In the second part of our exclusive series, we uncover how development activity has dropped at the hospitality powerhouse behind the Waldorf Astoria, LXR and Hilton brands.
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Q4 2021 Covid development update: Marriott International [Infographic]
In the first instalment of an exclusive new series, we reveal how development has fallen since the start of the pandemic at the hotel giant behind brands like St Regis and W Hotels.
Alvaro Fraile named COO of Azul
Azul Hospitality Group has appointed Alvaro Fraile to be its new chief operating officer from Marriott International, where he helped launch the AC Hotels brand in the US.
Four Seasons president and CEO John Davison announces retirement
John Davison, who guided luxury hospitality company Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts through the turbulent early days of the pandemic, intends to hand over the reins next year.
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Group overview: Meliá to add over 11,000 rooms worldwide [Infographic]
A look through the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that Meliá Hotels International has ambitious expansion plans, primarily in the APAC and European markets.
Steve Hilton appointed SVP of operations at Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation, has promoted an experienced hotelier to the influential post of senior vice president of operations.
Thom Geshay appointed CEO and president of Davidson
Davidson Hospitality Group is promoting Thom Geshay, who has spent more than 30 years with the hospitality management company, to the key role of CEO and president.
Larry Cuculic appointed president and CEO of BWH Hotel Group
BWH Hotel Group’s board of directors has chosen Larry Cuculic to succeed David Kong as the company’s next president and CEO, one of the most powerful jobs in hospitality.
TSH secures €300m funding to support growth ambitions
Amsterdam-headquartered hospitality group The Student Hotel has received €300 million in funding from Aermont and APG, paving the way for it to expand rapidly.
Lotte Hotel accredited with ‘GBAC STAR’ by ISSA
The ultimate destination for trips to Korea: LOTTE HOTEL, as safe and clean as a hospital.
The QHotels Group rebrands to The QHotels Collection
The hotel group, which is behind 21 properties around the UK, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity and committed to investing in its existing portfolio and pursuing new opportunities.
Neil Palmer appointed COO of Six Senses
With 37 years’ of international hospitality experience, including a 25-year stint with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Palmer is an impressive addition to Six Senses’ top team.
Two companies join forces to launch Benchmark Pyramid
Benchmark Global Hospitality and Pyramid Hotel Group have announced a merger that signifies the creation of a new industry powerhouse with 210 properties around the world.
LBA Hospitality and 3H Group team up
A pair of hospitality companies in the American South have formed a strategic alliance to support their growth ambitions, drive efficiencies and share capabilities.
Ennismore eyes ‘new chapter’ as Accor joint venture completes
Sharan Pasricha, founder of Ennismore, has hailed a “very exciting day” for the lifestyle hospitality company following the closing of a much-anticipated joint venture with Accor.
Eight properties with a distinct cultural flare
Hotels are often gateways to cultural hotspots, but they can also be creative hubs in their own right.
Accor joins the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
The French hospitality giant, which oversees 5,200 properties and 10,000 F&B venues across 110 countries, has become the latest member of the global sustainability network.
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Brand overview: Hyatt Regency has 76 hotel schemes in the works [Infographic]
A look through the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that the upper-upscale brand’s footprint will continue to grow, especially in APAC.
Arash Azarbarzin named CEO of Highgate
Real estate investment and hospitality management company Highgate has appointed industry pioneer Arash Azarbarzin, who was previously at the helm of SH Hotels & Resorts, as CEO.
Accor teams up with celebrity chef Maroun Chedid
The French hotel giant has signed an exclusive partnership with the Top Chef judge to roll out new dining concepts at its properties across India, Africa, Turkey and the Middle East.
Accor expands Greater China development leadership team
The French hotel giant has grown its development leadership team in Greater China with the appointments of experienced industry professionals James Wei and Steven Li.
Group overview: IHG to roll out 100,000 new hotel rooms
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shines a light on IHG’s impressive hotel pipeline and its relentless focus on the fast-growing APAC market.
Bill Gates’ investment firm to take control of Four Seasons in $2.21bn deal
Cascade Investment plans to increase its stake in Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in a transaction that gives the luxury hospitality company an enterprise value of US$10 billion.
BWH president and CEO David Kong set to retire
After transforming the Phoenix-headquartered hospitality giant over the last two decades, the man in charge of BWH Hotel Group has now signalled his intention to step down.
Deutsche Hospitality unveils new House of Beats brand
The Frankfurt-headquartered hospitality group has announced the launch of House of Beats, an upscale lifestyle hotel brand focusing on fashion, music and art.
Ashton joins Accor’s development team in Northern Europe
Accor has hired Maria Ashton, who previously worked for Oakwood and Hyatt Hotels Corporation, as its new vice president of development for luxury brands in Northern Europe.
IHG launches new luxury and lifestyle hotel brand
British hospitality giant IHG has unveiled plans to introduce another brand, Vignette Collection, which is expected to attract more than 100 properties over the next decade.
