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Holiday Inn Strengthens Japan Presence with a New Resort

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, welcomes ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa to its rapidly-growing portfolio of hotels in Japan, marking the first major internationally branded hotel in the local prefecture. The all-new resort adds to an exciting portfolio of Holiday Inn stay experiences in Japan, including the recent opening of ANA Holiday Inn Tokyo Bay (April 2025) and the upcoming opening of Holiday Inn & Suites Sapporo Odori Park on 1 October 2025 - the second Holiday Inn & Suites property in Japan.

Holiday Inn
Gunma, Japan
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IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Holiday Inn Siliguri, bringing world-class hospitality to the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement for Holiday Inn Siliguri, in partnership with Four Vedas Hotels & Resorts Private Limited, a joint venture between Kaysons Group, Sagar Group and Golden Goenka Group. Located in West Bengal, India, and slated to open in 2027, the upcoming hotel underscores IHG's commitment to strengthening presence in high-potential secondary markets across India.

Holiday Inn
Siliguri, India
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Uga Prāva Opens in Tangalle, Sri Lanka

Uga, the boutique Sri Lankan hotel group renowned for its world-class hospitality, is delighted to announce the opening of its seventh property, Uga Prāva, on 15th July 2025. Perched along the breathtaking shores of Tangalle on the south Sri Lankan coast, Uga Prāva comprises seven exclusive suites with a luxurious minimalist design, a private beach, a signature restaurant and bar and a sprawling infinity pool. An oceanfront oasis inspired by the natural beauty all around, the property promises world-class dining, healing wellness treatments and endless activities both on and off the water.

Uga
Tangalle, Sri Lanka
Renovation

A New Story Begins - Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita Welcomes Guests Back for a Reimagined Tropical Island Experience on November 1, 2025

Following an extensive seven-month enhancement project, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita emerges anew, ready to captivate guests on the lush east coast of Mauritius. With Bambou Mountain and a shimmering turquoise lagoon as its dramatic backdrop, the Resort returns on November 1, 2025, unveiling reimagined all-pool villas and private residence rentals, an all-new overwater spa with immersive wellness concepts including the Royal Spa Suite, a vibrant collection of reconceptualized dining experiences, and strengthened sustainability initiatives that preserve and celebrate the natural beauty of Mauritius.

Four Seasons
Beau Champ, Mauritius
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Now Open: The ArcadiaPlace, Lugu Lake, Where an Ancient Matrilineal Society Merges with Sacred Landscapes

Deeply rooted in the traditions of an ancient matrilineal society, The ArcadiaPlace, Lugu Lake, located in China's Hengduan Mountains, honors and authentically immerses guests in more than 2,000 years of history. Carefully considered design decisions and custom furniture in guestrooms, luxury treehouses, and the in-house spa reflect the storied local heritage. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame emerald waters, and a rooftop infinity pool stretches out towards sacred mountains. Traditional recipes receive modern twists at two dining and beverage outlets, while a standalone building houses China's first museum dedicated to women artists: the Museum of Women's Art (MoWA).

Design Hotels
Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, China
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Four Seasons Announces New Luxury Resort in Moganshan, China

Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons, together with Zhejiang Shangyin Cultural Tourism Development Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Deqing County Cultural & Tourism Development Group Co., Ltd. (Deqing Cultural & Tourism Group), announces plans for a new luxury retreat in Moganshan, one of China's most popular summer destinations. Surrounded by bamboo forests and rolling tea plantations, Four Seasons Resort Moganshan will be among a rare collection of resorts in the region with direct access to natural hot springs, offering an exclusive sanctuary of wellness and tranquillity when welcoming guests for its highly anticipated 2030 opening.

Four Seasons
Shang Hai Shi, China
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Now Open: Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins - the Neighbourhood Hotel in the Heart of Melbourne’s CBD Offers the Perfect Spot for Guests ‘to Find Their Curious’

On Thursday, 11 September, Melbourne will welcome the opening of Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins. Part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' first dual-branded property in Australia - developed over eight years alongside the new Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall - the 179-room boutique hotel introduces a vibrant new energy to the heart of the CBD. The design-led lifestyle property transforms one of Melbourne's most storied corners into a vibrant neighbourhood hub, inviting guests to 'find their curious' in Melbourne's heart.

Indigo
Melbourne, Australia
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Now Open: Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall - Offering A Bright New Stay for Families, Business Travellers and City Explorers in The Heart of Melbourne’s CBD

On 11 September 2025, Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall opens its doors, marking the brand's return to Melbourne's CBD. As part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's largest and leading hotel companies, the opening marks IHG's first dual-hotel development in Australia alongside Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins. The 273-room Holiday Inn features the brand's signature Open Lobby, all-day dining and a standout 220sqm private terrace event space with unobstructed views over Bourke Street Mall.

Holiday Inn
Melbourne, Australia
Renovation

A Sanctuary Reimagined: COMO Shambhala Estate Unveils a New Era of Holistic Wellness

etreat for personalised wellness journeys in vitality, growth and transformation — has revealed a fresh new face. The 22-acre natural sanctuary is proud to unveil not only renovated accommodation but the reopening of its therapeutic heart: the Ojas wellness centre. The redesign, masterminded by Atelier Ikebuchi, masterfully blends gleaming white Carrara marble, bold black Corian cladding, and rich natural teak wood to create a space that balances contemporary luxury with organic warmth.

COMO
Bali, Indonesia
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Hannah St. Hotel Opens in Melbourne

Opening summer 2025 (AUS), Hannah St. Hotel marks a significant addition to Melbourne's inner city landscape, which is already primed for transformation through the $1.7 billion Melbourne Arts Precinct redevelopment. The $150 million boutique hotel - developed by Time & Place, in partnership with MaxCap Group, TFE Hotels, and construction specialists Hickory - provides a further boost to Southbank's tourism offering.

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Southbank, Australia
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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.

Punthill Apartment Hotels
Shepparton, Australia
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IHG Hotels & Resorts Adds 420 Keys to Its Bengaluru Portfolio with a Dual Hotel Signing

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Hotel Chetan International to develop two new hotels in Bengaluru: Crowne Plaza Bengaluru KIADB Aerospace Park in the premium segment and Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru KIADB Aerospace Park from the company's essentials collection. Scheduled to open in the quarter 1 of 2028, the dual development will add over 420 keys to IHG's growing portfolio in India.

Crowne Plaza
Bengaluru, India