(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has appointed Shobhit Khattri as Associate Vice President of Development for India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, signaling its intention to fast-track expansion in the South Asian market. With over 17 years of experience in hotel development across India, the Middle East, and Africa, Khattri will lead the group’s development strategy from New… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Accor, in collaboration with Sukhani Ventures, has announced plans to launch two luxury properties in Rajasthan, India: Raffles Ranthambore, an exclusive 63-villa resort in Ranthambore National Park, and Sofitel Legend Sukh Bagh Jaipur, a 300+ room destination for upscale events and getaways in Jaipur’s Kukas Amer region. The Raffles resort will open in… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of two new property contracts in Crete with the Gelasakis Group, marking the arrival of The Chania Hotel Crete, Vignette Collection and Kimpton La Mer Crete. Set to open in 2025 and 2026 respectively, these additions will expand IHG’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio in Greece… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has announced the upcoming launch of NH Collection Ras Al Khaimah Al Marjan Island Hotel & Apartments, set to open in 2028. The hotel will feature 120 beach-facing rooms, 36 serviced apartments, and a range of world-class facilities. Developed in collaboration with RRS International Development, this project marks a significant step… Read the full news article
Elevating hospitality in Islam’s holiest city, Regent Makkah promises exceptional luxury and comfort with 330 rooms and suites that offer breathtaking views of Masjid al-Haram (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with AIMS Holding to introduce its luxury Regent brand to Makkah, Saudi Arabia, with plans for a hotel located near Al Haram… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has partnered with Royal Holdings to form Royal Minor Hotels Co., Ltd., marking the company’s entry into Japan’s luxury and lifestyle hotel market. The joint venture will develop 21 hotels across Japan under the Anantara, Avani, and Tivoli brands by 2035, leveraging Minor Hotels’ global expertise and Royal’s local market knowledge…. Read the full news article
With record annual signings, the company ended 2024 with 3,766 properties (577,265 rooms) in the development pipeline. (IN SHORT) Marriott International has announced significant growth in 2024, with over 123,000 room openings and a 6.8% increase in net room growth. Its development pipeline now includes over 577,000 rooms globally. Marriott signed a record 1,200 deals… Read the full news article
The hotel is anticipated to feature more than 2,000 rooms and will be situated within the Holy City of Makkah (IN SHORT) Marriott International has signed an agreement with Al Qimmah Hospitality and Amwaj Real Estate to open the world’s largest Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, in 2026. The hotel will feature… Read the full news article
Global hospitality company continues on an upward trajectory with hotel openings and project pipeline milestones during 2015 Doha, Qatar, 2016-1-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Katara Hospitality, the leading global hotel developer, owner and operator based in Qatar, achieved a multitude of successes in 2015, further illustrating continued milestone achievements in contributing to Qatar and… Read the full news article