Meyer Jabara launches development office in Tennessee
Management and ownership company Meyer Jabara Hotels has opened a new hub near Nashville to capitalise on growth opportunities in the Southeast region of the US.
Accor reports 200 hotel kitchen vacancies amid UK staffing crisis
One of the world’s largest hotel groups has revealed that it’s currently seeking to fill a host of roles in its British kitchen brigades as the hospitality sector battles acute staff shortages.
Lotte Hotels & Resorts appoints US regional director with Blackstone-BRE background to expand US operation
LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS actively set out to expand its businesses in the US market by appointing Jim Petrus as regional director of LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS AMERICAS.
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Brand overview: Hotel Indigo to add 15,000 rooms to portfolio [Infographic]
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that IHG’s Hotel Indigo brand is planning to grow its presence around the world, but with a special focus on the APAC region.
Youssef appointed COO of Kerten Hospitality
Kerten Hospitality has made Wafik Youssef, whose last role was as a vice president of operations for Kempinski Hotels in the Middle East and Africa region, its chief operating officer.
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Group overview: BWH Hotel Group to expand by 20 projects [Infographic]
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that BWH Hotel Group is on a steady growth trajectory, with development heavily skewed towards the US.
Choice eyes further growth as Dublin property joins portfolio
Choice Hotels Europe has added Shoreline Hotel to its ranks – and announced the appointment of a director of corporate strategy and development, and head of franchise development.
Hyatt to double global resort footprint with $2.7bn swoop for ALG
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has agreed to buy fellow hospitality giant Apple Leisure Group in a blockbuster deal that’ll double its global resort footprint and boost its development slate.
Butcher returns to CEO role at LHG
Brett Butcher has become the new CEO of Hong Kong-headquartered hotel company Langham Hospitality Group – having previously held the same role between 2009 and 2014.
Leal appointed CEO of SH Hotels & Resorts
Starwood Capital Group has hired hospitality industry heavyweight Raul Leal to lead the company behind the 1 Hotels, Treehouse and Baccarat brands, succeeding Arash Azarbarzin.
Lotte Hotel World ready for post-pandemic era with contactless technology-focused renovation
LOTTE HOTEL WORLD, a classic upper-upscale hotel of LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS, South Korea’s largest hotel group, reopened in June after renovation work.
Azul to manage Seaview Investors hotels
Under the terms of the eye-catching deal, all eight Seaview Investors hotels have been added to Azul Hospitality Group’s extensive portfolio of managed assets.
Group overview: Marriott to add almost 1,000 new hotels
We’ve combed through the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database to learn more about Marriott International’s plans, which involve expanding rapidly in the US and China.
Resident Hotels brings in Bailey as strategic advisor
David Bailey, senior adviser at CBRE and brand ambassador at HotStats, has joined Resident Hotels as strategic advisor of growth and expansion to support its ambitious development plans.
Porsche Design and Steigenberger to create new hotel brand
Two of Germany’s top companies are joining forces to launch Steigenberger Porsche Design Hotels, an exciting new concept targeting the luxury lifestyle segment.
Edyn unveils new serviced apartment brand Cove
Hospitality group Edyn has announced the launch of a next-generation serviced apartment brand, which aims to cater for guests seeking carefully designed spaces in central locations.
Lotte Hotels & Resorts ready for global travellers with special services facing Covid19
Global precautionary measures taken by LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS, Korea’s largest hotel group, are drawing attention.
The Pavilions launches Explorar brand
The Hong Kong-headquartered boutique hotel group has unveiled its new brand, Explorar Hotels & Resorts, which promises to deliver authentic and social travel experiences.
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Brand overview: Four Points by Sheraton to add 8,000 hotel rooms [Infographic]
Our researchers have sifted through the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database and discovered that Four Points by Sheraton has ambitious growth plans, especially in APAC.
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Group overview: Wyndham to grow footprint by 19,000 rooms [Infographic]
A peek inside the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that Wyndham Hotel Group has exciting expansion plans, especially in APAC and North America.
Margaritaville and Karisma to launch new resort collection
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville and Karisma Hotels & Resorts have outlined plans to roll out a new boutique hotel brand, St Somewhere, starting with a relaxing retreat in Mexico.
Soho House owner unveils $3bn flotation plan
The company behind brands like Soho House and The Ned in London has signalled its intention to float in a deal that will give the business a reported multibillion-dollar valuation.
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Brand overview: Holiday Inn to grow portfolio by 80 properties [Infographic]
A look at the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that IHG’s Holiday Inn brand currently plans to open 80 new hotel schemes – half of which are in APAC.
Wyndham launches new luxury brand Registry Collection Hotels
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has debuted its 21st brand, Registry Collection Hotels, with Grand Residences Riviera Cancun unveiled as the premium portfolio’s inaugural property.
