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Marriott Partners with VERKEHRSBUERO HOSPITALITY to Open Five Hotels Across Austria, Including Debut of Four Points Flex by Sheraton

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(IN SHORT) Marriott International has signed a multi-deal agreement with VERKEHRSBUERO HOSPITALITY to convert five Austrian properties into Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, AC Hotels, and Four Points Flex by Sheraton brands. The conversion will add over 1,100 rooms to Marriott’s portfolio, with a focus on expanding the midscale segment with the debut of Four Points Flex… Read the full news article

Hilton Signs Agreement for Tempo by Hilton Toronto Airport, Marking Brand’s Debut in Canada

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(IN SHORT) Hilton announces the signing of a franchise agreement for Tempo by Hilton Toronto Airport, marking the brand’s debut in Canada. Scheduled to open in 2028, this 193-room lifestyle hotel will feature wellness-focused amenities, innovative guest rooms, and a range of dining and meeting spaces. The new property will serve as a hub for… Read the full news article

IHG Hotels & Resorts Partners with Luxora Hotels to Bring Holiday Inn Back to Townsville in 2026

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Luxora Hotels to bring the Holiday Inn brand back to Townsville in 2026. The Holiday Inn Townsville will feature 93 rooms, a modern dining experience, extensive conference facilities, and the brand’s Open Lobby concept. Located in the heart of the city, the new hotel is perfectly… Read the full news article

IHG Signs Franchise Agreement to Launch Holiday Inn Express Cairo New Capital, Expanding Presence in Egypt

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement with Samco Holding for Development to open Holiday Inn Express Cairo New Capital in 2030. Located in the rapidly developing New Administrative Capital, the hotel will feature 125 guest rooms and will cater to both business and leisure travelers. This expansion continues IHG’s strategy… Read the full news article

Wyndham Hotels Brings Super 8® Brand to Spain and Portugal in Partnership with Soliteight

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(IN SHORT) Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has signed an exclusive development agreement with Soliteight Hotel Projects to bring its Super 8® brand to Spain and Portugal. Over the next decade, Soliteight will develop 40 Super 8 hotels, addressing the growing demand for affordable and high-quality accommodations in the region. The project capitalizes on the booming… Read the full news article

Minor Hotels Taps Industry Veteran Shobhit Khattri to Lead South Asia Expansion

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(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

Accor to Open Raffles Ranthambore and Sofitel Legend Jaipur, Bringing Iconic Luxury to Rajasthan by 2028

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(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

IHG Expands Luxury Footprint in Greece with Debuts of The Chania Hotel Crete, Vignette Collection and Kimpton La Mer Crete

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(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

Minor Hotels Announces New NH Collection Hotel on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah

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(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

IHG Hotels & Resorts and AIMS Holding to Launch Regent Makkah, Redefining Luxury Hospitality Near Al Haram Al Sharif

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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

Minor Hotels Joins Forces with Royal Holdings to Expand Luxury Portfolio in Japan

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(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

Marriott International Achieves Record Expansion in 2024, Strengthening Luxury, Midscale, and Residential Offerings

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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

Marriott to Open Largest Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Makkah as Part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030

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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

Katara Hospitality: 2015 marked the achievement of many significant milestones, particularly in hotel development and subsequent opening of iconic landmark properties

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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