Announcements

Find Your Way Amidst Ancient Wilderness: Auko Eco-Wellness Lodges Opens in Phong Nha from 20th July

Set along the Son River and embraced by the limestone peaks of Phong Nha–Ke Bang UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the world's largest cave system including the legendary Son Doong caves, Auko Eco-Wellness Lodges is set to open its doors on 20 July 2026, as a new expression of regenerative hospitality in Vietnam. This summer marks the perfect moment to be among the first to find your way.

Canopy Debuts in South East Asia with Canopy Bangkok Sukhumvit, Now Accepting Reservations Ahead of August Opening

Canopy Bangkok Sukhumvit is now accepting reservations ahead of opening its doors on 1 August 2026, marking the brand's debut in South East Asia. As a high-end boutique hotel brand, Canopy brings together layered design, considered food and beverage, and social spaces shaped by the neighborhood, offering travelers a welcoming sense of home while they discover somewhere new. Located on Sukhumvit Soi 12, the hotel will introduce a locally inspired experience to Asoke, one of Bangkok's most connected neighborhoods.

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.

Curio Collection by Hilton Debuts in Northern Thailand with the Opening of Kahavadi Chiang Rai

Hilton today announced the opening of Kahavadi Chiang Rai, Curio Collection by Hilton, marking the brand's first foray into Northern Thailand. Part of Curio Collection by Hilton, a global portfolio of individually remarkable hotels hand-picked for their distinct character and deep connection to place, the property brings one-of-a-kind local discovery to guests while delivering the service standards and benefits of Hilton's worldwide hospitality network.

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.

Cordis joins Xi'an's new takeoff: Heart-led hotel comes to airport zone reviving the spirit of the Silk Road

Langham Hospitality Group’s (LHG’s) Cordis Hotels & Resorts brand has landed in Airport New City, a rapidly evolving district adjacent to the visually striking fifth terminal at Xi’an Xianyang International Airport – the primary aviation hub serving both the Xi’an and Xianyang metropolitan areas. Cordis, Xi’an – like the terminal – blends Tang Dynasty-inspired design with the energy of modern travel to create a grand arrival experience worthy of its namesake’s historical role as China’s imperial capital and the starting point of the Silk Road – the storied travel route that made the city a vital nexus for transportation, trade and cultural exchange.

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.

Hyatt Place Jiaxing Nanhu Celebrates Official Opening

 Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announced the official opening of Hyatt Place Jiaxing Nanhu, marking the debut of the Hyatt Place brand in one of China’s most historic water towns. The opening expands the brand's presence in the Yangtze River Delta region while offering guests and World of Hyatt members a new stay option that seamlessly blends comfort, convenience and local inspiration.

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.