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.
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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.
Oakwood Premier Raffles Place Singapore to Open 1 April 2026
The 299-room property in CapitaSpring will be Oakwood's second Singapore opening, featuring smart technology and sustainability initiatives.
Marriott International Signs Agreement to Debut St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in New Zealand
The 145-room luxury property marks Marriott's first hotel in Queenstown and St. Regis' debut in New Zealand, opening late 2027.
GBTA to Convene Business Travel Forums in Cities Across Australia and New Zealand
GBTA will host forums in Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, and Auckland between March and April to address industry challenges amid Australia's AUD 42.7 billion business travel market.
Global Hotel Alliance Marks Strategic Expansion into Japan with the Signing of Tokyu Hotels & Resorts
GHA adds 40+ Japanese hotels to its network through partnership with Tokyu Hotels & Resorts, gaining access to prime locations across Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Okinawa.
Crafting a Global Boutique Vision Rooted in Japanese Hospitality
For our founder, Yoshitaka Nojiri, hotels have always held a certain magic. From family celebrations to memorable meals, they were places where ordinary moments became extraordinary—both familiar and uniquely memorable.
By Toni Hinterstoisser, President - International, TRUNK(HOTEL), TRUNK (HOTEL)
Minor Hotels Brings Luxury Anantara Hotels & Resorts Brand to Australia with Announcement of Anantara Perth Hotel
The 150-room property will anchor a AUD $3.8 billion Burswood Point development opening in 2032, marking Anantara's first Australian location.
Deicorp Partners with Trilogy Hotels and Marriott International to Launch Sydney’s First AC by Marriott Hotel
The 104-room property will be part of a mixed-use tower featuring 169 residences, opening in late 2027 near Hyde Park and Museum Station.
IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthens Thailand portfolio with Hotel Indigo Phuket Nai Yang Beach
The 170-key property will open in 2030 near Phuket airport and extends IHG's Thailand pipeline to 37 hotels with AssetWise as development partner.
IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthens South India presence with signing of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madurai
The 150-key hotel near Madurai International Airport will serve the city's 27 million annual visitors when it opens in early 2029.
Marriott International Delivers Record-Setting Expansion in Greater China Region in 2025
The company signed over 200 deals adding 36,000 rooms to its pipeline, with select service brands growing 40% year-over-year.
China’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Sees Record-High Brand Conversion Activity, Upscale and Upper Midscale Chain Scales Drive Growth at Q4 Close
China's Q4 2025 pipeline totals 3,608 projects with brand conversions hitting record highs, while upscale and upper midscale segments drive 64% of development activity.
IHCL Signs Framework Agreement for 7 New Ginger Hotels, Adding 1,000 Keys
The partnership with Rajdarbar Group targets high-growth north Indian markets including Jaipur, Agra, and pilgrimage destinations.
Marriott International Signs Multi-Property Agreement with Masterise Group, Accelerating Expansion in Vietnam
Marriott International, Inc. announces a landmark signed agreement with Masterise Group to open four hotels, with one branded residence, in Vietnam, adding close to 1,900 keys to the group's nationwide portfolio and introducing Marriott’s industry-leading luxury, premium, and select hotel brands to cities across Vietnam’s key urban, economic and leisure destinations.
IHG’s Vignette Collection Reaches 10 Open Hotels in Greater China
IHG's luxury lifestyle brand now operates across major Chinese cities, focusing on converting existing properties while preserving their character.
Absolute Hotel Services Announces Management Agreement for U Phu Quoc, a 5-star Beachfront Resort Set to Open in 2029
The 200-room beachfront resort in Phu Quoc's Special Economic Zone marks U Hotels & Resorts' expansion into Vietnam's growing island tourism market.
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives Joins the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) Portfolio
The five-star private island resort joins GHA's network of 950+ hotels, giving 34 million loyalty members access to its luxury villas and facilities.