Groundbreakings

Ascott and New Vision Break Ground on Global Flagship Ascott Shenton Way Singapore

New Vision Holding Pte. Ltd. (New Vision) and The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment, have officially broken ground on Ascott Shenton Way Singapore, a defining showcase for the Ascott brand's evolution towards design-led, wellness-centred hospitality. The flagship development marks the first-time collaboration between owner-developer New Vision and hospitality operator Ascott. Construction is underway, with completion expected in Q4 2029.

Triple Branded Hotel Project Breaks Ground near Universal Studios Japan – IHG’s Biggest New Build in Country

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) proudly announces its biggest new-build hotel agreement in Japan near Universal Studios Japan (USJ), in partnership with Sakurajima Kaihatsu LLC, a consortium of four companies: Kajima Corporation, JAPAN POST REAL ESTATE Co., Ltd., SMFL MIRAI Partners Company, Limited, and Keihanshin Building Co., Ltd.

Veriu Group Breaks Ground on New Punthill Albury Hotel

Last week, Justin Clancy MP, the local Member for Albury, and Albury Mayor, Kevin Mack, joined Veriu Group CEO Zed Sanjana, Commercial Club Albury General Manager, Jeff Duck, CGA Chairman Graeme Edgar, Premier Building Company's Anthony Baker, and Studio 35 Architecture principal Warren McVean to mark the official ground-breaking of the new Punthill Albury Apartment Hotel, located at 600-652 Dean Street in the heart of Albury's CBD.

Punthill Shepparton, the Veriu Group’s First Victorian Regional Hotel, Set to Open in 2026

Earlier today Kim O'Keefe MP, State Member for Shepparton and the town's Deputy Mayor, Anthony Brophy , joined Veriu Group officials and VIP guests including CEO Zed Sanjana, local developer Terry Sofra and Valeo Construction's Jim Tzouvelis, in a sod-turning ceremony to commemorate the commencement of construction on Veriu's first Punthill property in regional Victoria.

Minor Hotels Breaks Ground on First Avani Hotel in Singapore

Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group with over 640 hotels, resorts and branded residences across 57 countries, celebrates a key milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony of its first Avani property in Singapore. Taking place at 24 Peck Seah Street in the vibrant Tanjong Pagar district, the event marked the beginning of construction of the 14-storey lifestyle hotel, set to welcome guests in Q2 2027. The project is being developed through a strategic partnership between Minor Hotels, Singapore-based Kajima Development, and Abu Dhabi-based Al Wathba Investment, reinforcing continued international confidence in Singapore's tourism market.

Ground-Breaking Ceremony and Sake Dedication for Centara Grand Hotel Osaka

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, together with Taisei Corporation and Kanden Realty & Development, completed the official ground-breaking ceremony and sake dedication, known as "jichinsai", to mark the beginning of construction of the 34-storey Centara Grand Hotel Osaka. The ceremony took place recently at the Safety Prayer Festival at Namba Shrine near the Centara Grand Hotel Osaka site.

Ground Broken on new Melbourne Airport Hotel

The first sod was turned today on the construction of a brand new hotel at Melbourne Airport to support growing traveller numbers and address constraints in hotel occupancy.  The 10-storey hotel will be dual-branded operating under the Novotel and ibis Styles' brands rated four and three stars respectively, offering guests gym and pool facilities, a café, bar and restaurant plus conference room facilities.

Cosi Pattaya Naklua Beach Raises The Roof

Centara Hotels & Resorts has topped out its second COSI branded hotel, in North Pattaya. The affordable lifestyle brand provides the freedom-loving smartphone generation with relaxed, connected travel experiences at accessible prices. Friendly and lively COSI hotels will redefine hospitality with a perfect bundle of great location, innovation, seamless connectivity and total 24-hr freedom and flexibility.