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IHG Gains Access to Flexible Institutional Capital Through Arini Collaboration to Support European Hotel Expansion

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has entered into a strategic collaboration with Arini Capital Management to support selected hotel growth opportunities across EMEA, beginning with major urban and resort locations in Europe. The collaboration gives IHG access to flexible institutional capital that can help third-party owners execute high-quality hotel projects while preserving IHG’s asset-light… Read the full news article

Hilton Doubles Down on Lifestyle Hospitality as Its Collection Brands Expand Worldwide

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(NEWS) MCLEAN, VA, United States, 2026-Jun-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton is seeing strong momentum behind hotels that feel less uniform and more closely tied to their surroundings, as Curio Collection by Hilton and Tapestry Collection by Hilton have each grown past 200 properties worldwide — a sign of rising traveler interest in stays… Read the full news article

Hilton Expands College-Town Hospitality Strategy Beyond Graduate Brand

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(NEWS) MCLEAN, VA, United States, 2026-Jun-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton has launched Undergraduate by Hilton, a new upper-midscale hotel brand designed for college and university markets. The brand will complement Graduate by Hilton, expanding Hilton’s campus-focused hospitality strategy into a broader range of destinations with a more scalable and flexible development model. The… Read the full news article

InterContinental Jaipur Achrol Resort to strengthen Rajasthan’s growing luxury hospitality market

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Makson India Hospitality Pvt Ltd to develop InterContinental Jaipur Achrol Resort, a new 225-key luxury resort scheduled to open in 2030 near Jaipur, India. The project forms part of IHG’s broader strategy to expand its luxury hospitality footprint across high-growth leisure destinations in… Read the full news article

New voco Darwin Suites Marks Australia’s First Northern Territory Property for Fast-Growing IHG Brand

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(IN SHORT) voco Darwin Suites has officially opened in Darwin as the first voco-branded hotel in the Northern Territory and the first voco Suites property in Australia. Operated under IHG Hotels & Resorts, the 88-suite hotel combines apartment-style accommodation with premium hotel amenities and lifestyle-focused hospitality. The opening strengthens Darwin’s growing accommodation sector while expanding… Read the full news article

Garner Hotel Jagdalpur Marks IHG’s Entry into India’s Growing Bastar Hospitality Market

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement for the development of Garner Hotel Jagdalpur, marking the Garner brand’s entry into Chhattisgarh and expanding IHG’s presence in India’s emerging hospitality markets. The 117-room hotel will be developed by Freedom Hospitality and managed by United Hospitality Management, with opening planned for 2029. IHG said… Read the full news article

Historic Belle Île en Mer Citadel Set for Luxury Revival as Part of Accor’s Emblems Collection Expansion

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(IN SHORT) Accor has announced that La Citadelle Vauban in Belle-Île-en-Mer will be transformed into the first Emblems Collection property in France, marking a major heritage redevelopment project. The historic citadel will undergo a comprehensive restoration to become a luxury destination featuring accommodations, dining, wellness facilities and cultural experiences, including a revived museum. Scheduled to… Read the full news article

Sofitel El Gouna Resort Set to Elevate Red Sea Hospitality with Major Renovation and Expansion Plans

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(IN SHORT) Accor and Orascom Development Egypt have agreed to reposition Mövenpick El Gouna as the Sofitel El Gouna Resort through a major renovation starting in 2027. Located in the Red Sea destination of El Gouna, the project will create a flagship luxury resort featuring 420 rooms, premium dining, wellness facilities and event spaces. The… Read the full news article

IHG Signs Agreement to Relaunch InterContinental Eros New Delhi Strengthening Luxury Hospitality Presence in India

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Eros Group to open InterContinental Eros New Delhi Nehru Place, a 216-room luxury hotel scheduled to launch in 2029 after renovation. The project marks the return of the InterContinental brand to the site and supports IHG’s strategy to expand its luxury portfolio in… Read the full news article

Leadership Appointment Positions Hyatt to Drive Continued Portfolio Growth Across the Americas Hospitality Market

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(IN SHORT) Hyatt Hotels Corporation has appointed Julienne Smith as Head of Americas Growth, tasking her with leading the company’s expansion across North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. With over two decades of experience, including senior leadership roles at IHG Hotels & Resorts and a previous tenure at Hyatt, Smith will focus on growing… Read the full news article

