new hotels in the UK and Germany
Choice Hotels has joined its peers in broadening its choice of resort properties, by forming an alliance with Westgate Resorts
Discover how the integration of Zennio’s GRMS with Salto’s access control systems creates smarter hotel rooms with real-time communication and automated features for an enhanced guest experience.
Gonzalo Aguilar has taken on the role of Chief Executive Officer at Minor Hotels Europe & Americas, starting 1 January 2025.
For THN’s coveted Project of the Week, we have tapped the upcoming Rosewood Seoul. Set in one of the South Korean capital’s most prestigious neighbourhoods, the ultra-luxury hotel will highlight the famed Korean approach to health and wellness as a core concept.
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