(NEWS) ATLANTA, 2026-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has confirmed the U.S. debut of its Ruby Hotels brand with a new property planned for downtown Chicago, marking a strategic milestone in the brand’s international expansion. Based on details shared in official announcement, the hotel will be developed and operated by Ruby Group… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Marriott International plans to bolster its African presence with 50+ new hotels (9,000+ rooms) by 2027, entering five new markets: Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar and Mauritania. The expansion emphasizes select-service brands—Protea Hotels by Marriott and Four Points by Sheraton—alongside conversions constituting over 30% of the pipeline. North… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Northcrest Developments has announced a global design competition to transform the historic 2-kilometre Downsview airstrip in Toronto into “The Runway at YZD,” a pedestrian-focused public space that will serve as the central artery for seven future mixed-use communities. Part of the YZD redevelopment project, which spans 370 acres, The Runway will connect residential… Read the full news article