IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel groups, is proud to announce the latest addition to its luxury portfolio: The Manchester Deansgate Hotel.
Raines, a leading hospitality management, development, and investment organization, has added Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte University Research Park in Charlotte, NC, to its management portfolio. Raines, living up to its reputation as a "one-stop-shop" for hotel investors, assisted the undisclosed owner in acquiring the property, facilitating the transaction from start to finish.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has welcomed Bernardus Lodge & Spa - Carmel Valley's distinguished Wine Country escape - into its esteemed Legend Collection. Representing a curated selection of the world's most extraordinary properties set in truly remarkable destinations, Preferred Hotels & Resorts' Legend Collection is known for its global sophistication and cultural richness. This exclusive portfolio is designated for distinguished properties that represent the very highest levels of luxury, featuring exquisite accommodations, bespoke service, renowned dining, and exceptional spas, all contributing to truly unforgettable guest stays.
On December 1, 2025, the Comfort Hotel Victoria in downtown Florø will change its name to Scandic Victoria Florø. The Helle family, which currently owns the hotel, will continue to operate under the Scandic brand according to a franchise agreement. The hotel will be Scandic's 19th franchise hotel - an important part of the company's long-term growth strategy.
Leisure Hotels Group (LHG), North India's leading experiential resort chain, rooted in 'Dev Bhumi' Uttarakhand, is delighted to announce the addition of Jaipur's iconic 'Royal Heritage Haveli' to its experience-led portfolio. This latest addition highlights LHG's commitment to embracing culturally rich destinations, with Jaipur—steeped in history and royal legacy—marking a significant chapter in its journey.
Rebel Hotel Company, a fast-growing independent hospitality firm known for its creative operational approach and high-performing portfolio, today announces the addition of Domain Sunnyvale to its West Coast collection. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Domain Sunnyvale represents a strategic expansion for Rebel as it continues to scale its footprint across key innovation and business markets nationwide.
Accor, in partnership with businessman and casino owner Phil Ruffin, today announced the signing of Treasure Island - TI Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Handwritten Collection. The salient 2,884 key property overlooks the city's premier racing circuit and features some of the best panoramic views of Las Vegas. To be operated under a franchise agreement with Accor when it officially debuts later this year, Treasure Island - TI Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Handwritten Collection joins a global portfolio of carefully curated hotels and becomes the second Handwritten Collection address in the United States, following Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection last year. The signing further increases Accor's presence in the Americas region, with more than 550 hotels open and operating, and reflects the Group's growing presence across North America.
ONE | GT, the landmark luxury hotel and residential development in the heart of Grand Cayman, has officially joined the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) collection, marking a key milestone ahead of its late 2025 debut. The affiliation places ONE | GT among SLH's exclusive network of over 620 independently operated boutique properties in more than 90 countries.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces the signing of an agreement with Pacini Group for the rebranding of its Venetian property, The Venice Times, which will officially join the Vignette Collection brand. Located in the heart of Venice's historic centre, the hotel marks the second collaboration between IHG and Pacini Group—following the opening of Garner Hotel Rome Aurelia —and strengthens a long-term strategic partnership, highlighting IHG's trust in the Italian group's expertise and strategic vision in the hospitality sector.
Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the signing of Prince Hotel Da Nang, formerly Sel de Mer Hotel Suites, scheduled to open in October 2025. This significant milestone showcases Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts' renewed focus on international growth, bringing the brand's renowned "Service from the Heart"—a philosophy inspired by the spirit of omotenashi—to new destinations across the globe.
The Sesimbra Oceanfront Hotel in Portugal, a renovated five-star property of the Highgate portfolio, joins the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Lifestyle Collection, the lifestyle brand of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, which includes more than 600 hotels, resorts and hotel groups in 80 countries.
Nemacolin, the year-round resort playground nestled on more than 2,200 acres of southwestern Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands, has been accepted into membership of Preferred Hotels & Resorts' prestigious Legend Collection. The ultimate portfolio of exceptional properties in the world's most remarkable destinations, the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection is globally sophisticated, culturally-refined, and promises unforgettable guest experiences. Featuring exquisite accommodations, stellar and intuitive personal service, renowned dining, and exceptional spas, being part of this exclusive group is designated for distinguished properties who represent the very highest levels of luxury.
Balfour, an iconic art deco gem in Miami Beach's upscale South of Fifth enclave, debuts a new chapter as part of Morgans Originals, a collection of one-of-a-kind, independent hotels with an iconic cultural story.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces the opening of voco The Club - Dublin Gateway, alongside partners, Nhance. The converted hotel will be fully rebranded by the end of summer 2025 and will add to IHG's growing portfolio in Ireland which now stands at 10* open and pipeline properties.
Leonardo Hotels Central Europe is making a new addition to its portfolio in one of East Germany's most exciting cities: On July 1, the hotel company took over the Radisson Blu Hotel in Erfurt. The hotel, which is housed in one of the city's highest buildings, will be renamed the NYX Hotel Erfurt by Leonardo Hotels and will be brought up to the NYX Hotel standard by means of a soft renovation whilst operations continue.
On 1 July, Leonardo Hotels acquired two existing hotels from Essendi, one of Europe's leading hotel investors and operators. An extensive rebranding process will now take place to combine both into the new Leonardo Hannover Medical Park. This step will enable Leonardo Hotels to establish a third presence in Hanover and to expand its position on the regional hotel and conferencing market.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced today the signing of a management agreement with M&L Group for The Hotel Maria in Helsinki, which will be re-branded as Waldorf Astoria Helsinki. This marks the first hotel to operate under the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand in Finland, introducing the brand's legendary service and award-winning hospitality to the Nordics.
Salamander Washington DC, a recently revitalized urban retreat along Washington D.C.'s vibrant Southwest waterfront, has been accepted into membership of Preferred Hotels & Resorts' prestigious Legend Collection. The ultimate portfolio of exceptional properties in the world's most remarkable destinations, the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection is globally sophisticated, culturally-refined, and promises unforgettable guest experiences. Featuring exquisite accommodations, stellar and intuitive personal service, renowned dining, and exceptional spas, being part of this exclusive group is designated for distinguished properties who represent the very highest levels of luxury.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has announced plans for a luxury Park Hyatt hotel in the heart of downtown Vancouver, slated for 2026. The hotel, formerly Shangri-La Vancouver, is now operating as Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni until a multi-million-dollar redesign enhances and elevates the hotel's guestrooms, residential style lobby, public spaces and spa, and the hotel joins the Park Hyatt brand.
Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection one of the most iconic retreats in the Canadian Rockies, is poised to redefine mountain luxury as the first Emblems Collection property in North America. Owned by Oxford Properties Group and a capital partner, the resort will undergo a fully transformative renovation beginning in October 2025 and will reopen in summer 2026 as a flagship for Accor's newest luxury collection brand, blending its storied legacy with a visionary redesign.