Announcements

Sofitel Announces Sofitel Berlin Das Stue, Bringing French Luxury to One of Berlin's Most Iconic Hotels

Accor, a global leader in hospitality, announces the transition of SO/ Berlin Das Stue to Sofitel Berlin Das Stue, further strengthening Sofitel's presence in Germany and reinforcing the brand's growth in Europe's leading cultural capitals. Scheduled to officially join the Sofitel network in Q1 2027, the iconic 78-room hotel will combine its distinctive heritage and celebrated design with Sofitel's signature French zest and heartfelt luxury.

Accor to debut a new icon of mediterranean luxury: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts signs Fairmont Chania Resort

Accor and its world-renowned luxury hospitality brand Fairmont Hotels & Resorts,in partnership with Hersonissos Group Hotels, today announced the development of Fairmont Chania Resort on the historic Greek island of Crete, a 104-key resort slated to open in 2029. The project further strengthens Fairmont’s global growth strategy and reinforces Accor’s luxury portfolio across key Mediterranean destinations. 

Park Hyatt London River Thames Residences Launches First of its Collection of Interior-Designed Apartments, Beginning with Christian Bense

Park Hyatt London River Thames Residences launches the first in a series of show apartments today, marking the UK debut of Park Hyatt-branded residences. Brought to market by Knightcrest, the collection comprises 103 ready-to-move-in homes, with the unveiling of two exceptional residences by South African designer Christian Bense offering a considered interpretation of cosmopolitan living. Further show apartments by a curated selection of designers will be showcased over the next six months.

Treehouse Hotel Manchester is Branching Out

Treehouse Hotel Manchester is climbing higher. Following a headline-making debut in March 2025, the groundbreaking hotel from the one-of-a-kind hospitality brand created by Barry Sternlicht, Founder and Chairman of Starwood Hotels, is unveiling a major expansion. The hotel is introducing new rooftop destinations, a collection of premium suites that transform the property's upper levels into a magical escape high above the city, and more ways to gather, play, sweat, and reset. Now, Treehouse Hotel Manchester is more than a hotel: It's an urban resort where dining, nightlife, wellness, entertainment, and work all come together under one roof.

@HOME by Best Western® Debuts in Southeast with New Extended-Stay Hotel

BWH® Hotels, the leading hospitality enterprise comprised of three hotel companies including WorldHotels™, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay® Hotels, today announced the opening of @HOME by Best Western McDonough, a newly constructed five-story, 128-suite extended-stay hotel. Located at 34 Liberty Industrial Parkway, the property brings contemporary, apartment-like lodging to one of the fastest-growing logistics and industrial corridors in the Southeast.

Tamarind Reopens as an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort, Completing the Transformation of Marriott's Barbados Collection

Tamarind, Barbados, an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort, proudly announces its reopening following an extensive transformation, welcoming guests to a reimagined oceanfront retreat on the island's celebrated Platinum West Coast. More than the unveiling of a revitalized resort, Tamarind's reopening marks the completion of the Barbados Collection's comprehensive portfolio-wide renovation strategy, a multi-million investment that transformed all seven resorts across the destination over two years.

Autograph Collection Welcomes Leopard Sands Kruger Park, Celebrating the Wildlife, Heritage and Stories of the Lowveld

Leopard Sands Kruger Park joins Autograph Collection, marking the brand's first safari lodge in South Africa. Inspired by the XiTsonga phrase garingani wa garingani ("let me tell you a story"), the lodge draws on the traditions, craftsmanship and cultural heritage of neighbouring Tsonga communities, offering a distinctive perspective on Kruger National Park and the surrounding region.

Hotel Equities Opens Kimpton Tres Ríos, the Brand’s First All-Inclusive Resort

 Hotel Equities (HE), a best-in-class hospitality operator and development firm, today announces the management and unveiling of Kimpton Tres Rios – All Inclusive, a luxury, 355-room all-inclusive resort set within a 340-acre nature preserve in Mexico's Riviera Maya. The opening marks a milestone for Hotel Equities, demonstrating the company's expansion into the all-inclusive segment and continued expansion across the Caribbean & Latin America (CALA).

The Hotel RIU Palace Mexico unveils its extensive renovation and new Elite Club service

RIU Hotels & Resorts has successfully completed the comprehensive transformation of the Riu Palace Mexico, one of our most cherished properties, having been the first Riu Palace hotel to open in Mexico back in 1999. Situated beachfront within the exclusive residential area of Playacar, the resort has elevated its architectural concept and interior design, now offering an All Inclusive experience reserved exclusively for adults.

A Defining Moment for MGallery Collection: Brand Signs Ink 48 as Its U.S. Flagship Hotel in New York

Located in Hell's Kitchen on Manhattan's West Side, just steps from the Hudson River and within easy reach of Times Square, Hudson Yards and Broadway, Ink 48 is a landmark lifestyle hotel known for its expansive views over the New York skyline and waterfront. The property features 222 guestrooms, including 17 suites, a rooftop bar, restaurant and meeting facilities, making it one of the most prominent MGallery addresses in North America.

Hilton Announces Entry into Visakhapatnam with the Signing of its first Hilton Garden Inn

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of Hilton Garden Inn Visakhapatnam Yendada World Trade Centre (WTC), in partnership with BVM Energy and Residency Private Limited, a Kapil Group company. Expected to open in 2032, the hotel will mark Hilton’s entry into Visakhapatnam, expanding the company’s presence in Andhra Pradesh. Popularly known as the ‘Jewel of the East Coast’, Visakhapatnam represents a dynamic market where business and leisure travel increasingly intersect, making Hilton Garden Inn’s offering particularly well suited to evolving traveler needs.