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Thompson Hotel Debuts in Rome This November
The Thompson Rome, a new luxury property from Thompson Hotels, will welcome its first guests in the Italian capital during November 2026, marking the brand's initial entry into the city.
Travel + Leisure expands Eddie Bauer Club to Texas Hill Country
The new Wimberley, Texas, "Outpost" property will feature 21 nature-focused accommodations, including geodomes and yurts, with bookings for vacation club members opening in early 2027.
Hyatt and Brigade Group ink two new Bengaluru hotel deals
The agreements will add 600 new rooms to Hyatt's portfolio in the Indian city, targeting both business and leisure guests.
Amerilodge Group Opens 105-Room Holiday Inn Express Kalamazoo
The new Michigan property, opened on 23 October, features extensive meeting facilities and is projected to create more than 25 local jobs.
Hilton Unveils Digital Points Redemption for Hotel Charges
The new 'Pay with Points' feature allows Silver, Gold, and Diamond tier Hilton Honours members to settle eligible on-property expenses through the mobile app, starting with 150 US hotels.
Hilton, Scandic Forge Nordic Hotel Development Pact
The multi-year deal targets Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland, with the first 284-room Hilton property near Copenhagen Airport slated for a 2029 opening.
Park Hyatt Phu Quoc Readies December Opening, Fusion Debuts Legacy Hanoi
Vietnam's hospitality sector expands with two new luxury stays: Park Hyatt's first resort on Phu Quoc, offering 169 keys and opening in December, and Fusion Hotel Group's 218-room Legacy Hanoi, which launched in September.
Hill Hall Hotel Debuts in West Virginia: 40-Room Boutique Revitalises 1923 School
The new 40-room Hill Hall Hotel in Fayetteville, West Virginia, opened in September 2026, transforming a 1923 school campus into a boutique property that blends history with modern guest facilities.
Raffles Unveils Third Saudi Hotel on Shura Island
The luxury brand's latest addition features 121 guestrooms, 14 suites, and 33 private pool villas, with dining and wellness facilities opening in phases.
Saudi Arabia Commits $1.8 Billion to New Hospitality Projects
The initiative includes 19 projects set to add over 3,000 hotel rooms and create more than 17,000 jobs ahead of Expo 2030 and FIFA World Cup 2034.
IHG to Open First Luang Prabang Resort in 2027
IHG Hotels & Resorts will launch the 101-key Holiday Inn Resort Luang Prabang Naluang Hill in partnership with Naluang International Resort and Hotel Limited.
IHG to Open 101-Room Holiday Inn Resort in Luang Prabang for 2027
IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Naluang International Resort and Hotel to launch its first property in the UNESCO World Heritage city, adding to its existing operations in Vientiane.
OCVIBE Unveils SENA Hotel Design for 2029 Anaheim Opening
The 300-plus-key SENA hotel, Anaheim's first Marriott Autograph Collection property, is set to open in 2029 as a central component of the OCVIBE mixed-use district.
New York's Plaza Hotel to Close for Four-Year Facade Restoration
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts confirms the iconic New York City property will halt operations from January 2027 for extensive exterior renovations, impacting its 282 guest rooms.
The Plaza Hotel New York to Close for Four Years in 2027
New York City's iconic Fairmont-branded Plaza Hotel will undergo an extensive four-year exterior restoration from January 2027, affecting luxury accommodation and dining options.
Tuan Sing's Opus Bay Luxury Resort in Batam Opens from December 2026
Developed by Singapore-listed Tuan Sing Holdings, the 110-hectare Opus Bay will introduce a 493-room hotel and a dedicated ferry terminal connecting to Singapore.
IHG and Xanga Partner for Debrecen Holiday Inn Express
IHG Hotels & Resorts confirmed a new Holiday Inn Express & Suites will open in Hungary's second-largest city by 2029, marking its first property in Debrecen.