When will the Strip see another new hotel-casino?
It seemed like giant ceremonial scissors got plenty of use on the Strip in recent years…
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IHG Remains its Growth Momentum in Greater China with 24 New Signings
IHG expands its high-quality hotel solutions in the region with exciting new locations and franchise projects.
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Egypt and the Big 5 Dominate Hotel Development in Africa
When it comes to hotel development across Africa in 2024, just five words tell the story, “Egypt and the Big 5”. In this context, “the Big 5” does not refer to Africa’s major wildlife attractions, (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and buffalo)…
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Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta Talks Hotel Pipeline, Loyalty, and More
In a recent interview, Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta discussed the hotel giant's record-breaking year for hotel development, the drivers behind its loyalty program's growth, and how it's trying to tame its carbon emissions…
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Oberoi Chief Plans to Double Its Luxury Hotel Room Count by 2030
Oberoi Group — known for its luxury hotel brands Oberoi and Trident — is quietly developing new hotels close to nature, the company’s top boss revealed on Wednesday.
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SG-based hotel operator teams up with 56-year-old Malate hotel
Koko Global Hospitality Group (KGH), a hotel operator backed by Singapore-based venture builder REAPRA, has expanded its footprint in the Philippines by clinching a partnership deal to manage the 100-room Tropicana Suites Residences in Malate…
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Scandic Expands in Finland with New 144-Room Hotel in Oulu for 2025 Opening
Scandic has entered into a long-term agreement with the developer SRV to launch a new Scandic Go hotel featuring 144 rooms in Oulu, Finland. Slated to open in the latter half of 2025, this hotel will occupy a prime location in Oulu, the largest city…
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Room nervous ‒ we’re not building enough hotels
New Zealand’s pipeline of new hotels is slowing to a trickle, and policy levers to attract new investment need to be introduced before it becomes a problem, an industry advocate says.
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Aman Beverly Hills to Open in 2027
After Aman Nai Lert Bangkok (Q3, 2024) and Aman Miami Beach (2026), Aman Beverly Hills is slated to be the next urban destination to open in 2027. Designed by Kerry Hill Architects, here are the first renderings of the forthcoming property…
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Global Hotel Pipeline Reaches Record High
The number of projects in the global hotel construction pipeline at the end of 2023 reached nearly 15,200, up 7 percent year over year and a record high, according to a new Lodging Econometrics report…
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Eco Hotels and Resorts eyes over 2,000 rooms under its ops by March 2025
Eco Hotels and Resorts is targeting more than 2,000 hotel rooms under its operations by March 2025. Earlier this month, the company inked an initial pact with Vitizen Hotels Ltd (VHL) to acquire a 100 per cent stake of VITS in the VHL…
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Surrenne, a luxury private members club gym and spa launches in London in April, with membership costing £10,000 a year. Spanning almost 2,000sq m across four floors, Surrenne is part of Maybourne Hotel Group’s new all-suite hotel, The Emory…
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Swampscott Hadley School Hotel Developer Picked: Select Board
The Select Board unanimously backed Clearview Investment Management's proposal to renovate the property into a 55- to 60-room hotel…
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Hotels record highest brand penetration in a decade, but demand may face challenge in India
Top-branded hotels are increasing their supply of rooms, but hotel chains could witness some demand squeeze as the inflow of foreign tourists is not back to pre-COVID levels, while in some metro markets, occupancies are lower due to pressure in the…
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Radisson added more than 3 800 new rooms in Middle East, Africa last year
Radisson Hotel Group signed 22 additional hotels, resorts and serviced apartments in 2023, adding more than 3 800 rooms to its Middle East and Africa regional portfolio…
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Talaat Mostafa's ICON completes acquisition of 7 Egyptian state-owned hotels
Egypt's leading real estate developer Talaat Mostafa Group (TMG) has completed the final acquisition contract for a majority equity stake of 51 percent with full management rights in seven state-owned hotels, the TMG said in a disclosure statement…
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HOTELS IHG Hotels & Resorts re-enters Swedish market with the signing of voco Stockholm Kista
IHG Hotels & Resorts has entered into a franchise agreement with Mogotel and development partner Revelop, to mark IHG’s re-entry into Sweden with voco Stockholm Kista…
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Bob W expands in the Nordics with two more properties in Finland
Tech-led serviced apartment brand Bob W has announced two more properties in Finland, as it continues to strengthen its foothold in Europe…
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