Accor has further increased its footprint in the central Queensland market having acquired a franchise agreement with Mandala Asset Solutions for their recently purchased Mackay Marina Hotel.
The Luxury Collection today announced the arrival of North Island, Seychelles into their portfolio of world-renowned hotels and resorts. With just 11 villas, Africa's most exclusive private island is located 30 kilometres from the mainland and is accessible by a scenic helicopter flight or an hour boat ride, giving guests an immediate sense of escapism.
-Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Hotel Okura Co., Ltd., and Grand Tower Enterprise Co., Ltd. have signed an agreement covering the operation of one of Grand Tower Enterprise's hotels.
Hotel Paradis d'Ouvéa will convert to Holiday Inn® Resort Ouvéa in November 2021 following a full refurbishment, bringing it to life as the highest quality accommodation offering available on the island. Located on the beachfront at the picturesque Mouli Beach on the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ouvéa Island, the 34-room resort will offer all-day dinning, a bar and an outdoor pool, not to mention stunning views of the lagoon with its endless shades of turquoise.
Accor, Australia's largest hotel operator, announce that the former Quest Schaller Hotel Bendigo will rebrand to Mercure Bendigo Schaller, and join Accor's rapidly growing network of mid-scale regional Victorian hotels, on 6 December.
As the first integrated resort to have launched in Vietnam, the Ho Tram Strip has developed a reputation as one of Vietnam's most popular leisure and offsite MICE locations due to its pristine beaches and short two-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City. Its accessibility makes it an attractive getaway for both domestic and international travellers.
Ovolo has opened its first hotel outside of Hong Kong and Australia.
Part innovative design hub, part progressive philanthropic enterprise: Iniala Beach House is an ultra-luxe beachside property that challenges preconceptions at every turn. Comprising three villas, a penthouse, Kids Hotel, and a superlative fine dining restaurant, the hotel is the vision of owner and Original Mark Weingard, who commissioned ten leading figures in the world of international design to realize his vision of an iconoclastic Thai retreat. The result is a paean to imagination, innovation, and craftsmanship set amid an idyllic, palm-shaded landscape where the powder-white sands of Natai Beach embrace the sea-foam green and sky-blue colors of the Andaman Sea.
IHG has made its foray into Micronesia following the signing of an agreement with owner Tan Holdings to take on management of Fiesta Resort Guam.
Travelodge Hotels Asia has launched its first hotel in Singapore with the rebranding of Bay Hotel to Travelodge Harbourfront Singapore. The hotel will undergo a major refurbishment and rebranding programme to upgrade the current property and Ensure that the 319-room hotel fully reflects the Travelodge brand identity and hallmarks. The refurbishment and rebranding work will focus on the guest rooms, main public areas such as the lobby and guest drop-off point, as well as the all-day dining restaurant. The refurbishment will be conducted in phases over the next six months.
Swiss-Belhotel International, the global hospitality management chain, has launched Swiss-Belinn Gajah Mada Medan, an impressive new midscale hotel in the capital of North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Hyatt announced today that The Lost Stone Villas & Spa officially joined The Unbound Collection by Hyatt in Tengchong, Yunnan Province of Southwest China, marking the second property under The Unbound Collection by Hyatt in Greater China. The resort, built using six types of natural stone used throughout the property's paths, walls and roof of the buildings, received its namesake as it blends seamlessly into the nearby mountains, almost appearing lost in nature.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited to rebrand the 665-room Hotel VIC on the Harbour to Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong by the third quarter of 2019. This will be the first Hyatt Centric hotel in the Greater China region, joining the brand's inaugural property in Asia, Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo which opened in 2018.
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), South Asia's largest hospitality company is pleased to announce a Taj branded hotel in Agra. This hotel is owned by Sincere Developers Pvt Ltd. under a management contract by Taj.
The Journey Hub Hotel in Phuket, Thailand has been rebranded as the Oakwood Hotel Journeyhub Phuket.
voco™ Kirkton Park Hunter Valley has today opened its doors as Australia's second voco™ hotel following the completion of a refresh and rebrand to IHG's newest upscale brand, voco. Renowned as one of the Hunter Valley's most prestigious estates, the 70-room property now embodies the bold characteristics of voco, with exclusive features from its bright yellow accents to onsite beehives and distinctive hallmarks, setting it apart for a memorable stay.
Meliá Hotels International, Spanish leading hotel group, today announced that it would take over the management of The Reed Hotel in May. The "bleisure"-focused property in Ninh Binh, Vietnam, will be completely rebranded as Meliá Ninh Binh by January 2020. With this newly signed property, the group continues to expand its presence across Vietnam with a total of 6 operating hotels and 7 in the pipeline.
Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, and Richesse Management, Inc. today announce the signing of a hotel management agreement to operate the first Banyan Tree hotel in Japan upon the redevelopment of Hotel Ryozen (Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto). Located in the centre of Kyoto - the "Thousand-year Capital", and steeped in its rich culture with World Heritage temples and museum, the new hotel will be the first and only luxury international brand hotel with onsen facilities in the heart of Kyoto City.
The Luxury Collection® (TheLuxuryCollection.com), part of Marriott International, Inc. (MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com), today announced its planned debut in the Seychelles with the signing of North Island - one of the world's most luxurious private island resorts. Located amongst the inner granitic islands of Seychelles, North Island is owned by the North Island Company Limited and is anticipated to join The Luxury Collection's portfolio of world-renowned hotels and resorts later this year. Managed by ASMALLWORLD (ASWN:SWX), the leading members-only club dedicated to international travel and luxury, North Island, a Luxury Collection Resort, Seychelles will be the organization's first property in their highly anticipated ASW Hotel Collection.
La Residence, Hue steps up as latest property in Adrian Zecha's new group.