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.
Asia Pacific
Radisson Blu lands in scenic foothills of the Himalayas
The cricket-themed Radisson Blu Resort Dharamshala has made its debut on the edge of the mighty Dhauladhar range in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
Expert’s Voice: Hotel marketing – what separates winners from losers?
Hotels that boost investment in marketing will prosper when the recovery gathers pace, says Ines Barreiros, ecommerce and digital marketing manager at Guestcentric’s Lab division.
Hyatt makes stylish debut on Thailand’s Koh Samui
The new Hyatt Regency Koh Samui showcases outstanding design by Smith Obayawat of OBA, Pongthep Sagulku of August and Wannaporn Phornprapha of P Landscape.
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Brand overview: Home2 Suites to add 70 hotels [Infographic]
According to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, extended-stay brand Home2 Suites by Hilton is planning to launch 70 schemes across North America and APAC.
IHG to bring Voco to South Korea
Hotel giant IHG and Seraphim Development have signed a deal paving the way for the development of South Korea’s first Voco-branded property, which will launch in 2023.
Design showcase: Top five textures
We run the rule over five international hotels with a real feel for how interesting textures can elevate the look and feel of a space in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN feature.
Mandarin Orchard to become Hilton’s largest APAC hotel to date
Following a major refurbishment programme, the landmark property will be converted into the 1,080-room Hilton Singapore Orchard, which will launch in January 2022.
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.
Park Inn by Radisson opens in Bacolod
Radisson Hotel Group has debuted its latest Park Inn by Radisson hotel in the Philippines, with the launch of a contemporary property boasting 150 rooms and four F&B outlets.
Project in focus: Crowne Plaza Kota Kinabalu Waterfront, Malaysia
Expected to reach completion in 2022, Kota Kinabalu’s under-construction Crowne Plaza hotel will form a key part of an exciting mixed-use waterfront development.
New Radisson Collection resort opens in Nanjing
Radisson Hotel Group is continuing its expansion into China with the launch of Radisson Collection Resort, Nanjing, a five-star retreat within Jiangsu Horticultural Exposition Park.
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.
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Country overview: More than 23,000 hotel rooms mooted in Malaysia [Infographic]
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database illustrates the scale of Malaysia’s hotel project pipeline, with both established and emerging destinations growing their offering.
Project of the Week: InterContinental Auckland
InterContinental Auckland, a key component of the One Queen Street development in New Zealand’s largest city, has won our latest Project of the Week title.
Radisson signs 239-key hotel at Beijing’s new airport
Global hospitality giant Radisson Hotel Group is growing its footprint in the Chinese capital after striking a deal to open a newbuild property at Beijing Daxing International Airport.
Hilton Garden Inn makes its debut in Indonesia’s capital
Featuring 168 keys and eight multipurpose function rooms, Hilton Garden Inn Jakarta Taman Palem is now welcoming its first guests in West Jakarta’s central business district.
The Pavilions launches Explorar brand
The Hong Kong-headquartered boutique hotel group has unveiled its new brand, Explorar Hotels & Resorts, which promises to deliver authentic and social travel experiences.
Design showcase: Top five tile uses
We explore five hospitality schemes that have really managed to capture the public imagination thanks to their daring use of tiles in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN feature.
Expert’s Voice: An insider’s guide to Hilton’s lifestyle hotel brands
Phil Cordell, global category head of lifestyle brands at Hilton and global brand head of Canopy by Hilton, explains how the company is targeting this fast-growing category.
Project in focus: InterContinental Residences Halong Bay
IHG is progressing plans to create 101 branded residences, as well as a 175-room hotel, in the popular Vietnamese tourist destination of Halong Bay.
Park Inn by Radisson Clark reveals new South Wing
A Park Inn by Radisson hotel in the Philippines has opened its new South Wing, adding 100 rooms and suites to the property’s existing accommodation offering.
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Group overview: Wyndham to grow footprint by 19,000 rooms [Infographic]
A peek inside the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that Wyndham Hotel Group has exciting expansion plans, especially in APAC and North America.
Tribute Portfolio lands in Kyoto
Marriott International’s Tribute Portfolio brand has doubled its footprint in the Land of the Rising Sun with the opening of a boutique hotel in Japan’s former imperial capital.
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July 2021 overview: More than 40,000 rooms to launch this month [Infographic]
A look at the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that the hotel industry has a busy month ahead, with particularly strong growth in Europe and North America.
