In collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN we highlight five hotel designs integrating promenades.
Middle East
DoubleTree by Hilton to make mark in Fujairah, UAE
DoubleTree by Hilton Fujairah City Centre is set to open as a part of the mixed-use development known as Al Taif Business Centre.
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Brand overview: Movenpick Hotels & Resorts to open over 30 new hotels [Infographic]
The Movenpick Hotels & Resorts brand has 33 new hotels in the pipeline, adding an impressive 7,931 rooms to its portfolio.
Radisson accelerates development targets in Turkey
Radisson Hotel Group aims to have over 50 hotels in Turkey by the end of 2023, moving its target timeline forward from 2025.
Saudi Arabia gears up for debut of Steigenberger Porsche Design Hotels
Tourism Development Fund has struck a deal with Deutsche Hospitality to develop and operate Steigenberger Porsche Design Hotels schemes across Saudi Arabia.
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.
Design showcase: Top five modular designs
We explore how hotels from Alila, Aman and One&Only feature architecture and interiors with regularly repeating design elements in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN collaboration.
Jumeirah Lake Towers welcomes Voco Bonnington Dubai
Following the conversion of an existing hotel, Voco Bonnington Dubai has further expanded the footprint of IHG’s upscale Voco brand in the Middle East.
The big interview: Dimitris Manikis, president, EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
In an exclusive chat, Manikis sits down with our editor-in-chief Richard Frost to discuss how the world’s largest hotel franchising company is responding to the Covid crisis.
IHG to bring Hotel Indigo to Jeddah
The British hospitality company has partnered with Dallah Real Estate Company to introduce its boutique hotel brand to the Saudi city as part of efforts to expand across the Middle East.
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Brand overview: APAC accounts for half of new Hilton schemes [Infographic]
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that the Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand is expanding rapidly worldwide, with the APAC region proving particularly attractive.
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City overview: 35,000 hotel rooms earmarked for Dubai [Infographic]
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals the true scale of the emirate’s development slate, which boasts dozens of new four- and five-star projects.
Sam Grabush named COO of Schulte Hospitality Group
The hotel management and development company has appointed a high-profile figure who previously worked for Highgate Hotels and Hilton Worldwide to its executive leadership team.
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.
Radisson Blu hits the slopes in Turkey
An upper-upscale ski hotel in Kayseri province, featuring 60 spacious rooms plus indoor and outdoor pools with spectacular views of Mount Erciyes, has thrown open its doors.
Dubai welcomes new Hyatt Centric hotel
Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s lifestyle brand has made its long-awaited Middle Eastern debut with the opening of a contemporary 173-key property in the heart of Dubai.
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January 2022 overview: London is world’s most active hotel market [Infographic]
More hotel schemes will open in the UK capital than in any other city across the globe this month, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database.
Curio Collection set for Saudi debut
The fast-growing brand will soon have a foothold in Saudi Arabia after Hilton Worldwide signed up for a 185-room newbuild scheme in the capital Riyadh.
Hyatt reveals plans for milestone Andaz hotel in Qatar
Andaz Doha will mark the hotel brand’s entrance to the country and signify the continued growth of Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s luxury lifestyle portfolio in the Middle East.
Kempinski unveils plans for spectacular floating hotel in Dubai
Anchored next to one of Dubai’s finest beaches, the extraordinary Kempinski Floating Palace will feature a 156-key luxury hotel, 12 villas, a yacht parking deck and a helipad.
2022 hotlist: Radisson Hotel Group’s top three openings
Our data indicates Radisson has 87 projects and 16,730 rooms due to go live next year – here, we take a closer look at the teams behind a trio of our favourite schemes.
Marriott to open two luxury hotels in Saudi Arabia
In partnership with Sela Sport Company, Marriott International will create prestigious hotels in the country’s two biggest cities under its prestigious St Regis and Edition brands.
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.
Project of the Week: The St Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort
This beachfront hotel-and-residences scheme, which marks the Omani debut of Marriott International’s luxury brand, has won our latest Project of the Week title.
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Brand overview: Marriott has 121 properties in the pipeline [Infographic]
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that Marriott Hotels & Resorts will significantly expand its presence across APAC and North America in the years ahead.
Tribù’s high life at Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait
The Al Bandar lounge is furnished with Tribù’s natural teak Kos armchairs. By night, an elegant row of Tribù lanterns adds a romantic glow.
DoubleTree by Hilton races into Abu Dhabi
A contemporary scheme suitable for short- and long-stay travellers has opened in the UAE within easy reach of Yas Marina Circuit, home of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Rosewood reveals inspired plans for Riyadh hotel
An exciting 250-key newbuild scheme, Rosewood Riyadh is slated to open as part of the Diriyah Gate mixed-use development in Saudi Arabia’s capital in 2025.
