IHCL Portfolio Climbs to 615 Hotels
Makenzie Huff
20 Feb 2026
IHCL reports a 615-hotel portfolio and a strong pipeline as it advances its Accelerate 2030 growth strategy across brands and markets
IHCL reports a 615-hotel portfolio and a strong pipeline as it advances its Accelerate 2030 growth strategy across brands and markets
Luxury hotel group Kempinski, already a seasoned player in the branded residences segment, is launching its first US residence project
A new partnership with Highgate aims to support Ian Schrager expand the reach of his PUBLIC hotel brand
With a deal signed every two days, Marriott expanded rapidly across Greater China, led by luxury, premium, and select service brands
A US Reit is reducing its hotel holdings, as it looks to reduce its levels of corporate debt
As it enters its 70th year in business, the Melia hotel group is poised to further spread its brands around the globe
Everhome Suites expands its national footprint with new openings in Texas, Kentucky and New Jersey, bringing the midscale extended stay brand to 27 open hotels nationwide
Europe’s hotel investment market is set fair, according to the latest market sentiment poll undertaken by Savills
Hyatt expands to 148,000 rooms in its pipeline as member engagement rises and developers increase new-build and conversion projects
For 2026, Ennismore has a strong roster of new hotel openings, which will see it complete a doubling in size over just four years
Indian Hotels has added more breadth to its business, acquiring a majority stake in boutique hotel operation Brij
A new investment fund, targeting UK midsize hotels, has bought its first assets, in Liverpool and Newcastle
A new agreement between Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and the Choctaw Nation brings four casino resorts into the Wyndham fold
New research by Premier Inn has uncovered growth opportunities close to the UK capital
Marriott International and Masterise Group announce four hotels and a branded residence across Vietnam’s major urban and leisure destinations
UK investor Criterion Capital has secured a significant London asset, as it looks to build a major British hotel portfolio
A reorganisation will see Lemon Tree Hotels and its affiliate Fleur Hotels split ownership and operations, preparing for further growth
Melia has consolidated its strong presence in the Malaga province of Spain, signing Holiday World hotels to its Affiliated by Melia brand
Marriott closed 2025 with strong global growth, expanding its hotel portfolio across regions, segments, and brands
A second UK purchase has seen hostel group a&o rapidly expand its presence in the British market
Royalton Hotels & Resorts outlines its vision for a more flexible, experience-driven all-inclusive model at FITUR 2026
Marking 65 years, Four Seasons expands with 2026 openings in Cartagena, Venice, Gstaad, Hanoi, and more
A new Minor Reserve Collection resort by Minor Hotels is planned for Brazil’s emerging eco-tourism region
The Indian economy is helping to drive strong local hotel demand, and brands are responding
Serviced apartment group Staycity is making progress with its second brand, Wilde
Conservatorium Hotel is now Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam, offering enhanced design, culinary experiences, and Europe’s first Mandarin Oriental property in the Netherlands
Building on record signings, Minor Hotels outlines its 2026 growth plans across priority regions and brands
Thailand’s hotel sector is maturing, with it bringing a proactive approach to repositioning hotels, to match changing consumer needs
Tanzania is enjoying the fruits of investment in tourism promotion, as international arrivals boom
IHG’s 2026 Greater China pipeline showcases 13 brands and more than 1,400 open and pipeline hotels
UK hotel investment volumes in 2025 were above the long term average, but fell from the bumper figures recorded in 2024
Radisson Individuals opens two HARBR. lifestyle hotels in Konstanz and Heilbronn, expanding its presence across southern Germany
Hyatt has completed the disposal of a portfolio of property assets following its acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts
New investors, led by Partners Group, have acquired the Hoxton Poblenou in Barcelona
Spanish hotel group Riu has achieved a key environmental certification for all of its operational hotels
IHG has signed its first African hotel to its Vignette Collection, adding the Fairview Hotel in Nairobi
Dusit closes 2025 with record hotel signings and positions its global pipeline for major openings in 2026
Marriott is reshaping its regional leadership team as long-time executives retire and new presidents step into expanded roles
From its Mexican roots, Marriott’s City Express brand is expanding fast into the USA and Canada
With a new signing in Italy, Spanish group Melia continues to grow its Affiliated by Melia collection brand
Hilton expands Signia by Hilton through hotel conversions, selective new builds, and international growth plans through 2028
Hyatt expands in Vietnam as Wink Hotels join the Unscripted by Hyatt brand, adding seven properties across key cities
It’s all change at PPHE, where the hotel group is completing a round of refinancings, as it scopes out its future corporate options
In recent months, a&o Hostels has acquired two major hotels, in London and Berlin, as it seeks new growth opportunities
Hilton is the latest hotel brand group to expand its accommodation offering onto the sea, with a cruise line offering
The Cape Town EDITION, Marriott’s first in Africa, opens in 2026 at the V&A Waterfront with 142 rooms
Hyatt has appointed a new leader to drive development of its Essentials brand group, around the world
Backing from private equity group KKR will ensure easyHotel has the financial firepower to grow
Already an established name in Italian luxury hotels, Starhotels is expanding into nearby Switzerland
Grupo Posadas enters 2026 with a string of resort openings planned