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Expansions

Brand overview: Sheraton planning 20,000-room expansion

07 Jan 2021 | Chains, Expansions

A peek into the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that Sheraton is looking to add 20,752 keys to its global portfolio, with a strong focus on the APAC region.

Region overview: Over 300 hotel projects in Africa’s pipeline [Construction Report]

04 Dec 2020 | Expansions, Projects

A look at the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that the African hotel market will grow steadily despite the pandemic thanks to rapid growth in the likes of Cairo, Marrakech and Nairobi.

Brand overview: Marriott planning 110 hotel projects globally [Infographic]

26 Nov 2020 | Chains, Expansions

A look at the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that the Marriott Hotels & Resorts brand will strengthen its international presence by completing 110 new schemes in the coming years, with a strong focus on the APAC region.

Region overview: Over 500 hotel projects planned around Latin America

20 Nov 2020 | Expansions, Projects

The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database indicates that there are currently 534 hotel schemes in the works across Latin America, with Mexico leading the way.

Group overview: Wyndham to expand by over 28,000 rooms

19 Nov 2020 | Chains, Expansions

A look in the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals the true extent of Wyndham Hotel Group’s growth plans, with the company planning to add 28,543 rooms to its portfolio worldwide.

Brand overview: Hyatt Place to grow by nearly 12,000 rooms

12 Nov 2020 | Chains, Expansions

A look into the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that Hyatt Place, Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s prolific upscale brand, will expand its global footprint by 11,813 rooms, primarily in North America and APAC.

Region overview: Over 2,000 new hotels to go live in the Americas [Construction Report]

23 Oct 2020 | Expansions, Projects

The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that 2,126 new hotels will open across North, Central and South America, plus the Caribbean, in the coming years.

Group overview: Marriott plans to build nearly 1,000 new hotels [Construction Report]

08 Oct 2020 | Chains, Expansions

Global hotel giant Marriott International is continuing to grow its footprint at speed, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, especially in North America and Asia.

Brand overview: Crowne Plaza to add nearly 15,000 rooms

01 Oct 2020 | Chains, Expansions

IHG’s Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts brand will keep expanding its global footprint, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, with a strong focus on the APAC region in particular.

Region overview: 300,000 new hotel rooms planned around Europe [Infographic]

25 Sep 2020 | Expansions, Projects

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.

Life Hospitality to support New Jersey hotel’s transformation

13 Sep 2020 | Boutique Hotel, Expansions, Hotel Openings, Projects, Refurbishments

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.

Aimbridge added over 40 properties since March, company reveals

04 Sep 2020 | Chains, Expansions

Aimbridge Hospitality, the third-party hotel management company based in Plano, Texas, has revealed how its portfolio has grown rapidly since March 2020 – when the Covid19 outbreak started to take hold in the US.

Hyatt Place debuts in Ontario [Construction Report]

30 Aug 2020 | Expansions, Projects

The 123-room Hyatt Place Toronto/Mississauga Centre represents the latest addition to global hotel giant Hyatt’s growing Canadian portfolio.

Covid19 hotel development analysis: Scandic

29 Aug 2020 | Chains, Expansions

For our latest exclusive, we log into the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database to see how the development pipeline of Scandic, the largest hotel company in the Nordic countries, is faring amid the pandemic.

Region overview: 1,750 hotel projects on their way in North America [Construction Report]

28 Aug 2020 | Expansions, Projects

Our exclusive analysis of the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database indicates that approximately 1,750 new hotels are currently in the pipeline across North America, with cities like New York, LA and Atlanta leading the charge.

Ascend expands with five new hotels across the US [Infographic]

25 Aug 2020 | Chains, Expansions

Choice Hotels International has revealed the details of five hotels that have joined Ascend Hotel Collection in popular drive-to destinations across the US.

City overview: 40 new hotels to go live in Jeddah [Infographic]

25 Aug 2020 | Expansions, Projects

Saudi Arabia’s key port city of Jeddah has 40 new hotels in its pipeline, of which more than half are five-star properties, the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals.

Accor to run expanded Saudi Arabian luxury resort [Construction Report]

22 Aug 2020 | Expansions, Projects

French hotel group Accor has struck a deal with The Royal Commission for AlUla to operate a significantly expanded Ashar Resort under the Banyan Tree brand.

City overview: Riyadh’s key count to grow by 10,000 rooms [Infographic]

22 Aug 2020 | Expansions, Projects

In the coming years, Saudi Arabia’s capital will add more than 40 new hotels to cater to the growing number of domestic and international guests, according to our exclusive analysis of the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database.

