Accor, Ennismore and Country Garden’s Funyard have announced plans to develop this portfolio of JO&JOE hotels across the country.
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Ennismore and ActivumSG announce plans for SLS Barcelona
Ennismore and ActivumSG Capital Management have announced the signing of a long-term management agreement bringing the SLS brand to Europe for the first time.
Project of the Week: Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences
Garnering our latest Project of the Week title, Raffles Boston Back Bay stands out first for its architecturally striking facade.
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City Overview: Doha to see influx of hotels throughout 2022 [Infographic]
Data compiled by TOPHOTELPROJECTS gives insight into a significant 38 hotels set to open in Qatar’s capital city over the coming years.
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Q4 2021 Covid development update: Accor [Infographic]
Our exclusive series continues with a look at how Accor, which is behind brands like Raffles and Pullman, rapidly grew its pipeline early on in the crisis but has since scaled back slightly.
Project of the Week: Raffles London at The OWO
The spectacular conversion of the grade II*-listed Old War Office building in Whitehall into a hotel-and-residences scheme has deservedly won our latest Project of the Week title.
Grand Mercure launches Thai village-inspired resort in Khao Lak
A picturesque canal runs through the middle of the brand-new Grand Mercure Khao Lak Bangsak, which also benefits from an abundance of palm trees and tropical gardens..
Sofitel to debut in Ras Al Khaimah with landmark resort
Accor and Al Hamra have joined forces to create the first Sofitel resort in the emirate – a 300-key coastal scheme next to an 18-hole championship golf course.
Ennismore eyes ‘new chapter’ as Accor joint venture completes
Sharan Pasricha, founder of Ennismore, has hailed a “very exciting day” for the lifestyle hospitality company following the closing of a much-anticipated joint venture with Accor.
Accor signs deal to open Fairmont hotel in Djibouti
The French hospitality group has announced plans to open its first luxury property, incorporating 155 rooms and ten serviced apartments, in the fast-growing African city in 2024.
Accor joins the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
The French hospitality giant, which oversees 5,200 properties and 10,000 F&B venues across 110 countries, has become the latest member of the global sustainability network.
Region overview: 30,000 new hotel rooms planned across North Africa
According to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, North Africa’s hotel market is set to keep expanding, fuelled by strong growth in Egypt and Morocco.
Accor teams up with celebrity chef Maroun Chedid
The French hotel giant has signed an exclusive partnership with the Top Chef judge to roll out new dining concepts at its properties across India, Africa, Turkey and the Middle East.
Niro Investment Group hires head of hospitality and development
Christophe Chamboncel, previously vice-president operations management for Southeastern Europe at Accor, will draw on his extensive industry experience in the newly created role.
Accor expands Greater China development leadership team
The French hotel giant has grown its development leadership team in Greater China with the appointments of experienced industry professionals James Wei and Steven Li.
Project of the Week: Green Coast MGallery, Albania
Green Coast MGallery in Albania wins our Project of the Week title for its striking contemporary design, comprehensive F&B programme and private beach.
Modernity abounds for Mercure in Surabaya
Accor is celebrating the opening of a newbuild Mercure-branded property showcasing a contemporary design aesthetic in one of Indonesia’s largest cities.
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Country overview: 61 high-end hotels to launch across the Philippines [Infographic]
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that dozens of four- and five-star hotel schemes are being lined up in the country, with nearly a third earmarked for Manila.
Conservation-focused hotel brand Mantis to enter Middle East
Bringing together the worlds of luxury travel and ecotourism, Mantis Bahrain Hawar Island Hotel & Resort will celebrate the incredible biodiversity of its setting when it launches in 2024.
Project of the Week: Raffles Sentosa Resort & Spa Singapore
Our latest Project of the Week title goes to an all-villa development currently taking shape on Singapore’s Sentosa Island, set in more than 100,000 sq m of tropical gardens.
MGallery wows in Phuket with new villa resort
Accor’s MGallery Hotel Collection is making a splash in the popular Thai destination with a stunning offering that takes full advantage of its pristine setting.
Ashton joins Accor’s development team in Northern Europe
Accor has hired Maria Ashton, who previously worked for Oakwood and Hyatt Hotels Corporation, as its new vice president of development for luxury brands in Northern Europe.
25hours transforms historic site in Florence
Created by designer Paola Navone and her team, who drew inspiration from Dante’s epic The Divine Comedy, 25hours Hotels’ first Italian hotel will open in a storied location later this month.
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Country overview: 50 high-quality hotels lined up for Russia [Infographic]
A look through the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that plenty of exciting new hotel schemes are being progressed across the country’s biggest cities.
Accor reports 200 hotel kitchen vacancies amid UK staffing crisis
One of the world’s largest hotel groups has revealed that it’s currently seeking to fill a host of roles in its British kitchen brigades as the hospitality sector battles acute staff shortages.
Project of the Week: Swissôtel Sun Bat Yam, Israel
Currently under construction, this architecturally impressive Swissôtel development near Tel Aviv is a deserved winner of our much-coveted Project of the Week title.
