Hyatt Announces Signing of Agreement for Hyatt Place Ahmedabad Nikol, Expanding Its Essentials Portfolio in India
The 140-key property, developed by Golden Buildcon, will include a ballroom and meeting spaces in Gujarat's commercial hub.
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Frasers Hospitality executes multi-market strategic asset enhancement plan to drive sustainable value creation
The $140 million program targets properties in Kuala Lumpur, London, Melbourne and Singapore with refurbishments, room additions and sustainability upgrades.
Hyatt Strengthens All-Inclusive Portfolio in the Dominican Republic with Plans for New Hyatt Ziva Resort in Punta Cana
The 650-room resort will open in 2029 as part of Hyatt's expansion in Dominican Republic, adding to 150+ all-inclusive properties across the region.
Introducing Beckons: A New Luxury Hospitality Brand Launches
The brand unites Baillie Lodges and Tierra Hotels portfolios across nine properties on four continents, backed by $100 million in recent property investments.
Indonesia Tourism Xchange 2026 to Unite Industry Leaders for a Forward-Looking Dialogue on the Future of Travel
The inaugural conference focuses on luxury hospitality, branded residences, and investment opportunities across Indonesia's diverse tourism markets.
Africa’s hotel development pipeline hits record high as East Africa leads in construction momentum
W Hospitality Group data shows Egypt leads with 45,984 rooms while East African markets like Ethiopia and Kenya have 80% of projects under construction.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 6 March 2026
PPHE reacquires Park Plaza London Waterloo for £147.9m while Nordeste Properties buys Meliá Bilbao for €63m in major European deals.
Oakwood Premier Raffles Place Singapore to Open 1 April 2026
The 299-room property in CapitaSpring will be Oakwood's second Singapore opening, featuring smart technology and sustainability initiatives.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 6 March 2026
Four major hotel transactions across Australia, Japan and Malaysia totaled over AUD480 million, with Sydney's Darling Harbour deal marking one of the largest single trades.
Minor Hotels Continues Africa Expansion with New NH Collection Hotels in Tanzania and Ghana
Minor Hotels signed two NH Collection properties opening in 2030: a 200-key Accra hotel and 145-key Pemba Island resort, marking first West Africa entry.
Limehome expands European partner network through repeat collaborations and strategic signings
Recent partnerships include hotel conversions in Brussels (114 units) and Milan (30 units), with repeat deals accounting for nearly 50% of pipeline.
Raines Tapped to Manage Courtyard by Marriott Columbus
Krish Hotel LLC purchased the 110-room property in December 2025 and selected Raines based on existing client referrals.
Remington Hospitality Adds Costa Sur Resort, Classico Collection by Sonesta to Managed Portfolio
The 189-room oceanfront property will convert to an all-inclusive model this summer to diversify revenue streams and improve profitability.
Marriott International Signs Agreement to Debut St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in New Zealand
The 145-room luxury property marks Marriott's first hotel in Queenstown and St. Regis' debut in New Zealand, opening late 2027.
Essex Hotel Management Partners with Larkin Hospitality to Add Six Properties to Management Portfolio
The deal adds 581 keys across six properties in New England, expanding Essex from 11 to 17 hotels and marking its first AC Hotel management.
Hotel Equities Assumes Management of Sun Mountain Lodge in Winthrop, Washington
Hotel Equities takes over management of the 2,000-acre Pacific Northwest resort from GEM Real Estate Partners following recent renovations.
Chatham Lodging Trust Acquires Six Hotel Portfolio for $92 Million
The REIT acquired six Hilton-branded hotels across Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky at a 10% cap rate while raising its dividend 11%.
US$12.5 trillion in Travel & Tourism Investment Drive to Shape G20 Competitiveness through 2035
WTTC report shows investment will outpace demand growth 4.6% vs 3.3% annually through 2035, with Germany and Spain leading strategic infrastructure spending.
GBTA to Convene Business Travel Forums in Cities Across Australia and New Zealand
GBTA will host forums in Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, and Auckland between March and April to address industry challenges amid Australia's AUD 42.7 billion business travel market.
UN Tourism and TUI Care Foundation join hands to support Rural Artists and Artisans across Africa
Five African NGOs received grants to support 340+ rural artisans and tourism entrepreneurs, with 60% of beneficiaries being women.
UN Tourism and TUI