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Worldwide Hotels acquires Holiday Inn West Perth
The Singapore-based group adds a second Holiday Inn in Perth, with the 101-room West Perth property retaining IHG management.

BWH Hotels adopts WorldHotels masterbrand ahead of loyalty merger
Best Western remains a flagship brand as BWH Hotels adopts the WorldHotels identity, with a combined loyalty programme due to…

YOTEL puts Asia-Pacific at centre of growth strategy
YOTEL is building its Asia-Pacific pipeline through new developments, mixed-use projects and conversions, supported by its Hilton franchise agreement.

Studio City Macau wins six hotel and spa honours
Epic Tower, Star Tower and two Studio City Macau spas have secured six country, regional and continental honours at the…

Oakwood Epping Melbourne sets 122-room opening for November
Oakwood Epping Melbourne is accepting bookings for a 2 November opening, bringing 122 studios and apartments to Melbourne’s northern corridor.

Sofitel Legend and UNESCO launch heritage partnership
Sofitel Legend and UNESCO begin their cultural heritage collaboration at Metropole Hanoi, with artisan experiences, staff training and guest donations.
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Tempo by Hilton plans German debut at Munich Arena
A 199-room Tempo by Hilton is planned for the Munich Arena campus in 2029, following an operator selection process advised…

Kim and Andy Murray’s Cromlix to star in Channel 4 series
Channel 4 has commissioned Our Scottish Hotel, a three-part series following Kim and Andy Murray and the team expanding Cromlix…

Regent Hong Kong takes third in Condé Nast reader awards
Regent Hong Kong scores 98.98 and ranks third in the Hong Kong and Macao category of the US Condé Nast…

Delano London targets early 2027 opening beside Hyde Park
Delano London is targeting an early 2027 opening with 67 rooms and suites, Lana Lusa dining, Rose Bar and a…