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Region overview: 14,000 hotel rooms in Scandinavia’s pipeline [Infographic]
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database offers an invaluable glimpse into Scandinavia’s development slate, with almost 60 hotel schemes planned across the region.
Project of the Week: SLS Lux Hotel & Residences, Washington DC
Our latest Project of the Week title goes to an ambitious SLS Lux Hotel & Residences-branded property currently taking shape in the US capital.
Accor set to introduce Greet hotel brand to Germany
The French hospitality giant is preparing to open the 194-key Greet Hotel Darmstadt following the conversion of an existing property near Frankfurt.
Mercure turns heads in Auckland
A new Mercure hotel with 96 contemporary rooms, a fitness centre, a boardroom and a Mediterranean-themed restaurant and bar has opened in New Zealand’s largest city.
Raffles makes Indian debut
The Raffles brand has launched a spectacular property featuring ornamental gardens and a 400-year old temple on a 21-acre private island in Udaipur – its first ever hotel in India.
Bedouin-inspired 25hours hotel to shake up Dubai in Q4 2021
Showcasing the work of Hopkins Architects, Woods Bagot and The Extra Hour Lab, 25hours Hotel One Central will weave ancient nomadic tales into a profoundly modern narrative.
Mondrian returns to London with much-anticipated opening
Mondrian Shoreditch London is now welcoming visitors to the UK capital following the redesign of an existing luxury hotel, The Curtain, by Goddard Littlefair.
Accor outlines plans for Eastern Europe’s first Tribe hotel
Showcasing the work of Puhl and Dajka Architects Studio and DeSallesFlint Interior Design, Tribe’s new lifestyle hotel will open in Budapest at the end of 2023.
Project in focus: Fairmont Smokva Bay Resort, Montenegro
We take a closer look at Fairmont’s efforts to create a five-star hotel in the Balkans on a prime spot overlooking the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea.
Artista San Antonio earmarked for Morgans Originals brand
French hospitality giant Accor will manage and operate the forthcoming Artista San Antonio, featuring architecture from Kris Feldmann’s firm Creo, under the Morgans Originals brand.
Design showcase: Top five ceilings
We profile a handpicked selection of hotels, from Berlin to Montreal, that elevate the guest experience through their innovative ceiling designs in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN feature.
Accor reveals vision for experiential SLS Scottsdale
The much-anticipated SLS Scottsdale scheme, showcasing the talents of a stellar team that includes Biltform Architects and HGXDesign, will open its doors in June 2023.
Mama Shelter brings its playful spirit to Rome
The hip lifestyle brand founded by the Trigano family has debuted its first Italian property, the 217-room Mama Shelter Roma, just a short walk from the Vatican in the Eternal City.
Accor grows Mediterranean footprint with latest Mercure opening
The first property for Accor’s prolific midscale brand in Greece, Mercure Rhodes Alexia is a welcome addition to the hospitality scene on the historic island of Rhodes.
Fairmont Taghazout Bay opens on Morocco’s golden shores
Showcasing the elegant design of Dallas-headquartered firm HKS and local architect Abdessamad Achrai, Fairmont’s new resort spans 18 hectares of prime beachfront.
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Country overview: 13,000 new hotel rooms planned in Qatar [Infographic]
A look into the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that Qatar’s hotel market is set to grow rapidly in the coming years, especially in the luxury segment.
Accor signs up to create SO/ Maldives
Scheduled to open to the public in 2023, the French hotel group’s luxurious new resort will encompass 80 villas and overlook the crystal-clear waters of the Emboodhoo Lagoon.
New flagship Fairmont hotel set to land in Xiamen
A stellar design team that includes Foster + Partners, Cheng Chung Design and SWA Group will help Accor and Xiamen Airlines create a 31-floor landmark hotel in south-east China.
Project in focus: Novotel Victoria Island Lagos
Accor is strengthening its presence in Nigeria with the creation of Novotel Victoria Island Lagos alongside the Ekulo Group of Companies and Sundukovy Sisters.
Design showcase: Top five bird’s eye views
We take a look at five outstanding examples of top-down photography within the luxury hotel sector in the latest instalment of our ongoing collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN.
Recap: Hottest hotel openings in June 2021
Milestone properties for Angsana, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and Hyatt Regency make up this month’s pick of the world’s most notable hotel openings.
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Country overview: 123 hotels to open across Vietnam [Infographic]
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that Vietnam’s hotel market will grow steadily, with schemes lined up for both established and emerging destinations.
Studio Carter reveals stylish Mondrian Gold Coast images
The design studio founded by acclaimed designer Robbyn Carter has unveiled interior renderings showing how the luxurious private residences will look at Mondrian Gold Coast.
Accor signs Mercure Living Putrajaya
French hospitality giant Accor is set to roll out Malaysia’s first Mercure Living property, with the planned April-2022 opening of an extended-stay hotel in Putrajaya.
Project of the Week: Fairmont Port Douglas, Australia
Developed by Chiodo Corporation, this nature-inspired property that will mark Fairmont’s spectacular entry into Australia has won our latest Project of the Week title.
Adagio Premium aparthotel opens on Palm Jumeirah
Adagio Premium The Palm, the second outpost for Accor’s upscale aparthotel brand, has started welcoming guests to one of the world’s most famous man-made islands.