Avani to move forward with ambitious hotel pipeline

21 Aug 2020 | Chains, Expansions

Avani Hotels & Resorts has underlined its faith in the travel industry’s post-Covid recovery by confirming plans to proceed with a host of high-profile developments.

Region overview: 62,000 new rooms to expand Africa’s hotel offering [Construction Report]

14 Aug 2020 | Expansions, Projects

Africa’s hotel market is growing at speed thanks in no small part to the development of an impressive number of five-star properties, the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals.

City overview: Hangzhou’s hotel market to grow by 8,000 keys [Infographic]

08 Aug 2020 | Expansions, Projects

In the coming years, Hangzhou’s hotel market will grow quickly to accommodate the city’s growing demand for high-end accommodation, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database.

Brand overview: Aloft to add 10,000 rooms to inventory [Infographic]

06 Aug 2020 | Chains, Expansions

Marriott International’s Aloft Hotels brand will significantly expand across North America and APAC in the coming years, according to our exclusive review of information in the TOPOHOTELPROJECTS construction database.

Marriott to manage world’s first all-inclusive Delta Hotels resort [Construction Report]

05 Aug 2020 | Expansions, Projects

The existing 117-room Grand Matlali Hills Resort & Spa resort in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico will be completely revamped to fit the new all-inclusive brand extension concept of Delta Hotels by Marriott.

Rosewood to manage new ultra-luxury resort in Sardinia

26 Jul 2020 | Expansions, Projects

Due to open in 2022, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’s latest site is located in well-heeled Costa Smeralda, a destination known for its soft white beaches and glistening turquoise waters.

Massive goals: B&B Hotels aims to scale up 3,000 properties by 2030 [Construction Report]

08 Apr 2020 | Chains, Expansions

Goldman Sachs’ budget hotel brand is planning to expand well beyond its current portfolio of 518 hotels.

Kempinski Hotels to add another 6,000 rooms to its portfolio

10 Mar 2020 | Chains, Expansions

In the next 18 months alone, Kempinski’s will open 15 hotels with 3,888 rooms, says Martin R. Smura, Chief Executive Officer of Kempinski Hotels.

Wyndham announces host of new hotels across EMEA [Construction Report]

05 Mar 2020 | Chains, Expansions

After an impressive past 12 months of openings across EMEA, Wyndham wants to keep up the momentum in 2020.

Hotel upselling platform Oaky raises $9.5m in Series A funding

02 Mar 2020 | Expansions, General News

Oaky, the automated upselling platform for hoteliers, will use the new funds to accelerate product development and expansion into new markets.

Hotel operator Archipelago International expands into the Middle East [Construction Report]

27 Feb 2020 | Chains, Expansions

Southeast Asian hotel operator Archipelago International signs deal with Dubai management company Maison Privee to drive growth in both regions.

Meininger Hotels plans stratospheric expansion by tripling key count

26 Feb 2020 | Chains, Expansions

Meininger Hotels plans to triple its bed count in the coming years and aims to expand in markets outside of Europe.

Canopy by Hilton to open 20 hotels worldwide in 2020 [Infographic]

05 Feb 2020 | Expansions, Projects

Hilton’s lifestyle brand Canopy by Hilton set to a nearly triple portfolio, expanding presence to nine countries by the end of 2020.

Boosted by $35m investment, SIXTY Collective to expand in 2020

04 Feb 2020 | Chains, Expansions

With an initial $35 million investment from Silverstone Companies, SIXTY Collective launches CIVILIAN Hotels and announces plans to expand core brand SIXTY Hotels throughout North America.

Dusit International forges ahead with new Kathmandu property

04 Dec 2019 | Expansions, Projects

The Dusit Princess Kathmandu is slated to open in late 2020 and will further grow the brand’s international portfolio of upscale hotels.

Radisson has ambitious expansion plans in EMEA: Bachir Rajji

24 Nov 2019 | Expansions, Experts

Sustainable design will be at the heart of Radisson’s plans to grow in Africa and the region, says Bachir Rajji, Senior Engineering Director, Radisson Hotel Group.

Kempinski Hotels announce ambitious expansion milestone for 2021

30 Oct 2019 | Expansions, Projects

Kempinski Hotels has announced that it will have more than 100 operating luxury hotels to welcome guests by the year 2021 and already has the pipeline it needs to achieve this.

