Announcements

City Express by Marriott Arrives in Osaka's Namba South Neighborhood

City Express by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of City Express by Marriott Osaka Namba South, marking the brand's highly anticipated debut in the Asia Pacific region. The opening introduces the brand's signature value proposition to Osaka, a city renowned for its culinary innovation, cultural energy, and vibrant urban character.

City Express by Marriott Opens in Osaka's Shin-Imamiya, Marking Brand's Asia Pacific Debut

City Express by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of City Express by Marriott Shin-Imamiya, marking the brand's highly anticipated debut in the Asia Pacific region. The opening introduces the brand's signature value proposition to Osaka, a city renowned for its culinary innovation, cultural energy, and vibrant urban character.

The Margot Hotel Debuts in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter as One of the First Hotels in Outset Collection by Hilton

A new kind of boutique hotel experience has arrived in downtown San Diego. The Margot Hotel officially opens today in the Gaslamp Quarter, marking its debut as one of the first properties in Outset Collection by Hilton—a new lifestyle brand designed to spotlight independent, soulful hotels backed by the global scale of Hilton.

Cabot Revelstoke Announces Expansion Plans and Updates Ahead of Its Highly Anticipated British Columbia Debut

Cabot, a leading developer and operator of luxury resort and residential golf destinations, announces expansion plans for Cabot Revelstoke, its four-season mountain destination in development in British Columbia. Highlights include a new 155-room hotel, Cabot Revelstoke Mountain Lodge; limited preview play of its jaw-dropping 18-hole public golf course in fall 2026; and continued momentum across an exclusive collection of luxury residences.

OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort Opens: Where Barefoot Luxury Meets the Andaman Sea

OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group announces the opening of OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort in Thailand, welcoming its first guests and joining OUTRIGGER's Thailand portfolio alongside properties in Koh Samui, Khao Lak and Phuket. Set within the protected boundaries of Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, the resort offers 63 suites and villas on a stretch of coastline where limestone cliffs rise from jade-green water, coconut palms line a white-sand beach and the Andaman Sea sets the rhythm of each day.

Fiji Gateway Hotel Unveils New Rooms and Expanded Dining

Raffe Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the completion of the new accommodation wing at Fiji Gateway Hotel, along with an expanded dining facility, marking a major milestone in the hotel’s evolution to better serve travellers visiting Fiji. The expansion introduces 47 modern new rooms and suites and doubles the hotel’s restaurant capacity, providing enhanced comfort, choice, and convenience for all guests.

Viceroy Brickell – the Residences Opens as Miami's Newest Icon, Marking the Hospitality Brand's First-ever Standalone Residential Concept

Miami's Brickell financial district, where capital, culture and global ambition converge, has a new landmark. Viceroy Brickell – The Residences, the hospitality brand's first-ever standalone residential concept, has officially opened its doors, welcoming its first residents to one of the most anticipated addresses in the city's history.

Zannier Île de Bendor Now Open, Heralding a New Era of Riviera Hospitality

Zannier Île de Bendor, one of Europe’s most highly anticipated openings, is now open, unveiling a new chapter for the storied private island off the coast of Bandol in Provence. Following a meticulous five-year transformation, the revived 93-key destination intertwines heritage and modernity, positioning the seven-hectare isle as the new social, culinary and wellness capital of the French Riviera.

Kimpton Ashbel New York – Park Avenue opens in Historic Midtown Manhattan Landmark

Kimpton Ashbel New York - Park Avenue, a boutique luxury hotel in Midtown Manhattan and part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, is now open at 70 Park Avenue, welcoming guests to a reimagined Beaux-Arts landmark along one of Manhattan’s most storied avenues. Just steps from Grand Central Terminal and Bryant Park, the hotel brings new life to the historic building originally constructed in 1928 as the Doral Park Avenue Hotel, introducing a residential approach to hospitality inspired by the character and charm of a classic Manhattan townhouse.

W Hotels Continues Its Italian Expansion with the Debut of W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu

W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the official opening of W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu, following a preview in 2025. Set along one of the Mediterranean’s most striking islands, the new opening brings the brand’s design-driven, culture-forward perspective to Sardinia, building on the brand’s dynamic growth in Italy alongside W Rome and W Florence.

