Hotel Pipeline

Beckons Announces Plans for New Ultra-Luxury Lodge at Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa

Beckons, a curated portfolio of luxury lodges in the world's most remote and remarkable places, has today announced plans for a new, ultra-luxury lodge set amongst the iconic red sand dunes of Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa. The retreat is the first new build for the portfolio since the brand's launch in March 2026. Plans have been approved following ecological, heritage and sacred sites assessments and consultation with Traditional Custodians*. Further details, including the lodge name and opening date, will be announced as construction timelines are finalized, however the lodge is currently projected to open in early 2028.

ITC Hotels Signs Welcomhotel Mysuru, Karnataka: A New Address for Immersive Cultural and Leisure Experiences

ITC Hotels Limited today announced the signing of a management agreement for Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Mysuru, a 99-key hotel in the culturally rich city of Mysuru, Karnataka. The signing marks another significant milestone in ITC Hotels’ growth strategy and further strengthens the presence of the Welcomhotel brand across key business and leisure destinations in South India.

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.

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.

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.

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.

IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Holiday Inn Mathura, tapping demand in a key spiritual tourism market

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has signed a management agreement with Embrassio Hotels & Resorts Private Limited, the hospitality arm of Vrindara Group, to develop Holiday Inn Mathura. Scheduled to open in early 2030, the signing reinforces IHG's commitment to expanding its presence across high-potential travel markets in India and driving growth in demand-led destinations across the country.

ITC Hotels Expands Rajasthan Footprint with Signing of 140-Key Welcomhotel Jaipur

ITC Hotels Limited today announced the signing of a management agreement for a 140-key Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Jaipur in Rajasthan. This signing further strengthens ITC Hotels’ presence in the majestic state of Rajasthan—one of India’s most loved leisure destinations and reinforces the growing footprint of the Welcomhotel brand across state capitals and high-demand destinations.

Hyatt Announces Plans for Hyatt Place Semarang, Expanding Brand Presence in Indonesia

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H), announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with PT PAM and BINA NUSANTARA, strengthening Hyatt’s brand presence in Indonesia and supporting Hyatt’s continued growth across key destinations in Southeast Asia. Hyatt Place Semarang will become part of an integrated ecosystem in Semarang, together with BINUS SCHOOL Semarang, BINUS University @Semarang, 23 Semarang Mall, and other supporting facilities. Through this development, BINA NUSANTARA aims to create a connected environment where education, community, lifestyle, business, and hospitality can grow together and bring added value to the people of Semarang and its surrounding areas.

IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring its premium brand, voco to the City of Lakes with new signing in Udaipur

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has signed a management agreement with Circle View Estate Private Ltd for the development of voco Udaipur. Scheduled to open in Q1 2029, the 140-key newbuild hotel marks a significant milestone in the brand’s growth journey in India, as the Group continues to grow its premium portfolio in high-potential destinations across the country.

Minor Hotels Announces Avani Kyoto Marking Brand Debut in Japan

Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group with more than 640 hotels, resorts and branded residences across 66 countries, has announced the development of Avani Kyoto, marking the brand’s entry into Japan. Scheduled to open in 2030, the hotel forms part of a joint development alongside Taisei Corporation and Heiwa Real Estate Co., Ltd., with Minor participating as both investor and operator.

Hilton Accelerates Luxury Growth in Japan with Signing of Conrad Kobe

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced an agreement with ORIX Real Estate Corporation to bring the Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand to Kobe, Hyogo prefecture. The hotel will be jointly developed by a consortium led by ORIX Real Estate Corporation, comprising six other companies as part of the Kobe City Hall Building No. 2 redevelopment project. Scheduled to open in 2030, the hotel will be managed by Hilton and marks the company’s entry into Hyogo prefecture.