PM Hotel Group Adds The Quoin Hotel & Restaurant to Its Management Portfolio
PM Hotel Group takes over management of The Quoin, a 24-room luxury boutique hotel in downtown Wilmington, DE, expanding its local portfolio to five properties.
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Major redevelopments approved for Ashfield Hotel and Hurstville Ritz Hotel
Sonnel Hospitality secured DA approvals for $11M and $4M redevelopments of Ashfield Hotel and Hurstville Ritz Hotel, with works anticipated to commence from 2027.
Introducing SAN SONNEA: A New Italian Luxury Hospitality Collection Debuts Across Northern Italy
The Hinteregger family launches SAN SONNEA, a new Italian luxury collection anchored by three Northern Italy properties, including a rebranded Dolomites family resort, a new adults-only lodge, and a Lake Garda hideaway.
Asia Pacific, Excluding China, Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches Record Highs at the Close of Q2 2026; Plus, New 2028 Forecast
Lodging Econometrics reports APEC's hotel construction pipeline hit a record 2,506 projects and 452,972 rooms in Q2 2026, with India leading at 1,033 projects, up 36% YOY.
Zambia Luxury Lodge Collection Launches, Uniting Four of the Country's Leading Luxury Safari Lodges Under One Owner-Led Brand
ZLLC unites Chichele Presidential, Puku Ridge, Lolebezi and Lolelunga under direct owner management from January 2027, with new US and UK sales representation and an active rewilding program including Zambia's first captive-bred lion reintroduction.
United Hospitality Management Accelerates India Expansion with Three New Hotel Signings with IHG Hotels & Resorts
UHM signs three IHG-branded hotels in India totalling 182 keys, bringing its India portfolio to 24 properties as it targets 100+ hotels across the country.
Forbes Travel Guide Expands; Mandarin Oriental Headlines Inaugural Debut Collection
Forbes Travel Guide launches Debut and Curated discovery collections, with Mandarin Oriental's 14 upcoming hotels headlining the first Debut group; profiles are sponsored and not Star-Rated.
First Hospitality Assumes Management of Five New Lifestyle Properties in Five New Markets
First Hospitality adds five lifestyle properties across Sedona, Santa Barbara, Green Bay, Elkhart, and St. Louis, entering five new markets under Marriott and Hilton brand flags.
Introducing Chapitre Six: A collection of design-led French boutique hotels
Chapitre Six, a French boutique collection founded by Nicolas Saltiel, spans Paris, the Riviera, Barbizon and Megève, with two new properties planned for Courchevel (Dec 2026) and Cannes (Summer 2027).
China: 1,100+ New Hotel Openings Forecast for 2026; Hotel Conversions Hit Record High
China's Q2 2026 pipeline holds 3,588 projects and 632,256 rooms, with 1,131 new hotel openings forecast by year-end and conversions hitting a record 245 projects.
Hard Rock Hotel Cancun and Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta Announce an Unprecedented Transformation and Open Reservations for Winter Debut
Hard Rock Hotel Cancun and Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta will pause operations in summer 2026 for a full renovation, reopening late December 2026 with upgraded rooms, public spaces, and new music memorabilia collections.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 31 July 2026
Deals span Seoul, Hong Kong, and Macau: IGIS acquires Doosan Tower for hotel repositioning, JD.com converts hospitality assets to student housing, and Wynn Palace secures approval for a USD900M+ expansion.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes 10 New Members
Preferred Hotels & Resorts added 10 independent luxury properties to its global portfolio in Q2 2026, spanning Bali, Kenya, Belgium, Portugal, Italy, Ireland, and the UAE.
Remington Hospitality Expands Managed Portfolio with Addition of Sheraton Mission Valley
Remington Hospitality takes over management of the 260-room Sheraton Mission Valley San Diego, which will undergo a full renovation and convert to the Hyatt Regency brand by year-end.
Latin America Hotel Construction Pipeline Expands as Early Planning Stage Surges 22%; LE Debuts 2028 New Hotel Openings Forecast
LE's Q2 2026 report shows Latin America's pipeline at 759 projects and 111,340 rooms, with early planning up 22% YOY; Mexico, Brazil, and the Dominican Republic lead, and a 2028 forecast debuts at 123 new hotels.
Why Off-Market Hotel Transactions in LATAM Need Buyer Qualification Before Disclosure
The article outlines a structured, staged approach to confidential hotel asset sales in Latin America and the Caribbean, emphasizing buyer vetting before disclosure to protect asset value and daily operations.
By Enrique L. González, Founder and General Manager, F2F Invest LATAM
The Access Group agrees to acquire Talent Funnel, strengthening its AI-enabled workforce management capability for hospitality
The Access Group is acquiring UK hospitality ATS provider Talent Funnel, which serves 100+ customers across 2,193 sites and handles 75,000 hires annually, with completion expected August 2026.
Ascott Accelerates Vietnam Expansion With Nine Signings in 1H 2026, Growing Portfolio by Over 30%
Ascott signed nine properties totalling 3,200+ units in Vietnam in 1H 2026, growing its country portfolio by over 30% to ~12,000 units across 42 properties in 14 cities.
Sotheby's International Realty Expands into Vietnam
Sotheby's International Realty opens its 18th Asia office in Ho Chi Minh City, targeting Vietnam's growing luxury residential market amid rising domestic wealth and international investor interest.
Hilton Continues Rapid Lifestyle Growth in South East Asia with Trio of Signings in Thailand and the Maldives
Hilton signed three lifestyle properties in Phuket, Chiang Mai, and the Maldives, advancing its goal of surpassing 250 luxury and lifestyle properties across Asia Pacific.