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Chalet Hotels has announced its first Ritz-Carlton property – a 330-room development in Madhapur, Hyderabad – marking its formal entry into the ultra-luxury segment and the most significant escalation of its Marriott partnership to date. The company's board...

Hostplus is offering two free webinars ahead of International Women's Day 2026, designed to help women take practical steps to strengthen their retirement savings. The sessions bring together superannuation experts in a live, interactive format – giving participants...

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Chentoor Hotels Pvt Ltd for the development of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madurai, scheduled to open in early 2029. The 150-key property – including 30 suites –...

Evolution Investment Fund, a newly established vehicle backed by the UAE-based Shanshal family, has acquired two landmark luxury hotel assets in Mayfair from O&H Grafton Developments, representing a total capital commitment of approximately £1.1 billion including development costs....

Meliá Hotels International has extended its partnership with French fashion house Lacoste to ME Málaga, the group's newly opened five-star property in the historic heart of Andalusia's fastest-rising city – signalling that what began as a uniform refresh...

Radisson RED Auckland opened on 23 February 2026 at 33 Lorne Street in the city's Arts District, bringing Radisson Hotel Group's first property to New Zealand and placing the brand's lifestyle-focused Radisson RED concept in Australasia for the...

Aleph Hospitality has confirmed the formal branding of its Makkah property under the Four Points by Sheraton flag, completing an arrangement that began when the Dubai-headquartered management company took over operations of the Diyar Al Khalidiya hotel in...

The European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) will bring its 52nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) to London from 13 to 15 March 2026, gathering nearly 500 members from 24 European countries for what the association describes as a defining...

The Trump Organization has entered into a hotel management and brand licensing agreement with Queensland developer Altus Property Group for a proposed 91-storey tower in Surfers Paradise – the brand's first foray into Australia. Announced on 23 February,...

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has appointed Simone Biles – widely regarded as the most decorated gymnast of all time – as its first-ever Global Wellness Ambassador. The appointment, announced on 22 February, elevates Biles beyond the Group's existing...