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IHG Hotels & Resorts plans to enter Yogyakarta with a 180-room Hotel Indigo, following an agreement with PT Raka Eka Makmur. Expected to open in 2029, the property will expand accommodation choices in one of Indonesia’s prominent cultural destinations. The signing will introduce IHG’s first hotel in Yogyakarta and strengthen its Indonesian Luxury & Lifestyle
The Wolseley Members Club is scheduled to open inside The Wolseley Hotel New York during the second quarter of 2027. The private destination will combine all-day dining, social spaces and cultural programming within a historic Manhattan building. Located at 130 West 44th Street, the club will form part of the forthcoming 77-key hotel in the
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement for voco Vrindavan, a 130-room hotel targeting an early 2031 opening. The property will introduce the premium brand to a major pilgrimage destination in Uttar Pradesh. Vrindam Developers Private Limited will develop the hotel, marking its first hospitality venture. The planned opening falls within the first
New and renovated European ski hotels will broaden accommodation choices across France, Austria, Italy and Switzerland for winter 2026–27. Several properties target December openings, combining access to established resorts with wellness, dining and family facilities. The developments span Les Menuires, Morzine, Zillertal, Flachau, Cortina d’Ampezzo and Verbier. They offer different approaches, from central boutique hotels
Pan Pacific Hotels Group plans 10 new-build and renovation projects across Southeast Asia in 2027 as part of its Version 2.0 transformation strategy.
Chef Deepak Verma, Senior Sous Chef at Le Méridien New Delhi, has received the Chef Excellence of the Year title. The recognition came at the Golden Crown Achievement Awards 2026 during a ceremony in New Delhi. Actress Geetanjali Mishra presented the honour, marking a milestone in Verma’s hospitality career spanning nearly two decades. The award
Lookout Mountain, Georgia, offers travellers a mountain escape combining historic accommodation, outdoor recreation and access to nearby Chattanooga. In the Fairyland neighbourhood, a stone-built hospitality property brings those elements together through 17 individually designed guestrooms and additional residential accommodation. The estate traces its origins to a private residence established in 1927. Its subsequent evolution into
JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa is entering its first complete tourism season following the national park’s core-zone reopening. The reopening on 1 October 2026 brings renewed safari opportunities alongside the resort’s accommodation, wellness and cultural experiences. The property offers 127 accommodations and marks the 10,000th hotel within Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio. It also becomes
Dukes London is scheduled to reopen in the second quarter of 2027 following an extensive transformation of its St James’s property. The hotel will return as Dukes London, Minor Reserve Collection, with redesigned accommodation and expanded dining and social spaces. Minor Hotels lists 85 rooms, including 13 suites, with five designated signature suites. Russell Sage
Aruba’s luxury accommodation offering is expanding through The Westerly at Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino, combining dedicated services with access to a larger beachfront resort. The concept gives travellers a more private base while preserving dining, wellness and leisure choices. Similar accommodation models in the Dominican Republic, California and Maui illustrate different approaches to
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has introduced Young Royals, a family programme bringing themed adventures to six Royal Sonesta hotels. Announced on 1 October 2026, the initiative combines storytelling, creative activities, hotel exploration and dining experiences for younger guests. The launch covers properties in Boston, Chicago, San Juan, Washington, DC, New York and Toronto. Children can
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has appointed Amar Lalvani as its first Chief Creative Officer, effective immediately. The newly created position expands his responsibilities across the company’s global hotel portfolio. Lalvani will retain his role as President and Creative Director of Hyatt’s Lifestyle Group. He also joins Hyatt’s executive leadership group, reporting to Chairman, President and Chief
