IntercityHotel bolsters presence in the Middle East
Bearing the design signature of Matteo Thun & Partners, the 138-key IntercityHotel Dubai Jaddaf Waterfront is Deutsche Hospitality’s first franchised hotel in the region.
Bearing the design signature of Matteo Thun & Partners, the 138-key IntercityHotel Dubai Jaddaf Waterfront is Deutsche Hospitality’s first franchised hotel in the region.
The Chicago-based hospitality company will open 96 properties and 19,778 rooms in 2022, our researchers report, including these exciting projects in Japan, Tennessee and Malaysia.

Once again, the German staircase expert inspires with a brilliantly designed construction in a perfect synergy of materials at the Bühler innovation campus Cubic in Switzerland.
The resort specialist has pledged to provide a “year-round mountain vacation experience” at the Lemaymichaud-designed scheme – and outlined plans to launch a new project in Utah.
Marriott International’s Moxy brand has moved a step closer to opening a sustainability-oriented scheme with 200 keys and outstanding views in the far north of Scandinavia.
A highly anticipated boutique property currently taking shape in the Centennial State, Benson Hotel and Faculty Club has scooped our latest Project of the Week title.
The much-anticipated resort development, located on its own exclusive private island overlooking the Emboodhoo Lagoon, has held a ground-breaking ceremony.
Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale, showcasing the work of Kobi Karp, Tara Bernerd, Martin Brudnizki and Fernando Wong, is now accepting reservations from March onwards.
We check in with NH Hotel Wollongong, a forthcoming corporate hotel in New South Wales that’s promising to deliver a Sydney-quality experience combined with strong local elements.

A BRABBU product was the perfect choice for the main lighting element of Jade Asian Restaurant, situated in one of the most luxurious hotels in the world – JW Marriott.
A 169-room Radisson hotel has opened in the city of Rostov-on-Don, making clever use of natural materials to reflect the upscale brand’s Scandinavian-inspired aesthetic.
Marriott International’s youth-oriented brand has opened a second property in the city, just a short walk away from one of the UK’s largest music arenas.
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that Europe’s largest economy has a hugely impressive development slate, with Hamburg leading the way.
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The fast-growing Irish company is preparing to open the largest Wilde Aparthotels by Staycity property to date within a £203 million development in the UK capital.
Hilton Garden Inn’s newbuild 108-room property, which overlooks Albany Waterfront Marina on the coast of Western Australia, has thrown open its doors to guests.
For our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we look at a stylish 160-studio aparthotel in northern England, which was created to satisfy the needs of contemporary travellers.

The premium bathroom manufacturer Kaldewei is one of the first 17 ‘Kennedys’ in the Madaster ecosystem. Madaster is the global cadastre for materials, buildings and infrastructures, and enables the planning and use of buildings to be recorded as raw material data banks.
The French hospitality group has introduced a new brand and set a target of representing 60 boutique hotels and luxury resorts by 2030, starting with a project in the People’s Republic.
Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne, which occupies a landmark building in the Edwardian baroque style, has been successfully revamped with help from Studio del Castillo.
Africa will gain 97 hotels and 20,999 keys in 2022, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database – and these three schemes are the cream of the crop.
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Waldorf Astoria and Conrad hotels are being lined up for two soaring skyscrapers, reflecting Hilton Worldwide’s confidence that it’ll “emerge from this pandemic stronger than before”.
For our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we consider how designers cleverly combine sci-fi and retro aesthetics to boldly go where no hospitality schemes have gone before.
A look through the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that 2021 will end with a host of big launches, especially in the rapidly expanding APAC region.
Tharaldson Hospitality Management has launched a 228-room complex associated with two of Hilton Worldwide’s most prolific brands in the heart of the Centennial State.
IHG will launch 172 hotel schemes with 36,478 guestrooms next year, according to our data, including a trio of eye-catching InterContinental, Six Senses and Kimpton projects.
Locally inspired hospitality schemes in Tahiti, the French Riviera and Colorado have all made the cut in our roundup of November’s most exciting new arrivals.

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The newbuild Hard Rock Hotel New York, which boasts interiors by Jeffrey Beers International, has started accepting reservations ahead of its debut in the spring.
The AU$150 million (US$107.8 million) Sofitel Adelaide has made its debut – the first new five-star internationally branded hotel in South Australia’s state capital for 30 years.
The eco-friendly, nature-oriented and strikingly designed Banyan Tree Mandai scheme, which is currently under construction, has won our latest Project of the Week title.
A Hilton-branded waterfront hotel with 339 rooms and multiple F&B venues will sit alongside a giant indoor arena development in one of Japan’s biggest cities.
IHG’s upper-upscale boutique hotel brand Hotel Indigo is continuing to grow its US footprint with the opening of a locally inspired 103-key property in the Lone Star State.
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that Hyatt Place is planning to embark upon a significant expansion programme, especially in APAC and North America.
Radisson Hotel Group will introduce its premium lifestyle brand to Morocco after signing Casablanca’s Lincoln Hotel, which is set to undergo a major restoration programme.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has opened its sophomore property in Christchurch, a 96-room scheme created in partnership with Marsden Group and Clearwater Construction.
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that the Irish capital’s hospitality scene will grow considerably in the years ahead, especially in the four-star market.

Archetype Group proudly provided our expertise in the upgrade and renovation of two luxurious Raffles hotels in Cambodia, Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor and Raffles Hotel Le Royal.
The Portman Architects-designed Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City has celebrated its topping out and remains firmly on track to open its doors in autumn 2022.
Todd Orlich, previously managing director of 1 Hotel Toronto, has taken up a key leadership position at Sir Richard Branson’s lifestyle hospitality brand Virgin Hotels.
For our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we take a closer look at the sustainable redesign of the Puku Ridge bush lodge in South Luangwa National Park.

Jiangsu Canasin Weaving Co is always working as a reliable partner for international hotel groups. Specialising in the hospitality linen business, creating value for our customers.
In an exclusive report, we round up the key insights shared in Manchester, featuring contributions from Marriott International, Accor, IHG, Goddard Littlefair and Gary Neville.
Robert R Mallia has been promoted to a key role overseeing architecture and construction planning efforts for all of the group’s properties globally.
Of the 230 schemes and 70,458 rooms under development across the region, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, these three really catch the eye.

As hotels evolve into hybrid spaces, Tarkett explores the design choices that support this trend.
A 208-room Hilton resort with a 1,500 sq m spa and wellness centre will open on the popular Spanish island in summer 2022 following the renovation of an existing hotel.
Featuring five restaurants and bars plus a huge top-floor gym, Steigenberger Hotel Doha is an exciting addition to Qatar, one of the region’s most vibrant hospitality markets.

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