
Just added in February: three major projects to watch
The THP research team has been beavering away in February, adding over 150 entries to our database.

The THP research team has been beavering away in February, adding over 150 entries to our database.

Luxury travel company &Beyond is set to launch its first lodge in Asia, scheduled to open in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan in September 2023.

Accor is expanding its portfolio in south east Europe with the signing of the first Swissôtel in Serbia.

Our latest five star Project of the Week is Mandarin Oriental’s first foray into Egypt, restoring a historic icon.

Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) has paved the way for a strong 2023 in south Asia by strengthening its regional foothold with the signing of 12 hotels across its brand architecture.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is to rebrand its Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch to become the first Grand Hyatt hotel in Arizona, USA.

IHG Hotels & Resorts continues to evolve its luxury presence in Germany with a forthcoming market debut for Vignette Collection.

Thai hotel operator Centara Hotels & Resorts will have a presence in Japan for the first time thanks to a new site in Osaka.

Meliá Hotels International has announced a new hotel for its luxury lifestyle ME by Meliá brand in the historic centre of Malaga, Spain.

Marriott International’s ‘most global’ brand, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, is undergoing a major identity refresh, which is keeping its worldwide pipeline buoyant.

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has signed its fourth hotel in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, moving its Vivanta brand into the eastern Indian state for the first time.

Accor’s Ennismore division is developing its first Jo&Joe site in North and Central America, in partnership with Mexican real estate firm Soda Urbana.

Radisson Hotel Group is bringing its luxury lifestyle brand, Radisson Collection, to Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city and governmental seat, following a deal with Avalon Intercontinental Nigeria Limited.

Dubai Holding member Jumeirah Group has acquired its first property in Switzerland as it continues its growth trajectory and international expansion.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed two hotels as part of the upcoming Shanghai Yaoxue Snow World Complex integrated sports-entertainment-tourism resort.

Iceland-based resort collection Blue Lagoon Family is planning an adventure-driven hotel in the island’s Ásgarður Valley.

Marriott International has signed an agreement with China Central Place, Suzhou to bring The Ritz-Carlton and Marriott Executive Apartments brands to Suzhou, a major city in eastern China.

Mexican tourism has nearly reached pre-pandemic levels, which backs up the need for the country’s already-strong hotel pipeline.

Starwood Capital Group affiliate, SH Hotels & Resorts, has sealed a deal for its five star Baccarat Hotels & Resorts brand to debut in Dubai, UAE.

The first international upper-upscale brand site at Lake Tekapo, on New Zealand’s South Island, is finally poised to take shape after a pandemic pause.

Accor luxury brand Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has signed definitive agreements with Manchester Financial Group for the development and management of a site in downtown San Diego, California, USA.

European hotel development is in rude health according to the latest data from THP, with at least 1,885 projects in the premium pipeline.

A Hyatt Hotels Corporation affiliate has entered into management agreements with Rua Al Madinah Holding Company for three new Hyatt-branded hotels in Madinah, Saudi Arabia.

Dusit Hotels and Resorts, under Thai hotel and property development company Dusit International, has revealed extensive expansion plans for 2023.

Six Senses is taking its wellness and sustainability formula to a site in Napa County, California, USA, an area known for its wine production.
Maybourne Hotel Group, operator of prestigious London hotels Claridge’s, The Connaught and The Berkeley, has revealed a new addition to the group.

Hilton Worldwide has signed its second property in the city of Marsa Alam, Egypt.
Marriott International’s classic select service brand, Four Points by Sheraton, is looking to Asia for further growth, with the majority of its pipeline within the continent.
US-headquartered Choice Hotels International is making a concerted drive in the upscale and extended stay segments, building on its expertise in upper midscale and midscale.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is to manage a new beach resort on the island of Mallorca, Spain, scheduled to open during the second half of 2024.
Accor has made significant strides over the past year in expanding its presence in Eastern Europe and western Asia.
The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts has revealed how two group hotels in El Nido, the Philippines are progressing ready for opening in the next couple of years.

Munich-based luxury brand, Ruby Hotels, is bringing its design-led model to Ireland, with a first signing in Dublin.

In the wake of last week’s devastating earthquakes on Türkiye’s southern border with Syria, the country’s recent tourism surge could provide a ray of hope for the nation as it recovers.

BWH Hotel Group is expanding its upscale boutique brand, Aiden, as the line is set to grow by over 200% in the years ahead.
Culinary-first hotel brand Appellation is partnering with EKN Development Group to launch what is said to be California, USA’s first experiential boutique hotel.

Our ultra-luxury Project of the Week will combine vivacious beach and secluded island elements offshore Belize in Central America.
International hospitality real estate firm PPHE Hotel Group states it made good progress on its £200 million+ development pipeline during 2022.
Fairfield by Marriott will be welcoming seven openings in Japan in 2023, adding to the brand’s existing portfolio of 22 hotels in the country.

Hilton Worldwide has signed a franchise agreement with Zetland Capital to open a third Greek Curio Collection site within three years, this summer.

Global lifestyle brand Nobu Hospitality has signed a management agreement with Enevoria Development for a new site on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah.
CapitaLand Investment’s lodging business, The Ascott Limited, has secured four further global properties for The Crest Collection.

IHG Hotels & Resorts is continuing to expand its voco brand’s Americas footprint with new signings and forthcoming openings.

High end hospitality company Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts continues to expand its development pipeline, capitalising on its singular focus on the luxury segment.

Accor’s premium Pullman Hotels & Resorts brand is continuing its Asian expansion, with particular focus on Greater China.

CBL Properties and Vision Hospitality Group are to develop the first Element by Westin hotel in Wilmington, North Carolina, USA.

Dubai-based independent hotel management company, Aleph Hospitality, has signed an agreement to operate an all-suite boutique hotel in Accra, marking the group’s first entry into Ghana.

A Hyatt Hotels Corporation affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with FP Global (Private) Limited for the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Pakistan.
At least US$1.2 billion of investment is boosting the Israeli high end hotel portfolio over the coming years, according to data from THP.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has entered exclusive negotiations to add a flagship Osaka hotel with more than 1,000 rooms to its Vignette Collection brand, marking the line’s first appearance in Japan.