Taking shape in the new city’s Central Business District on the eastern outskirts of Cairo, Hilton Cairo New Capital Tower is slated to open in Q1 2026. Top location The newbuild property is currently under construction and the hotel will occupy the top floors of the skyscraper. The building is in close proximity to the recently inaugurated Capital International Airport and will have convenient … [Read more...]

One is a brownfield resort located in Uthandi, Chennai, and the other is a 100+-room conversion hotel in Hosur, an hour’s drive from Bangalore. Swift openings The two strategically located hotels are scheduled to open in a few months. Both signings are intended to add strength to Fortune Hotels’ portfolio of 64 alliances across 54 Indian cities. As Fortune Hotels continues to grow its offerings in … [Read more...]

Lotte Hotels & Resorts‘ premier brand hotel, Signiel Seoul, was selected on its list of ‘The Best Hotels in the World’ for the first time among domestic hotels in an award hosted by global travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler on October 3 (local time). Condé Nast Traveler’s 2023 Reader’s Choice Awards is prominent enough to be called the Oscars of the travel industry. Every year, publication … [Read more...]

Its development expansion is particularly notable internationally, as it has nearly doubled this pipeline room count between end Q3 2022 and the same period in 2023. Mexican boost The upcoming international key total includes over 30 properties representing approximately 6,000 rooms associated with Choice’s strategic alliance with one of the largest hotel operators in Mexico known for its … [Read more...]

Developments will concentrate on the European country’s biggest city, Zurich, with a minimum of seven projects in the offing, while Geneva and the Alpine municipalities of Scuol and Zermatt share runners-up spot with three each. Upscale’s upper hand National developers are showing a real preference for upscale sites as opposed to luxury properties, with the former on at least 41 – that’s 69% of … [Read more...]

The groundbreaking of the Bahrain Marina development in the country’s capital, Manama, represents a milestone in an initiative to strengthen the Middle Eastern nation’s real estate sector. Deluxe development Spearheaded by Bahrain Marina Development Company, the project’s planned deluxe hotel rooms will be joined by192 retail units, including international shops, luxurious restaurants, globally … [Read more...]

Originally announced in 2018, Amari Vientiane was put on hold during the pandemic period, but is now moving forward, with opening scheduled for Q3 2024. Developer swap The newbuild project has switched developers, having begun with Asia Investment, Development & Construction Sole Co Ltd, but is now being backed by Tang Chareon Group. Amari Vientiane, on Laos’ southern border with Vietnam, will … [Read more...]

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Four new properties will arrive in key destinations including Mexico City, Los Cabos and Cancun. Sustained demand The new properties are expected to start opening in 2024 and will include two Grand Hyatt hotels, a new select-service offering near Cancun International Airport, and the debut of the Park Hyatt brand in Cancun. Hyatt’s collaboration with PHH reflects a strong development pipeline … [Read more...]

Mayaliah Tulum Hotel & Residences – MGallery will house 45 bespoke hotel guest rooms and 95 branded private residences among tropical greenery, with the complex celebrating the millennia-old rhythm of local life. Tulum debut The distinctive boutique property is being brought to life thanks to a deal between Accor and Inmobilia, a leading premium real estate developer in southern … [Read more...]

The group is repositioning the resort in the Tanzanian province with a view to operating it as The Mora Zanzibar from spring 2024 onwards. Experiential brand The new brand name ‘Mora’ is derived from the Latin word for ‘pause’ and will offer laid-back, contemporary luxury with highly tailored and flexible service. It is positioned to target a growing customer segment with high income that invests … [Read more...]

Under the flagship InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand, the 450-room newbuild beachfront resort will be located in Kota Kinabalu, capital of Sabah state. Full facilities Marking a new milestone in the growth of IHG’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio in Malaysia, InterContinental Sabah Kota Kinabalu Resort will open in Q1 2027. The resort will feature a 600 m-long beach, and hotel facilities … [Read more...]

In the hills of the Costa del Sol – located between Málaga and Marbella – is the picturesque village of Mijas. In addition to a spectacular view of the Mediterranean Sea, the village offers a lot of Andalusian flair: the winding alleys and the cluster of white-painted houses paint a charming picture of days gone by. Those who want to enjoy all this will get their money’s worth at the 5-star hotel … [Read more...]

The latest total includes 242 properties with roughly 40,300 rooms approved for development, but not yet subject to signed contracts. Quarter on quarter, the overall amount grew by 4% in terms of hotels and 2% for keys, from Q2’s 3,100 sites and 547,000 rooms. Construction rate Marriott’s pipeline also encompasses 1,081 properties with approximately 238,000 rooms under construction, or 43%, … [Read more...]

Occupying a prime location in the city centre, the 124-guest-room Hilton Lille will continue to welcome guests and trade as a Hilton affiliated hotel before fully rebranding under Hilton Hotels & Resorts in 2024, following a multimillion-euro renovation. Dual appeal Hilton Lille will offer stylish, upscale accommodation in the heart of Lille, aiming to appeal to both business and leisure … [Read more...]

Within these, we profile three stand out developments, spanning from a new towering Vietnamese landmark to a one-of-a-kind shipping container hotel in a Californian national park. L’avenir Quy Nhon L’avenir Quy Nhon is a towering ‘condotel’ taking shape on Vietnam’s southern central coast. Set to become a major landmark in the city of Quy Nhon, the elliptically-shaped property will span across … [Read more...]

The inaugural site, The StandardX, Melbourne, will open in the Victorian city in February 2024. Original inspiration This new concept takes The Standard brand back to its youthful roots, taking inspiration from its first hotel 25 years ago on Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip, The Standard, Hollywood.  As the epicentre of young Hollywood, the property embraced unusual ideas like welcoming guests with … [Read more...]

As Hyatt continues to build net rooms growth globally, it believes this strategic and intentional growth in Canada reflects its focus on listening and developing in destinations that matter most to guests and owners. Canadian targets With nearly 20 hotels currently open in Canada, Hyatt expects to have an additional 23 hotels open and operating by the end of 2026. This significant expansion … [Read more...]

Q3’s additional 16,800 inked rooms within a planned 123 hotels means that IHG’s global pipeline now stands at 292,467 keys and 1,978 properties. Consistent development The latest numbers signify that the overall pipeline has grown 5.1% year on year, plus the quarterly signings amount beat the equivalent period in 2022 by 27%. IHG’s global system now reaches 6,261 hotels encompassing 930,000 rooms, … [Read more...]

Envi Al Sifah – on the shores of Al Sifah, an hour away from Muscat – is due to open in late 2025, swiftly following compatriot mountain ecolodge Envi Al Jabel Al Akhdar into operation. Sand and sea The latest eco-retreat will be located on a preserved sandy beach where a wadi meets the Arabian Sea. It will feature 40 luxury sea-view tents created by Tenthouse Structures, each designed to … [Read more...]