Accor is celebrating the milestone of opening the 1,000th hotel under its midscale brand, Mercure. The target was smashed with a spate of recent openings including Mercures in Chandigarh, Deira, Fukuoka, London, Marival and Nantong. Mercure was launched in 1973, and acquired by Accor in 1975 after which it soon established a presence across Europe and beyond. A first step outside France took … [Read more...]

Hospitality America adds to Marriott portfolio The hotel is scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2025 and will be the eighth Marriott hotel in the Hospitality America portfolio.  The 123-room, upscale, extended-stay hotel will feature a restaurant, a 24/7 fitness centre, an all-natural saline outdoor pool and 500 square feet of meeting space.  The hotel will be located two miles … [Read more...]

The Ascott Limited, the lodging business of Singaporean group Capitaland, is maintaining its strong pace of growth across southeast Asia, with 28 new signings to date in 2024. The deals have added more than 3,400 units in key cities to its pipeline, and account for more than half of the group’s total signings globally. Adding the new signings to the existing portfolio already operating, and Ascott … [Read more...]

Spanish portfolio expands This builds on the 500 rooms added to IHG’s Spanish portfolio earlier in the year, taking the total of open and signed rooms to nearly 13,000 in the country. The four hotels expand across multiple different sectors, with Hotel Indigo Gandia and Vignette Collection Jerez expanding the company’s Luxury & Lifestyle presence in the market, and Holiday Inn Express San … [Read more...]

The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas and Amadeus, together with the Culinary Union are pleased to announce a first-of-its-kind partnership between the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas and Amadeus to support the continued post-pandemic recovery of the hotel industry and to connect hospitality workers with good union jobs and on-the-job training. The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas will … [Read more...]

Abu Dhabi property developer Aldar has announced plans for a major upgrade of its hotels in the country, as it transforms its portfolio and partners with key international hotel brands.  The company says it is responding to changing demands from the growing number of international visitors to Abu Dhabi, which is seeing more people looking for premium experiences. Hotel guest numbers were up … [Read more...]

This week saw one of the UK hospitality industry’s biggest events, the Annual Hospitality Conference, descend on Manchester for another year of talks, networking and more.  One of the fastest-growing players in the UK’s hotels market right now is Hyatt, the Chicago-based multinational hospitality company known for its diverse range of brands. We had the chance to speak with Anna Corkill, … [Read more...]

Australia-based TFE Hotels has signed an agreement to take over management of five hotels in New Zealand, as it adds significant presence in another country to its international roster.  A partnership with New Zealand hotel owner Heritage Hotels will see TFE take over management of five properties, adding more than 500 rooms to the TFE managed portfolio. The hotels will be rebranded under … [Read more...]

Budget hotel brand B&B Hotels has taken a major step forward in its aspirations to expand across Europe, signing a portfolio agreement to add 30 hotels across Germany. The properties, in towns and cities across western Germany, were all previously branded and operating under Accor’s Ibis brand. They will be refurbished with energy efficiency upgrades, before being relaunched over the coming … [Read more...]

This announcement further elevates the two companies’ joint efforts to expand their footprint in the country. Stretching from Jakarta to Surabaya and Batam, the properties in the signed pipeline include Jakarta Marriott Hotel Kota Kasablanka (slated to open in December 2029), Aloft Surabaya, Pakuwon Indah (slated to open in December 2029), Courtyard by Marriott Batam (slated to open in December … [Read more...]

A continued partnership Nobu Hospitality is continuing its partnership with Viet Capital Real Estate (VCRE) to build a network of hotels, restaurants, and Grade A office buildings under the Nobu brand.  One of the results of this ongoing partnership is Nobu Danang, which will be the first Nobu Residences project in Southeast Asia. The Nobu Danang is slated to open in 2025 and will have a … [Read more...]

Moxy Hotels is closing in on a landmark 100 properties open across Europe, as it celebrates its first decade since the brand was launched. First launched globally with an opening in Milan, Italy the playful brand has aimed to break the rules of a traditional hotel stay, taking the upper midscale lifestyle segment in a new direction. Since then, the brand has effectively used Europe as a region … [Read more...]

Luxury background An Italian national, Massimo Brancaleoni, who most recently held the position of Senior Vice President Sales and Revenues at Silversea Cruises, brings over 25 years of commercial experience to his new role as Chief Commercial Officer.  Massimo spent a significant part of his career, a total of 20 years, with the cruise ship company Costa Crociere. He began as Pricing & … [Read more...]

When creating spaces that leave lasting impressions, lighting often serves as the subtle, yet powerful, element that brings a design concept to life.At Kai’s Songbird Restaurant in the Corinthia Yacht Club, Qatar, Preciosa Lighting’s Crystal Biosphere installation seamlessly blends with the restaurant’s concept of an oasis where people from all over the world meet to share … [Read more...]

Hyatt Hotels has hailed the strength of its luxury and lifestyle hotel pipeline in the Americas, as the company expands its footprint across new regional markets. By the end of 2025, the group will have opened more than 20 of such properties across the US, Canada, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, continuing an acceleration of its luxury and lifestyle market presence. Since 2017, Hyatt has … [Read more...]

