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US-based privately held hospitality company has entered an agreement with Knightscope, to ensure safer stays for guests using the latter’s robotics and artificial intelligence technologies.

A hospitality and property development firm has secured backing of more than £7m from Ulster Bank as it makes its largest investment in its hotel portfolio outside of Belfast.

Bali has long been a popular tourist hotspot thanks to its tropical weather, laidback lifestyle and cheap beer. But as droves of foreigners, including Aussies, continue to visit the island, so too does the long list of "stupid" things some of them do — and one tourist's recent act has created quite the wave online.

Just months after opening, the W Edinburgh hotel in Scotland’s capital city, known for its distinctive design which has been likened to a chocolate walnut whip, is on the market alongside a 25% stake in the surrounding St James Quarter development.

Egyptian real estate developer SODIC and hospitality giant Marriott International have announced a partnership to introduce the Tribute Portfolio brand to Egypt.

The Luxury Collection announces the highly anticipated opening of Koenigshof, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Munich. Situated in the heart of Munich's historical "Stachus" Square, this property marks The Luxury Collection brand's debut in Germany.

Mantra has teamed up with Illumination and Universal Pictures to celebrate one of the most feel-good movie releases this winter, Despicable Me 4, which is opening in cinemas on June 20.

Accor has joined forces with French luxury conglomerate LVMH to accelerate the development of the iconic Orient Express brand and speed up its revival. 

Virgin Hotels has announced plans to add its first London property this summer.

Iceland's Blue Lagoon is plotting further hospitality expansion, with a second Retreat-branded hotel expected to open in the highlands of Iceland by 2027.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the development of a luxury property in the centre of Rome, scheduled to open in 2026. The hotel will be housed in ten 19th-century villas, originally built as homes for prosperous Romans, surrounded by landscaped gardens.

Leonardo Hotels announced that it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire the Zien Group and its 12 hotels in the Netherlands from affiliates of KSL Capital Partners, LLC, as well as its partner, Garden Capital Group, whose shareholders founded the business.

AVA Resort Cancun, led by trailblazing hospitality brand AIC Hotel Group, has announced its official opening, setting an elevated new standard for all-inclusive vacations. 

Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc. has revealed that hotel industry veteran Dave Johnson has joined the board of directors as a new independent director. He was also appointed to serve on the board’s Audit Committee, as well as the Compensation Committee.

Imperial London Hotels has announced plans for a full refurbishment of its namesake property overlooking Russell Square.

Atlantis Paradise Island, through a partnership with Mattel, launched "Barbie Bahamas Beach Vacation: Where Atlantis Dreams Come True." The collaboration, which will continue through the end of 2025, features Barbie-themed guestrooms, pool cabanas, activities and menu items and a Barbie walk-through experience.

A new luxury Maui package from sister properties the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort and the Hana-Maui Resort will take guests to different sides of the island.

Hyatt Hotels has taken the first steps to construction of its new Japanese-based hotel brand featuring hot springs, ATONA with the funding of three developments in regional Japanese locations.

Saudi Arabia-based NEOM, a futuristic city and economic zone in the northwest of the country, has announced its latest venture in the form of luxury lifestyle coastal destination Magna.

With a landmark location in the centre of the holy city of Madinah, Al Manakha Rotana aims to serve travellers seeking a unique cultural experience, as well as the millions of pilgrims who partake in the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Madinah, home to Islam’s second holiest shrine, the Prophet’s Mosque.

Radisson Hotel Group is aiming to double its portfolio in South Africa and is aiming to reach 25 hotels by 2030. The expansion strategy, coupled with Radisson’s recent updates to its existing properties across the country, are part of the group’s efforts to strengthen its footprint in South Africa.

Marriott International has released details about its new midscale brand, which is under development under the working title Project Mid-T by Marriott. Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano had previously announced plans for the "conversion-friendly midscale brand" during the company's Q1 earnings call in May.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has signed nine new hotels across Portugal, resulting in the addition of 976 rooms to its pipeline.

Accor Greater China, together with Shandong Tai'erzhuang Ancient Town State-owned Capital Investment and Operation Limited Company, announced the signing of a new development project, featuring two of Accor’s top hospitality brands.