IntercityHotel bolsters presence in the Middle East
Bearing the design signature of Matteo Thun & Partners, the 138-key IntercityHotel Dubai Jaddaf Waterfront is Deutsche Hospitality’s first franchised hotel in the region.
2022 hotlist: Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s top three openings
The Chicago-based hospitality company will open 96 properties and 19,778 rooms in 2022, our researchers report, including these exciting projects in Japan, Tennessee and Malaysia.
Design showcase: Top five futuristic designs
For our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we consider how designers cleverly combine sci-fi and retro aesthetics to boldly go where no hospitality schemes have gone before.
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December 2021 overview: 400 hotels due to open worldwide [Infographic]
A look through the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that 2021 will end with a host of big launches, especially in the rapidly expanding APAC region.
2022 hotlist: IHG’s top three openings
IHG will launch 172 hotel schemes with 36,478 guestrooms next year, according to our data, including a trio of eye-catching InterContinental, Six Senses and Kimpton projects.
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Brand overview: Hyatt Place to grow global footprint by 89 properties [Infographic]
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that Hyatt Place is planning to embark upon a significant expansion programme, especially in APAC and North America.
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.
Deutsche Hospitality grows footprint in the Middle East
Featuring five restaurants and bars plus a huge top-floor gym, Steigenberger Hotel Doha is an exciting addition to Qatar, one of the region’s most vibrant hospitality markets.
2022 hotlist: Marriott International’s top three openings
The Maryland-based hotel group will launch hundreds of schemes next year, including this stunning trio under its The Ritz-Carlton, St Regis and Autograph Collection brands.
Marriott to launch new W Hotels urban escape in Dubai
W Hotels, Marriott International’s bold and daring luxury brand, will further grow its presence in the UAE with the opening of a striking 31-storey property in 2022.
Expert’s Voice: How to tell a good story with hotel revenue data
Revenue-management leaders can boost hotel performance by providing actionable data, says Sibylle Luger, regional vice president, account management, EMEA & APAC at IDeaS.
The St Regis Dubai, The Palm – Offering flexibility and style with Skyfold
At The St Regis Dubai, The Palm, Skyfold walls maximise floor space in the ballroom and meeting rooms.
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Brand overview: Ritz-Carlton to expand footprint by 11,000 rooms [Infographic]
While browsing the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, our researchers have found that the luxury brand has ambitious growth plans for APAC and North America.
Hilton Garden Inn celebrates debut in Georgia
One of Hilton Worldwide’s most prolific brands has opened its inaugural property in the country, a 170-room hotel near Vake Park and Turtle Lake in the capital Tbilisi.
Expert’s Voice: Are millennials ready to be the next generation of hospitality leaders?
Millennial workers can play a vital role in helping hotels adapt to the post-pandemic world as long as they’re treated correctly, says Joshua Bergen, president at VENZA.
Nobu to expand Saudi footprint
The global lifestyle brand founded by Robert De Niro, Nobu Matsuhisa and Meir Teper has announced plans to launch a new hotel, restaurant and residences scheme in the Middle East.
Project of the week: Swissôtel Doha Corniche Park Towers Hotel & Residences
Our Project of the Week title goes to a towering hotel-and-residences scheme in the Qatari capital that’s being billed as Swissôtel’s new Middle East flagship.
Nine hotel brands revealed for Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Project
The Red Sea Development Company has announced which luxury hospitality brands have signed up to operate properties within this vast regeneration scheme.
The David Kempinski Tel Aviv eyes February 2022 debut
Luxury hospitality brand Kempinski’s first Israeli property will be located in a stunning beachfront skyscraper created by Feigin Architects, with interiors courtesy of Ara Design.
Project in focus: Agobili Hotel and Spa, Georgia
The wellness-focused Agobili Hotel and Spa scheme aims to bring contemporary Scandinavian design to the lush forests of Georgia’s Otschke River Valley.
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November 2021 overview: More than 30,000 new hotel rooms due to launch [Infographic]
November is upon us already, so let’s dive into the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database to see which markets are most active at this late stage of the year.
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Brand overview: InterContinental to grow room count by more than 16,000 [Infographic]
Going through the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, we see that the luxury hotel brand has ambitious expansion plans, especially in APAC and the Middle East.
Design showcase: Top five uplifting designs
We discover five cleverly crafted hotels from Amsterdam to Macau that positively radiate happy vibes in the latest instalment of our ongoing collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN.
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.
