
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

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

IHG has announced the signing of voco Seoul Myeongdong in partnership with Gravity Asset Management’s Seoul South Gate Hotel Operations Company and Hotel HDC Co., Ltd.

Marina Bay Sands in Singapore has unveiled plans for a major expansion of the property, which is expected to begin by July 2025 and reach completion by July 2029.

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

Debuted at the beginning of April, The Hoxton, Vienna combines a unique take on Austrian mid-century design with vibrant social spaces including a Cuban-inspired rooftop bar.

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.

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.

Marriott International has debuted on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia with the opening of Perhentian Marriott Resort & Spa on the island of Perhentian Kecil in Terengganu.

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

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

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

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed its first management agreement with Samty Corporation to open the new voco Hiroshima, with an expected 2027 debut.

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

The launch of the new Marriott Executive Apartments Port Moresby property marks the hotel group’s entry to Papua New Guinea.

Working in partnership with Marriott, developer AB Living is developing a pipeline of branded resort and residence projects in Mexico

The new addition to Accor’s MGallery portfolio, Domaine de la Reine Margot Paris Issy provides a sanctuary within a historic estate of Issy-les-Moulineaux, close to Paris.

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

Atwell Suites, a brand by IHG Hotels & Resorts, is continuing its growth across the United States with a hotel opening near Austin Bergstrom International Airport.

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

DEOS Mykonos is on track to opening in spring 2024 as a part of the portfolio of hotels and residences making up The Set Collection.

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

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

The newly signed 181-key Anantara Zanzibar Resort will be located on the northern coast of Zanzibar island in Tanzania.

The Jean – Georges rooftop restaurant, a supper club and stylish accommodation set apart this hotel combining Parisian boutique style with Irish hospitality.

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

Following the rebranding of an existing property, Avani Museum Quarter Amsterdam is set to open in the second quarter of this year.

Following the pandemic, Saudi Arabia has grown its tourism offer successfully, with international visitor numbers up 56% in 2023, compared with 2019.

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

The Ruby Group has entered the Scandinavian market by securing its first project in the region – a 187-key hotel in Stockholm, Sweden.

InterContinental Hotels has signed two more luxury hotels in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to its growing pipeline in the region, as it supports the country’s 2030 Vision to grow its tourism sector

European apartment operator numa is ramping up its pace of expansion, building its team as it plans its portfolio growth across Iberia, Nordics, and Italy.

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

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

Frasers Hospitality has announced the opening of its third Fraser Suites property in Bahrain, Fraser Suites Al Liwan Bahrain in the area of Al Hamala.

The award-winning House Collective has announced plans to open the House in Xi’an as the latest addition to its growing portfolio of ultra-luxury properties.

Oman has revealed plans for the creation of the new Omani Mountain Destination (OMD) on Jabal al Akhdar, making it Oman’s highest altitude development at 2,400m.

Following its 2023 acquisition of midscale Mexican hotel group City Express, Marriott is doubling down on its expansion in Central and Latin America with a raft of new signings across all segments of the hotel space

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

Raffles Hotels & Resorts is to debut a resort at 2,300 metres in the mountains of NEOM, as a part of Saudi Arabia’s year-round mountain destination Trojena.

The five-star Hotel Gabrielli is set to reopen at the beginning of 2025 in a privileged position overlooking the Venetian lagoon.

Marriott International has signed an agreement with Morogoro Mishama Company to open Le Méridien Zanzibar Resort in 2025.

The opening of Moxy Halifax Downtown marks the hotel brand’s entry to Canada. True to the brand, the hotel comes with vibrant communal areas and stylish design.

The five-star Ara Maris hotel will make its debut in Sorrento this spring with a design concept that aims to capture the essence of the destination.

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

Kimpton Virgilio is now open in the vibrant Polanquito area of Mexico City with the promise of a personalised experience and original culinary offering.

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.

Hilton has debuted its Tempo by Hilton lifestyle brand in the Music City with the opening of Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown.

Of its total pipeline count, IHG says more than 40% is already under construction. The mix by segment is 52% midscale, and 48% in upscale and luxury.

Experimental Group has announced its plans to open the new Experimental Chalet Val D’Isère in the French ski resort at the end of the year.

After twenty years without a presence in the city, Fairmont will be making a return to the New Orleans skyline in 2025.