The Shilla Hotels & Resorts Opens Shilla Stay Yancheng, First Overseas Expansion of the Shilla Stay Brand in a Key Korea–China Industrial Hub

The Shilla Hotels & Resorts, Korea’s leading luxury hospitality brand and the hospitality arm of Hotel Shilla, a Samsung Group affiliate, has opened Shilla Stay Yancheng in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, China.   Shilla Stay Yancheng is the first Shilla Stay property to open in China and marks the brand’s first overseas expansion. The Shilla Hotels & Resorts has been building its international presence with Shilla Monogram Danang in Vietnam and Shilla Monogram Xi’an in China, and this opening marks its third overseas footprint. The addition of Shilla Stay further diversifies its brand portfolio while accelerating the expansion of its global presence.   Shilla Stay is a business hotel brand built on its core value of “Smarter Stay,” combining understated aesthetics with practical comfort, and operates 16 properties across key cities and travel destinations in Korea, including Seoul, Busan, and Jeju. By eliminating unnecessary elements and focusing on essential services, the brand offers The Shilla’s signature service quality at a reasonable price point, earning strong trust from business travelers who value efficiency and quality.   Shilla Stay Yancheng spans approximately 27,000 square meters and features 223 guest rooms, along with restaurants, a banquet hall, and meeting facilities. Guest rooms are available in a range of configurations, including Deluxe Double, Deluxe Twin, Premier Deluxe, Grand Room, and the Yancheng Suite. All rooms are equipped with premium bedding and carefully selected amenities, while certain room types offer separate living and dining areas to better serve long-stay guests and business travelers. The overall layout is designed with efficient spatial flow to support both work and relaxation, accommodating a wide range of guest needs.   For dining, the hotel operates a Korean restaurant, Taoyuan (桃源), and an all-day dining restaurant. In particular, Taoyuan is led by an experienced Korean head chef and presents traditional Korean flavors through a modern culinary approach, offering guests in China an authentic Korean dining experience. The restaurant specializes in Korean-style grilled menus, prepared with professional craftsmanship and high standards to deliver an authentic and refined Korean dining experience.   The hotel features a 430-square-meter banquet hall that can accommodate up to 240 guests and is equipped with a high-definition LED screen. The space can be flexibly divided into two separate spaces, making it suitable for a wide range of business meetings, banquets, and social events. In addition, four meeting rooms, each accommodating 20 to 24 guests, are equipped with 98-inch displays, supporting a range of meeting formats, from small meetings to mid-sized conferences.   Jiangsu Province, where Yancheng is located, is one of China’s leading economic centers. According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China(国家统计局), the province recorded a GDP of RMB 14.2 trillion in 2025, ranking second nationwide with year-on-year growth of 5.3%. Yancheng, in particular, is rapidly emerging as a hub for renewable energy and next-generation mobility, and is home to a Korea–China Industrial Cooperation Complex, making it a strategic base for Korean companies.   Tourism in Yancheng is also on the rise. According to the Yancheng Culture, Radio, Film and Tourism Bureau (盐城市文化广电和旅游局), the city recorded 65.18 million visitors between January and November 2025, representing an 8.29% increase year-on-year. As the inflow of global talent and capital accelerates, demand for upscale business hotels offering refined design and standardized services is also growing. Shilla Stay Yancheng is well positioned to meet this evolving demand.   “Located at the forefront of Korea–China industrial cooperation, Shilla Stay Yancheng will offer business travelers the opportunity to experience The Shilla’s signature service standards at a reasonable price,” said a representative from Shilla Stay. “We aim to respond to the growing demand for corporate travel and MICE driven by the expansion of renewable energy and next-generation mobility industries, and to set a new benchmark for Korean hotel brands in Yancheng.”   Meanwhile, The Shilla Hotels & Resorts made its debut in the Chinese market with the opening of Shilla Monogram Xi’an in February 2026. Positioned as a lifestyle hotel that combines the cultural characteristics of the region with The Shilla’s service expertise, Shilla Monogram Xi’an serves as the company’s first foothold in China, located in the Xi’an High-tech Zone and targeting a diverse mix of global business, cultural, and leisure demand.   The opening of Shilla Stay Yancheng marks the company’s second expansion in China, following Shilla Monogram Xi’an, broadening its portfolio beyond lifestyle hotels to include a business hotel brand and further strengthening its operational presence in the market.   Building on this momentum, The Shilla Hotels & Resorts plans to continue expanding its global brand network, with an additional Shilla Monogram property scheduled to open in Hanoi, Vietnam. Through continued expansion across key Asian markets, the company aims to further strengthen its position as a leading Korean luxury hotel brand and a global hospitality operator.