Hilton signs fourth resort in the Maldives
Hilton Worldwide and Amingiri Holdings, a subsidiary of Amin Construction, have signed a management agreement to launch Hilton Maldives Amingiri.
Rosewood reveals plans for landmark Chongqing hotel
Rosewood Chongqing, featuring 183 rooms, four dining outlets and a luxurious spa, will occupy a prime spot within what’s set to become the Chinese megacity’s tallest building.
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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.
Soho House owner unveils $3bn flotation plan
The company behind brands like Soho House and The Ned in London has signalled its intention to float in a deal that will give the business a reported multibillion-dollar valuation.
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Brand overview: Holiday Inn to grow portfolio by 80 properties [Infographic]
A look at the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that IHG’s Holiday Inn brand currently plans to open 80 new hotel schemes – half of which are in APAC.
Winners of She Has A Deal are revealed
The winning entrants have been announced for a competition helping women embark on a career in hotel ownership and development.
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.
Design showcase: Top five black and white designs
Our latest collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN focuses on hotels that deliberately avoid brighter hues in favour of striking black and white colour schemes.
Ritz-Carlton makes highly anticipated Maldives debut
Designed by Kerry Hill Architects, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands features 100 luxurious villas set above crystal-clear waters or along a pristine white-sand beach.
Moxy debuts in mainland China
Marriott International’s Moxy brand has entered the Chinese mainland with the opening of Moxy Shanghai Hongqiao CBD next to one of the country’s most important transport hubs.
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.
Hyatt Regency takes root in Shanghai
A Hyatt Regency property with 256 keys and a prime lakefront location has launched in the historic Songjiang district, known locally as the ‘Root of Shanghai’.
Steigenberger makes Chinese debut
Deutsche Hospitality’s Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts brand has successfully expanded to the People’s Republic with the opening of Steigenberger Jinan Fengming.
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City overview: Luxury hotels dominate Hangzhou’s development pipeline [Infographic]
No fewer than 44 Hangzhou hotel schemes are currently being tracked in the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database – most of which are five-star affairs.
Expert’s Voice: How contactless technology is transforming the hospitality industry forever
Hotels must adapt to the fact that US consumers are increasingly embracing contactless technology, argues Liesl Smith, senior vice president of marketing at FreedomPay.
Design showcase: Top five patios
We take a closer look at five hotels with inviting patios that successfully pave the way for guests to venture outdoors in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN story.
The Luxury Collection enters South Korea in style with Gangnam hotel
Designed by Humbert & Poyet, Josun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul Gangnam combines modern aesthetics with timeless Korean features.
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Brand overview: DoubleTree by Hilton to grow by 85 properties [Infographic]
According to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, DoubleTree by Hilton currently has 85 hotel schemes in its pipeline, with a strong focus on APAC.
IntercityHotel expands its footprint in China
IntercityHotel Yangzhou Slender West Lake is only the second property to open under Deutsche Hospitality’s upper-midrange brand in China.
Design vision: Peter Joehnk of JOI-Design
For our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, JOI-Design founding partner Peter Joehnk talks about his love of working abroad, dreaming up new projects and fine dining.
The Ritz-Carlton to expand Chinese footprint
Featuring premium interiors by GA Design, The Ritz-Carlton’s newest outpost will occupy the 62nd to 80th floors of a landmark tower in one of south-east China’s fastest growing cities.
Kempinski hotel opens in China’s ‘City of Springs’
The debut of Kempinski Hotel Jinan, a luxurious 314-key property designed by Wimberly Interiors, marks Kempinski Hotels’ entry to China’s Shandong province.
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.
Design showcase: Top five front door designs
We check out five hotels around the world that have turned their front doors into statement design features in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive.
Group overview: Hilton to grow footprint by 160,000 rooms
Our researchers have pored over the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database and discovered that Hilton Worldwide will add nearly 800 hotels to its global portfolio.
Expert’s Voice: Google – your hotel’s worst best friend?
Pedro Colaco, CEO and president of GuestCentric, explains how hotels can improve their return on investment from marketing on Google and other online channels.
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June 2021 overview: More than 400 hotels to open this month [Infographic]
Our researchers have combed the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database and found 413 hotel launches earmarked for June 2021.
