Valor Hospitality doubles UK portfolio in five years as 2026 brings new hotels
Valor acquired four hotels from Tower Hotel Management, adding 700 rooms to reach 7,000 bedrooms across the UK in its 100+ property global portfolio.
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Domes announces two new hotel openings to re-launch its newly elevated, ultra all-inclusive sub-brand Aulūs
Two properties in Crete and Rhodes will launch April 2026 as part of Domes' relaunched Aulūs ultra all-inclusive brand targeting millennials and families.
NYC, Phoenix projected to open the most hotel rooms in 2026
CoStar data shows Phoenix trailing NYC with 3,650 rooms, while Dallas rounds out the top three with 3,558 projected openings.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 16 January 2026
Features major acquisitions including CMC REIT's HKD206M purchase of a Hong Kong student housing conversion and One REIT's JPY4.8B Kyoto hotel deal.
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.
Mitsis Unveils Canvas by Mitsis, a New Hospitality Brand Celebrating Simple, Warm, Authentic Greek Hospitality
Mitsis today announced the launch of Canvas by Mitsis, a new hospitality brand inspired by the essence of simple, warm, and authentic Greek hospitality. Conceived as a “canvas where creation begins,” the brand invites guests to celebrate what matters most through meaningful, everyday moments.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes The Cooper to Legend Collection
The 191-room luxury waterfront property will open in March 2026 with a rooftop pool, private marina, and four dining venues.
Namron Hospitality: Comfort, Design, and the Human Kind of Personalisation
Namron Hospitality did not start as a conventional hotel story. "I do not come from a background of hospitality," Yves Naman told Hospitality Net, tracing his path from business school in Canada to Mexico, where he fell in love with the country’s creativity and the way people host. "We were really amazed by the level of hospitality," he said, describing being cared for by Mexican friends "like last time I was taken care of like that was when I was born and my mother had me in her arms."
Hilton Introduces Apartment Collection by Hilton: Furnished Apartment Accommodations, Hosted by Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced Apartment Collection by Hilton, a new lodging category within Hilton's growing collection brand portfolio – offering unique, spacious furnished apartments with the trusted hospitality and reliability guests expect from Hilton. Apartment Collection by Hilton will be available for booking through Hilton channels in the first half of 2026, with initial properties in the U.S. launched in partnership with Placemakr—a leading apartment hospitality brand and operator specializing in flexible, short-term and extended-stay accommodations in urban and suburban markets, with nearly a decade of experience integrating innovative hospitality solutions and trusted service.
Kasa Enters into Strategic Combination with Mint House
The transaction adds nearly 1,000 units including Manhattan's 70 Pine building and expands Kasa across six major U.S. markets.
kasa and Mint House
Banyan Group Highlights New Chapter of Growth in 2026 Following Its Landmark 100-Resort Milestone
Banyan Group announces expansion plans following its 100-resort milestone, with new openings across Africa, Caribbean, and Asia, plus enhanced wellbeing programs.
Global Asset Solutions marks landmark year of growth, expansion and innovation
The firm now manages USD 6.6 billion in assets globally after 35% portfolio growth and key hires across EMEA, Middle East and Asia Pacific.
Small Hotels, Big Stakes: Why Europe’s Tourism Future Depends on SMEs
SMEs represent 95% of Europe's accommodation properties but face significant barriers in financing and technology adoption compared to larger chains.
By Peter Lochbihler, Global Director Public Affairs, Booking.com
Al Qimmah Hospitality and Marriott International Announce Agreement to Add More Than 2,700 Hotel Rooms in Saudi Arabia
The partnership adds properties in Jeddah, Makkah, and Madinah, including Marriott's first Four Points Flex by Sheraton in the Kingdom.
Tourism Investment in Bulgaria: New UN Tourism Guidelines Highlight Opportunities in the Sector
UN Tourism's new investment guidelines showcase Bulgaria's record 13.3 million visitors in 2024 and major brand commitments from Hyatt, Marriott, and Hilton.
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel to Portfolio
The 408-room property strengthens Crescent's partnership with Whitestone Companies and marks the management company's expansion into Columbus's downtown market.
Ennismore unveils its 2026 openings as it surpasses the 200th hotel milestone, doubling its collective in just four years
The lifestyle hospitality group will debut 20+ properties across six continents, including the reopening of Delano Miami Beach and first-time entries into Greece, India, and Vietnam.
Dusit records all-time high hotel signings in 2025, positions for a strong year of openings in 2026
Dusit signed 24 hotels in 2025, building a 50+ property pipeline across 18 countries with 1,400+ rooms set to open in 2026.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 09 January 2026
HVS reports 13 major European hotel transactions in early January, including Riu's £290M acquisition of Westminster Hotel London and multiple Spanish deals.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 9 January 2026
Weekly roundup covers major Asia Pacific hotel transactions totaling over AUD1.2 billion, led by Blackstone's Hamilton Island acquisition.
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