IHG Hotels & Resorts today announces a partnership with Odom Living Co., Ltd. to introduce Vignette Collection to Phnom Penh in 2027.
Dusit debuts in Nepal opens two hotels
Dusit Hotels and Resorts under Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is making its Nepal debut with the opening of Dusit Princess Kathmandu and Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort Dhulikhel, which will start welcoming guests on 17 and 24 July, respectively.
The Ritz-Carlton debuts in Fukuoka, weaving together tradition and modernity in Southern Japan
The Ritz-Carlton, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 31 exceptional hotel brands, today announced the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka on the island of Kyushu in Southern Japan. Rising above Fukuoka, the luxury hotel is situated within the 364 foot 111-meter main tower of Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City, the tallest urban lifestyle complex in the city’s core commercial district. The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka brings the brand’s unparalleled service and contemporary aesthetic to one of Japan’s fastest growing cities famous for its thriving start-up scene as well as for its enduring history, traditions, and outstanding culinary culture.
Clarion Pointe soars to 60 hotels open
Clarion Pointe, a midscale select-service brand founded in 2018 and franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is continuing its expansion with 60 hotels open and more than 50 hotels in the pipeline.
Mandarin Oriental announces new luxury hotel and branded residences on London’s South Bank
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will open its third London hotel in the British capital in 2028. Situated on London’s South Bank with dramatic views over St Paul’s Cathedral, Mandarin Oriental Bankside, London is positioned ideally to access both the City of London and the West End theatre and shopping districts, offering a perfect base for leisure and business travellers. The hotel will be part of the larger Bankside Yards development, which serves to reconnect the space between the Tate Modern and Blackfriars Station and is centred around the historic railway arches that run through the heart of the site.
Teatro ZinZanni Residency at Lotte Hotel Seattle announced for late 2023
Teatro ZinZanni, the legendary theatrical cirque experience, and Lotte Hotel Seattle, the premiere luxury hotel of downtown Seattle, today announced a new residency. This one-of-a-kind holiday run of performances brings together two iconic Seattle brands during Teatro ZinZanni’s 25th anniversary year, promising an opulent, world-class extravaganza in the breathtaking setting of the hotel’s largest venue, the Grand Ballroom in The Sanctuary. The Teatro ZinZanni dinner and show experience will open this Fall and run into 2024. Show details and single ticket sales will begin this summer; groups of 12+ may reserve seats and ticket benefits now at zinzanni.com/seattle.
Anantara Desaru Coast Resort and Villas doubles down on sustainability commitment
As part of its promise to preserve pristine natural environments and conserve resources, Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas has expanded its CSR programme to further align it with the brand’s sustainability ethos. The new initiatives aim to protect the ecosystems, on both land and water, of Desaru Coast – a beautiful coastal area where a dense mangrove forest gives way to a handsome beach of golden sand.
Dusit Thani Maldives enhances guests’ journeys with luxurious seaplane lounge experience
Dusit Thani Maldives, a luxury Thai-inspired resort on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, has elevated its arrival experience by opening an exclusive seaplane lounge at the Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) terminal at Velana International Airport in Malé.
Holiday Inn brings its innovative Open Lobby to the Middle East for the first time
Holiday Inn, one of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ most iconic brands, is bringing its new design hallmarks to the Middle East for the first time, at the newly opened Holiday Inn Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. The opening marks IHG’s expansion of its mainstream brand portfolio across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in line with the demand created by initiatives under Saudi Vision 2030.
Asia’s first Ascend Hotel Collection property opens in Japan
Leading hotel group Choice Hotels Asia-Pac, together with Choice Hotels Japan, is excited to launch the first Ascend Hotel Collection™ hotel in Asia this month, with the opening of a hotel around TAKAYAMA in Takayama City, Japan.
