Hotel News

Rather than competing on sheer scale, Radisson is pitching owners on speed, flexibility, and a more focused brand lineup, with Asia central to its growth ambitions.

Hilton has faith in India’s mid market to drive growth, and it is relying on massive agreements with multiple companies for quick expansion.

While most hospitality executives have been in damage-control mode, Kempinski’s CEO envisions an opportunity. With rates held, staff retained, and a development pipeline intact, the company is placing a long-term bet on the Middle East.

International hotel chains including Hilton, Marriott and IHCL are ramping up expansion across India and Southeast Asia with major deals. Plus, other hotel development news.

The original soft brand, Ascend Collection from Choice Hotels has surpassed its 500th property milestone. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Wall Street loves Hyatt's luxury story, especially its big lead in room count. But Hilton is competitive on some other metrics, complicating the narrative.

As hotel brands compete on scale, technology, and loyalty ecosystems, Accor is positioning culture as a long-term source of differentiation. By investing in heritage preservation and creative partnerships, the group is betting that cultural credibility will shape hospitality’s next phase.

Hyatt will be bringing its new Wink Unscripted brand to Hanoi. Plus, more hotel deal news.

Wyndham surpassed 100 hotels in Mexico, a $500 million InterContinental breaks ground in Florida, and more hotel deal and development news.

CoStar said Phu Quoc's hotel occupancy exceeded 90% in early 2026, closing the gap with Southeast Asian rivals Bali and Phuket. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.