Announcements

Where Heritage Meets Social Living: lyf Chinatown Singapore Debuts in the Heart of Chinatown

The Ascott Limited (Ascott) today announces that lyf Chinatown Singapore will open its doors on 3 July 2026, with bookings available from 15 May 2026 onwards. The 90-unit property marks the fifth lyf-branded property in Singapore. The development has been thoughtfully designed to honour the area’s rich cultural and heritage significance, which carries a long history tied to the Chulia community. 

voco Darwin Suites opens in Australia’s Northern Territory, marking a new era for premium accommodation in the Top End

voco Darwin Suites has officially opened its doors in the heart of the city centre, bringing IHG Hotels & Resorts' fast-growing premium brand to the Northern Territory for the first time. The new-build hotel also marks the debut of a voco Suites product in Australia, with one- and two-bedroom suites blending the convenience of self-sufficient facilities with a productive work environment, all while retaining the playful characteristics of voco.

Discover MGallery Collection’s debut in the Maldives, the V Villas Maldives at Mirihi – MGallery Collection

MGallery Collection proudly announces the opening of V Villas Maldives at Mirihi — MGallery Collection, a luxurious all-villa retreat where light, time and the ocean flow in soothing harmony. Crafted as a refined ode to Maldivian heritage and natural beauty, this property invites travellers to experience luxury, where every horizon line invites stillness, presence and awe.

SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia Signs SONO Felice Bali Canggu, Expanding Lifestyle Portfolio in Indonesia

SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia has signed a Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) with PT Nelayan Development SPV for SONO Felice Bali Canggu, a 90-room upper upscale lifestyle hotel set to open in July 2028. The signing marks another strategic step in SONO’s expansion across Indonesia, reinforcing its focus on high-potential destinations in Southeast Asia.

Hilton Signs Tapestry Collection by Hilton Hotel in Wuxi, Marking Brand's Yangtze River Delta Debut

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of a Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel in Wuxi, expanding Hilton's lifestyle brand presence in Jiangsu province. The signing reflects the company's continued investment in the Yangtze River Delta and its commitment to meeting growing demand for distinctive, experience-driven stays in sought-after destinations.

Hilton Signs Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel in Nanjing, Marking Brand's Debut in the City

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of a Curio Collection by Hilton hotel in Nanjing, expanding Hilton's lifestyle brand presence in Jiangsu province. The signing reflects the company's continued investment in the Yangtze River Delta and its commitment to meeting growing demand for distinctive, experience-driven stays in sought-after destinations.

Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel Opens, Marking First Internationally Branded New-Build on the Sunshine Coast in Over Four Decades

Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel has opened its doors, welcoming guests to Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and marking the arrival of the first internationally branded new-build hotel in the region in more than four decades. The opening signals a new phase for Mooloolaba, as growing domestic and international demand reshapes one of Australia’s most established coastal destinations.

Radisson Blu Hotel Nanjing South New Town offers guests a new way to experience Nanjing’s Emerging City Center

Jin Jiang Radisson Hotels announces the grand opening of Radisson Blu Hotel Nanjing South New Town, the flagship property of the Radisson Blu brand in Nanjing. Marking an important milestone in the brand's strategic expansion across the Yangtze River Delta, the hotel is located in South New Town, one of the city's most dynamic urban districts.

City Express by Marriott Arrives in Osaka's Namba South Neighborhood

City Express by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of City Express by Marriott Osaka Namba South, marking the brand's highly anticipated debut in the Asia Pacific region. The opening introduces the brand's signature value proposition to Osaka, a city renowned for its culinary innovation, cultural energy, and vibrant urban character.

City Express by Marriott Opens in Osaka's Shin-Imamiya, Marking Brand's Asia Pacific Debut

City Express by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of City Express by Marriott Shin-Imamiya, marking the brand's highly anticipated debut in the Asia Pacific region. The opening introduces the brand's signature value proposition to Osaka, a city renowned for its culinary innovation, cultural energy, and vibrant urban character.

IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Garner Hotel Jagdalpur with United Hospitality Management, marking entry into Chhattisgarh’s growing Bastar region

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement for Garner Hotel Jagdalpur, marking the brand’s entry into the state of Chhattisgarh. The 117-key hotel will be developed by Freedom Hospitality and managed by United Hospitality Management (UHM), one of IHG’s trusted third-party management companies in India.

OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort Opens: Where Barefoot Luxury Meets the Andaman Sea

OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group announces the opening of OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort in Thailand, welcoming its first guests and joining OUTRIGGER's Thailand portfolio alongside properties in Koh Samui, Khao Lak and Phuket. Set within the protected boundaries of Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, the resort offers 63 suites and villas on a stretch of coastline where limestone cliffs rise from jade-green water, coconut palms line a white-sand beach and the Andaman Sea sets the rhythm of each day.

Fiji Gateway Hotel Unveils New Rooms and Expanded Dining

Raffe Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the completion of the new accommodation wing at Fiji Gateway Hotel, along with an expanded dining facility, marking a major milestone in the hotel’s evolution to better serve travellers visiting Fiji. The expansion introduces 47 modern new rooms and suites and doubles the hotel’s restaurant capacity, providing enhanced comfort, choice, and convenience for all guests.