Hotel Pipeline

Restorative Retreat: Six Senses Brings its Vision of Reconnection to Beijing’s Historic Three Hills and Five Gardens Cultural Area

Six Senses announces the signing of Six Senses Beijing, which will open in the Haidian District of China’s capital. The hotel management agreement with Beijing Zhongguancun Avenue Construction & Development Group forms part of the thoughtful renewal of Liulangzhuang, now emerging as a center for cultural programming and international exchange. Within it, the Three Hills and Five Gardens heritage landscape is long associated with the Summer Palace and the imperial retreats of the Qing dynasty.

IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Holiday Inn Express Surat Gauravpath, marking the Group’s entry into Gujarat's fastest-growing commercial hub

 IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Yashvi Greenco LLP to introduce Holiday Inn Express Surat Gauravpath. Scheduled to open in 2029, the hotel will mark IHG's first signing in Surat, reinforcing IHG’s strategic expansion across India’s high-growth commercial markets.

New Hotel Deal for the Langham to Form Ningbo Trio

Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has signed a management contract for The Langham, Ningbo, a luxury hotel to be opened in the historic heart of Ningbo’s Haishu District. Situated in the Xiushui Street area, a neighborhood known for its traditional architecture and Jiangnan heritage, the property will be the Group’s third hotel in the city. It will accompany Cordis, Dongqian Lake, Ningbo and Langham Place, Ningbo Culture Plaza to form a strategic cluster in one of China’s leading maritime centers.

Centara Reveals Exclusive Sneak Preview of Centara Life Namba Hotel Osaka

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is unveiling an exclusive first look at its second property in Japan, Centara Life Namba Hotel Osaka, ahead of its highly anticipated debut in April 2026, welcoming its first guests. Revealed for the first time, the hotel’s completed interiors and guest spaces showcase a contemporary lifestyle concept designed for today’s urban explorers. Located in Osaka’s vibrant Namba district, the 300‑room hotel blends modern design with the city’s energetic spirit, featuring warm tones, inviting textures, and Osaka-inspired artwork. Open, versatile common areas throughout the property offer comfortable places to work, relax, or socialise after a day discovering the city.

OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort Welcomes Guests into the “Soul of Rest” with Sustainable, Locally Inspired Design Concept

OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort, the five-star sanctuary nestled on the powder-soft sands of Thailand’s Phi Phi Islands, is set to open its doors this May 2026, unveiling a new beachside sanctuary that showcases authentic Southern Thai design and introduces guests to the concept of “Nit Thra” – the “soul of rest,” which encourages harmony, relaxation and restoration. This newly-rebranded seafront retreat has been imagined by OPENDESIGNER, the acclaimed Bangkok-based creative studio, to immerse visitors in the essence of the Phi Phi Islands and the Andaman Sea. The entire project was approached with a mindset of preservation – the notion that the landscape of tropical foliage, sandy shores and limestone cliffs define the resort, rather than vice versa. As a result, OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort appears to grow organically from the coastal environment. This impression is especially powerful when guests arrive by boat – the only way to reach the resort – as the low-rise buildings gradually emerge like a shimmering mirage on the shoreline. Upon arrival, travellers will be greeted with a traditional “Rub Kwan” ceremony and a handcrafted bead bracelet – a warm welcome ritual inspired by the local Urak Lawoi community.

HOSHINOYA Nara Prison set to open on June 25, 2026

In June 2026, Hoshino Resorts will debut HOSHINOYA Nara Prison, an extraordinary property in Nara Prefecture steeped in history and offering unparalleled accommodations in a culturally significant location. Housed within the beautifully preserved former Nara Prison, an architectural masterpiece and nationally designated Important Cultural Property, HOSHINOYA Nara Prison blends the dignified legacy of the Meiji-era prison design with refined modern luxury.

Minor Hotels Announces Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane Strengthening Avani’s Footprint in Laos

Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, has announced Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane, a design-led, premium lifestyle hotel set to open in Q2 2026. The property will become Minor Hotels’ second hotel in Laos, joining Avani+ Luang Prabang in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang, further reinforcing the group’s presence in one of Southeast Asia’s most culturally rich and increasingly dynamic destinations. 

Capella Debuts in Kyoto, Japan

Capella Kyoto will open on 22 March 2026, just as Kyoto’s legendary cherry blossoms reach their fleeting peak. Set in the historic Miyagawa-cho kagai (geisha district), Capella Hotels and Resorts’ inaugural property in Japan is located steps from the Kenninji temple and the Kamo river where kabuki was born.

Adina Chermside’s Calming Hotel Design Takes Inspiration From The Bush

TFE Hotels will open the highly anticipated Adina Chermside Brisbane in mid-to-late April 2026, introducing a new era of contemporary apartment‑style hotel living to one of Brisbane's fastest‑growing urban centres. Perfectly positioned just 20 minutes from the CBD - and only moments from Westfield Chermside and adjacent to the Prince Charles Hospital - the 148‑key hotel brings Adina's signature "casual living philosophy" to Brisbane's thriving northern corridor.

IHG Hotels & Resorts Signs Garner Bhiwadi, Bringing the Brand to the National Capital Region

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement for Garner Bhiwadi, continuing the rapid rollout of its newest midscale conversion brand in India. Scheduled to open in 2027, the 45-key hotel will be developed by Modest Structures Private Limited and will be managed by United Hospitality Management (UHM), one of IHG's trusted third-party management company in India and Middle East.