IHCL Signs a Ginger in Nava Raipur
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) , India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Ginger in Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh. This will be a brownfield project.
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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.
InterContinental branded residences to arrive in Northwest Vietnam with The Residences at InterContinental Sapa Resort
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and Alphanam Group have announced their collaboration on The Residences at InterContinental Sapa Resort, marking the debut of InterContinental branded residences in Northwest Vietnam.
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.
DoubleTree by Hilton to open 100-room hotel in Parramatta as part of Deicorp’s multi-use precinct
Parramatta is set to welcome DoubleTree by Hilton, with Hilton bringing the brand to one of Western Sydney’s fastest-growing commercial and infrastructure hubs.
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.
Hilton Signs First Hotel in Batam, Accelerating Growth in Indonesia
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of Hilton Garden Inn Batam City Centre, marking the company's first hotel on the island of Batam and expanding Hilton's presence in Indonesia. Scheduled to open in 2028, the hotel will be developed by PT. Sabang Raya Investama and joins Hilton's growing portfolio in South East Asia.
Marking Its Second Anniversary, Gateway Signs a Hotel in Agartala Expanding North East Footprint
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) , India's largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Gateway branded hotel in Agartala, Tripura. The brownfield project expands Gateway’s presence in the North East.
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.
Historic Frenckell Paper Mill in Tampere, Finland, to Be Reborn as a Nordic Hotels & Resorts Landmark
Nordic Hotels & Resorts is set to open a new cultural landmark in Finland in 2028. The brand-new, exclusive lifestyle hotel will be housed within the historic Frenckell paper mill in Tampere, transforming an industrial site with a storied heritage into a design-forward hotel and creative meeting place.
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.
The Lind Hotels Set to Open Its Next Chapter in Coron, Palawan - Philippines
The Lind Hotels is set to open The Lind Coron in 2027, marking the homegrown Filipino hospitality brand’s expansion into Palawan and a return to the destination where its story first began.
Atura Oran Park accelerates into Sydney’s South West ahead of October opening
Atura Oran Park is set to bring a new destination for stays, dining, events and connection to the heart of one of Australia's largest master-planned communities.
The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts Expands European Luxury and Wellness Portfolio with December Opening of The First Cortina
International boutique hospitality group The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts is entering a new phase of growth with the opening of The First Cortina on 4 December 2026. This new 76-key property expands its European footprint and heralds the strategically significant evolution of its portfolio into three distinct, complementary brands. Reaffirming The Pavilions Group's ability to develop remarkable properties through design, wellness and destination dining, The First Cortina builds on the success of the group's contemporary luxury The First hotels in Rome. Alongside specialist wellness brand REVĪVŌ and experiential hotel and resort brand The Pavilions, The First completes a complementary collection of brands, each offering a distinct platform for the group's continued growth.
Introducing Saint Roch: A New Alpine Retreat from Maisons Pariente to Open in Courchevel 1850
French family collection, Maisons Pariente, unveils its fifth address in Courchevel 1850.
A New Expression of Alpine Living: PCPD and Hyatt Unveil ONE HANAZONO VILLAS in Niseko, Japan
Set in the heart of Niseko, Japan’s renowned ski destination, within the celebrated Hanazono landscape, Pacific Century Premium Developments Limited (“PCPD,” SEHK: 00432) and Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced ONE HANAZONO VILLAS, a curated collection of 13 private residences that will become the first Park Hyatt-branded villas in Japan. Bringing together the architectural vision of Kengo Kuma, interiors by André Fu and service by the Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono team, the development introduces a new expression of refined alpine living shaped by privacy, design and effortless immersion in the natural landscape.
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Garner Hotel Ahmedabad Motera with United Hospitality Management India
The signing adds to the Garner’s rapidly growing pipeline in India while further strengthening IHG’s partnership with United Hospitality Management India.
Minor to Launch Australia’s Largest Integrated Resort Wellness Precinct at Avani Cypress Lakes
Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, has announced Avani Cypress Lakes Resort, a premium lifestyle and wellness resort set to launch in phases from October 2026 in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley.