IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthens Thailand portfolio with Hotel Indigo Phuket Nai Yang Beach
The 170-key property will open in 2030 near Phuket airport and extends IHG's Thailand pipeline to 37 hotels with AssetWise as development partner.
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Minor Hotels Enters West Africa with NH Collection Accra Signing
Minor Hotels will bring the NH Collection brand to Ghana for the first time with a 200-key hotel in Accra set to open in 2030.
IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthens South India presence with signing of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madurai
The 150-key hotel near Madurai International Airport will serve the city's 27 million annual visitors when it opens in early 2029.
Palladium Hotel Group Signs an Agreement with the Tourism Development Fund (TDF) to Advance its Expansion in Saudi Arabia
The Spanish hotel group will explore development opportunities in Jeddah and Yanbu as part of its 13-property expansion plan through 2028.
Aimbridge Hospitality Earns Multiple Wins at 2025 HSMAI Adrian Awards for Marketing Excellence
-Aimbridge Hospitality, the world’s leading global hospitality management company, is pleased to announce that its in-house marketing agency, Second Wave, recently received prominent recognition by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (“HSMAI”) for its marketing excellence. Second Wave earned two "Best of Category" awards, three Silver Adrian awards, and one Bronze Adrian award at the 2025 Annual Adrian Awards, the premier global travel marketing awards competition celebrating the creativity, impact, and innovation that define the hospitality industry.
Recast: How technology is transforming hotel data security | with Matthijs Welle
Guest data is your hotel’s most valuable asset — and today’s attackers know it. That’s why this week on Hotel Moment, we revisit a conversation with Bryson Koehler, CEO of Revinate, and Matthijs Welle, CEO of Mews, to explain why data security is even more relevant in 2026.
Karen Stephens, Chief Marketing Officer, Revinate, Inc.
Sonesta Opens 29 Organic Properties in H2 2025
Sonesta International Hotels (Sonesta), the 8th largest hotel company in the US, today announced the successful opening of 29 new properties during the second half of 2025, showcasing Sonesta’s global expansion and continued growth strategy.
The Webster Launches: New Lifestyle Hotel Brand Debuts in London This July & New York This Winter — Bookings Now Open
The Webster, a new design-forward lifestyle hotel brand, announces its official debut with the opening of The Webster Covent Garden, London in July 2026, followed by The Webster Times Square, New York in Winter 2026. Designed for the culturally curious traveler, The Webster blends thoughtful design, engaging programming, and dynamic social spaces to create a distinctly immersive urban stay in two of the world’s most inspiring creative capitals.
Taormina Market Pulse 2026 - From the Grand Tour Heritage to a Global Luxury Destination
The report shows Taormina's hotel ADR exceeded €1,200 in 2025, up 80% since 2018, driven by luxury positioning and White Lotus exposure.
Explorar Hotels & Resorts unveils guest experience with Shiji’s Daylight PMS
Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, announced today that Explorar Hotels & Resorts in Koh Samui and Koh Phangan has implemented Shiji’s unified platform, integrating Daylight PMS, Meridian Experiences, Stellaris Digital, Infrasys POS and Reviewpro Reputation. This fully integrated ecosystem enables a seamless, mobile-first guest experience across all properties, ensuring systems, teams, and operations work together in real time, delivering personalized, effortless, and fully connected guest journeys.
Saudi Arabia and Egypt Drive Middle East Hotel Pipeline to Record High of 710 Projects in Q4 2025
Saudi Arabia leads with 394 projects and Egypt follows with 140, while luxury and upper upscale segments hit record highs across the region.
Market-Leading Hospitality Team Joins Blank Rome in California, Expanding Coast-to-Coast Capabilities and Global Reach
Five hospitality lawyers from Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell join Blank Rome's Los Angeles and Orange County offices, bringing experience from 4,700+ properties worth $125+ billion.
Premier Inn signs MoU with Equitativa to accelerate GCC expansion
The partnership will develop 6-8 hotels with 3,500 keys across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Riyadh and Jeddah, doubling Premier Inn's current regional portfolio.
ISHC Honors Bruce White with the Pioneer Award at ALIS
The award recognizes White's transformative impact on hotel development and management, with the honor accepted by his family at the industry conference.
Mandarin Oriental to Expand Its Presence in Egypt with Two Iconic Hotels and a Luxury Nile Cruise Experience
The expansion includes management of two iconic properties in Luxor and Aswan plus the brand's first luxury Nile river cruise, all opening in 2027.
Marriott International Delivers Record-Setting Expansion in Greater China Region in 2025
The company signed over 200 deals adding 36,000 rooms to its pipeline, with select service brands growing 40% year-over-year.
Hilton Global Foundation Commits $5.4M to 18 Organizations Creating Pathways to Opportunity and Building Resilience in Communities Around the Globe
The grants will support 18 nonprofits across six continents, focusing on hospitality career training, youth development, and community resilience programs.
Forbes Travel Guide Reveals 2026 Star Awards
Forbes Travel Guide ("FTG")—the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises—today unveiled its 2026 Star Awards. See the full list of honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com.
Lopota Lake Resort and Spa: Building a Year-Round Destination in Georgia’s Kakheti Wine Region
The Masiuradze sisters explain their philosophy of slow, nature-first expansion at their Georgian resort, prioritizing authenticity over amenities to build year-round appeal.
Talent, Technology and Tenacity: The State of India’s Accommodation Industry in 2025
The Statista-Booking.com survey of 285 Indian hoteliers shows 75% expect positive growth in next six months, with 70% reporting higher occupancy rates despite tighter funding access.
By Santosh Kumar, Regional Manager, India, Booking.com