Hotel Pipeline

Minor Hotels to Debut the Tivoli and NH Hotel Brands in Northwest China

In a significant development for the hospitality sector in Northwest China, Minor Hotels (China) is announcing the official signing of a Tivoli and NH dual-branded property in Yining, Xinjiang. This marks the debut of the luxury Tivoli Hotels & Resorts and upscale NH Hotels & Resorts brands in Northwest China. Upon opening in 2026, the project is expected to welcome guests from around the globe.

2026 Opening for Wyndham Semporna Resort, Malaysia

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,200 hotels in more than 95 countries, announced the signing of the new Wyndham Semporna Resort in partnership with Goldstone Holdings. The exciting new addition will feature 188 breathtaking villas overlooking beautiful eastern coast of Sabah, Malaysia and is expected to open in 2026.

IHG signs first Vignette Collection in Kazakhstan

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces the signing of the first Vignette Collection in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The property will become IHG's second luxury and lifestyle hotel in Kazakhstan, joining InterContinental Almaty. The 95-room Vignette Collection property, signed under a franchise agreement with Meliora (part of HAYAT Construction), will further strengthen IHG's Vignette Collection portfolio across Europe which stands at three open hotels and seven in the pipeline.

IHG's voco brand to debute in Kashmir, India

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Geelan Residency for voco Srinagar - IHG's first hotel in Kashmir. Scheduled to open in Q4 2026, the signing is in line with IHG's strategy to expand presence across key leisure destinations in India and capitalize on the growing tourism industry in the country. The signing also marks the sixth voco hotel being developed in India and follows the opening of the first voco in Jim Corbett.

Cross Hotels & Resorts Lands Major Hotel Deal on Batam Island

Expanding upon its renowned commitment to offer guests an extensive selection of diverse destinations throughout the Asia-Pacific region, Cross Hotels & Resorts has signed a major hotel management agreement with PT Yetosa Pratama Sukses (Puri Group) for Cross Batam Antapura, a 340-key tropical island paradise. Developed under the 'Luxury by Design' concept and set amid stunning natural beauty, the resort is scheduled to welcome its first guests in 2027.

Premium Pullman hotel announced for Hamilton

The new 191 premium room facility will arise from an extensive retro-fit and transformation of Hamilton's tallest building at 42-48 Ward Street - the current Mistry Centre, within the Centre Place shopping mall. Mistry Centre will ultimately comprise of two levels of underground parking, three levels of office and retail and 13 levels of hotel. Work is already underway on the $100m project, with the facility set for its grand opening in 2026. The owners/developers of this prominent development for Hamilton City are local businessmen, Sanjil Mistry and Pienaar Piso, from Mistry Centre Ltd.

Holiday Inn returns to Kyoto in 2025

Japan's first Holiday Inn opened in Kyoto in 1973, so the opening heralds a return to the brand's roots in Japan Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo will be the eleventh hotel under the Holiday Inn brand family in Japan The project is IHG's second agreement with AXA IM Alts With more than 4,300 open worldwide, Holiday Inn is the world's largest hotel brand family IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) today announced that it has signed a management agreement with AXA IM Alts to open Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo by early 2025.

Minor Hotels Introduces NH Brand in Sri Lanka

Ninety minutes south of Colombo along the island's west coast, NH Bentota Ceysands Resort sits between the Bentota River and the Indian Ocean. The 166-key property, scheduled to open July 1st, includes rooms and suites from 37sqm to 139sqm. NH Bentota's amenities include an expansive swimming pool with stunning ocean views, a water sports centre, a spa and a kid's club. Guests can dine at one of the property's five restaurants and bars, including an international all-day dining restaurant, Thai and seafood specialty restaurants, a light bites café and the pool bar.

IHG Brings the First voco Hotel to Fujian Greater China

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) announced a new partnership with SM Group to develop the first voco™ hotel in Fujian province - voco Xiamen SM city. Scheduled to open in the second half of 2025, this hotel will be nestled within the core area of Xiamen at SM Xiamen complex. This signing resonates with Greater China's national strategy to develop Fujian, enhancing IHG's presence in southeastern region markets and further emphasizing its long-term commitment to the Greater China market.

Accor and Sanya Jinghai Cheng Real Estate Development Sign New MGallery Hotel in Sanya City Center

Accor Greater China, together with Sanya Jinghai Cheng Real Estate Development Co. Ltd., is pleased to announce the signing of a new MGallery Hotel Collection address in the cosmopolitan heart of Sanya city center, on the spectacular island of Hainan. The 187-room, 25-storey tower is set to open by the end of 2025 and will benefit from Sanya's thriving tourism industry, luxurious resort reputation, and growing business segment. Along with the recent signing of Chengdu Financial City - MGallery Collection, Accor is set to open five MGallery hotels in Greater China this year, including the recently opened Dunhua Mansion Taipei - MGallery Collection. This will double the brand's portfolio in the country, from its current five hotels in operation, to 10 by the end of 2024.