Hotel Pipeline

Minor Hotels to Open Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel in Q2 2026

Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group with hotels, resorts and branded residences across 59 countries, confirms that Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel is on track to open in April 2026, introducing the Sunshine Coast's first internationally-branded new-build hotel in nearly four decades. Developed, owned and operated by KPAT Hotels under a franchise agreement with Minor Hotels, the 12-storey, 180-key property will set a new benchmark for premium coastal hospitality in one of Australia's fastest-growing regions.

Hilton Strengthens South India Portfolio with the Signing of Hilton Chennai Egmore

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of Hilton Chennai Egmore, further strengthening its presence in Tamil Nadu and advancing its growth strategy in South India. Developed in partnership with MKR Estate Developers Private Limited, part of the MGM Healthcare Group, the hotel is expected to open in January 2029. This will expand the presence of Hilton's flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, in the city, joining Hilton Chennai.

Hyatt Announces Plans for Hyatt Place Kolhapur Sangli, Strengthening Brand’s Expansion in India

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Shah Lagoo Properties LLP for Hyatt Place Kolhapur Sangli, reinforcing Hyatt's strategy to further expand its brands in India and high-growth corridors. The hotel will be a part of SL Highstreet, a prominent mixed-use development, featuring premium office spaces and upscale retail.

COMO Hotels and Resorts Announced as the Hotel Operator for Landmark Melbourne Development

COMO Hotels and Resorts - a family-owned, luxury hospitality company - has been appointed by design-led property developer Orchard Piper, alongside its partner, The Carter Group, as the operator of an upcoming hotel and residential development on Melbourne's iconic St Kilda Road. Slated to open in early 2028, the new hotel will be COMO Hotels' second hotel in Australia, following the debut of multi-award winning COMO The Treasury in Perth in 2015.

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Expands in Malaysia with the Opening of Sheraton Johor Bahru, the City’s New Landmark of Sophisticated Design & Hospitality

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, proudly announces the opening of Sheraton Johor Bahru, a modern landmark hotel poised to redefine the hospitality experience in one of Malaysia's most dynamic cities. As the first Sheraton in Johor Bahru, this 345-room hotel brings to life the brand's new vision as part of a worldwide transformation which focuses on design and experience signatures that foster community, gathering, and productivity in all areas of the hotel.

Radisson Hotel Group Signs LIME Resort Bohol as First Radisson Individuals Premier in Southeast Asia Pacific

Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the signing of LIME Resort Bohol, a member of Radisson Individuals Premier, set to welcome guests by the end of 2025. The beachfront resort will be the first Radisson Individuals Premier in Southeast Asia Pacific, underscoring the Group's fast-track conversion strategy and bringing an upper-upscale hospitality experience to one of the country's most celebrated island destinations.

Ascott Partners with Huu Toan Corporation to Debut Citadines Brand in Can Tho, Vietnam's Mekong Delta Hub

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), has secured a management contract for Citadines Riverside Can Tho, a landmark hospitality development in Vietnam's Mekong Delta region. The partnership with Huu Toan Corporation - a prominent Vietnamese energy solutions provider - represents several firsts: Ascott's inaugural collaboration with the energy giant, the Citadines brand's entry into Can Tho, and Huu Toan Corporation's debut hospitality venture. The greenfield project strengthens Ascott's Vietnamese footprint, bringing the company's total portfolio in the country to 38 properties across operational and pipeline developments. Located in the heart of the Mekong Delta, the property positions both partners to capitalise on the region's growing tourism and business travel markets.

Frasers Hospitality announces strategic expansion in Cambodia

Frasers Hospitality today announced the signing of Fraser Residence BKK1, Phnom Penh, which will mark the debut of its signature serviced apartment brand in Cambodia when it opens in the second quarter of 2027. Fraser Residence BKK1 will be strategically situated in Phnom Penh's vibrant central business district - home to leading multinational corporations, upscale dining and premier retail destinations. The serviced apartment will feature 88 elegantly appointed units, including studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments.

Shivansh Resorts and Hotels LLP to Develop Wyndham Garden Jaipur, Opening Q1 2027

Shivansh Resorts and Hotels LLP today announced the development of an upscale resort under the Wyndham Garden brand in Jaipur, Khairwadi, Rajasthan. The resort, being developed in collaboration with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with more than 8,300 hotels across approximately 100 countries, is slated to open in Q1 2027.

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham to Open in Jim Corbett Kotabagh, India

In a significant development for Uttarakhand's hospitality landscape, Mr. Ashok Arora, Partner at Ashoka Leisure Valley LLP, today announced the upcoming launch of Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Jim Corbett Kotabagh, a 100-room upscale hotel expected to open in the third quarter of 2027. The property is being developed in collaboration with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with more than 8,300 hotels across over 100 countries.

Marriott International Debuts in Mongolia with the Signing of AC Hotels in Ulaanbaatar

Marriott International, Inc. today announced a signed agreement with HTL Gateway LLC to open AC Hotels by Marriott Ulaanbaatar. This strategic move is set to mark Marriott's entry in Mongolia, underscoring the company's vision to strategically grow its presence across Asia Pacific. Expected to open in 2027, AC Hotel by Marriott Ulaanbaatar will reflect the brand's signature design philosophy that harmonizes form and function, offering purposeful design, flexible spaces, and signature moments for a new generation of discerning business and leisure travelers.

IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Holiday Inn Siliguri, bringing world-class hospitality to the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement for Holiday Inn Siliguri, in partnership with Four Vedas Hotels & Resorts Private Limited, a joint venture between Kaysons Group, Sagar Group and Golden Goenka Group. Located in West Bengal, India, and slated to open in 2027, the upcoming hotel underscores IHG's commitment to strengthening presence in high-potential secondary markets across India.

Four Seasons Announces New Luxury Resort in Moganshan, China

Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons, together with Zhejiang Shangyin Cultural Tourism Development Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Deqing County Cultural & Tourism Development Group Co., Ltd. (Deqing Cultural & Tourism Group), announces plans for a new luxury retreat in Moganshan, one of China's most popular summer destinations. Surrounded by bamboo forests and rolling tea plantations, Four Seasons Resort Moganshan will be among a rare collection of resorts in the region with direct access to natural hot springs, offering an exclusive sanctuary of wellness and tranquillity when welcoming guests for its highly anticipated 2030 opening.

Hannah St. Hotel Opens in Melbourne

Opening summer 2025 (AUS), Hannah St. Hotel marks a significant addition to Melbourne's inner city landscape, which is already primed for transformation through the $1.7 billion Melbourne Arts Precinct redevelopment. The $150 million boutique hotel - developed by Time & Place, in partnership with MaxCap Group, TFE Hotels, and construction specialists Hickory - provides a further boost to Southbank's tourism offering.