Redefining Iconic: Introducing Iconic Hotels & Resorts
L+R rebrands its hotel platform as Iconic Hotels & Resorts, appointing Shan Kanagasingham as COO to oversee a portfolio spanning 5 countries with £200m in planned renovations.
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Pipeline Growth Continues Across Latin America with a 13% Project Increase at the 2025 Year-end Close
The Q4 2025 data shows Mexico, Brazil, and Dominican Republic driving regional growth, with midscale segment posting 25% room growth year-over-year.
Gravity Haus Expands Goes Global: Adventure Lifestyle Brand Storms into Canada with First International Property in Revelstoke, British Columbia
The outdoor hospitality brand will manage and rebrand The VRGE hotel starting February 2026, marking its 10th property and first international location.
Dreamscape Hospitality Assumes Management of The Georgian Hotel, Santa Monica
The iconic 1933 Art Deco beachfront property will transition to a Hyatt soft brand while maintaining its independent character.
Delano Miami Beach Partners with Paris Society to Bring Acclaimed Culinary Concepts to U.S.
Paris Society brings two acclaimed restaurant concepts to the U.S. for the first time as part of Delano Miami Beach's March 2026 reopening.
Hilton Continues Rapid Growth in Türkiye with New Signings across Four Brands
Five new properties span Hilton's flagship, DoubleTree, Tapestry Collection, and Garden Inn brands, opening between 2026-2028 across Istanbul, Antalya, and Kocaeli.
IHG’s Vignette Collection Reaches 10 Open Hotels in Greater China
IHG's luxury lifestyle brand now operates across major Chinese cities, focusing on converting existing properties while preserving their character.
Everhome Suites Expands Footprint with Openings in Texas and Kentucky and New Jersey, Crossing the 25th Property Milestone
Choice Hotels' Everhome Suites reaches 27 properties nationwide with three new openings, becoming one of the first recently launched midscale extended stay brands to pass 25 properties.
IHG Strengthens UK Presence with Four Hotel Agreements across Garner and voco Brands
IHG adds over 380 rooms through partnership expansion with Fairview Hotels, including one voco London property and three Garner locations opening through 2026.
London and Regional Announces Strategic Transformation and a Vertically Integrated Operating Platform Amid Global Growth
London and Regional transforms into L+R with new unified platform and launches Iconic Hotels & Resorts operating company with veteran Shan Kanagasingham as COO.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 30 January 2026
European hotel transaction roundup covers €228 million in deals across Spain, Portugal, France, Netherlands and UK, with Arcano Partners' €120M Tenerife acquisition leading the activity.
Canada's Hotel Construction Pipeline Shows Momentum with Construction Starts Up Year-Over-Year
Construction starts surged 60% year-over-year to 16 projects, while the total pipeline reached 332 projects across 45,429 rooms.
Absolute Hotel Services Announces Management Agreement for U Phu Quoc, a 5-star Beachfront Resort Set to Open in 2029
The 200-room beachfront resort in Phu Quoc's Special Economic Zone marks U Hotels & Resorts' expansion into Vietnam's growing island tourism market.
Hampton by Hilton Named No. 1 Hotel Franchise on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, Extends Record 17‑Consecutive Year Run
Hampton leads 12 Hilton brands recognized in Entrepreneur's rankings, with over 3,100 hotels across 46 countries driving the achievement.
Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa 2026 to Spotlight Investment, Innovation and Destination Growth Across Sub-Saharan Africa
The summit will gather hospitality leaders in Nairobi to discuss investment opportunities and development strategies across Sub-Saharan Africa's growing hotel market.
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives Joins the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) Portfolio
The five-star private island resort joins GHA's network of 950+ hotels, giving 34 million loyalty members access to its luxury villas and facilities.
Parable Hospitality Launches, Setting a New Standard for Hotel Management with an Innovative Owner-First Model
Parable Hospitality launches with 30+ properties across California and Hawaii, promising owner-focused transparency and integrated commercial strategy.
Experimental* Announces the Acquisition of Quinta Da Comporta
The acquisition follows Experimental's recent purchase of Hotel Infante Sagres in Porto, strengthening the group's Portuguese expansion strategy.
Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Welcomes Inns of Monterey in California
Curator adds five boutique Monterey properties to its California portfolio, bringing its statewide collection to over 35 independent hotels.
Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia announces first speakers for 2026 edition
The April 2026 event expects 1,100+ delegates and will focus on investment opportunities across Saudi Arabia's hospitality sector, including giga projects and secondary cities.
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