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Raffles The Red Sea opening adds 168-key Shura Island resort
Red Sea Global announces the resort's opening on Shura Island, with rooms, suites and private villas. Raffles still lists some…
IHG expands Vignette Collection across Greater China
IHG's Vignette Collection adds hotels across mainland China and Hong Kong, combining individual property identities with its global hotel network.
Phu Quoc’s APEC hotel pipeline puts long-term demand in focus
Sun Group’s Ruby Beach plans about 7,000 first-phase rooms as Phu Quoc prepares for APEC 2027, bringing long-term demand and…
Hilton brings LXR to India with 226-room The Den Bengaluru
Hilton has launched LXR Hotels & Resorts in India with The Den Bengaluru, the 226-room Whitefield hotel owned by Dan…
First Hotels to take over 223-room Ulriksdal hotel in 2027
First Hotels will operate the 223-room Ulriksdal hotel in Solna from early 2027, strengthening its Stockholm business travel and meetings…
citizenM Georgetown launch marks Marriott partnership milestone
Another Star celebrates citizenM Washington DC Georgetown, the brand's first hotel opening since joining Marriott, with a locally inspired launch.
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Anantara Retreat Rabat planned for 38-key Morocco debut
Minor Hotels and Bloom Holding plan a 38-key retreat in Morocco's capital, with an anticipated opening in early 2030.
Anantara Siniya Island breaks ground for 2030 opening
Anantara Siniya Island Resort and 125 branded residences are scheduled to open in Umm Al Quwain in 2030, following a…
Oaks Auckland Hotel leads the brand’s new look
Minor Hotels has relaunched Oaks Auckland Hotel as the first example of a refreshed midscale brand, with more transformations planned…
Novotel Bhopal opens with 118 rooms in Madhya Pradesh
The 118-room Accor hotel brings dining, a rooftop pool and meeting facilities to Bhopal, strengthening Novotel’s presence in central India.