Category: Projects

Cheval joins GHA

Serviced apartment operator Cheval Collection has recognised the value of being part of a larger distribution network, and has agreed to join the Global Hotel Alliance

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Brands chase Indian growth

A strong rebound in India’s hotel market has investor confidence growing, while international brands are looking to grow their market presence signing hotels in second and third tier Indian cities

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Rebrand for Caledonian

One of Edinburgh’s landmark hotels, The Caledonian, is to enjoy a substantial refurbishment, with more bedrooms added as it prepares to be relaunched as a member of Hilton’s Curio Collection.

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IHG builds China signing pace

It is almost 50 years since IHG first entered the Chinese hotel market, and today the group continues to grow its presence in smaller Chinese cities, having grown an impressive portfolio with more than 700 hotels open.

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Investors back Alpine hotels

Investors are clamouring to acquire mountain resort hotels in the Alps. Europe’s highest resorts are much in demand, as climate change means those at lower altitudes suffer from less reliable winter snowfall

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Visitors return to Hong Kong

It has taken time, but Hong Kong’s hotel market is finally recovering from the pandemic, with rising numbers of mainland Chinese and international visitors, boosting the destination’s hotel occupancy

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Transactions build in Ireland

Supported by a strong economic outlook, Ireland’s hotel sector is set for a period of steady growth, as developers and international brands focus on building new properties in the capital Dublin, and regional city of Cork

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Radisson commits to Morocco

Radisson Hotel Group is already the continent’s fastest growing hotel brand group, and the company has now appointed a new team to focus on growing its presence in Morocco, ahead of the 2030 soccer World Cup

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Hyatt grows Asia presence

With Asian travel volumes now returning to pre-pandemic levels, Hyatt is planning a well-timed tranche of hotel openings across the region in 2024

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Greece welcomes growth of brands

International brands are expanding their presence in Greece, as the hotel market develops the breadth of its offering, attracting a growing number of long haul leisure guests to the country

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Accor broadens European coverage

With its roots in Europe, Accor is further deepening and broadening its presence with a strong roster of hotel openings across its Premium, Midscale & Economy brands

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Centara heads for the top table

Thai hotel group Centara has set itself a growth target that will ensure it jumps into the top 100 of global hotel companies by 2027, as it looks to expand across key Asian markets

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Hilton builds residence brand

Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria luxury hotel brand is expanding its presence from hotels to branded residences. Its first standalone branded residence project to be built outside the USA is planned for Dubai

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Premier Inn pushes ahead

Whitbread continues to grow its Premier Inn brand in its home UK market, while adding a presence in Ireland, and pushing on with expansion in Germany, where it has a strong pipeline of openings

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Deutsche Hospitality rebrands

A rebrand of the Deutsche Hospitality to H World International has signalled a global push to expand the European brand stable into additional markets across Asia and the Middle East

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Radisson targets Africa growth

The fastest growing hotel group in Africa, Radisson is looking to consolidate on its lead by increasing its rate of hotel signings in key city markets across the continent

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London BT Tower to be turned into a hotel

A landmark on the London skyline, and once the UK’s tallest building, the BT Tower is being decommissioned and will be converted to use as a hotel, with guests enjoying stunning views across the city

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Ennismore builds lifestyle brands

Ennismore is accelerating the growth of its lifestyle hotels, resorts and hospitality venues, with a strong pipeline of international projects due to open through 2024

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Indian Hotels builds pace

India’s hotel market is performing strongly, as demand rebounds both domestically and from growing numbers of international arrivals. Domestic operator Indian Hotels, custodian of the Taj brand, is aiming to exploit the strong market by accelerating its growth across its brand portfolio, as well as launching new brands in the market, in coming months.

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