Marking IHG’s entry into Tasmania, the 187-room Crowne Plaza Hobart will be part of the ICON Complex, a mixed-use development by The Kalis Group which is set to become Tasmania’s premier retail destination.
Onyria Palmares Beach & Golf Resort to open five-star hotel in 2016
A new five-star boutique hotel is to be built alongside the Onyria Palmares Beach & Golf Resort on Portugal’s Algarve coast.
Carlson Rezidor announces the Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest
The 210-key property will be part of Carlson Rezidor’s first dual-branded property in the country, opening its doors right next to the existing Radisson Blu hotel.
New 1 Hotels brand focused on nature and socially-conscious hospitality
1 Hotels aims to change industry standards—from no paper or plastic in the guest rooms to nature as art and lobby farmstands.
Kameha Grand Zurich in Switzerland joins Autograph Collection
The first property in Switzerland to join Autograph Collection is the Kameha Grand Zurich, showcasing some unusual features including including a Poker Face Suite fitted with roulette tables and a Serenity Suite with yoga and wellness accessories.
Another U Hotel coming to Chiang Mai
U Nimman Chiang Mai, due to open in late 2016, will have a total of 140 rooms and suites.
Dusit Thani launches in Krabi
The resort will offer 240 guest rooms, 3 restaurants, 1 bar, 2 beachfront swimming pools, meeting facilities, a Spa, a gym, a club lounge and a kid’s club.
New Hampton Inn by Hilton Opens in Yopal, Columbia
The new 100-room hotel offers amenities such as a business center, a meeting room for up to 50 people, and an 8th floor terrace with fitness center and a whirlpool tub.
M by Montcalm Shoreditch to open in London’s Silicon Roundabout
The 18 storey building will be home to 269 stylish rooms, a members club, and 200 person capacity conference rooms.
Le Touessrok resort to be renovated and reflagged as a Shangri-La
The Shangri-La brand is set to assume management of the Indian Ocean resort on 15 April, when the property will close for a major renovation. It is scheduled to reopen on 1 November 2015.











