Geelong's newest and largest premium hotel, Crowne Plaza Geelong, is opening on Friday 23 January 2026. Bookings are now open, ready to welcome visitors in the new year, in time for a massive summer events schedule in the region including the Festival of Sails, the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, Head of the Schoolgirls Rowing Regatta, and the IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Crowne Plaza Jakarta PIK2 within the PIK2 development, a 6,000-hectare world-class integrated waterfront township in Tangerang, Northern part of Jakarta, Indonesia.
Panache Hotel Group (PHG) has marked a major milestone in its expansion, announcing the signing of The Sebel Sydney Chatswood, its first Sydney property.
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, has announced the signing of Centara Life Osaka, marking the group's second property in Japan and further strengthening its presence in one of Asia's most dynamic hospitality markets. Located in the heart of Osaka, the 300-key hotel is conveniently situated near multiple train and subway stations, just 450 metres from Centara Grand Hotel Osaka. Beyond supporting Centara's long-term international expansion strategy, this close proximity will foster a shared ecosystem between the two Osaka properties, enhancing operational efficiency, guest experience synergies, and brand awareness in Japan. The property will undergo a comprehensive refurbishment before reopening under the Centara Life brand in Q2 2026. The total project value is estimated at JPY 12.7 billion, comprising JPY 5.3 billion in equity investment—jointly funded on a 50:50 basis by CENTEL (Central Plaza Hotel Public Company Limited) and Taisei Corporation—and approximately JPY 7.4 billion in project financing. One of Centara's six distinctive brands, Centara Life offers a contemporary, lifestyle-driven hotel collection that combines modern design, elevated essentials, and seamless travel experiences. The brand delivers fresh and flexible stays that uplift everyday travel for all, blending comfort and convenience with Centara's signature warm Thai-inspired hospitality. Centara Life Osaka will cater to both business and leisure travellers seeking modern amenities in a vibrant urban setting.
Kerzner International Holdings Limited ("Kerzner") and Assets Group are pleased to announce the signing of Atlantis' new development in the Maldives. Located in South Male Atoll in the Maldives Archipelago, the magnificent Atlantis the Royal, Maldives is set to open in 2029.
Dar Global (LSE: DAR), the London-listed luxury real estate developer and The Trump Organization proudly unveil two historic milestones, the debut of Trump International Hotel Maldives, the brand's first property in the Maldives, and the launch of the world's first tokenized hotel development tied to the project.
Western Sydney has a new landmark. Cabravale Club Resort officially opened its doors with a celebration unlike anything the region has seen - a day and night of colour, culture and world-class entertainment marking the arrival of Australia's first integrated Club Resort.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of Signia by Hilton Tainan in partnership with Forte Hotel Group. The newest brand in Hilton's luxury portfolio invites guests to experience the aura of distinction and sophistication with refined moments of personalized service, cosmopolitan amenities and signature spaces to celebrate special milestones or worldly events.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL),India's largest hospitality company, today announces the signing of a Tree of Life resort in Panheli, Raigad, Maharashtra. This is a conversion project.
Morning light rises from the mountains, brushing the hillside villas before easing towards the calm Andaman. Between turquoise shallows and rainforest ridges, The Residences at InterContinental Phuket Resort express a quieter kind of luxury — measured, modern, and unmistakably Phuket. Set on Kamala's coveted west coast, a pocket of Phuket known for its privacy, soft surf, and sense of ease, the THB 2.5 billion (USD 77 million) project marks a second collaboration between Proud Real Estate and IHG Hotels & Resorts' InterContinental brand. This follows the sold-out success of InterContinental Residences Hua Hin, with Proud Real Estate extending the brand's Phuket presence into residential form beside the island's Two MICHELIN Keys resort.
Espire Hospitality Limited, one of India's fastest-growing hospitality companies, has announced the signing of a new Country Inn Hotel in Dehradun, further strengthening its footprint in North India's leisure and business travel market.
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, India's only pure play luxury hotel brand, today announced the signing of a management agreement with The Godwin Group for The Leela Jaisalmer, marking its foray into Rajasthan's fabled desert capital, the Golden City. Spread across 30 acres of desert landscape, this 80-room luxury Desert Resort and Spa is slated to open in 2026, further expanding The Leela's footprint across India's most captivating leisure and cultural destinations. The signing marks a significant milestone in The Leela's strategic growth journey reflecting its commitment to expanding through a balanced portfolio of owned and managed assets, while maintaining its hallmark of luxury and service excellence.
MGallery Residences MontAzure, Thailand's first MGallery branded residences managed by world-leading hospitality group Accor, has announced the opening of its luxury hotel, MontAzure Phuket Resort - MGallery Collection, scheduled for the first quarter of 2026. Alongside this milestone, the project has appointed the highly accomplished Mr. Veeranat Limprasutr as General Manager, bringing over 35 years of extensive hospitality and luxury property experience to craft a new benchmark for world-class leisure on Phuket's Kamala Beach.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hospitality companies, continues its Luxury & Lifestyle growth across Indonesia by announcing the signing of Hotel Indigo Bali Ubud in partnership with Ristia Group.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the signing of an agreement for Hyatt Place Bhuj, which will mark the brand's debut in the historic city of Bhuj, Gujarat in India. In development by Primitive Property LLP, this new project will be set on an approximately 7,500-square-meter site and is expected to open in 2029.
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Lumbini Heritage Limited for Crowne Plaza Lumbini. Scheduled to open in 2026, the signing marks second Crowne Plaza hotel being developed in the country, further cementing the premium brand's positioning in South Asia.
Aravest, Hilton (NYSE: HLT), and Wee Hur Property Pte. Ltd., subsidiary of Wee Hur Holdings Ltd. (SGX: E3B), today announced a landmark agreement to bring the DoubleTree by Hilton brand to Singapore with the reimagining of Hotel Miramar at Robertson Quay, introducing the award-winning brand's signature warmth and hospitality to one of Asia Pacific's leading business and tourism destinations. Scheduled to open in 2026, the 344-key riverfront property will mark DoubleTree by Hilton's debut in Singapore, combining Hilton's global hospitality expertise with Aravest's hospitality real estate investment and asset management strategy and Wee Hur's long-standing development capabilities in Singapore.
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with DC Constructions, the construction vertical of Urban Oasis Hospitality, for the development of Holiday Inn Express Siliguri Bagdogra Airport. The 100-key greenfield hotel is scheduled to open in 2028, further strengthening IHG's presence in Eastern India and expanding the reach of the brand across key travel corridors.
A first look at Hannah St Hotel's immersive approach shows how culture-driven design, art, and local engagement are shaping the next wave of luxury hospitality in the city.VICTORIA: Melbourne is a city that doesn't just welcome you, it draws you in. From the moment you wander down its graffiti-laced laneways or sip a flat white in a tucked-away café, you feel the pulse of a place that thrives on creativity and culture. This is a city where art spills onto the streets, where live music echoes from hidden bars, and where every meal feels like a culinary discovery.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India's largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Taj hotel in Pondicherry. This is a greenfield project.