Four Seasons builds Saudi pipeline
Chris Bown 21 Nov 2025
Expansion in Saudi Arabia is a key plank in the expansion plans of luxury brand Four Seasons
Expansion in Saudi Arabia is a key plank in the expansion plans of luxury brand Four Seasons
Choice Hotels expands in France with 50 new Quality Suites properties, adding 4,800 rooms through its growing partnership with Zenitude Groupe
Already a significant third party operator across the Middle East, First Group Hospitality has signed several further major hotel contracts
Rixos Hotels partners with Groupe Alliances to open three luxury resorts in Morocco, marking a $300 million investment in the country’s tourism growth
As it signs more hotels across more brands in Saudi Arabia, Hilton has passed a significant milestone
Further adding to its strong pipeline, Nobu Hospitality has signed two further hotel, restaurant and residence projects in Baku and Montenegro
A market update from CBRE notes that hotel performance is softening in the US, while other regions are enjoying an upswing
The Indian state of Goa has the country’s best beaches, and is an increasingly popular destination for both domestic and international visitors
Hotels in east European cities such as Prague and Budapest are trading in greater volumes
Having acquired Postcard Cabins in recent months, Marriott has now launched a broad collection of accommodation for those that love the outdoors
Hilton and Sun Group deepen their partnership to launch Conrad, LXR, and DoubleTree hotels
Across its portfolio of brands, Hilton has just signed five new hotels in Europe, a region where momentum is building
IHG’s Garner brand is expanding in the UK and Ireland, delivering reliable, affordable stays for travelers and strong growth opportunities for hospitality leaders
Already a well established brand in China, JI Hotel is now expanding into new markets including Cambodia, Malaysia and Laos
Italy’s hospitality industry expands, opening fresh opportunities in hidden towns and secondary markets
Travelodge has acquired four former Ibis hotels in the UK, adding 324 rooms as part of its rebrand-led growth strategy
Canada’s hotel construction pipeline grows 3% in projects and 11% in rooms, with Ontario, Vancouver, and Toronto leading the expansion
Dallas leads U.S. hotel construction in 2025 with a record pipeline of projects, robust renovations, and new openings
Hotel construction in Latin America surges, with luxury, upscale, and midscale segments driving growth into 2027
Choice Hotels grows its Cambria brand with four new U.S. properties, expanding the upscale portfolio to 70+ locations nationwide and more in the pipeline
China’s hotel construction pipeline held steady in Q2 2025, with upscale chain projects achieving record growth
As it expands internationally, Spanish group Melia remains close to its roots, with a commitment to opening more luxury hotels in Spain
Ikos continues to set new standards across the Mediterranean with its luxury resort developments
Portugal’s Vanguard Properties is selling four hotels in Comporta as the country’s tourism hits record highs
On July 1st, Leonardo Hotels expanded its presence in Hanover by acquiring two hotels from Essendi
From June 15–21, some U.S. hotel markets bounced back strongly while others faced unexpected challenges
A new market report notes hotel markets in Australia and New Zealand are enjoying growing international visitor interest
Indonesia has not only returned its visitor economy to pre-pandemic levels, it is breaking new records as it welcomes ever more international travellers
Quorum Hospitality has added three iconic boutique hotels in Palm Springs—featuring historic design, luxury villas, and acclaimed dining—to its growing portfolio
Research carried out by WTTC says Spain’s tourism sector will continue to grow over the next decade
Two distinct brands, one dynamic location—IHG’s new voco and Hotel Indigo hotels are coming to London’s Waterloo
Hilton’s Italian portfolio continues to grow with two new hotel projects—one in Milan and one in Rome
Building on the successful opening of dusitD2 Fagu, Shimla, Dusit is set to bring its Thai-inspired gracious hospitality to high potential markets across India
Africa’s hospitality sector is experiencing rapid growth, led by Egypt and Cairo, with international hotel chains expanding across 42 countries
Big brands have been adding hotel signings across Greece, with a good number of brand launches planned for 2025
Accor and its Ennismore affiliate will both benefit from a portfolio transaction that adds 17 new properties in the Americas
A shortage of hotel rooms in Vancouver is compromising the city’s ability to host major events and conferences
Hotel operating specialist Aimbridge EMEA had a positive start to 2025, signing nine new UK properties to its growing portfolio
Lifestyle brand The Standard opens imminently in Brussels, as the brand builds its European presence
Having set out a challenging growth target for its tourism sector, all the signs are that Saudi Arabia is on the way to hitting it
A collection brand established by Accor in 2023, the Handwritten Collection is accelerating its growth with a roster of European openings
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of four new conversion properties and 519 guest rooms in Norway.
Radisson has signed two new hotels, both to be built at UK soccer grounds – in Manchester and Oxford
Hyatt has nabbed two celebrated New Orleans properties for its growing portfolio in the United States.
Ruby Hotels is continuing its European growth with a new project in Copenhagen, set to open in 2027.
The Bristol Berlin, Vignette Collection will bring 303 rooms to IHG’s fast-growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio in 2025.
Hilton has announced the signing of its first Signia by Hilton hotel in Asia Pacific, set to open in Jaipur, India.
Across Europe, real estate developers continue to struggle with the pandemic after-effects of inflation and tougher financing conditions, reducing hotel construction rates
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed Crowne Plaza Istanbul West in Türkiye, in partnership with Artas Turizm Isletmeciligi Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi.
Hotel giant Marriott is placing its faith in the long term viability of the Chinese hotel market, pressing ahead with growth
