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Minor Hotels Brings Anantara Retreats to India with Darjeeling Signing

Minor Hotels, a global hospitality leader with over 640 hotels, resorts and residences, has signed an agreement to manage Anantara Retreat Darjeeling Hills, the first Anantara Retreat in India. The 70-key property will open in 2031 within the Tindharia Tea Estate, an 849-acre plantation in West Bengal, creating a sanctuary where guests can enjoy luxurious accommodation amid pristine surroundings while the estate continues to operate as a working plantation.

Anantara
Cart Road, India
Development Renovation

The Marlborough Boutique Hotel & Vineyard Announces Expansion with 20 New Junior Suites Debuting January 2027

The Marlborough Boutique Hotel & Vineyard will open 20 new Junior Suites in January 2027, together with a dedicated wellness space, gym and new reception/dining hub. Set amongst the vineyards and established gardens of the 16-acre estate, the expansion will allow more guests to experience The Marlborough while retaining the privacy and personal service for which the property is known.

The Marlborough
Blenheim, New Zealand
Development Pipeline

ITC Hotels Limited Signs Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Manesar Gurugram Strengthening Presence in the National Capital Region

ITC Hotels Limited (ITCHL) has announced the signing of 104 key Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Manesar Gurugram, a contemporary premium hotel that will further strengthen the brand's presence in the National Capital Region’s rapidly evolving business and hospitality landscape. Developed as part of ITCHL's asset-right growth strategy, the new hotel will feature elegantly appointed rooms and suites, catering to business travellers, weddings, social events, and leisure guests.

WelcomHotels
Gurugram, India
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Ascott to Debut Oakwood Premier in Vietnam with Signing of Oakwood Premier Hallbridge Hanoi

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a Singapore-headquartered global hospitality company wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), has signed a hotel management agreement with DETECH Group to launch Oakwood Premier Hallbridge Hanoi, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership between the two companies as well as the introduction of the Oakwood Premier brand to Vietnam’s capital city.

Oakwood Premier
Hanoi, Vietnam
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Development Renovation

A Hillside Reimagined: Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong – MGallery Collection Unveils New Pool Villas

Above the energy of Patong, where the hillside meets the forest and the Andaman Sea stretches towards the horizon, Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong – MGallery Collection  is unveiling a reimagined pool villa experience this October, introducing 12 newly renovated one-bedroom pool villas that can be combined into interconnecting two- or three-bedroom configurations.

MGallery
Tambon Patong, Thailand
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ITC Hotels signs 227 key Mementos by ITC Hotels Karjat in Maharashtra

ITC Hotels Limited today announced the signing of a management agreement for 227 key Mementos by ITC Hotels Karjat; a luxury resort located outside Mumbai in Maharashtra. Set against the backdrop of the Sahyadri foothills, Karjat has emerged as one of western India's most promising lifestyle destinations, drawing travellers seeking nature-led escapes, wellness journeys, destination weddings and large corporate retreats. The seamless accessibility from Mumbai and Pune, coupled with its scenic surroundings, makes it a compelling location for a new luxury hospitality offering.

Mementos by ITC Hotels
Karjat, India
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Expert Views (13)
Simon Saunders
Simon Saunders, VP Strategic Health & Wellness, RLA Global

Diversify revenue streams. A wellness asset that relies too heavily on one guest segment carries unnecessary risk. Balance hotel guests with local residents, memberships, structured programmes and other recurring income so that no single channel determines performance.

Adam Mogelonsky
Adam Mogelonsky, Partner, Hotel Mogel Consulting Limited

One of the biggest ways to manage geopolitical and climate uncertainty is to localize supply chains. It can be very hard, often impossible for a lot of goods, but it can both protect against tail risks as well as tell a fantastic story.

Tammy Pahel
Tammy Pahel, VP of Spa & Wellness Operations, Carillon Miami Wellness Resort

After more than three decades in spa and wellness operations, I have learned that stability comes from financial discipline, prepared teams and consistent guest care. Protect profitability. Understand treatment margins, staffing costs, equipment utilization and provider agreements.

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Development Opening

Now Open: Singapore’s Latest Hospitality Concept APT. Makes Its Debut at Stamford Place

APT. has officially opened at Stamford Place, introducing a new serviced-living experience designed around the freedom to stay your way — combining the comforts of home with thoughtful hospitality and connected city living. Set across Levels Three and Four of the reimagined Civic District landmark, APT. comprises 66 design-led serviced apartments available for stays from six nights to a few weeks, or an entire season.

Stamford Place
Singapore, Singapore
Development Pipeline

Opus Bay Batam: The Island's First Integrated Resort Debuts in December 2026

Just 45 minutes by ferry from Singapore, Batam gets its first integrated resort estate. Opus Bay opens in phases from December 2026, starting with its own ferry terminal, Marina Bay Ferry Cove, and Residence on Opus Bay, a new hospitality concept in two distinctive buildings: Balmoral Tower, Batam’s biggest hotel with 493 rooms, and Cluny Resorts, the island’s latest ultra-luxury villa retreat, opening in 2027. Designed as “A City within a City” for leisure and business travellers alike, phase one in 2027 also brings a waterfront retail promenade, and a sports park, so guests can enjoy the buzz of Batam by day and unwind in tranquillity, with unobstructed sea views, by night.

Tuan Sing Hodings
Batam, Indonesia
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Development Opening

City Express by Marriott Debuts in India with the Opening of City Express by Marriott Udaipur Nathdwara Highway

City Express by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of City Express by Marriott Udaipur Nathdwara Highway, marking the debut of the City Express by Marriott brand in South Asia. City Express by Marriott is designed for both business and leisure guests who focus on quality, efficiency and simplicity. Every element of the brand experience is thoughtfully curated to provide convenience, modern comfort, and value.

City Express by Marriott
Kotri Ka Dhana, India
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Oakwood Premier to Open Atop YAESU CORE, One of the Largest Redevelopment Projects in Front of Tokyo Station

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a Singapore-headquartered global hospitality company wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), will partner with Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. (“Mitsui Fudosan”), a participating member of the Yaesu 2-Chome Central District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project (facility name: “YAESU CORE”), together with Mitsui Fudosan Residential Co., Ltd. (“Mitsui Fudosan Residential”), to manage Oakwood Premier YAESU CORE Tokyo within YAESU CORE.

Oakwood Premier
Chuo City, Japan
Development Opening

LXR Hotels & Resorts Debuts in India with The Den Bengaluru

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of The Den Bengaluru, LXR Hotels & Resorts, marking the debut of the award-winning luxury brand in India. Owned by Dan Hospitality India Pvt. Ltd. and managed by Hilton, The Den Bengaluru brings LXR Hotels & Resorts' tailored approach to luxury to Whitefield, where heritage meets innovation, creative expression intersects with a global business hub, and vibrant urban energy coexists with a more relaxed rhythm.

LXR Hotels & Resorts
Bengaluru, India