Wyndham and Smy Hotels to create 20 new properties together
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Smy Hotels have announced a strategic partnership to develop 20 hotel projects across three key markets in southern Europe.
Design showcase: Top five patios
We take a closer look at five hotels with inviting patios that successfully pave the way for guests to venture outdoors in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN story.
Signiel, Lotte’s premium landmark hotel brand, rises as Asia’s best luxury hotel
The largest hotel group in Korea, Lotte Hotels & Resorts, has launched its new premium hotel brand, Signiel.
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Q4 2021 Covid development update: Hilton Worldwide [Infographic]
In the second part of our exclusive series, we uncover how development activity has dropped at the hospitality powerhouse behind the Waldorf Astoria, LXR and Hilton brands.
Q4 2021 Covid development update: Marriott International [Infographic]
In the first instalment of an exclusive new series, we reveal how development has fallen since the start of the pandemic at the hotel giant behind brands like St Regis and W Hotels.
Alvaro Fraile named COO of Azul
Azul Hospitality Group has appointed Alvaro Fraile to be its new chief operating officer from Marriott International, where he helped launch the AC Hotels brand in the US.
Four Seasons president and CEO John Davison announces retirement
John Davison, who guided luxury hospitality company Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts through the turbulent early days of the pandemic, intends to hand over the reins next year.
Steve Hilton appointed SVP of operations at Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation, has promoted an experienced hotelier to the influential post of senior vice president of operations.
Thom Geshay appointed CEO and president of Davidson
Davidson Hospitality Group is promoting Thom Geshay, who has spent more than 30 years with the hospitality management company, to the key role of CEO and president.
Larry Cuculic appointed president and CEO of BWH Hotel Group
BWH Hotel Group’s board of directors has chosen Larry Cuculic to succeed David Kong as the company’s next president and CEO, one of the most powerful jobs in hospitality.
TSH secures €300m funding to support growth ambitions
Amsterdam-headquartered hospitality group The Student Hotel has received €300 million in funding from Aermont and APG, paving the way for it to expand rapidly.
Lotte Hotel accredited with ‘GBAC STAR’ by ISSA
The ultimate destination for trips to Korea: LOTTE HOTEL, as safe and clean as a hospital.
The QHotels Group rebrands to The QHotels Collection
The hotel group, which is behind 21 properties around the UK, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity and committed to investing in its existing portfolio and pursuing new opportunities.
Neil Palmer appointed COO of Six Senses
With 37 years’ of international hospitality experience, including a 25-year stint with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Palmer is an impressive addition to Six Senses’ top team.
Two companies join forces to launch Benchmark Pyramid
Benchmark Global Hospitality and Pyramid Hotel Group have announced a merger that signifies the creation of a new industry powerhouse with 210 properties around the world.
LBA Hospitality and 3H Group team up
A pair of hospitality companies in the American South have formed a strategic alliance to support their growth ambitions, drive efficiencies and share capabilities.
Ennismore eyes ‘new chapter’ as Accor joint venture completes
Sharan Pasricha, founder of Ennismore, has hailed a “very exciting day” for the lifestyle hospitality company following the closing of a much-anticipated joint venture with Accor.
Eight properties with a distinct cultural flare
Hotels are often gateways to cultural hotspots, but they can also be creative hubs in their own right.
Accor joins the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
The French hospitality giant, which oversees 5,200 properties and 10,000 F&B venues across 110 countries, has become the latest member of the global sustainability network.
Brand overview: Hyatt Regency has 76 hotel schemes in the works [Infographic]
A look through the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that the upper-upscale brand’s footprint will continue to grow, especially in APAC.
Arash Azarbarzin named CEO of Highgate
Real estate investment and hospitality management company Highgate has appointed industry pioneer Arash Azarbarzin, who was previously at the helm of SH Hotels & Resorts, as CEO.
Accor teams up with celebrity chef Maroun Chedid
The French hotel giant has signed an exclusive partnership with the Top Chef judge to roll out new dining concepts at its properties across India, Africa, Turkey and the Middle East.
Accor expands Greater China development leadership team
The French hotel giant has grown its development leadership team in Greater China with the appointments of experienced industry professionals James Wei and Steven Li.
Group overview: IHG to roll out 100,000 new hotel rooms
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shines a light on IHG’s impressive hotel pipeline and its relentless focus on the fast-growing APAC market.
Bill Gates’ investment firm to take control of Four Seasons in $2.21bn deal
Cascade Investment plans to increase its stake in Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in a transaction that gives the luxury hospitality company an enterprise value of US$10 billion.
BWH president and CEO David Kong set to retire
After transforming the Phoenix-headquartered hospitality giant over the last two decades, the man in charge of BWH Hotel Group has now signalled his intention to step down.
Deutsche Hospitality unveils new House of Beats brand
The Frankfurt-headquartered hospitality group has announced the launch of House of Beats, an upscale lifestyle hotel brand focusing on fashion, music and art.
