Radisson Hotel Group has embarked on the latest phase of its expansion strategy in the Philippines, with the signing of a Master Development Agreement for the Park Inn by Radisson brand, with SM Hotels & Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) for 14 new hotels across the country over the next five years, taking their total targeted portfolio with Radisson Hotel Group, to 20 hotels by 2028.
First Bunkhouse Hotel opens in Louisville, Hotel Genevieve
Hotel Genevieve, a new boutique hotel project from Austin’s acclaimed hospitality group Bunkhouse in collaboration with real estate development firm, Mountain Shore Properties, has officially opened its doors in the heart of Louisville’s East Market District. The opening marks a series of firsts for the brand and city, including Bunkhouse group’s first hotel project in Kentucky and the first boutique hotel for the growing East Market district, also known as NuLu.
Rosewood Seoul to bring a new urban landmark to the Dynamic City, opening in 2027
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Eleven D&C Co., Ltd., one of Korea’s leading real estate developers, to manage Rosewood Seoul, a new build ultra-luxury hotel set to open in 2027. Situated beside Yongsan Park in the heart of the city, the hotel will exist within The Parkside Seoul, a revolutionary development occupying the former site of the United Nations Command. The mixed-use neighborhood will also include high-end retail and residences connected by expansive outdoor spaces, creating a new environment for activity and human interaction.
IHG debuts Kimpton in the Middle East with a signing in Saudi Arabia’s KAFD
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one the of the world’s largest hotel groups, with 6000 hotels across 18 brands, has signed a management agreement with The King Abdullah Financial District Management and Development Company (KAFD DMC), a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), to bring the first Kimpton hotel in the region to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Radisson Hotel Group’s, prizeotel, announces first property in Ireland
Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of its first affordable, high design prizeotel property in the UK & Ireland region. Scheduled to open in Q1 2025 in Dublin, this landmark property follows a series of exciting signing and opening announcements for the prizeotel brand as it targets accelerated growth across EMEA in 2023.
Omni PGA Frisco Resort debuts an oasis of modern luxury
The wait is over for Omni Hotels & Resorts’ most anticipated opening, Omni PGA Frisco Resort. Sprawling across 660 acres in the flourishing city of Frisco, the sweeping oasis offers experiences for guests of all ages, all set against the breathtaking backdrop and lush fairways of Fields Ranch.
Teranka Formentera opens for its first full season
Teranka Formentera opens for its first full season on 28th April. Set on the bohemian, Balearic island, the hotel enters the season under new ownership; Luxury Hotel Partners (LHP), umbrella brand behind the legendary Marbella Club and co-owners of Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay. The boutique hideaway – a new venture for LHP and now a member of SLH – welcomes new garden dining, a rooftop lounge with spectacular island views, a curated selection of artwork and a unique wellbeing programme anchored in nature.
Experimental Group announces the acquisition of Bijou Plage, Cannes
Tucked away on a gently sloping beach, just at the end of the iconic Croisette, Bijou Plage is an institution in Cannes. This summer, the legendary beach bar and restaurant joins the growing Experimental Group family.
Historic Elsby Building to be redeveloped into 82-room Boutique Hotel
In Spring 2025, The Elsby Hotel will debut as a full-service, 82-room boutique hotel in the heart of New Albany, IN. Located at 117 East Spring Street in New Albany’s Downtown Historic District, the hotel is an adaptive reuse of the Elsby Building, a 100-plus-year-old building that previously housed office space. It was purchased in June 2021 by co-owners Steve Resch, of Resch Property Group and Resch Construction, and Chad Sprigler, of The Sprigler Company, both based in New Albany.
Accor partners with Sachin Sabharwal to bring two new hotels to Sydney
Australia and New Zealand’s largest hotel operator, Accor, announces its continued expansion across Australia, with the signing of two new Sydney hotels with Sachin Sabharwal.
