Announcements

Naples Grande Beach Resort to Debut as Signia Hilton, the Brand’s First Hotel on Florida’s Gulf Coast

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of Naples Grande Beach Resort, which will join the Signia Hilton portfolio as Signia Hilton Naples Grande Beach Resort. The signing is part of the brand’s strong growth trajectory and continued expansion into irreplaceable destinations, signaling a new chapter in Signa Hilton’s evolution into luxury destinations for travelers pursuing their ambitions, passions and celebrations.  The 474-room resort, inclusive of 50 villas, will become the first Signia Hilton on Florida's Gulf Coast, introducing the brand's distinctive luxury experience to one of the country’s most sought-after destinations. Signia Hilton Naples Grande Beach Resort is now accepting reservations on Hilton.com for stays beginning January 1, 2027.

Navera Phuket – MGallery Collection Invites Guests to Sail Into Serenity from Q4 2026

Navera Phuket – MGallery Collection will open its doors in the fourth quarter of 2026, introducing a new era of locally-inspired luxury hospitality to Phuket, one of the world's most sought-after destinations. Sculpted into a secluded hillside on the island's sunset coast, this elegant boutique resort will invite guests to sail into serenity as it showcases the rich seafaring heritage of the "Pearl of the Andaman."

Novotel Cuenca Advances with an US$8 Million Investment and Marks the Beginning of NexGen Hospitality’s Expansion Strategy in Ecuador

Development of Ecuador’s first Novotel is moving  forward as one of the country’s most significant new internationally branded hotel  investments. With an estimated investment of US$8 million, the hotel will feature 74  guestrooms and will become one of the first major projects supporting NexGen Hospitality’s  growth and expansion strategy in Ecuador’s hotel sector. 

Shangri-La Group Announces Songtei Kyoto, Shangri-La Signatures

Shangri-La Group (“the Group” or “Shangri-La”) today announced Songtei Kyoto, Shangri-La Signatures (“Songtei Kyoto”), the latest addition to its ultra-luxury Shangri-La Signatures collection. Situated opposite Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kyoto, Japan, the 77-key hotel will be the second address in the Shangri-La Signatures portfolio — a collection of rare sanctuaries, each defined by the depth of its location and provenance, brought to life through intuitive, personalised hosting. The hotel is set to welcome its first guests from late 2026, with additional facilities opening progressively ahead of a full property unveiling in early 2027.

Tapestry Collection by Hilton Arrives In UK Capital With London Bridge Hotel Signing

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announces the signing of London Bridge Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, as part of a franchise agreement with Gama Holdings, marking the debut of the lifestyle brand in the UK capital and becoming Hilton’s ninth brand in London. Set beside London Bridge Station in one of the city's most vibrant and well-connected districts, the 153-room hotel is expected to welcome guests in early 2028 after undergoing a more than £12 million transformation.

Dolly Parton's Songteller Hotel & Dolly's Life of Many Colors Museum Announce Joint Opening September 29

Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel – created in partnership with Dolly Parton and Herschend – and Dolly's Life of Many Colors Museum, created by Dolly Parton Productions, will officially debut together on September 29 in Nashville, marking the highly anticipated opening of two new destinations celebrating Dolly's extraordinary life and legacy.

The Hoxton set to make its Middle East debut with flagship Dubai location, featuring a wellness club

Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, in partnership with Select Group, one of the region's leading developers, announces the signing of The Hoxton, Dubai Media City. The signing marks a significant moment: The Hoxton's first venture into the United Arab Emirates, bringing the brand's globally celebrated open-house concept to the Middle East for the first time and becoming a new flagship for Ennismore in the region. This announcement follows closely on the heels of the brand's latest signings across Asia Pacific, The Hoxton, Bengaluru City in India in October and Melbourne last year, highlighting its robust global expansion into some of the most influential markets worldwide.

Vestige Namibia to Welcome Guests at Vestige Xaudum from 15 March 2027, with Reservations Now Open

Reservations are now open for Vestige Xaudum, which will welcome its first guests from 15 March 2027. Set deep within Khaudum National Park in northern Namibia, the six-suite lodge will mark a significant new chapter for Vestige Collection as its first property outside Spain, as well as the first of four distinctive lodges that will form this new Vestige Namibia circuit through some of the country’s most remarkable landscapes. 

TRUNK(HOTEL) Expands Beyond Tokyo To Launch TRUNK(HOTEL) SAPPORO in Hokkaido in September 2027

Luxury boutique hotel brand, TRUNK(HOTEL) announced today its first expansion outside its Tokyo home base, TRUNK(HOTEL) SAPPORO, opening on September 17, 2027 in central Sapporo’s Odori district. Featuring 107 guest rooms among 18 stories, the brand’s fourth and largest hotel will carry through its signature emphasis on honoring the city’s history, culture, people, nature, and cuisine, and reinterpreting these elements into an unparalleled guest experience exclusive to this destination.

Rixos to open its first all-inclusive resort in Thailand

Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, together with Central Group Capital, the fund management arm of Central Group — one of Thailand's leading international conglomerates — today announces the signing of Rixos Water World Phuket, marking the debut of Rixos, the pioneer of the luxury all-inclusive concept, in Thailand. Bringing Rixos' distinctive all-inclusive offering to a new destination, the signing underscores Ennismore's continued focus on Asia as a key growth region for its all-inclusive platform. The resort, currently managed by Ennismore, will launch as Rixos Water World Phuket in early 2028, following an extensive renovation. It will join the brand's growing network, further expanding its regional presence alongside upcoming destinations including Rixos Phu Quoc Vietnam, set to open later this year.

Ennismore continues Asia growth with the signing of 25hours Hotel in Bangkok

Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, in partnership with Central Pattana, Thailand's leading listed real estate developer and a key subsidiary of Central Group, announces the signing of 25hours Hotel Bangkok, the brand's first property in Thailand, set in the heart of one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic and culturally charged cities. Scheduled to open in Q1 2029 as part of CenTRal cENtrAL, Bangkok's landmark new mixed-use destination, the hotel will introduce 25hours' distinctive approach to playful luxury to one of the city's most exciting new urban developments.