Announcements

Series by Marriott Debuts in South Korea with the Opening of Anook Signature Seoul Guro

Series by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced its debut in South Korea with the opening of 104-room Anook Signature Seoul Guro, Series by Marriott. The opening marks the latest milestone in the Asia Pacific expansion of Series by Marriott, following the brand’s global debut in India in 2025 and entry into Japan in April 2026. Three additional hotels are expected to join the portfolio in South Korea by the end of 2026, in Insadong (Seoul), Guwol (Incheon) and Haeundae (Busan).

Hyatt Regency Jiaxing Nanhu Opens in the Heart of Jiaxing’s South Lake District

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Jiaxing Nanhu, marking the debut of the Hyatt Regency brand in Jiaxing, located along the scenic shores of South Lake in the heart of the city’s historic water town district. The hotel’s opening follows the recent debut of Hyatt Place Jiaxing Nanhu. Together, the two hotels deliver a diverse range of stay experiences to meet the evolving needs of today’s travelers.

IHG Hotels & Resorts and United Hospitality Management Signs Garner Hotel Jim Corbett, Strengthening IHG’s Growing Presence in India

IHG®Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of Garner Hotel Jim Corbett, in partnership with United Hospitality Management (UHM) India, continuing the rapid expansion of its newest midscale brand in India. The signing builds on Garner’s strong global trajectory as the fastest-scaling brand in IHG’s history, having reached 100 open hotels worldwide since its launch in 2023. Scheduled to open in Q2 2027, the 50-key hotel will be owned by Victorian Corporation and managed by United Hospitality Management (UHM) India. 

Hilton Announces Entry into Visakhapatnam with the Signing of its first Hilton Garden Inn

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of Hilton Garden Inn Visakhapatnam Yendada World Trade Centre (WTC), in partnership with BVM Energy and Residency Private Limited, a Kapil Group company. Expected to open in 2032, the hotel will mark Hilton’s entry into Visakhapatnam, expanding the company’s presence in Andhra Pradesh. Popularly known as the ‘Jewel of the East Coast’, Visakhapatnam represents a dynamic market where business and leisure travel increasingly intersect, making Hilton Garden Inn’s offering particularly well suited to evolving traveler needs.

YOTEL To Make Thailand Debut in Cloud 11 – Bangkok's Newest Creative Landmark

 YOTEL, the global hospitality brand known for its design-led, tech-enabled hotels, is set to make its debut in Thailand with the opening of YOTEL Bangkok Sukhumvit in October. The cutting-edge 250-key property is located within the impressive Cloud 11 development, which is a brand new creative landmark in Bangkok’s South Sukhumvit district, in the south-east of the city.

Regent Hotels & Resorts to debut in French Polynesia with signing of Regent Bora Bora

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed an agreement with long-standing partner Pacific Beachcomber to transform InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa into Regent Bora Bora. The resort closed on 1 June 2026 for extensive renovations and, following a significant transformation, will reopen as Regent Bora Bora in late 2027. The resort will mark Regent Hotels & Resorts’ debut in French Polynesia, one of the world’s most celebrated island destinations.