Centara Hotels & Resorts and OR partner to Launch New Budget Hotel Brand
Centara and OR will invest THB 700 million to develop six budget hotels adjacent to PTT stations, with 69-120 rooms priced from THB 800-1,300 per night.
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IHG Introduces Garner Hotels to Greater China
IHG's 14th brand in Greater China targets the growing conversion market with flexible renovation models and has already opened in Beijing's 798 Art District.
Swiss-Belhotel International Accelerates Indonesia Expansion
Swiss-Belhotel signed multiple management contracts across 8 Indonesian cities in Q1 2026, targeting 530 operating properties globally by 2033.
Atwell Advances Its Footprint in Greater China with “New Territorial Home”, Deepening Its Lifestyle Positioning
IHG's lifestyle brand opens its second Greater China property in Hefei, with plans to expand into Suzhou, Nanjing and Guangzhou.
IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring luxury hospitality to the heart of Delhi with signing of InterContinental Eros New Delhi Nehru Place
The 216-room property will reopen in 2029 after renovation, marking IHG's continued luxury expansion in India with 89 hotels in development.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 27 March 2026
Regal Oriental Hotel sold at 7.8% discount to valuation for conversion to student housing, while Southside by Ovolo fetched HKD500 million.
Amora Hotels and Resorts commence $73million transformation of Adelaide landmark
Amora Hotels will take over and transform the Adelaide city center property with a $73 million renovation completing in mid-2027.
A.S Hotels Signs Wyndham Garden Khajuraho Airport Road in Partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
The 92-key property will be strategically positioned near UNESCO World Heritage monuments and is scheduled to open in Q3 2027.
Marriott International and Sun Group Strengthen Strategic Relationship with the Signing of 10 New Hotels, Expanding Presence within Major Developments in Vietnam
The agreement brings almost 4,500 keys across Phu Quoc and Vung Tau, marking W Hotels and Moxy's Vietnam debut with openings from 2027-2030.
Veriu Group unveils extensive refurbishment of Punthill Essendon and Punthill Williamstown
The $1.6 million investment across 98 total keys included new furniture, upgraded technology, and improved connectivity over nine weeks.
Capstone Hotel Management and Marsden Group Merge to Form New Zealand's Largest Independent Hotel Platform
The merger creates a 45-property platform with 2,500+ rooms, combining Capstone's management expertise with Marsden's capital to compete with international operators.
IHG signs Crowne Plaza Resort in Sohna, Gurgaon NCR
The 150-room resort will target wedding celebrations and corporate events, opening Q1 2029 in the National Capital Region.
Mr. Lalit Singh Muktawat Signs Ramada Resort by Wyndham in Kota, Rajasthan
The 200-room riverfront resort will open in March 2029, targeting corporate and leisure travelers in Kota's growing educational and industrial market.
Corinthia Hotels, ShiLong Industry Co and Geminus Group Announce Partnership to Launch Corinthia in Chengdu
The 150-room luxury hotel will anchor a 225m mixed-use tower in Chengdu's high-tech district, opening in 2032 with RMB 4.0 billion total investment.
Motto by Hilton to Debut in Australia with Sydney CBD Property
The 152-room property will open in late 2027 on York Street, marking Hilton's seventh brand in Australia and first Motto location.
IHG brings InterContinental brand back to Manila
The 212-key luxury hotel will open in 2032 in Bonifacio Global City, marking the brand's return after a 15-year absence from the Philippine capital.
Hilton Enters Mongolia with the Signing of Conrad Ulaanbaatar, Marking a New Chapter for Luxury Hospitality in the Capital
Hilton's first Mongolia property will feature 227 rooms in a mixed-use tower, opening 2028 in Ulaanbaatar's business district.
Marriott International Signs Landmark Agreement with KS Hotels to Introduce The Luxury Collection to Cambodia and Laos
Two iconic boutique hotels in Siem Reap and Luang Prabang will convert to The Luxury Collection brand by 2026-2027, marking Marriott's debut in Laos.
Hyatt Announces Signing of Agreement for Hyatt Place Ahmedabad Nikol, Expanding Its Essentials Portfolio in India
The 140-key property, developed by Golden Buildcon, will include a ballroom and meeting spaces in Gujarat's commercial hub.
Indonesia Tourism Xchange 2026 to Unite Industry Leaders for a Forward-Looking Dialogue on the Future of Travel
The inaugural conference focuses on luxury hospitality, branded residences, and investment opportunities across Indonesia's diverse tourism markets.