IHCL and Oriental Hotels Limited Announce Merger
IHCL will absorb associate company OHL via an all-stock deal at 25 IHCL shares per 117 OHL shares, folding in seven hotels and 825 rooms, with completion targeted in H2 FY2028.
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HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 21 August 2026
HVS Europe's weekly bulletin covers three hotel transactions: BNP Paribas selling a Madrid hotel for €80M, HWS acquiring IntercityHotel Kiel, and Townhouse Hotels buying two properties in Breda.
The Bench Rebrands ‘Branded Residences Forum’ as ‘FHS Living’
The Bench rebrands its Branded Residences Forum as FHS Living, expanding scope to cover student, senior, co-living and mixed-use assets across Dubai, Cairo, Paris, and Riyadh editions.
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs landmark 14-hotel portfolio deal in Japan
IHG and GCP Hospitality have signed a 14-hotel, 1,063-room conversion deal in Kyoto, one of Japan's largest such portfolio agreements, anchored by 12 Garner hotels converting over the next 12 months.
Aiden® Accelerates Global Growth with New Openings and More Than 20 Hotels in Development
BWH Hotels' Aiden brand reports four recent openings across Germany, Thailand, and the US, with four more properties slated for 2026-2027 including its Canadian debut in Toronto.
HSMAI Europe Sets Its Sights on Turkey — Building Something New in One of the World’s Most Dynamic Hospitality Markets
HSMAI Europe will develop and manage HSMAI activities in Turkey starting August 2026, with a formal launch planned for early 2027 including an Advisory Board and events program.
Fusion Hotel Group Announces Integration of Ayola and Odua Brands from Topotels Hotels & Resorts
Fusion Hotel Group integrates Topotels' seven Indonesian midscale properties under the Ayola and Odua brands, expanding its footprint across Jakarta, Bandung, and Surabaya.
Gulf Hotels Group Expands its Management Portfolio in Kenya
Gulf Hotels Group signs an MOU with Silva Gigiri Ltd to manage a USD 30M upper-upscale hotel and branded residence in Nairobi's diplomatic district, targeting a 2028 soft opening.
Meyer Jabara Hotels Now Managing First University Hotel
Meyer Jabara Hotels will manage the 36-room Reitz Union Hotel at the University of Florida, its first university property, with plans for expanded sales, marketing, and potential renovation within two years.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Expands in the Taiwan Market with New Hotel Signings and Enhances Digital Member Services
IHG signs five new hotels in Taiwan, including the market debut of HUALUXE, and launches a LINE MINI App for its 160M-member IHG One Rewards program.
Justice Family and Kennedy Lewis Complete Transformational Joint Venture For The Greenbrier
Kennedy Lewis Investment Management and the Justice Family Group completed a joint venture for The Greenbrier resort in West Virginia, with Lloyd Nathan appointed as board chairman to oversee long-term capital investment.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 14 August 2026
HVS weekly roundup covers four hotel acquisitions across South Korea, Australia, Thailand, and Japan, plus South Korea's designation of Gyeongju and Haeundae as Global Tourism Special Zones.
OTH Hotels Resorts Expands Northeast Footprint With First New York and Connecticut Management Contracts
OTH Hotels Resorts adds Heritage Hotel Conference Center in Southbury, CT and DoubleTree by Hilton Binghamton to its portfolio, marking its first management contracts in Connecticut and New York.
HHM Hotels Expands with Strategic Integration of Wurzak Hotel Group
HHM Hotels absorbs Wurzak Hotel Group's managed portfolio, adding premium and lifestyle properties in Philadelphia and South Florida including The Dalmar and Moxy St. Petersburg.
Extended Stay America Announces Retirement of Mark Williams
Williams, who helped grow ESA's franchise portfolio to nearly 200 hotels, will retire at end of 2026; the company is actively recruiting his successor.
Valor Hospitality expands to West Coast with San Diego hotel signing
Valor Hospitality takes on management of The Monsaraz in Point Loma, its first West Coast property, with plans to expand further into California and other Western states.
Europe’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches 1,736 Projects as LE Announces First-Ever 2028 New Hotel Openings Forecast
Europe's Q2 2026 pipeline totals 1,736 projects and 255,976 rooms, up 3% YOY, with early planning at a record high and 307 new hotels forecast to open in 2026.
Middle East Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches New All-Time High of 724 Projects/178,003 Rooms; LE Releases 2028 New Hotel Openings Forecast
The Middle East pipeline hit a record 724 projects/178,003 rooms in Q2 2026, led by Saudi Arabia's 387 projects; LE forecasts 102 new hotel openings in 2028.
Puerto Rico Grants Approval for Esencia, Activating $2 Billion+ Investment on the Southwest Coast
Reuben Brothers and Three Rules Capital received approval for Esencia, a $2B+ master-planned resort on Puerto Rico's southwest coast featuring Mandarin Oriental and Rosewood hotels, 1,200 residences, and a first opening targeted for late 2029.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 7 August 2026
Four transactions across Singapore, South Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong total hundreds of millions in deal value, spanning acquisitions, a planned hotel redevelopment, and a serviced apartment sale.