
The Ritz-Carlton to return to Budapest with Matild Palace conversion
The Ritz-Carlton is set to return to Budapest in 2027, taking over Matild Palace following a major renovation and transition…

Ritz-Carlton Reserve to make Shanghai debut with first urban concept
Marriott will open a 110-room Ritz-Carlton Reserve on Shanghai’s North Bund in 2030, marking the ultra-luxury brand’s first urban property.

Wyndham launches Dolce Nova to enter upper-upscale lifestyle hotel segment
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has launched Dolce Nova, a new upper-upscale lifestyle extension of Dolce focused on design, wellness and…

Morpheus becomes Macau’s first Three MICHELIN Key hotel
Melco’s Morpheus at City of Dreams has become Macau’s first Three MICHELIN Key hotel after being upgraded in the MICHELIN…

51 IHG luxury and lifestyle hotels recognised in 2026 MICHELIN Key selection
IHG Hotels & Resorts has 51 luxury and lifestyle properties recognised in the 2026 MICHELIN Key selection across Six Senses,…

Accor expands China partnership with Sunmei as travel demand evolves
Accor is expanding its China presence by adding JO&JOE and greet by Accor to its Sunmei partnership, with over 70…

Kimpton enters all-inclusive market with 355-suite Riviera Maya resort
Kimpton Tres Rios opens in Mexico with 355 suites, seven restaurants and five bars, marking Kimpton’s first-ever all-inclusive resort worldwide.

Hyatt targets five-fold expansion in India over next five years
Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian says the hotel group expects to expand its India footprint five-fold over the next five years…

Hilton draws 12,000 applications for 72 internships as AI reshapes early-career hiring
Hilton received 12,000 applications for 72 internships in 2026 as CHRO Laura Fuentes says AI is intensifying competition for early-career…

Marriott signs The Ritz-Carlton, Kemer, All-Inclusive for 2028 opening
Marriott and Özak GYO will open The Ritz-Carlton, Kemer, All-Inclusive in 2028, marking Marriott’s first luxury all-inclusive resort in EMEA.