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Asia Pacific
Alvaro Fraile named COO of Azul
Azul Hospitality Group has appointed Alvaro Fraile to be its new chief operating officer from Marriott International, where he helped launch the AC Hotels brand in the US.
Project in focus: Veriu Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
A stylish newbuild hotel development, Veriu Queen Victoria Market is slated to open as part of a major mixed-use scheme in the Australian city in late 2022.
Second Voco hotel signed for South Korea
IHG has struck a deal to launch another Voco-branded property in the country, with a 151-key scheme lined up to open in Seoul’s stylish Gangnam district in Q2 2022.
Four Seasons president and CEO John Davison announces retirement
John Davison, who guided luxury hospitality company Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts through the turbulent early days of the pandemic, intends to hand over the reins next year.
Steve Hilton appointed SVP of operations at Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation, has promoted an experienced hotelier to the influential post of senior vice president of operations.
DoubleTree by Hilton makes a welcome entrance to Putrajaya
A 290-room hotel with stunning lakeside views has opened in the fast-growing Malaysian city, just a 20-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Thom Geshay appointed CEO and president of Davidson
Davidson Hospitality Group is promoting Thom Geshay, who has spent more than 30 years with the hospitality management company, to the key role of CEO and president.
Unbound Collection’s Taoxichuan Hotel opens in China’s porcelain capital
Designed by David Chipperfield Architects, Taoxichuan Hotel celebrates Jingdezhen’s ceramic heritage, with terracotta elements and cobalt blue accents dotted throughout each guestroom.
Project in focus: Amari Penang, Malaysia
Onyx Hospitality Group is partnering with Malaysian property developer SP Setia Berhad to launch the 453-key Amari Penang hotel in the third quarter of 2022.
Larry Cuculic appointed president and CEO of BWH Hotel Group
BWH Hotel Group’s board of directors has chosen Larry Cuculic to succeed David Kong as the company’s next president and CEO, one of the most powerful jobs in hospitality.
![Brand overview: Crowne Plaza to grow global footprint by 15,000 rooms [Infographic]](https://tophotel.news/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Crowne-Plaza-Shenzen-Exterior.jpg)
Brand overview: Crowne Plaza to grow global footprint by 15,000 rooms [Infographic]
Our researchers have examined the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database and found that APAC accounts for the vast majority of the upscale brand’s expansion plans.
Design showcase: Top five landscape-inspired designs
Roaming freely from Italy to New Zealand, our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive highlights five hotels with bold concepts embracing the majesty of the Great Outdoors.
Region overview: 2,700 hotels to launch across APAC
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that APAC’s hotel market will grow rapidly in the coming years, with China way out ahead in terms of new development.
Neil Palmer appointed COO of Six Senses
With 37 years’ of international hospitality experience, including a 25-year stint with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Palmer is an impressive addition to Six Senses’ top team.
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..
Locally inspired Hotel Indigo set to make its debut in Bandung
IHG and long-term partner PT Hotel Dago Pakar have announced plans to open a Hotel Indigo-branded scheme in the Indonesian city, with a slated opening date of 2024.
Project in focus: Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
We find out the latest on ambitious plans to develop a newbuild hotel with 191 keys and impressive F&B facilities opposite the New Zealand International Convention Centre.
TOPHOTELDESIGN collaborates with Maison&Objet
TOPHOTELDESIGN has teamed up with Maison&Objet Academy to create a series of videos examining how design trends are being brought to life in hotels around the world.
Two companies join forces to launch Benchmark Pyramid
Benchmark Global Hospitality and Pyramid Hotel Group have announced a merger that signifies the creation of a new industry powerhouse with 210 properties around the world.
Hassell appoints six new principals around the world
Design practice Hassell has announced that six key members of staff have been made principals as part of a wave of 59 promotions across its nine studios.
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.
Design showcase: Top five water mirrors
We dive into five hotels across the UAE, China and elsewhere that really make a splash by exploiting water’s reflective capabilities in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive
Project of the week: Park Hyatt Phu Quoc, Vietnam
A luxurious development spanning 160 acres of beachfront on the southwestern tip of an idyllic island, Park Hyatt Phu Quoc has won our latest Project of the Week title.
Project in focus: Vibe Hotel Adelaide
Newbuild property Vibe Hotel Adelaide aims to shake up the Australian city’s upscale lifestyle offering with its luxurious amenities and inspiring design.