Efficient design This new midscale extended stay brand by Marriott International targets the short-term rental market. The property also includes efficient building design. The all-studio hotel will feature spacious suites, offering an appealing option for travellers looking for convenience and flexibility in central Washington, especially for longer stays. Extended stay demand rises The Marriott … [Read more...]

Accor has opened the Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel & Spa in Benin, west Africa, the latest proof of the group’s commitment to grow its portfolio across a continent where it has been present for many years. The hotel is the sixteenth Sofitel to open on the continent, and again sets new standards for the luxury hotel brand. Located on Benin’s coast in the economic capital Cotonou, it combines … [Read more...]

IHG Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Dubai-based luxury real estate developer Sankari, is set to launch the world’s first standalone Regent Residences in Dubai. Situated in the prestigious Marasi Marina area, the twin-tower development will feature 63 ultra-luxury residences and 10 floating homes. Designed by world-renowned architecture firm Foster + Partners, the project is expected … [Read more...]

The Built-in Cosmetic Mirror by Spekkio: Design and Functionality in One Product In the world of bathroom furnishings, every detail matters. The built-in cosmetic mirror by Spekkio is designed for those who seek elegance, innovation, and practicality all in one product.Designed to integrate seamlessly into any bathroom configuration, this recessed mirror blends elegantly into … [Read more...]

Ennismore has revealed its SLS brand will open the doors to its first European property this coming winter of 2024. SLS Barcelona, with its 471 lavish suites and rooms, will welcome its first guests before the year end. The group has promised to deliver an urban resort that will be unlike anything Barcelona has seen before. The hotel will sit on a site just metres from the Mediterranean, with its … [Read more...]

Expansion continues Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027, the 13-storey upscale property aligns with Minor Hotels‘ expansion strategy to strengthen its footprint in major global destinations. To develop the 200-key hotel, Minor Hotels has partnered with Singapore’s Kajima Development and Abu Dhabi-based Alwathba Investment.  With a prime address at 24 Peck Seah Street in the Tanjong … [Read more...]

Dutch hotel brand Max Brown is to open its seventh property, as the company behind it looks for further European opportunities.  Max Brown 5th District will be the brand’s second hotel in the city of Vienna, as Max Brown Hotels celebrates its tenth anniversary in the market. The 117 room property offers a range of accommodation choices for guests, with five different room categories ranging … [Read more...]

New build in India The newly built Holiday Inn Resort Pushkar will add 120 keys to IHG’s growing portfolio across secondary cities in India. IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Satyadeo Hotels Pvt Ltd to develop Holiday Inn Resort Pushkar, Rajasthan.  Scheduled to open in January 2029 in the prominent tourist and spiritual destination of Pushkar, the resort will … [Read more...]

IRIS, a global market leader in digital F&B, guest directory and concierge solutions for hotels and restaurants, has partnered with Hotel Kimpton De Witt (part of the Lore Group and IHG) to bring a new era of digital guest experiences to life with the launch of IRIS’s mobile F&B ordering platform in their co-working space, Café Celia. Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam’s bustling city … [Read more...]

These appointments are part of Accor’s strategic effort to enhance its market position and drive growth across its diverse range of brands. Benoît Racle as Global Brand President – Premium Benoît Racle has been named Global Brand President for Accor’s Premium brands, which include Pullman, Swissôtel, Mövenpick, Angsana, and Peppers. Racle brings over two decades of experience in hospitality and … [Read more...]

Launched in 2023, the brand is a collection of carefully curated hotels. In the past year alone, the brand has opened 17 hotels in sought-after destinations around the world, including Paris, Malta, Sydney, Shanghai, Phuket and Krakow, amongst others.  With approximately 25 hotels in its development pipeline and over 150 additional projects under varying stages of discussion, Handwritten … [Read more...]

Project of the Week: Sofitel Doha West Bay An upcoming Sofitel in Doha’s West Bay is our Project of the Week this week. It’s one of a pair of sister hotels taking over the Albaker Hotel Towers, initially designed as office buildings and a luxury hotel... Appeared first on: tophotel.news … [Read more...]

Borealis Hotel Group has opened two hotels side by side, close to Brussels airport in Belgium. The Holiday Inn Express, and Adagio Access will provide convenient overnight accommodation for travellers flying via the airport, as well as those working in the area. The Holiday Inn Express Brussels Airport features 208 rooms, of which 60 can be connected if guests require. With its airport location in … [Read more...]

Hospitality sector veteran Sam Nazarian has launched a new wellness hotel brand, The Estate, via his SBE group. The brand has been devised with business mentor Tony Robbins, and has a focus on preventative health and longevity. It will grow via creating a series of luxury hotel resorts, and residence projects, around the globe. A number of individuals and businesses will partner on the delivery, … [Read more...]

Kimpton BEM Budapest, a stunning addition to IHG’s luxury portfolio, brings together the historic charm of Budapest and the visionary design of Marcel Wanders. Located on the Buda side of the Danube River, this boutique hotel sits within a meticulously restored 19th-century mansion, offering guests a luxurious stay infused with local culture and folklore. Budapest, known as the “Pearl of the … [Read more...]