Fairmont Hotels & Resorts unveils grand renovations
Chris Bown
08 Sep 2025
Around the world, Accor’s luxury Fairmont hotels are enjoying a series of upgrades to ensure they continue to deliver great guest experiences
Around the world, Accor’s luxury Fairmont hotels are enjoying a series of upgrades to ensure they continue to deliver great guest experiences
Marriott has signed a six hotel deal with Indian developer Brigade Hotel Ventures, as it looks to expand its presence in India
Accor’s lifestyle division Ennismore is building its brand presence in Australia, a country where Accor already has a strong hotel presence
Accor delivered a resilient first half in 2025, with its lifestyle hotels performing most strongly
It may have Australian roots, but the Tribe hotel brand is making great strides today across the European continent
With a small but growing tourism sector, Moldova is attracting the attention of international hotel operators
Accor’s new collection brand, Emblems Collection, is growing fast and has signed a three property deal to add hotels in Italy
Mama Shelter is growing its global presence with the signing of its first hotel in Thailand
Las Vegas’ Treasure Island gets a fresh new look with Accor’s global branding and upgraded amenities—without losing its iconic pirate charm
Mama Shelter’s latest property invites guests to experience vibrant communal spaces, creative hospitality, and a dash of Parisian flair—all in the heart of Switzerland
Accor is growing its Emblems Collection brand, and has added its first North American property, a resort in Banff
Accor has signed a partnership with Megaworld of the Philippines, initially rebranding one of the group’s hotels to the Mercure brand
Accor has added another African country to its international roster, with the signing of its first hotel in Zimbabwe
Accor has opened its 100th hotel in Spain, underlining its commitment to building its brands across Europe
A new brand, University Hotels, aims to support further education and health institutions by developing boutique hotels on their campuses
Having established a major presence in China, H World is now looking to add hotels in countries across the region
Ennismore’s 25hours brand has been added to the large pipeline of hotels coming to Cairo
Accor has unveiled the first hotel in its new Emblems Collection—selecting one of Britain’s most iconic country estates to lead its latest move into design-led, personalized luxury
Accor continues to work on developing and growing its economy megabrand, Ibis and is midway through a series of European openings
Opening soon in the heart of Tokyo, Fairmont Tokyo brings a fresh take on luxury you won’t want to miss
With a new name and a new look, one of the largest hotel landlords in Europe steps onto a new path
Accor has announced the signing of a new Emblems Collection hotel, marking the brand’s first property in Italy
International hotel group Accor has strengthened its agreement with longstanding Indian partner InterGlobe
Revo Hospitality has been born, as a rebrand and repositioning of the HR Group, reflecting its recent growth as a major European hotel manager
Created in France, the innovative Mama Shelter hospitality brand has built its local presence, and is now expanding globally
A powerhouse brand within the Accor portfolio, Novotel continues to grow around the world, while maintaining its presence in Europe
Accor is making significant progress in improving the sustainability of its hotel portfolio across Australia and New Zealand
The luxury Fairmont brand will see substantial growth in its global presence with seven hotels opening during 2025
Rome is to be the first location to see an Orient Express hotel, as Accor and its lifestyle division Ennsmore look to create a full range of hospitality experiences around the storied brand
Accor’s Handwritten Collection is expanding around the world, signing an eclectic mix of independent hotels in interesting places
AccorInvest continues to pursue options to sell down its hotel assets, as it looks to reduce and refinance group debt.
Fairmont’s upcoming hotel in the fast-developing Chinese city of Xiamen has taken out THP.News’ Project of the Week title for this week. The luxury hotel will be designed by the famed British architectural firm Foster + Partners, and is set to become a key feature of the Xiamen skyline.
Accor has entered into an industry-pioneering three-year partnership with World Monuments Fund (WMF) to protect cultural heritage and strengthen local communities.
French hotel group Accor has driven its growth in the midscale hotel segment via its Mercure brand, now established in all key global markets
From luxury to economy, Accor is expanding its presence across the continent of Africa, expanding into new markets to meet growing demand.
Long established in the USA, Ennismore’s SLS brand is poised to launch in Europe with a significant urban resort in Barcelona.
Handwritten Collection, Accor’s collection brand, is continuing its growth trajectory in Europe with a series of upcoming openings that will mark the brand’s debut in Albania (Tirana), Cyprus (Nicosia), Germany (Düsseldorf), Romania (Bucharest) and Benelux (Zeeland and Vielsalm).
A new hotel brand, The Estate, will combine hospitality with the latest approaches to wellness, focusing on analysis of personal health to improve longevity.
An upcoming Sofitel in Doha’s West Bay is our Project of the Week this week. It’s one of a pair of sister hotels taking over the Albaker Hotel Towers, initially designed as office buildings and a luxury hotel.
Melbourne is attracting more hotels and hotel brands, as the city’s attractions draw in ever more local and international visitors.
The improving economies of Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan present opportunities to grow tourism and hotel projects
With a long history of business in Australia, Accor has recently demonstrated its commitment to the market with a series of contract renewals.
Hilton’s Munich Park hotel is closing for a major makeover, as the 1972 landmark and its immediate surroundings are brought up to date.
Australia’s oldest luxury hotel, the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, is getting an AUD$60 million facelift.
To the east of Europe, Romania is now opening up as a new destination for EU travellers, with hotel brands following the money.
London is seeing a wave of new luxury branded hotels being built and launched – with the market seemingly absorbing the new supply comfortably
A first for the brand, Ennismore is launching an all-inclusive resort under its SLS brand in Cancun, Mexico.
Accor will be debuting a Tokyo outpost of its famed Raffles brand in 2028.
Egypt is pushing to grow its tourism sector as a major economic driver, and outside its capital region, one area of focus is the country’s Mediterranean coastline where significant development is planned.
Authorities in Barcelona are clamping down on what residents increasingly view as overtourism, and have just announced there will be no new permissions for short term rental properties in the city.
