Handwritten Collection Reaches 50 Hotels Worldwide
Accor's Handwritten Collection soft brand hits 50 hotels across 20 countries just two years after its 2023 launch, with 50+ more in the pipeline including a Las Vegas debut at Treasure Island.
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Design Hotels Announces Addition of Multi-Property Portfolio with Renowned Independent Hospitality Brand, Palisociety
Design Hotels adds 16 Palisociety properties across 9 U.S. cities, totaling 1,000+ keys, marking the largest single portfolio addition in Design Hotels' history.
Marriott and Palisociety
Hilton Garden Inn Accelerates Expansion in China with Over 2,000 New Rooms Signed
Hilton signed 2,000+ new Hilton Garden Inn rooms in China across five properties, targeting core business cities and leisure destinations using its China-specific Gen A prototype.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 12 June 2026
Four European hotel transactions totaling over €150M, spanning Rome, Barcelona, Santorini, and Andalusia, involving buyers including ADIA, AX Partners, Extendam, and Silken Hotels.
FHS WORLD ANNOUNCES FIRST SPEAKERS FOR 2026 EDITION
FHS World 2026, themed "Reinvest in our Future," runs 29 Sep to 1 Oct at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, with 30 speakers confirmed including executives from Kerzner, Marriott, Radisson, and Rotana.
Marriott International and CG Hospitality Global Sign Multi-Unit Agreement to Open Three Properties across India and Nepal
Marriott and CG Hospitality Global signed a deal for three properties: Ritz-Carlton Kathmandu, Westin Kathmandu, and JW Marriott Siliguri, adding ~450 keys and targeting a 2031 opening.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 12 June 2026
HVS weekly newsletter covers five Asia Pacific hotel deals: REIT acquisitions in Japan and the Philippines, Oscars Group buying Hotel Diplomat in Sydney, AB Capital expanding in Kanagawa, and Singapore easing hotel development rules in heritage precincts.
Hilton Announces Winners of Inaugural Americas Franchise Owner Performance Awards
Hilton's first annual Americas Franchise Owner Performance Awards names 25 winners across five categories, recognizing franchise owners for service, guest satisfaction, and operational excellence.
Oliver Hospitality Diversifies Portfolio With Market Entrances and Expanded Development
The boutique hotel company plans to double its seven-property portfolio by 2027, with new openings in Florida, Michigan, and South Carolina focusing on historic building renovations.
By Ethan Orley, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Oliver Hospitality
Ascott and Sun Group Deepen Strategic Partnership with Four New Projects in Phu Quoc and Ho Chi Minh City
Ascott and Sun Group signed agreements for four new properties in Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc, bringing Ascott's Vietnam portfolio to 40 properties and over 10,100 units, with all projects slated to open in 2028.
Marriott International Completes Transaction to Bring Lefay into its Global Portfolio through Joint Venture
Marriott acquires a stake in Italian luxury wellness brand Lefay via joint venture with the founding Leali family, adding two properties in Italy with more under development across Tuscany, Southern Italy, and the Swiss Alps.
Accor and Yavu Collective Sign Landmark Multi-Hotel Deal in Fiji
Accor and Fijian-owned Yavu Collective signed a deal to open three hotels under Sofitel, The Sebel, and TRIBE brands by 2027, adding over 370 keys to Denarau Island and Nadi.
Dubai-based In2 Consulting Acquires 50 Percent Stake in Hospitality Net, the Largest B2B Media Platform for the Global Hospitality Industry
Dubai-based In2 Consulting acquires a 50% stake in Hospitality Net, with plans to expand the platform's AI capabilities, launch Hospitality Net LABS, and establish a new head office in Dubai.
The Bangtao Effect: International Lifestyle Brand Surge Reshapes Phuket’s Most Valuable Coastal District
C9 Hotelworks research shows Bangtao's pipeline includes 9 hotels (1,640 rooms) and 9 branded residences (1,649 units), with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Dusit and Central Group driving a shift from beach resort to year-round lifestyle district.
Hong Kong Strengthens Its Status as Asia's Travel and Hospitality Powerhouse with AHOCA's Asia Hub Launch, Catalysing Deeper Cross-Border Industry Collaboration
AHOCA launched its first regional chapter outside the US in Hong Kong, aiming to connect American Chinese hotel owners with Asian hospitality leaders for cross-border investment and partnerships.
South Street Partners Expands Its Multi-Billion Dollar Portfolio with the Acquisition of Crystal Springs Resort, nestled alongside the Appalachian Mountains in Sussex County, New Jersey
South Street Partners acquired Crystal Springs Resort in Sussex County, NJ, a 1,400-acre all-season property with two hotels, six golf courses, and ten dining venues, marking the firm's first NYC metro asset.
Four Seasons II Revealed: Introducing New Yacht Residential Suites Aboard the Next Four Seasons Yacht
Four Seasons Yachts announces its second vessel, debuting in 2028 with 79 suites, a new Yacht Residential Suite category spanning two to four bedrooms, and a one-to-one guest-to-staff ratio.
The Bench Launches ‘FHS Living’ in Paris — Future Hospitality Summit’s First European Investment Platform Uniting Capital Across Key Living Asset Classes
FHS Living, launching in Paris in February 2027, is a curated pan-European investment platform targeting Living assets backed by €46.9B invested in 2025 and €50B more planned for deployment.
Quality Lodgings grows to 134 hotels with its largest expansion ever in Austria
Quality Lodgings adds nine hotels across Austria, Germany, and Belgium, with six Austrian additions marking its largest-ever single-country expansion and bringing the collection to 134 hotels across eight European countries.
Insights from the 2026 NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum
Key takeaways from the 2026 NYU forum cover stronger-than-expected U.S. hotel performance, AI reshaping guest discovery, tight financing, and the toughest ground-up development climate in a decade.