Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has today announced the signing of the new Hilton Adelaide East End at 299 Pirie Street, marking the next chapter in the brand’s long-standing presence in South Australia.
Prominent real estate developers the Related Group and Merrimac Ventures, alongside hospitality leader Hilton (NYSE: HLT), today celebrated the topping-off of Waldorf Astoria Residences Pompano Beach (The Residences), marking the completion of vertical construction for the brand’s first-ever standalone residential endeavor. Located on two acres of pristine oceanfront along the Pompano Beach coastline, the 28-story condominium tower is more than 85% pre-sold, with completion slated for summer 2027.
Construction is set to commence at the $150 million Crowne Plaza Maroochydore Sunshine Coast, a major new hotel development set to play a key role in meeting the Sunshine Coast’s growing accommodation demand ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand founded by Barry Sternlicht, is now accepting reservations for 1 Hotel Austin, an urban sanctuary in the creative heartbeat of Texas. With an anticipated opening in August 2026, 1 Hotel Austin is set at the meeting point of Waller Creek and Lady Bird Lake and anchors the 74-story Waterline, the tallest tower in the state.
Kempinski Group, Europe’s oldest luxury hospitality company, today announced Kempinski Residences at Masar, Makkah, its first branded residences project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Developed by Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company, the owner, developer, and operator of the Masar destination in the Holy City of Makkah, the project brings Kempinski’s 150-year legacy of luxury hospitality to the prestigious Masar development, in the heart of Makkah, within the vicinity of the Grand Mosque.
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Yash Hotels & Resorts LLP for the development of Holiday Inn Resort Alwar. Scheduled to open in Q1 2030, the hotel will mark IHG’s entry into the city of Alwar and further strengthen its resort offering in India, in line with the company’s strategy to grow across high-potential leisure and emerging destinations.
Outbound Hotels continues its expansion with the debut of Outbound Sedona (formerly the Poco Diablo Resort), a reimagined desert retreat opening on May 7, 2026. Located just minutes from Uptown Sedona, the 138-room resort blends immersive design, wellness-forward amenities, and seamless access to the region's iconic landscape.
Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, in partnership with Accor India and InterGlobe Hotels, is pleased to announce the signing of The Hoxton, Bengaluru City, marking the brand’s first hotel in India. Set to open in November 2026, the hotel will be located on Richmond Road, bringing The Hoxton’s open-house lobby vibes and neighbourhood feel to one of India’s most dynamic cities.
New Waterloo, a dynamic, community-centric independent hotel management company, announced today that reservations are now available at Cincinnati’s Fidelity Hotel, the company’s second Ohio lifestyle hotel in two years.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the signing of Holiday Inn Express Sapporo Susukino, marking the brand’s second Holiday Inn Express in Japan. The hotel will be developed in partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation Urban Development Co., Ltd. (MCUD), Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd. (Totate) and The Sankei Building Co., Ltd. (Sankei).
Miami’s Edgewater district will welcome the luxury brand’s first U.S. property, underscoring Minor Hotels’ global momentum.
Sonesta continues international expansion with the execution of agreement for a new construction Royal Sonesta.
Virgin Hotels, the award-winning lifestyle brand within Virgin Hotels Collection, has partnered with innovative real estate leader Drew Company to bring its signature spark and spirited lifestyle to Georgia with the announcement of Virgin Hotels Atlanta. Scheduled for a 2027 debut, the hotel will serve as a definitive cornerstone of Centennial Yards, the transformative 50-acre development led by CIM Group that is revitalizing downtown Atlanta. Alongside Virgin Limited Edition’s recently announced luxury hotel in Marrakech, also set to open in 2027, Virgin Hotels Atlanta at Centennial Yards will mark Virgin Hotels Collection’s 18th property. The hotel joins Virgin Hotels’ global portfolio of iconic urban properties, including New York, Edinburgh and its most recent homecoming in London.
Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has signed a management agreement with China Xiong’an Group Public Service Management Company to bring two of its brands – Cordis Hotels & Resorts and Ying’nFlo – to Xiong’an New Area, a state-level development in northern China built to support the next phase of growth in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region. Often dubbed China’s “City of the Future”, the destination will soon be home to a growing mix of administrative, commercial, and cultural institutions to be relocated from Beijing, alongside a broad network of civic amenities and public spaces. Xiong’an is also emerging as a center for sporting and large-scale events, supported by the development of dedicated venues and community-focused facilities, underpinned by strong transport links with neighboring cities.
The new-build, 800-room Signia by Hilton Indianapolis, the city’s tallest hotel and the Indiana Convention Center’s newest headquarters hotel, is now accepting reservations for stays beginning February 1, 2027. Once open, it will mark the approachable luxury brand’s first property in both the Midwest and Indiana. Owned by the City of Indianapolis with operations led by the Capital Improvement Board of Managers of Marion County, a municipal corporation of Marion County, the hotel will be located along the Georgia Street pedestrian promenade in the Wholesale District, with direct access via skywalk to the Indiana Convention Center. The property will also offer convenient access to Lucas Oil Stadium and Gainbridge Fieldhouse, placing guests at the center of the city’s premier sports, entertainment, and convention destinations, bringing Signia by Hilton’s vibrant atmosphere, sophisticated amenities plus the world’s best meetings and events to the heart of downtown Indianapolis.
Omni Hotels & Resorts is planting roots in Raleigh, NC, as development progresses on the Omni Raleigh Hotel. A significant milestone in the continued revitalization of the city’s downtown, the Omni Raleigh Hotel will serve as a cornerstone of an emerging district that brings together hospitality, culture and community, while helping meet the city’s growing demand for convention and meeting space.
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Thanishq Grande Hotels & Resorts for the development of Holiday Inn Sriperumbudur. Scheduled to open in Q1 2029, the hotel will further strengthen IHG’s presence in Tamil Nadu and reinforce its focus on high-growth industrial and commercial markets across India.
Scheduled to open in 2028, the development will feature 120 Veriu apartment hotel keys and 120 UKO co-living residences, representing the first fully integrated expression of the LiveStay model. Located at 124 Wakefield Street in the Adelaide CBD, the project has been designed to cater to a broad mix of demand, from overnight corporate travellers through to extended-stay guests and long-term residents.
Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, announces its first Colbert Collection property in the UK: The WestDill Mayfair Hotel London, Colbert Collection will open in London in Q4 this year. This announcement represents a key strategic step for Minor Hotels to launch a hotel at the heart of this global gateway city. Colbert Collection, the group’s new premium soft brand, will encompass a global collection of independent hotels designed for those fuelled by a passion for culinary excellence and genuine social connection.
Cheval Collection, the award-winning, UK-based luxury hospitality company, has moved into the branded residences sector with Cheval Residences Dubai Islands.