IHG accelerates growth in Egypt with dual Holiday Inn signing and marks entry into the city of Aswan
Two 200-key Holiday Inn properties will open in 2029 and 2030, adding to IHG's 10 existing Egypt hotels and 23-property pipeline.
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Dallas Tops U.S. Hotel Pipeline; Phoenix Records Double-Digit Under Construction Growth at Q1 2026
Phoenix shows strongest growth momentum with 19% increase in under construction projects and leads 2026 opening forecasts with 27 new hotels.
Hilton Accelerates Luxury and Lifestyle Growth in Asia Pacific with Eight New Brand Entries to Markets Across the Region
Hilton will debut eight luxury and lifestyle brands in new Asia Pacific markets this year, with over 15 more planned for 2026.
Detroit Hotel Market Update: Why Investors Are Betting on Motown
Analysis shows over 1,200 luxury rooms opening through 2028, supported by GM's headquarters move and $2+ billion in downtown development projects.
By Angela Lahti and Nico Cooper
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Vinhomes Green Paradise Can Gio Introduces Four International Hotel Brands to Coastal Megacity
IHG will develop four hotels with 1,000+ rooms at Vietnam's massive Can Gio coastal development, including the first Holiday Inn Express and Garner properties in the country.
Wyndham Marks 20th ECHO Suites Opening, Underscoring Rapid Extended Stay Growth
The brand reached 20 hotels with occupancy exceeding 70% on average and targets 300 locations by 2032.
Stonebridge Selected to Manage Kimpton Hotel in Downtown Salt Lake City
Denver-based Stonebridge will operate the 216-room luxury lifestyle property developed by The Domain Companies, opening early 2028.
Chedi Hospitality Partners with Rawasi Development to Explore a Landmark Expression of Mountain Living in Oman
The partnership will explore a mixed-use mountain development at Jabal Bausher, featuring a hotel, private residences, and lifestyle components integrated across distinct elevation tiers.
Miramis Expands Its International Portfolio Across Italy and Sweden
The hospitality brand will open properties across Italy and Sweden by 2027, including agricultural estate La Capitana in Tuscany and historic Hasselbacken in Stockholm.
The Growth Driving Hospitality Strength in Raleigh
HVS analysis shows Raleigh hotel fundamentals strengthening with demand outpacing supply growth, driven by a $387M convention center expansion and major healthcare developments through 2028.
By Kaitlyn Hennessy, Consulting and Valuation Project Manager at HVS St. Louis, HVS
Hilton Supercharges Its India Expansion with Strategic Agreement with Royal Orchid Hotels for 125 Hampton by Hilton Hotels
The franchise deal targets western and southern Indian markets including Goa and Maharashtra, marking Hilton's third strategic partnership of this scale in India.
Accor and Risma: A strengthened strategic partnership to accelerate tourism development in Morocco
The partnership will launch Sofitel Tangier, renovate existing properties, and create a co-funded training academy ahead of Morocco's 2030 World Cup hosting.
Frasers Hospitality to open 18 new serviced and hotel residences across Asia by 2028
The expansion includes a flagship Fraser Suites in Bangkok and properties across Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, China and Japan targeting extended-stay guests.
Marriott International Fuels Growth Plans in Greece with the Announcement of Nine Deal Signings
Nine signings add nearly 1,000 rooms to Marriott's Greece portfolio, marking the debut of Residence Inn and Le Méridien brands in the country.
Why Integrated Models Are Reshaping Hospitality Design and Hotel Development
The article argues integrated design-build models can reduce coordination gaps, delays, and cost overruns in hotel development by connecting design teams with procurement, fabrication, and installation from project start.
By Johan Holm Thornhammar, SVP Hospitality, Outform
The First Group Hospitality and MIDROC Investment Group Sign Master Agreement for 10 Properties in Ethiopia
The partnership will deliver 1,140 keys across six Ethiopian cities between 2026-2031, including Marriott-branded and independent properties.
Radisson Hotel Group Surpasses 100 Hotels in Africa, Accelerating 2030 Growth Ambition
The group signed 15+ hotels and 2,500+ rooms in the last 12 months, entering DRC and Zimbabwe markets with conversions driving growth.
White Lodging Acquires Sheraton Raleigh Hotel, Shares Planned Renovation and Westin Conversion
White Lodging acquired the 353-room downtown property and plans to convert it from Sheraton to Westin with renovations starting in early 2027.
What Makes a Hotel Feasibility Study Truly Reliable?
The author argues that reliable hotel feasibility studies must prioritize surviving downturns over proving upside, requiring independent analysis and comprehensive stress testing.
By Bob Rauch, President of RAR Hospitality, R.A. Rauch & Associates, Inc.
A.S Hotels Signs Wyndham Garden Khajuraho Airport Road in Partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
The 92-key property will be strategically positioned near UNESCO World Heritage monuments and is scheduled to open in Q3 2027.