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October 2021 overview: 50,000 new hotel rooms due to launch [Infographic]
A scan through the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals what’s in store this month, with dozens of projects completing across North America, APAC and Europe.
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.
Recap: Hottest hotel openings in September 2021
New properties from Radisson Collection, Hyatt Regency and LXR Hotels & Resorts have made the cut in our round-up of the month’s most exciting hotel openings.
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Brand overview: Hyatt Regency has 76 hotel schemes in the works [Infographic]
A look through the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that the upper-upscale brand’s footprint will continue to grow, especially in APAC.
Arash Azarbarzin named CEO of Highgate
Real estate investment and hospitality management company Highgate has appointed industry pioneer Arash Azarbarzin, who was previously at the helm of SH Hotels & Resorts, as CEO.
Luxurious Park Hyatt hotel to open in Changsha skyscraper
The 230-room Park Hyatt Changsha will occupy levels 54 to 63 of Changsha IFS Tower 2, a landmark development in the burgeoning capital of China’s Hunan province.
Curio Collection to make its debut in Vietnam
Plans to create the first Curio Collection by Hilton-branded property in Vietnam have been announced, with a stylish Mediterranean-inspired scheme due to open in 2023.
Project in focus: Amari Niseko, Japan
Amari Niseko will lie at the heart of the highly anticipated Aruku-zaka Street development, combining lifestyle, retail, F&B and residential elements in south-west Hokkaido.
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.
Jumeirah prepares for debut of all-villa resort in the Maldives
Featuring architecture and interiors by Miaja Design Group, Jumeirah Maldives will invite guests to discover its beach and overwater villas and island-inspired dining experiences.
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.
Group overview: IHG to roll out 100,000 new hotel rooms
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shines a light on IHG’s impressive hotel pipeline and its relentless focus on the fast-growing APAC market.
Expert’s Voice: Top ten F&B revenue-management tips for hotel restaurants
Silvie Cohen and David Israel of hotelAVE suggest practical measures that hotel restaurants can adopt to boost their top lines and minimise the impact of spiralling costs.
Bill Gates’ investment firm to take control of Four Seasons in $2.21bn deal
Cascade Investment plans to increase its stake in Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in a transaction that gives the luxury hospitality company an enterprise value of US$10 billion.
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City overview: Nanjing’s hotel offering to grow by 10,000 rooms [Infographic]
A quick look through the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database sheds light on the rapid growth of the hospitality sector in Nanjing, one of China’s cultural powerhouses.
Project in focus: Sudima Kaikōura, New Zealand
A contemporary newbuild waterfront hotel is aiming to open in the picturesque town of Kaikōura on New Zealand’s South Island in spring 2022.
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.
Design concept: Six Senses Bhutan
For this TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we explore the five lodges that make up Six Senses Bhutan, spread across the west and central valleys of this stunning Himalayan country.
![Brand overview: Fairfield Inn & Suites to expand by 63 properties [Infographic]](https://tophotel.news/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Fairfield-Inn-Suites-Pigeon-Forge-Image-by-Marriott-International.jpg)
Brand overview: Fairfield Inn & Suites to expand by 63 properties [Infographic]
A look through the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that Fairfield Inn & Suites’ development slate is focused almost exclusively on North America and APAC.
Deutsche Hospitality unveils new House of Beats brand
The Frankfurt-headquartered hospitality group has announced the launch of House of Beats, an upscale lifestyle hotel brand focusing on fashion, music and art.
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.
260-key Deutsche Hospitality scheme opens in Zhengzhou
Together with its shareholder Huazhu Group, German hotel company Deutsche Hospitality has launched the third IntercityHotel-branded property in the People’s Republic.
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.
Radisson focuses on heritage and nature for new resort in West India
Designed by architect Kamal S Malik, Radisson Resort & Spa Lonavala offers 103 guestrooms, extensive event space and views over the majestic Sahyadri mountain range.
Project in focus: Little National Hotel Newcastle, Australia
We take a closer look at plans to create a stylish property under the Little National Hotel brand as part of a major mixed-use development in New South Wales.
Sommet Education acquires majority stake in Indian School of Hospitality
The investment paves the way for Sommet Education to expand the reach of École Ducasse and Les Roches in India, supporting the hotel sector’s need for highly trained talent.
