Announcements

Find Your Way Amidst Ancient Wilderness: Auko Eco-Wellness Lodges Opens in Phong Nha from 20th July

Set along the Son River and embraced by the limestone peaks of Phong Nha–Ke Bang UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the world's largest cave system including the legendary Son Doong caves, Auko Eco-Wellness Lodges is set to open its doors on 20 July 2026, as a new expression of regenerative hospitality in Vietnam. This summer marks the perfect moment to be among the first to find your way.

Canopy Debuts in South East Asia with Canopy Bangkok Sukhumvit, Now Accepting Reservations Ahead of August Opening

Canopy Bangkok Sukhumvit is now accepting reservations ahead of opening its doors on 1 August 2026, marking the brand's debut in South East Asia. As a high-end boutique hotel brand, Canopy brings together layered design, considered food and beverage, and social spaces shaped by the neighborhood, offering travelers a welcoming sense of home while they discover somewhere new. Located on Sukhumvit Soi 12, the hotel will introduce a locally inspired experience to Asoke, one of Bangkok's most connected neighborhoods.

ITC Hotels Signs Welcomhotel Salasar, Rajasthan

ITC Hotels Limited announced the signing of a management agreement for Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Salasar, a 145-key hotel set amidst one of Indias’s most revered spiritual destinations. Designed on a 6-acre site, the proposed hotel is envisioned to introduce a distinctive new destination that celebrates the region's rich cultural heritage while catering to the growing demand for pilgrimage tourism, destination weddings, social events, and experiential leisure travel.

Shaza Hotels Expands Saudi Arabia Portfolio with Signing of Shaza Riyadh Stables Resort

Shaza Hotels, the leading luxury hospitality brand inspired by the cultures of the Silk Route and the Arabian Peninsula, announced today the signing of the official Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) with FSM Hospitality Company for the development and operation of Shaza Riyadh Stables Resort, a distinctive luxury lifestyle and equestrian destination in Riyadh.

Hyatt, HSL Properties, and Desert Hospitality Management Announce Plans for Tucson's First Hyatt Regency Hotel

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), in collaboration with HSL Properties and Desert Hospitality Management, today announced plans for the debut of Hyatt Regency Tucson Convention Center, expected to open in late 2027. The hotel will mark the first Hyatt Regency-branded property in Tucson and further strengthen Hyatt's brand presence in Southern Arizona.

Nomad Hilton Singapore to Open in Late 2026

NoMad Hilton Singapore is set to open late 2026, marking the brand's debut in Asia Pacific. The hotel will embody NoMad's signature approach to luxury hospitality, featuring three distinctive dining and bar concepts plus a poolside lounge to deliver immersive dining and cocktail experiences across the 19-storey property.

IHG Hotels & Resorts brings Crowne Plaza to Vienna

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Crowne Plaza Vienna, bringing the Crowne Plaza brand back to Austria. The hotel will be operated in partnership with FEURING Asset Management GmbH, a hotel asset management company with a strong track record across key European destinations.

Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur Opens for Reservations

Marking Waldorf Astoria’s highly anticipated debut in Malaysia, Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur is now open for reservations. Blending the timeless elegance and anticipatory service synonymous with the Waldorf Astoria brand, the hotel sets a new benchmark for luxury hospitality in the heart of the capital while introducing a new social destination for dining, gatherings, festive celebrations and milestone occasions.

Introducing Alila Sengokuhara Hakone: A Mindful Mountain Retreat for Japan’s Onsen Country

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced Alila Sengokuhara Hakone, a luxury retreat rooted in nature, design and wellbeing in one of Japan’s most revered mountain resort destinations. Scheduled to open in 2028 as part of an agreement with Fujita Corporation, the resort will mark the Alila brand’s debut in Japan, bringing the brand’s philosophy of mindful luxury to Sengokuhara, a highland district of Hakone known for its mineral-rich hot springs, open grasslands, forested ridges and enduring sense of calm.

Introducing W Residences Sardinia – Poltu Quatu, an expansion of hospitality to coastal living

Castello Sgr, the leading Italian asset management company, presents W Residences Sardinia - Poltu Quatu, a 29-unit residential project that introduces a new coastal living dimension within the bustling cliffside village of Poltu Quatu and one of the Mediterranean's most striking islands. The residences are expected to launch sales from July 2026, with the official openings slated to start in 2027.

Amsa Hospitality and Radisson Hotel Group Announce Hotel Apartments and Villas in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter

Amsa Hospitality and Radisson Hotel Group announce at the Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia the signing of a project with hotel apartments and villas in Riyadh under the Radisson Individuals brand. The announcement reflects both companies’ commitment to introducing globally recognized names to the Saudi capital, in line with the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030.