Luxury Hotel Advisors hires Black as principal
The boutique advisory and acquisitions firm has brought in high-profile industry figure Charles L Black III as a principal and opened an office in Beverly Hills.
Asia Pacific
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.
Radisson Blu lands in scenic foothills of the Himalayas
The cricket-themed Radisson Blu Resort Dharamshala has made its debut on the edge of the mighty Dhauladhar range in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
Expert’s Voice: Hotel marketing – what separates winners from losers?
Hotels that boost investment in marketing will prosper when the recovery gathers pace, says Ines Barreiros, ecommerce and digital marketing manager at Guestcentric’s Lab division.
Hyatt makes stylish debut on Thailand’s Koh Samui
The new Hyatt Regency Koh Samui showcases outstanding design by Smith Obayawat of OBA, Pongthep Sagulku of August and Wannaporn Phornprapha of P Landscape.
IHG to bring Voco to South Korea
Hotel giant IHG and Seraphim Development have signed a deal paving the way for the development of South Korea’s first Voco-branded property, which will launch in 2023.
Design showcase: Top five textures
We run the rule over five international hotels with a real feel for how interesting textures can elevate the look and feel of a space in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN feature.
Mandarin Orchard to become Hilton’s largest APAC hotel to date
Following a major refurbishment programme, the landmark property will be converted into the 1,080-room Hilton Singapore Orchard, which will launch in January 2022.
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.
Park Inn by Radisson opens in Bacolod
Radisson Hotel Group has debuted its latest Park Inn by Radisson hotel in the Philippines, with the launch of a contemporary property boasting 150 rooms and four F&B outlets.
Project in focus: Crowne Plaza Kota Kinabalu Waterfront, Malaysia
Expected to reach completion in 2022, Kota Kinabalu’s under-construction Crowne Plaza hotel will form a key part of an exciting mixed-use waterfront development.
New Radisson Collection resort opens in Nanjing
Radisson Hotel Group is continuing its expansion into China with the launch of Radisson Collection Resort, Nanjing, a five-star retreat within Jiangsu Horticultural Exposition Park.
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.
Country overview: More than 23,000 hotel rooms mooted in Malaysia [Infographic]
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database illustrates the scale of Malaysia’s hotel project pipeline, with both established and emerging destinations growing their offering.
Project of the Week: InterContinental Auckland
InterContinental Auckland, a key component of the One Queen Street development in New Zealand’s largest city, has won our latest Project of the Week title.
Radisson signs 239-key hotel at Beijing’s new airport
Global hospitality giant Radisson Hotel Group is growing its footprint in the Chinese capital after striking a deal to open a newbuild property at Beijing Daxing International Airport.
Hilton Garden Inn makes its debut in Indonesia’s capital
Featuring 168 keys and eight multipurpose function rooms, Hilton Garden Inn Jakarta Taman Palem is now welcoming its first guests in West Jakarta’s central business district.
The Pavilions launches Explorar brand
The Hong Kong-headquartered boutique hotel group has unveiled its new brand, Explorar Hotels & Resorts, which promises to deliver authentic and social travel experiences.
Design showcase: Top five tile uses
We explore five hospitality schemes that have really managed to capture the public imagination thanks to their daring use of tiles in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN feature.
Expert’s Voice: An insider’s guide to Hilton’s lifestyle hotel brands
Phil Cordell, global category head of lifestyle brands at Hilton and global brand head of Canopy by Hilton, explains how the company is targeting this fast-growing category.
Project in focus: InterContinental Residences Halong Bay
IHG is progressing plans to create 101 branded residences, as well as a 175-room hotel, in the popular Vietnamese tourist destination of Halong Bay.
Park Inn by Radisson Clark reveals new South Wing
A Park Inn by Radisson hotel in the Philippines has opened its new South Wing, adding 100 rooms and suites to the property’s existing accommodation offering.
Group overview: Wyndham to grow footprint by 19,000 rooms [Infographic]
A peek inside the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that Wyndham Hotel Group has exciting expansion plans, especially in APAC and North America.
Tribute Portfolio lands in Kyoto
Marriott International’s Tribute Portfolio brand has doubled its footprint in the Land of the Rising Sun with the opening of a boutique hotel in Japan’s former imperial capital.
July 2021 overview: More than 40,000 rooms to launch this month [Infographic]
A look at the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that the hotel industry has a busy month ahead, with particularly strong growth in Europe and North America.