Four design studios win race to bring Novotel’s new strategy to life
Sundukovy Sisters, RF Studio, Hypothesis and Metro have triumphed in a global competition to radically rethink the design of Novotel’s properties around the world.
Accor reveals plans for Raffles resort on Palm Jumeirah
French hotel giant Accor will continue its expansion across the Middle East by opening the region’s first Raffles resort – a 389-key property on Dubai’s iconic man-made island.
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Plans revealed for over 1,000 JO&JOE hotels in China
Accor, Ennismore and Country Garden’s Funyard have announced plans to develop this portfolio of JO&JOE hotels across the country.
Ennismore and ActivumSG announce plans for SLS Barcelona
Ennismore and ActivumSG Capital Management have announced the signing of a long-term management agreement bringing the SLS brand to Europe for the first time.
Project of the Week: Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences
Garnering our latest Project of the Week title, Raffles Boston Back Bay stands out first for its architecturally striking facade.
City Overview: Doha to see influx of hotels throughout 2022 [Infographic]
Data compiled by TOPHOTELPROJECTS gives insight into a significant 38 hotels set to open in Qatar’s capital city over the coming years.
Accor bullish after signing 89 Northern European hotels in 2021
Accor’s CEO for Northern Europe has declared “our recovery is strong, as is our future” as the hospitality giant revealed that last year’s signings were back to pre-pandemic levels.
Novotel debuts flagship hotel in Bangkok
Accor’s midscale brand has launched a newbuild property with 226 rooms and suites, three restaurants and an attractive outdoor pool near one of South-East Asia’s largest shopping malls.
Philip Mahoney named VP of F&B for Accor
Accor has appointed the experienced hospitality professional to drive its F&B strategy across India, the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, putting food and drink at the heart of every hotel.
Raffles to bring Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco to London
The Italian-Argentine culinary trailblazer is partnering with the late-2022-opening Raffles London at The OWO to create two signature restaurants and a chef’s table.
Accor to open Rixos resort in Jeddah’s Obhur Bay
The French hospitality giant has signed a deal with Dur Hospitality to operate the five-star Rixos Obhur Jeddah following a major upgrade of the existing Makarem Annakheel Village scheme.
Fairmont Djibouti, the preeminent hotel in the Djibouti market
Archetype Group has been chosen by Carnegie Hill Hospitality, which is partnering with Accor, to work on its first luxury property in Djibouti: Fairmont Djibouti.
Stylish Whitsundays scheme joins The Sebel
An existing resort with 54 newly refurbished apartment-style guestrooms in the Whitsundays area of Australia’s east coast has joined Accor’s premium brand.
Conservation-focused Mantis brand to enter Kenya
Geared towards environmentally conscious safari enthusiasts, Mantis Masai Mara Eco-Lodge will feature 20 tented suites, a restaurant and bar, and even a sauna when it opens in 2024.
Sofitel debuts first luxury beach resort in Colombia
Accor has announced the opening of its third Sofitel-branded property in the country, complete with unbeatable Caribbean views and a nursery cultivating native plant species.
2022 hotlist: Accor’s top three openings
Accor has 161 hotel projects and 35,161 rooms scheduled to launch next year, including this trio of eye-catching schemes involving the Softel, SO/ and MGallery brands.
Top 20 most-read stories of 2021: Hotel development shows signs of recovery
Our most-read stories of 2021 roundup spans the demise of Wilson Associates, the standout schemes in Marriott International’s pipeline and the creation of a luxury resort in the Balkans.
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Country overview: 15,000 additional hotel rooms planned for France [Infographic]
A look at the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows lots of development being planned across the country, including three eye-catching schemes in the capital.
MGallery dips its toe into Uruguay
The Estúdio Penha-designed Hotel Costanero Montevideo MGallery, which boasts superb views of the Río de la Plata, has become the collection brand’s first outpost in the country.
SO/ Maldives marks official start of construction
The much-anticipated resort development, located on its own exclusive private island overlooking the Emboodhoo Lagoon, has held a ground-breaking ceremony.
Accor launches Emblems Collection with flagship scheme in China
The French hospitality group has introduced a new brand and set a target of representing 60 boutique hotels and luxury resorts by 2030, starting with a project in the People’s Republic.
2022 hotlist: Africa’s top three openings
Africa will gain 97 hotels and 20,999 keys in 2022, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database – and these three schemes are the cream of the crop.
Milestone Sofitel property opens in Adelaide
The AU$150 million (US$107.8 million) Sofitel Adelaide has made its debut – the first new five-star internationally branded hotel in South Australia’s state capital for 30 years.
Project of the Week: Banyan Tree Mandai, Singapore
The eco-friendly, nature-oriented and strikingly designed Banyan Tree Mandai scheme, which is currently under construction, has won our latest Project of the Week title.
2022 hotlist: The Middle East’s top three openings
Of the 230 schemes and 70,458 rooms under development across the region, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, these three really catch the eye.
Accor reveals plans to bring Mövenpick to Queensland
Slated to open in 2024, this 96-key property promises to provide a stunning accommodation option for visitors to Brisbane.