IHG Hotels & Resorts Highlights Hotel Openings in the First Half of 2026 in Greater China
IHG will open multiple hotels across Greater China in H1 2026, targeting diverse city tiers with culturally-integrated designs for varied travel occasions.
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Hotel & Shop Plus 2026 will feature 80+ exhibitors showcasing building materials, smart hotel tech, and design solutions for the full hotel lifecycle at Shanghai's New International Expo Centre March 31-April 3.
IHG Hotels & Resorts to scale India presence to over 400 open and in development hotels within five years
IHG plans to triple its India hotel count from 130 to over 400 properties within five years, adding Vignette Collection brand in 2026.
Japanese Brand MIMARU to Offer Sumitomo Corporation’s “Any Wear, Anywhere” Clothing-Sharing Service for Inbound Family Travelers
The three-month trial launches January 2026, targeting families who struggle with packing seasonal clothing and oversized luggage for Japan trips.
Lemon Tree Hotels Announces Strategic Reorganization and Investment from Warburg Pincus in Fleur Hotels to Unlock Long-Term Shareholder Value
Warburg Pincus will invest up to ₹960 crore in Fleur while acquiring APG's 41% stake, creating separate asset-light and ownership platforms.
Unscripted by Hyatt Brand Debuts Globally with Wink Joining World of Hyatt
Six operating Wink properties converted to Unscripted by Hyatt, expanding Hyatt's Vietnam portfolio from four to ten hotels with 2,000+ rooms.
Banyan Group Unveils New Residential Brand: Bellaguna
The new Bellaguna brand targets international homeowners seeking year-round residences with hotel-level management and optional rental income.
Strategic Hotel Asset Management in Thailand Hospitality
Thailand's international visitors fell 7.25% year-over-year to 31.9 million through November, with Chinese arrivals down 34% as competition intensifies in Bangkok's 83,000+ key hotel market.
Repositioning for Value: The Strategic Role of Hotel Turnarounds in Thailand
Post-pandemic Thailand faces 83,000+ rooms in Bangkok alone with 751 more keys opening by 2025, driving strategic repositioning over organic recovery.
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The Shanghai expo will feature 2,200+ exhibitors across five halls, with new sustainability and smart retail zones plus 80+ industry forums.
Hampton by Hilton Set for India Expansion with First Five Hotel Signings in Partnership with NILE Hospitality
Five Hampton by Hilton hotels totaling 350+ keys will open across Amritsar, Vrindavan, Raipur, and Lonavala within two years under a licensing deal with NILE Hospitality.
Holiday Inn Commemorates 50 Years in Greater China, Unveils its Next-Generation Brand Evolution
Holiday Inn launches its next-generation design centered on "connection" with over 250 hotels now open and in pipeline across Greater China.
Aahaasa Collection Debuts in Sri Lanka: a New Circuit of Soulful Boutique Sanctuaries - Transformative Odysseys Shaped by Landscape, Culture, and Emotion
The family-founded brand operates two properties with a third planned, positioning itself as Sri Lanka's newest luxury boutique collection focused on nature-based experiences.
Series by Marriott Celebrates its Global Debut with 26 Openings Across Key Destinations in India
Marriott International, Inc. announces the global debut of Series by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, with the launch of The Fern Hotels & Resorts, Series by Marriott in India. This new collection brand is designed to celebrate regional character while delivering the trusted consistency of Marriott’s global standards. The first phase of openings includes 26 hotels across key destinations in India, bringing over 1,900 rooms to Marriott’s portfolio and marking a significant milestone in the brand’s global expansion.
China's Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches 3,695 Projects with 656,873 Rooms in Q3 2025
In the Q3 2025 China Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the end of the quarter, China's total hotel construction pipeline stands at 3,695 projects with 656,873 rooms.
A New Economic Blueprint: Maldives Unveils Sustainable Townships as the Foundation of a Diversified Economic Future
The Maldives is moving to expand its tourism model with proposed amendments to the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act. The changes create a new category of Sustainable Townships, designed for large-scale, integrated developments that combine hospitality, residential real estate, health, education, and renewable energy infrastructure.
YTL Hotels Expands Its Global Footprint with Landmark Acquisition in New Zealand
YTL Hotels announced its first hotel investment in New Zealand with the acquisition of the 225-room Hotel Indigo, Auckland, marking another significant milestone in the Group’s international growth.
Accor Expands in New Zealand, a ‘Vote of Confidence’ in a Bright Tourism Future
The potential for future growth in international and domestic travel has prompted an expansion of Accor’s New Zealand hotel network, including the launch of two new brands into the country within a month of each other.
Hyatt and Homeinns Hotel Group Expand Strategic Relationship with Plans to Bring Hyatt Studios Brand to China
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Homeinns Hotel Group (Homeinns) today announced that their respective subsidiaries have entered into a strategic master franchise agreement to introduce Hyatt Studios hotels in China. This collaboration will expand Hyatt’s portfolio in the upper-midscale segment by adding hotels in Hyatt’s new extended-stay brand in one of the world’s most dynamic hospitality markets.
Choice Hotels International Debuts MainStay Suites™ in Australia with Addition of 581 Rooms
Choice Hotels International, one of world's largest and most successful accommodation franchisors, is launching MainStay Suites™ in Australia. This marks the MainStay brand's first expansion outside North America, with seven hotels opening across the country — beginning with properties in Melbourne, Whyalla, Mackay, and Townsville. This milestone also highlights Choice Hotels International's leadership in the extended stay segment and underscores its commitment to accelerated growth in key international markets.