New Mövenpick hotel jets into Istanbul
A 294-key property with impressive F&B options and excellent transport links, Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul Asia Airport, has opened in Turkey’s largest city.
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Design showcase: Top five promenade concepts
In collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN we highlight five hotel designs integrating promenades.
DoubleTree by Hilton to make mark in Fujairah, UAE
DoubleTree by Hilton Fujairah City Centre is set to open as a part of the mixed-use development known as Al Taif Business Centre.
Brand overview: Movenpick Hotels & Resorts to open over 30 new hotels [Infographic]
The Movenpick Hotels & Resorts brand has 33 new hotels in the pipeline, adding an impressive 7,931 rooms to its portfolio.
Radisson accelerates development targets in Turkey
Radisson Hotel Group aims to have over 50 hotels in Turkey by the end of 2023, moving its target timeline forward from 2025.
Four Seasons to open new hotel in historic area of Saudi Arabia
Four Seasons and Diriyah Gate Development Authority, developers of the Diriyah master plan, are working together on the creation of this new hotel.
Jérémie Dardard appointed COO of Magnuson Hotels
Magnuson Hotels names Jérémie Dardard as the group’s COO ahead of its next phase of growth.
Project of the Week: One&Only One Za’abeel, UAE
Our latest Project of the Week, One&Only One Za’abeel will signify the introduction of One&Only Urban Resorts in the One Za’abeel architectural landmark.
Accor reports on 2021 growth and reveals more ambitious plans
Accor has released a summary of its 2021 development activities and revealed its plans for growth in 2022 and beyond.
Choice Hotels rebrands Suburban Extended Hotel Stay collection
Choice Hotels International has unveiled new branding for the Suburban Extended Hotel Stay brand, now known as Suburban Studios.
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Brand overview: 46 projects in Mercure’s expansion plans [Infographic]
Dozens of hotel schemes associated with Accor’s prolific midscale brand are currently being tracked within the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database.
IHG’s Voco brand makes Qatari debut
An existing property with 396 rooms and suites and a prime location in the country’s bustling capital has successfully rebranded to become Voco Doha West Bay Suites.
Design stories: DoubleTree by Hilton Sharjah Waterfront Hotel & Residences
Polykarpos Notaras, associate interior designer at GAJ, discusses the practice’s work bringing to life a stylish newbuild reflecting Sharjah’s cultural identity and heritage.
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Brand overview: W Hotels to roll out 7,500 new rooms [Infographic]
Marriott International’s luxury hotel brand will grow rapidly across APAC and Europe over the coming years, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database.
InterContinental makes its debut in Ras Al Khaimah
The expansive InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa has begun welcoming its first guests to the shores of Hayat Island in the UAE.
How can hotels achieve a net positive environmental impact?
The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance has unveiled the Pathway to Net Positive Hospitality for the Planet, which seeks to help owners, operators and brands embrace responsible travel.
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Brand overview: 56 Crowne Plaza schemes in the pipeline globally [Infographic]
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that IHG’s prolific brand will launch dozens of hotels around the world over the next few years.
The big interview: Joey Goei-Jones, design director, GDC Group
GDC Group’s design director meets our editor-in-chief Richard Frost to discuss the hospitality interior design studio’s work and how Covid has changed client expectations.
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Brand overview: Radisson Blu focusing on European expansion [Infographic]
Radisson Hotel Group’s upper-upscale brand has 23 hotels in the works across Europe, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database – more than any other region.
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Country overview: 161 hotels in the works across the UAE [Infographic]
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that a host of properties are coming to the country, including five-star schemes by W Hotels, Address Hotels + Resorts and Conrad.
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March 2022 overview: More than 50,000 hotel rooms set to open [Infographic]
A deep dive into the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that almost 250 hotel schemes will complete this month, with the US and China leading the charge.
Project of the Week: Hyatt Regency Tbilisi
An inspirational scheme to convert a beautiful national heritage monument into an upper-upscale hotel in Georgia’s capital has become our latest Project of the Week.
Design vision: Maria Garcia-Arribas of Bar Studio
Maria Garcia-Arribas, director of Bar Studio’s new Madrid office, talks about the challenge of establishing the hospitality design practice in Europe in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive.
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Group overview: US and China dominate Hilton Worldwide’s pipeline [Infographic]
The Virginia-headquartered hotel company’s growing most rapidly in the US but the People’s Republic isn’t far behind, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database.
Exclusive: MEA’s hotels will need $8.26bn of FF&E
The amount of FF&E required by the Middle East and Africa’s four- and five-star properties has been revealed in a new report by luxury hotel furniture manufacturer Wood Couture and TOPHOTELPROJECTS.