Since his appointment as General Manager of The St. Regis London, Marco Novella has been preparing for the grand debut of the landmark Mayfair hotel opening mid-2026. Blending London’s rich heritage with the spirit of modern luxury, the hotel is set to offer a new culturally engaging home away from...
Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp, Zambia: A Sanctuary Suspended Above the Wilderness
Anantara, the purveyor of immersive hospitality, is unveiling its first safari tented camp - Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp - set to launch in April 2026. Poised high above the banks of the Kafue River, one of Zambia’s most vital waterways, the luxury camp connects guests directly to Kafue National...
Dolly Parton’s Songteller Hotel Now Accepting Reservations Ahead of June 2026 Openings
Reservations are now open for Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel, and pre-sale tickets are available for Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum, both opening in June 2026 in downtown Nashville. Housed together under one roof, the hotel and museum will give guests two unique ways to experience the stories behind Dolly’s...
New Four Seasons Residences Coming to Shura Island in Partnership with Red Sea Global
Leading luxury hospitality and branded residential company Four Seasons in partnership with Red Sea Global announce Four Seasons Private Residences Red Sea at Shura Island. Located within The Red Sea, Red Sea Global’s flagship regenerative tourism development, just 75 Four Seasons residences are being released. Comprised of 43 Dune Villas...
IHG Hotels & Resorts drives further growth in Eastern India with signing of Holiday Inn Express Siliguri Bagdogra Airport
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with DC Constructions, the construction vertical of Urban Oasis Hospitality, for the development of Holiday Inn Express Siliguri Bagdogra Airport. The 100-key greenfield hotel is scheduled to open in 2028, further strengthening IHG’s presence...
IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with Al Ashraaf to expand in Egypt with signing of Holiday Inn Cairo Al Obour
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Al Ashraaf Developments to launch Holiday Inn Cairo Al Obour. This 170-key property will be located in Al Obour City, an urban fast-growing destination northeast of Cairo recognised for its connectivity to Cairo...
Meliá Hotels International Expands Its Footprint in the Middle East with Its First Hotel in Bahrain
The Middle East is increasingly asserting its role as a pivotal force in global tourism, both as a high-value outbound market and as a destination defined by immersive, experience-led travel. With a forward-looking strategy, Meliá Hotels International has taken a significant step in its regional growth by announcing its first...
Thompson Shanghai Expo Opens as the First Thompson Hotel in Asia
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Thompson Shanghai Expo, marking the debut of the Thompson Hotels brand in the Asia Pacific region. Located in the dynamic World Expo area—Shanghai’s revitalized business, culture and events district—Thompson Shanghai Expo serves as a home base for culture seekers, where...
Hilton to Add Nearly 4,000 New Luxury and Lifestyle Keys across South East Asia
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the continued expansion of its luxury and lifestyle portfolio in South East Asia with the signing of three new properties. Conrad Hoi’An and Conrad Bangkok Sukhumvit Queen’s Park will further strengthen the presence of Conrad Hotels & Resorts in the region, while Malaysia is set...
Essendi advances its hotel portfolio strategy with the sale of its assets in Argentina
Essendi, a leading hotel owner and operator in Europe, announces the strategic sale of its portfolio of assets in Argentina to ISWM Group. The portfolio is composed of five hotels located in Buenos Aires and Mendoza. This transaction is a key step in Essendi’s asset management strategy, aimed at consolidating...