Accor strengthens hospitality portfolio with rapid growth of collection brands across luxury lifestyle and conversion segments

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(IN SHORT) Accor is rapidly expanding its collection brands portfolio, which now includes over 180 hotels globally with more than 125 additional properties in development, representing over 65% projected growth. These brands, including Emblems Collection, MGallery Collection, Handwritten Collection, and Ennismore’s lifestyle offerings, allow independent hotels to retain their unique identity while benefiting from Accor’s… Read the full news article

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Appoints Amit Sripathi as Chief Financial Officer and Elevates David Wilner to Lead North American Development

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(IN SHORT) Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has appointed Amit Sripathi as Chief Financial Officer and named David Wilner as Chief Development Officer – North America, with both reporting to President and CEO Geoff Ballotti. Sripathi, who previously served as Chief Development Officer – North America, played a key role in delivering 20 consecutive quarters of… Read the full news article

Minor Hotels and Infinity Developments Partner on New NH Collection Resort Project in Zanzibar Archipelago

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(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has signed an agreement to develop the NH Collection Pemba Island Resort in Tanzania in partnership with Infinity Developments. Scheduled to open in February 2030, the 145-room resort will introduce the NH Collection brand to the Zanzibar archipelago and expand Minor Hotels’ presence in East Africa. Located near Pemba Airport with… Read the full news article

IHG Launches Landmark voco Times Square Broadway Hotel as Premium Brand Continues Global Expansion

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened voco Times Square – Broadway, a 32-story, 419-room hotel that becomes the largest voco property in the Americas and one of the final new-build hotels approved in the Times Square district. Located at Seventh Avenue and West 48th Street, the hotel offers Prohibition-era-inspired interiors, modern guest rooms… Read the full news article

City Express by Marriott’s North American Expansion Signals Strong Appetite for Midscale Hotels

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(NEWS) BETHESDA, MD, 2025-Dec-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International’s midscale ambitions are gaining visible momentum, with the company announcing it has reached 100 signed agreements for City Express by Marriott properties across the United States and Canada. The milestone comes just over a year after the brand was introduced to North America and reflects… Read the full news article

From Lyon to Bangkok: Radisson’s Worldwide Growth Push Defines 2025’s Hospitality Landscape

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(IN SHORT) Radisson Hotel Group has continued its remarkable expansion into 2025, securing more than 210 hotel signings and openings across EMEA and APAC. The company’s flagship brands—Radisson Blu, Radisson Collection, Radisson RED, and Radisson Individuals—have all played pivotal roles in driving growth, particularly in markets like France, India, and China. New luxury and sustainable… Read the full news article

Culture, Design, and a Sense of Place: Hotel Indigo Expands Its Lifestyle Collection to New Cairo

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(NEWS) CAIRO, Egypt, 2025-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Jadeer Group to bring Hotel Indigo to New Cairo, adding 120 rooms to the city’s hospitality landscape by 2031. The upcoming Hotel Indigo New Cairo will be part of the Red (G) mixed-use development, which combines residences,… Read the full news article

Ruby Hotels to Enter U.S. Cities as Part of IHG’s Strategy to Build Premium Lifestyle Portfolio

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(NEWS) ATLANTA, 2025-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced that Ruby Hotels, its recently added premium brand, is now open for development opportunities in the U.S., marking its official entry into the American market. Ruby, founded in Germany in 2013, has built a strong reputation across Europe with 34 open or… Read the full news article

Frank Veenstra Joins Kempinski Leadership Team to Shape Next Chapter of Global Growth in Luxury Hospitality

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(NEWS) GENEVA, Switzerland, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotels has named Frank Veenstra as Chief Development Officer, positioning him to guide the company’s next growth phase as it strengthens its foothold in the ultra-luxury segment. In his new role, Veenstra will oversee Kempinski’s global development strategy, selecting high-value assets for investment, expanding growth through… Read the full news article

StudioRes Expansion Gains Momentum with Marriott and Noble Partnership Driving Over 50 Projects Nationwide

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(NEWS) ATLANTA, GA, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International and Noble Investment Group have broken ground on their tenth StudioRes hotel, marking a significant milestone in the rapid expansion of Marriott’s newest extended stay brand. The project underscores the strength of the two companies’ three-decade partnership and Noble’s growing leadership in branded long-term accommodations,… Read the full news article

voco Hotels Expansion Across Six Mexican Cities Highlights Mexico’s Growing Tourism and Hospitality Investment