Oyo aims to be largest hospitality brand worldwide: CEO Aditya Ghosh

29 Sep 2019 | Expansions, Experts, Interview

Aditya Ghosh of Oyo shares his challenges and vision for India’s fastest-growing hotel brand

Adagio works to double aparthotel portfolio by 2023 [Infographic]

24 Jun 2019 | Expansions, Projects

The brand currently has 105 aparthotels, which is slated to increase by 116 by the end of this year.

PPHE Hotel Group lists on the London Stock Exchange

22 Jun 2019 | Chains, Expansions

After the latest quarterly review, PPHE Hotel Group is now officially included in the London Stock Exchange’s FTSE 250 and FTSE All Share indices

TUI’s $1 billion revenue goal leads to face-off with local online booking players

01 Jun 2019 | Expansions, General News

The company’s CEO admits the plans are ambitious but says the company only needs a relatively small number of customers to reach its goals.

$6.6b dollar investment announced for Singapore’s two integrated resorts

14 May 2019 | Expansions, General News

As a result, Marina Bay Sands will add a new entertainment arena and hotel tower, while Resorts World Sentosa will extend Universal Studios Singapore to include two new attractions.

UAE’s Al Khoory Hotels gear for expansion ahead of Expo 2020 in Dubai

02 Apr 2019 | Expansions, General News

Al Khoory Hotels appoints a string of new executives and announces plans to expand in anticipation of Expo 2020 in Dubai

Ruby Hotels unveils plans for 10 new destinations by 2021

20 Mar 2019 | Chains, Expansions, Projects

The Munich-based hotel company and pioneer of the “lean luxury” concept announces ambitious expansion plans to open ten new properties by 2021.

Going global: Nobu Hotels set for expansion across four regions by 2020

06 Mar 2019 | Chains, Expansions

Nobu Hotels shows no signs of slowing down as it announces a new property in Warsaw, Poland and keeps its sights set on operating 20 properties around the world by 2020

Red Planet Japan steps up Asian expansion with $59.5 million acquisition [Download construction report]

15 Feb 2019 | Expansions, Projects

Red Planet Japan announces the $59.5 million acquisition of the Thailand-based hotel arm of its parent company Red Planet Hotels Limited on the back of a series of expansion announcements in the Asia Pacific region.

Radisson Blu continues global expansion with new hotel in China

10 Dec 2018 | Chains, Expansions

Radisson Blu opens new hotel in rapidly growing Chinese city of Zhengzhou

Hilton Garden Inn continues expansion in fourth quarter

22 Nov 2018 | Chains, Expansions

Hilton Garden Inn builds on 2018 successes with new properties to close out the year.

Rocco Forte Hotels Is Implementing The Most Ambitious Expansion Plan In Its History

18 Nov 2018 | Expansions, Projects

Rocco Forte Hotels announces its fifth new property following the signed agreement to acquire Grand Hotel Villa Igiea, in Palermo, Sicily

Wyndham’s Latest Acquisition is Paying Off, Bringing the Company a Big Revenue Jump

12 Nov 2018 | Expansions, General News, News

The question for many industry insiders is quickly becoming what will Wyndham look to buy next year and beyond?

Major global hospitality companies continue to expand footprints in Africa [Download construction Rreport]

19 Oct 2018 | Expansions, Projects

Some of the world’s largest hotel brands, including Hyatt and Marriott, are opening properties in Africa as a report from TOPHOTELCONSTRUCTION paints a picture of a robust and booming project pipeline.

Hampton by Hilton brand announces 15 new properties

24 Jul 2018 | Expansions, General News, News

Experts and company officials say that adding 11 new hotels to Hampton by Hilton’s global portfolio will help the brand bolster its international footprint

Vietnam rising: factors shaping Asia’s most exciting market

18 Jun 2018 | Expansions, General News

Last year, the United Nations World Travel Organisation (UNWTO) listed Vietnam among the top 10 fastest-growing tourist destinations. Jones Lang LaSalle also cast a vote of confidence, listing Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi among the 26 most attractive cities for hotel investment worldwide

Expedia looking to expand operations in Argentina

16 May 2018 | Expansions, General News

Booking platform Expedia is planning to grow its business in Argentina. The plans were announced at the recent Global Summit in Buenos Aires in April.

How The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company serves up authentic hospitality: A brand evolution, property by property

05 May 2018 | Chains, Expansions

Today’s customers and travelers (whether Millennials or Boomers) care a lot about local authenticity. Here’s how one brand has evolved to get this right.