Crowne Plaza makes triumphant return to Sydney’s CBD
The newbuild Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour represents the first foray by IHG’s upscale brand into the CBD area of the Emerald City in a decade.
The newbuild Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour represents the first foray by IHG’s upscale brand into the CBD area of the Emerald City in a decade.
Hilton Worldwide plans to open the 180-room Canopy by Hilton Johannesburg Rosebank hotel in 2023.
According to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, 29,520 rooms will go live across North Africa in the coming years, with Egypt leading the charge.
2022 will see the launch of a stylish new beachfront hotel on the edge of George Town on Grand Cayman, which has just been crowned our latest Project of the Week.
A peek into the subscription-based TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows just how rapidly the hotel market will expand in November 2020, fuelled by strong growth in North America and Europe.
A groundbreaking event has been held to usher in the next stage of development for St Regis Cap Cana Resort & Residences, which will feature a world-class golf course designed by none other than Jack Nicklaus, in an idyllic setting in the Caribbean.
The all-inclusive Riu Buenavista hotel in Tenerife has reopened to the public following a major revamp of its facilities to improve the overall guest experience.
Looking back at an eventful month, we highlight the top five hotels to have made a grand debut this October, including Capella Bangkok, Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour and the niu Bricks in Hamburg.
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that the hotel market in the UK’s capital will keep growing in the coming years despite the pandemic, with more than 18,000 additional rooms currently in the pipeline.
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is set to up its game with the help of a multimillion-dollar refresh supported by design firm BAMO, including new accommodation options and an upgrade of its world-class golf offering.
Following the most extensive restoration in its 110-year history, the opulent Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid is now taking reservations from 15 March 2021 onwards.
The Al Ghadeer Hotel Project is expected to open in late 2021 as part of the groundbreaking Alghadeer residential and lifestyle destination.
The Italian city of Lucca is set to welcome its first full-service luxury hotel with the opening of Grand Universe Lucca, Autograph Collection.
Conceived by acclaimed architect Stephen Teeple, Nobu Residences Toronto promises to embody the famous Nobu spirit through its distinctive attitude, style and design aesthetic.
127 hotels will launch across Indonesia, but the majority of the projects will be in the capital of Jakarta and the well-established destination of Bali.
IHG’s fast-growing Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants brand is fusing local design inspiration with cosmopolitan style at its latest properties in Europe and Asia.
Now earmarked to make its debut in 2021, Corinthia Meydan Beach Dubai marks the luxury hotel group’s entry to the Middle East, and is a worthy winner of our Project of the Week crown.
The five-star Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group property has come back better than ever following the biggest renovation project in its history, just in time for the hotel’s 20th anniversary.
Mission Pacific Hotel, A Joie de Vivre Hotel and The Seabird Resort, A Destination Hotel look to be on course to elevate San Diego County’s famed beachfront offering when they finally open their doors next year.
Meliá Hotels International has indicated that it plans to keep increasing its footprint in China amid the pandemic, as the Spanish hotel group celebrates the opening of the luxurious Gran Meliá Chengdu.
Toronto-headquartered luxury hospitality company Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has revealed its second outpost in one of the world’s most famous cities.
Stats from the TOPHOTELCONSTRUCTION database reveal that Dubai, London, Chengdu, New York and Dublin are the world’s top five cities for hotel development – and show which groups are investing the most in these fast-moving markets.
With 216 sleek guestrooms and suites, plus multiple dining options, Marriott International’s new property promises to prove popular with travellers coming over from nearby Singapore and beyond.
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.
The launches of Hotel Kansas City and Grand Wuji Hotel, Nanjing represent the latest phase in the continued growth of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt.
Meliá Hotels International will expand its Asian footprint in 2021 with the opening of Meliá Phuket Mai Khao, an exclusive luxury resort in one of Thailand’s most sought-after destinations.
The first pillar to open in the Nashville Yards project, an ambitious mixed-use regeneration scheme spanning 18 acres, Grand Hyatt’s latest outpost sets a new standard for the city with 591 luxurious rooms and seven F&B venues.
Austria will grow its hotel offering by more than 13,000 rooms in the coming years, the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals, with particularly strong growth in the four-star category.
Frankfurt will soon be home to a new state-of-the-art conference and event hotel as part of a major development right alongside the Main river.
The 297-room Hyatt Place hotel, brought to life by a team featuring real estate investment firm McWhinney, architect Arrowstreet and interior design specialist Group One Partners, has debuted in the Seaport neighbourhood of Boston’s waterfront.
Scandinavia’s hotel pipeline is looking healthy with 16,178 new rooms planned across Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database.
The 40th Pullman hotel to open in Greater China, Pullman Resort Xishuangbanna brings the brand’s signature premium hotel experience to one of the People’s Republic’s top tourist destinations
The wide-ranging revamp of Hampton Inn & Suites Buffalo-Downtown, supported by architectural and interior design practice Thomas Hamilton and Associates, has now finished.

Hilton Worldwide’s Curio Collection is set to welcome another enviable property to its portfolio soon, a spectacular resort in the small Caribbean island of Dominica.
Mövenpick Resort Khao Yai, which boasts 62 guest rooms and 50 villas, aims to bring the romance of a Tuscan estate to Thailand’s biodiverse landscape.
Le Parc Suite Hotel in West Hollywood has finished its US$12 million transformation, which reimagines the 154-key property as an exclusive art collector’s upscale metropolitan residence
Work is progressing well on Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s third UK property under the Regency brand, and the ambitious project looks set to make the most of its stunning waterfront location.
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong is embarking on a major transformation programme encompassing its guest rooms, lobby and F&B offering, with support from Remedios Studio and AB Concept.
The opening of Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong South, which boasts 241 rooms and a diverse array of F&B options, means Marriott Hotels now has seven properties in China’s largest city.
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS database shows that Sri Lanka’s hotel industry is growing steadily with 28 new additions planned over the coming years.
The Mondrian South Beach is preparing to relaunch following a US$20 million makeover, with OS Design Group drawing inspiration from some of the world’s greatest coastal regions.
Voco Paris Montparnasse, the first of four planned French properties for IHG’s upscale Voco brand, has opened on the Left Bank of the City of Lights.
A luxurious Dusit International-managed resort that will offer guests a relaxing outdoor hot-springs experience in China’s Yunnan Province is our latest Project of the Week.
Having welcomed an array of high-profile names down the years, including Queen Elizabeth II, Frank Sinatra and Sir Elton John, the iconic Kahala Hotel and Resort has expanded outside Hawaii in the form of a stylish waterfront scheme in Yokohama.
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and real estate development company Paralelo 19 Desarrollos have announced plans to create a lush hillside getaway and links golf course on Mexico’s Pacific Coast.
Marriott’s prestigious Autograph Collection brand has made its debut in Fort Meyers, Florida with the opening of Luminary Hotel & Co, a 243-room property that draws inspiration from the city’s history.
Nanjing’s room count will grow significantly over the next few years, helped by a slew of new properties from global hotel giant Marriott International.
A look at the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that 1,053 hotel projects are currently on the table in the DACH region, with Germany taking a decisive lead in terms of new openings.
Four Seasons Hotel Madrid has finally launched, complete with the city’s biggest spa and a new dining concept from three-Michelin-starred chef Dani García.
The 155-room Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nashville Near Vanderbilt has opened its doors to members of the public.