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(NEWS) MEXICO CITY, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of six new voco hotels across Mexico in partnership with Alliance Hotels, marking a major expansion of its premium brand in the country. Scheduled to open in 2027, the conversions will bring voco properties to Cancun, Guadalajara, Ciudad… Read the full news article

Kimpton Expands California Presence with Napa Valley Luxury Hotel in Partnership with Stratus Development Partners

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(NEWS) ATLANTA, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Kimpton Hotels, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, has announced plans to open a new property in Napa Valley, California, in 2028. The development will mark the brand’s debut in the globally renowned wine country, a region that welcomes millions of visitors each year…. Read the full news article

New dual-branded Hilton development brings Tru and Homewood Suites to Saltillo’s growing industrial hub

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(NEWS) MEXICO/ MIAMI, 2025-Sep-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton has expanded its presence in Mexico with the debut of Tru by Hilton Saltillo and Homewood Suites by Hilton Saltillo, a dual-branded development owned by American Hotels Group. Located in one of the country’s fastest-growing industrial hubs, the new properties bring together comfort and convenience for… Read the full news article

New dual hotel development adds over 420 rooms to IHG’s growing Bengaluru presence with Hotel Chetan International

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(NEWS) BENGALURU, India, 2025-Sep-3 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced a dual signing in Bengaluru, India, adding more than 420 rooms to its portfolio with the planned launch of Crowne Plaza Bengaluru KIADB Aerospace Park and Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru KIADB Aerospace Park. The two properties, set to open in early… Read the full news article

Nova Park and IHG strengthen partnership with launch of Garner Hotel Pattaya Central this year

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(NEWS) PATTAYA, Thailand, 2025-Sep-3 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to expand its midscale brand Garner into Southeast Asia with the opening of Garner Hotel Pattaya Central later this year. Located in the heart of Pattaya, the 153-room property will be developed in partnership with Nova Park Company Limited, a long-standing… Read the full news article

Sustainable 148-room Adina Chermside Brisbane to open near Prince Charles Hospital as part of TFE Hotels’ growth strategy

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(NEWS) QUEENSLAND, 2025-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — TFE Hotels has confirmed the opening of the Adina Chermside Brisbane, a 148-room apartment-style hotel set to welcome guests in February 2026. Positioned as the largest hotel development in Brisbane’s fast-growing northern corridor, the property will expand the group’s Adina portfolio in Queensland from two to three locations…. Read the full news article

New 350-Room voco Bangkok Siam to Join IHG’s Expanding Premium Portfolio in Thailand

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(NEWS) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2025-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with SCX Corporation Company Limited, a subsidiary of SC Asset Public Company Limited, to bring a new voco property to Bangkok. The 350-key voco Bangkok Siam is set to open in 2029, marking a major step in the brand’s… Read the full news article

IHG to Open First Internationally Branded Hotel in Changanassery with Holiday Inn Express by 2027

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with KGA International Trades Private Limited to open Holiday Inn Express Kottayam Changanassery in Kerala by early 2027. It will be the city’s first internationally branded hotel and part of the under-construction KGA Mall. The hotel will offer 90 rooms and an array of facilities… Read the full news article

Marriott and Polaris Launch Four City Express Hotels to Meet El Salvador’s Growing Demand for Midscale Lodging

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(IN SHORT) Marriott International has partnered with Corporación Polaris and Cardedeu to open four City Express by Marriott hotels in El Salvador, delivering 440 new rooms to the country’s midscale market. The properties—City Centro in downtown San Salvador, an airport-adjacent hotel, a highway-front location in Santa Elena, and a City Express Plus in San Benito—will… Read the full news article

Hilton Accelerates Global Expansion with New Luxury Developments, Including NoMad Detroit and Upcoming Openings

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(IN SHORT) Hilton has achieved a milestone of 1,000 luxury and lifestyle hotels worldwide, with plans to open three new properties each week in 2025. Recent announcements include the signing of NoMad Detroit in partnership with Ford Motor Company, expanding the NoMad brand in global markets. Hilton’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio continues to grow with… Read the full news article