Design showcase: Top five uses of concrete
Celebrating that most maligned of building materials, our new TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive considers five hotels that successfully incorporate attention-grabbing concrete features.
Design concept: Ulaman Eco Retreat, Bali
Ulaman Eco Retreat combines eco-friendly design and green practices with a luxury wellbeing experience amid lush forests and picturesque paddy fields.
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Alvaro Fraile named COO of Azul
Azul Hospitality Group has appointed Alvaro Fraile to be its new chief operating officer from Marriott International, where he helped launch the AC Hotels brand in the US.
Project in focus: Veriu Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
A stylish newbuild hotel development, Veriu Queen Victoria Market is slated to open as part of a major mixed-use scheme in the Australian city in late 2022.
Second Voco hotel signed for South Korea
IHG has struck a deal to launch another Voco-branded property in the country, with a 151-key scheme lined up to open in Seoul’s stylish Gangnam district in Q2 2022.
Steve Hilton appointed SVP of operations at Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation, has promoted an experienced hotelier to the influential post of senior vice president of operations.
DoubleTree by Hilton makes a welcome entrance to Putrajaya
A 290-room hotel with stunning lakeside views has opened in the fast-growing Malaysian city, just a 20-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Thom Geshay appointed CEO and president of Davidson
Davidson Hospitality Group is promoting Thom Geshay, who has spent more than 30 years with the hospitality management company, to the key role of CEO and president.
Unbound Collection’s Taoxichuan Hotel opens in China’s porcelain capital
Designed by David Chipperfield Architects, Taoxichuan Hotel celebrates Jingdezhen’s ceramic heritage, with terracotta elements and cobalt blue accents dotted throughout each guestroom.
Project in focus: Amari Penang, Malaysia
Onyx Hospitality Group is partnering with Malaysian property developer SP Setia Berhad to launch the 453-key Amari Penang hotel in the third quarter of 2022.
Larry Cuculic appointed president and CEO of BWH Hotel Group
BWH Hotel Group’s board of directors has chosen Larry Cuculic to succeed David Kong as the company’s next president and CEO, one of the most powerful jobs in hospitality.
Brand overview: Crowne Plaza to grow global footprint by 15,000 rooms [Infographic]
Our researchers have examined the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database and found that APAC accounts for the vast majority of the upscale brand’s expansion plans.
Design showcase: Top five landscape-inspired designs
Roaming freely from Italy to New Zealand, our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive highlights five hotels with bold concepts embracing the majesty of the Great Outdoors.
Region overview: 2,700 hotels to launch across APAC
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that APAC’s hotel market will grow rapidly in the coming years, with China way out ahead in terms of new development.
Neil Palmer appointed COO of Six Senses
With 37 years’ of international hospitality experience, including a 25-year stint with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Palmer is an impressive addition to Six Senses’ top team.
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..
Locally inspired Hotel Indigo set to make its debut in Bandung
IHG and long-term partner PT Hotel Dago Pakar have announced plans to open a Hotel Indigo-branded scheme in the Indonesian city, with a slated opening date of 2024.
Project in focus: Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
We find out the latest on ambitious plans to develop a newbuild hotel with 191 keys and impressive F&B facilities opposite the New Zealand International Convention Centre.
TOPHOTELDESIGN collaborates with Maison&Objet
TOPHOTELDESIGN has teamed up with Maison&Objet Academy to create a series of videos examining how design trends are being brought to life in hotels around the world.
Two companies join forces to launch Benchmark Pyramid
Benchmark Global Hospitality and Pyramid Hotel Group have announced a merger that signifies the creation of a new industry powerhouse with 210 properties around the world.
Hassell appoints six new principals around the world
Design practice Hassell has announced that six key members of staff have been made principals as part of a wave of 59 promotions across its nine studios.
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.
Design showcase: Top five water mirrors
We dive into five hotels across the UAE, China and elsewhere that really make a splash by exploiting water’s reflective capabilities in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive
Project of the week: Park Hyatt Phu Quoc, Vietnam
A luxurious development spanning 160 acres of beachfront on the southwestern tip of an idyllic island, Park Hyatt Phu Quoc has won our latest Project of the Week title.
Project in focus: Vibe Hotel Adelaide
Newbuild property Vibe Hotel Adelaide aims to shake up the Australian city’s upscale lifestyle offering with its luxurious amenities and inspiring design.
