Announcements

Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai Officially Opens Next Generation Wellness Escape in South Shanghai

IHG Hotels & Resorts officially opened Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai on June 30, 2026, an addition to the hospitality company’s Lifestyle & Luxury portfolio. As the second Kimpton hotel in Shanghai, the property is located in Fengxian, a livable eco-district in South Shanghai, surrounded by expansive woodlands and lush urban greenery. Blending forward-thinking wellness concepts with Kimpton’s distinctive philosophy of vibrant hospitality, the hotel introduces the first large-scale lifestyle and wellness destination in Fengxian, designed to attract Shanghai residents, as well as travelers from the region and around the world.

Mangia’s Unveils Costa Ragusa: A New Sicilian Destination

Mangia's Hotels & Resorts, Italy's leading hotel collection, is unveiling Costa Ragusa, a new lifestyle destination on Sicily's south-eastern coast that brings together two distinctive hospitality concepts alongside a curated collection of restaurants, wellness facilities and leisure offerings. Anchored by the 5-star all-inclusive Mangia's Costa Ragusa Borgo, which soft-opened on 1 July, and the 5-star luxury Icona's Costa Ragusa Resort, due to open 1 August, the destination is designed to welcome both resident guests and visitors seeking authentic Sicilian experiences. Together, they represent the first chapter of an ambitious destination development project on Sicily's south-eastern coast, opening up one of Italy's most authentic and under-explored regions to international travellers.

Minor Hotels Expands into Türkiye's Aegean with Anantara Çeşme Retreat and Residences

Minor Hotels announces the development of Anantara Retreat Çeşme and Anantara Residences Çeşme, a new luxury retreat and branded residences in Türkiye's renowned Aegean region. Scheduled to open in 2030, the project will strengthen Minor Hotels' growing luxury portfolio in Türkiye while expanding into one of the country's most sought-after leisure destinations.

sbe brings Katsuya, Umami & multi-million-dollar transformation to Palm Springs

V Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham hotel, announces its next chapter under Sam Nazarian’s sbe Entertainment Group (sbe), one of the world's pioneering lifestyle hospitality companies behind globally recognized brands including SLS, Mondrian, Katsuya, Hyde and more, as part of its rapidly expanding HQ Hotels & Residences collection. Backed by sbe's proven track record of creating world-class hospitality, dining and entertainment brands, the property will undergo a significant evolution designed to introduce iconic restaurant brands, enhanced guest amenities and thoughtfully curated programming that positions V Capri Palm Springs as one of Southern California's premier travel destinations.

Me and All Hotel Leipzig Opens in Germany

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Me and All Hotel Leipzig, a 282-room hotel that combines Bauhaus-inspired design, local culture and social experiences in the heart of Leipzig. Operated by the Lindner Hotel Group as part of its strategic collaboration with Hyatt, the hotel reflects the successful combination between Hyatt’s global brand expertise and Lindner’s deep understanding of the German hospitality market. The opening marks the continued expansion of the Me and All Hotels brand in Germany, further strengthening its position within Hyatt’s Lifestyle portfolio.

Club Med breaks ground in St. Croix, Virgin Islands

Last week, Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept with nearly 60 resorts in some of the world’s most desired vacation destinations, and VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI), an S&P 500 experiential real estate investment trust, broke ground on Club Med St. Croix in a traditional ground breaking ceremony, officially launching the development and brand's return to U.S. territory, while kicking off a new chapter for the all-inclusive industry.

Radisson Collection Debuts in Chengdu, Opening a New Chapter of Exceptional Hospitality in Southwest China

Jin Jiang International Hotels and Radisson Hotel Group announce the grand opening of Radisson Collection Hotel, Hi-Tech Zone Chengdu, the brand's flagship debut in Southwest China. Marking a significant milestone in Radisson Collection's regional expansion, the hotel is located within the Cloud Yunduan Tower of the Business & Innovation Centre for China-Europe Cooperation (CCEC), offering a refined blend of contemporary European sophistication and the rich cultural heritage of Sichuan. Guided by the brand philosophy of "Welcome to the Exceptional," the hotel is designed to serve global business travelers, international organization representatives and discerning guests seeking a stay defined by art, culture and a strong sense of place.

Frasers Hospitality expands into historic Jiangnan with Fraser Residence Wuzhen

Frasers Hospitality, a business unit of Frasers Property,  announced the soft opening of Fraser Residence Wuzhen. Located in the heart of  the historic 1,300-year-old water town dating from the Tang Dynasty, the property marks  Frasers Hospitality’s first entry into one of China’s renowned cultural and tourism destination.  Anchored within the Yangtze River Delta, approximately 78 kilometres from Hangzhou and  125 kilometres from Shanghai, the opening further strengthens its presence in China, extending  its footprint beyond key urban centres into the country’s distinctive heritage destinations.

The Foley Collection Debuts with the Addition of New Brasada Ranch Acquisition

Foley Entertainment Group's hospitality division today unveils The Foley Collection, a new united portfolio identity that brings together its distinctive collection of luxury hotels, private homes, restaurants, wedding and event venues, and destination experiences. Marking the first major milestone under its new identity, the company also announced the acquisition of Brasada Ranch, the award-winning 1,800-acre luxury destination resort and residential community near Bend, Oregon.