Announcements

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.

Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas Paradise Valley to Complete $70 Million Transformation in Early 2027

Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas Paradise Valley today announced the final phase of its $70 million transformation. The property’s first phase brought 260 reimagined guestrooms, plus new meeting spaces and amenities to the Scottsdale-area resort. Now, set to start its unveiling in Q4 2026, Phase Two establishes Miralina as a fully realized 40-acre desert destination, with the addition of 134 newly renovated Valley Villas, The Enclave, an exclusive hotel-within-a-hotel experience, Arizona’s first Katsuya, the globally recognized modern Japanese restaurant concept from lifestyle hospitality group sbe, and more than 50,000 square-feet of refreshed meeting space. When the project is complete in Q1 2027, the property will encompass 404 renovated keys, six reimagined pools, 22 distinct indoor and outdoor event venues, two restaurants from award-winning talents, and a host of on-property experiences that encourage guests to connect with the Sonoran Desert in unique ways. 

IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Holiday Inn Mathura, tapping demand in a key spiritual tourism market

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has signed a management agreement with Embrassio Hotels & Resorts Private Limited, the hospitality arm of Vrindara Group, to develop Holiday Inn Mathura. Scheduled to open in early 2030, the signing reinforces IHG's commitment to expanding its presence across high-potential travel markets in India and driving growth in demand-led destinations across the country.

IHG signs first Kimpton in Spain’s Capital

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, signs a Kimpton-branded hotel in Madrid, located in Goya Street, 89, in partnership with El Corte Inglés. The signing, advised by Colliers Hotels Iberia, marks the brand’s debut in Madrid and a significant step forward in IHG’s continued luxury and lifestyle growth in Spain.

ITC Hotels Expands Rajasthan Footprint with Signing of 140-Key Welcomhotel Jaipur

ITC Hotels Limited today announced the signing of a management agreement for a 140-key Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Jaipur in Rajasthan. This signing further strengthens ITC Hotels’ presence in the majestic state of Rajasthan—one of India’s most loved leisure destinations and reinforces the growing footprint of the Welcomhotel brand across state capitals and high-demand destinations.