Hotel Pipeline

Minor Hotels Strengthens China Portfolio with Anantara Clear Water Bay Sanya Resort

Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group that owns and operates over 560 hotels, resorts and residences in 58 countries, announces the signing of an agreement between its Chinese joint venture, Funyard Minor, and Chongqing Yuanchu Luquan Cultural Tourism Group to develop Anantara Clear Water Bay Sanya Resort. Slated to debut in October 2027, the 90-key Anantara Hotels & Resorts property will be situated along Clear Water Bay's 12-kilometre stretch of fine, white sandy beach, known as one of the world's three 'Singing Beaches.'

Hilton Set to Welcome Ninth Brand in South East Asia with Hampton by Hilton Phuket Town

Leading global hospitality company Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the debut of its award-winning Hampton by Hilton brand in Thailand through the signing of Hampton by Hilton Phuket Town, marking a strategic expansion in South East Asia's thriving midscale segment. The signing underscores Hilton's commitment to tripling its mid-market presence in the region. With this launch, Hilton will have nine brands operating in South East Asia, where it currently offers 110 properties and anticipates expanding its portfolio by more than 50 per cent in the coming years.

Kamat Hotels Expands in Gujarat

A new luxury resort and Premium Villa Complex is poised to raise the bar for Gujarat's hospitality with the launch of The Orchid, Mandvi, Kutch. Developed by Kamat Hotels India, this 153 room resort is set to offer a blend of modern comforts and world-class amenities, providing a high end travel and leisure experience along Mandvi's scenic coastline.

Canopy by Hilton to Debut in Tokyo

Hilton (NYSE: HLT), Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. and TBS Holdings, Inc. today announced the signing of the Canopy by Hilton Tokyo Akasaka as part of a mixed-use development project that will include offices, commercial facilities, theaters and halls, and hotels, directly connected to Tokyo Metro's Akasaka Station.

Dusit International Expands in China with Signing of Dusit Hotel AG Park, Chengdu

Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, represented in China by Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts, has signed a hotel management agreement with Dongfang Nongbo (Chengdu) Commercial Operation Management Company Limited to operate Dusit Hotel AG Park, Chengdu - a serene retreat in one of China's most dynamic and culturally rich destinations, renowned for its vibrant street food, rich tea culture, and iconic giant pandas.

Minor Hotels Announces the First Avani Branded Resort to be Built in India

Minor Hotels announces the arrival of the Avani Hotels & Resorts brand in India with Avani+ Sunray Beach Visakhapatnam Resort, an exclusive new-build resort and branded residences development set along the scenic Sunray Beach in Visakhapatnam, India. The project will feature 117 hotel rooms and 58 branded residential villas, alongside a suite of premium amenities designed to set a new benchmark for hospitality in the region. The announcement comes as Minor Hotels significantly accelerates its expansion strategy in India, targeting 50 new openings in the country over the next decade.

Bound and Beyond and Cloud Collective Announce the Launch of New Outdoor Hospitality Resort Brand, KAIA

Bound and Beyond Public Company Limited and Cloud Collective have joined forces to announce the launch of KAIA, a new hospitality brand originating in South East Asia. KAIA comprises a collection of luxury outdoor resorts with tented suites that are designed in dialogue with nature and the local community, encouraging social connection and rooted in conscientious luxury.

1 Hotel Melbourne Now Accepting Reservations

1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle hotel brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, is thrilled to announce that reservations are now being accepted for 1 Hotel Melbourne, a landmark waterfront property set to debut in June 2025. This marks 1 Hotels' highly anticipated entrance into the Australian market, bringing an award-winning blend of sustainable luxury and nature-inspired design to the heart of Melbourne, in collaboration with industry-leading developer Riverlee.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts to Open First Property in Japan with Fairmont Tokyo

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of the world-leading hospitality group Accor, is delighted to announce its first property in Japan - Fairmont Tokyo - is set to open on July 1, 2025. Taking reservations from April 1, Fairmont Tokyo promises a vibrant social scene, first-class dining and spa, and expansive high-rise city and bay views from the heart of the Shibaura district, a historic gathering place dating back more than four centuries to the Edo period, building upon Fairmont's legacy of sitting at the social epicenter of timeless destinations worldwide.

Veriu Group’s Punthill Epping set to open in 2026

Veriu Group and Riverlee have partnered to bring 100 Punthill serviced apartments to the growing community at New Epping in Melbourne's north, with the property set to open in mid-2026 as part of a strong first quarter of 2025 for the Veriu Group in the city's expanding northern corridor. The announcement was made today by Director of Operations, Kyle Kaya, at the site of the future Punthill Epping where he was joined by developer Riverlee's David Lee for a ground-breaking ceremony to commemorate the start of construction.